Catching up again!
Exploring 4-15
Exploring 4-16
You guessed it.... 4-17
Drake->Glen Haven->Estes
Friday, April 20, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Up the hill
We made it "up the hill" to Estes tonight! It was our first trip since we got here. Wow, how cool.
First stop was the visitor's center where we loaded up on free documentation as well as the location of the dog park.
From there... dog park. Jim was greeted by a chocolate lab who jumped the fence. He was still on the leash and some growling occurred. I quickly scooped him up. The lab got bored and jumped back into the park.
After we entered into the area and took off his leash, he was fine, and had a good time. When we were done, we stopped in at the indoor range (same parking lot as dog park) for the EP Gun and Archery club. Very nice range and friendly folks. I look forward to doing some plinking.
From there we hit True Value and snagged this year's "Rocky Card", which gives discounts to local stores. After that we stopped by Estes Park Pet Supply and got the scoop on they do it yourself dog washing - pretty sweet, everything you need, and they clean up. Jim will be getting a bath there!
Next up was a quest for Estes Park Pie Factory, "You need pie!". We had no luck, and it's not looking good. :(
The next stop was Safeway to get some dessert, which ended up being cookies and tiny individual ice cream. While there we ran into Lori and Kevin - the only 2 people we know in Estes. (Just met them at the dog park)
After Safeway, we stopped at Kind Coffee, where I snagged a bag of the darkest coffee they have. Can't wait to try some in the morning! http://www.kindcoffee.com/
The last stop was at Rambo's where I picked up a long-awaited 12 pack of Old Chub. Yep, life is good.
Tomorrow we're going to sleep in, then head back up the hill for some exploring.
Sunday, it's church in Estes, and maybe out for breakfast.
First stop was the visitor's center where we loaded up on free documentation as well as the location of the dog park.
From there... dog park. Jim was greeted by a chocolate lab who jumped the fence. He was still on the leash and some growling occurred. I quickly scooped him up. The lab got bored and jumped back into the park.
After we entered into the area and took off his leash, he was fine, and had a good time. When we were done, we stopped in at the indoor range (same parking lot as dog park) for the EP Gun and Archery club. Very nice range and friendly folks. I look forward to doing some plinking.
From there we hit True Value and snagged this year's "Rocky Card", which gives discounts to local stores. After that we stopped by Estes Park Pet Supply and got the scoop on they do it yourself dog washing - pretty sweet, everything you need, and they clean up. Jim will be getting a bath there!
Next up was a quest for Estes Park Pie Factory, "You need pie!". We had no luck, and it's not looking good. :(
The next stop was Safeway to get some dessert, which ended up being cookies and tiny individual ice cream. While there we ran into Lori and Kevin - the only 2 people we know in Estes. (Just met them at the dog park)
After Safeway, we stopped at Kind Coffee, where I snagged a bag of the darkest coffee they have. Can't wait to try some in the morning! http://www.kindcoffee.com/
The last stop was at Rambo's where I picked up a long-awaited 12 pack of Old Chub. Yep, life is good.
Tomorrow we're going to sleep in, then head back up the hill for some exploring.
Sunday, it's church in Estes, and maybe out for breakfast.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Catch-up
Yowza, way behind! We're set up and getting some things figured out. For those that don't know, we are in Drake, CO - it's about halfway between Loveland and Estes Park. The elevation is around 6200ft.
The weather has been pretty good, in the 60's during the day and upper 30's at night. There was a little rain shower this afternoon, but barely enough to get the windshield wet. Chance of mixed precip this weekend.. we'll see!
Last night, we found the preferred wal-mart. It's a little farther away, but I was the spookiest looking person there. :)
Tonight after work, we walked down to the public area down the road from the camp. I'm thinking this might be a good lunch-time walk, about 1.5 miles round trip.
Here are the catch-up pictures!
Loading up for CO
On the way to CO
Around the camp
Campground setup and new grill
More campground and first "hike"
Monday, April 9, 2012
Made it!
Crazy few days, but we made it and have connectivity for work!
We've met the neighbors, and they're all pretty cool so far.
I'll be updating this with pics and the scoop soon.
We've met the neighbors, and they're all pretty cool so far.
I'll be updating this with pics and the scoop soon.
Monday, April 2, 2012
4 Days
And.... I'm almost packed! Hat, coat, gloves, boots, extra thick socks. Sweatshirts, blue jeans, shorts, sandals, t-shirts, jeans jacket, button up non-tuck-in shirts. That should about cover it!
Next up, books I just-can't-live-without, one or two computers
Oooo. Not to mention the electricity in the garage is *hosed*. I think the thunderstorm took something out Saturday night. Sunday I tried to open the garage door, and .... nuthin. A big bowl of jack squat.
I found the breaker in the basement, flipped it, and it immediately tripped again. Nice. I made my way into the garage and unplugged everything. Tried it again, same thing.
It occurred to me the only other thing that was getting power is the outside light. I replaced the photo cell in it, and replaced the breaker. STILL tripping. BAH. An electrician is coming over tomorrow.
Next up, books I just-can't-live-without, one or two computers
Oooo. Not to mention the electricity in the garage is *hosed*. I think the thunderstorm took something out Saturday night. Sunday I tried to open the garage door, and .... nuthin. A big bowl of jack squat.
I found the breaker in the basement, flipped it, and it immediately tripped again. Nice. I made my way into the garage and unplugged everything. Tried it again, same thing.
It occurred to me the only other thing that was getting power is the outside light. I replaced the photo cell in it, and replaced the breaker. STILL tripping. BAH. An electrician is coming over tomorrow.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
5 days to go
Lots of stuff done yesterday!
Camper basement cleaned out, my "closet" in the camper cleaned out, Jeep pushed into the garage.
More up today
Camper basement cleaned out, my "closet" in the camper cleaned out, Jeep pushed into the garage.
More up today
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