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Farewell, Colorado

10/10/2015

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It's my last night in the Rocky Mountains as I hit the road again at dawn. I've been lax in my blog entries these past couple of weeks but not for lack of thoughts or activity. On the contrary, I've been a bit crazily busy wrapping up my volunteer days, keeping my freelance work going, spending time with some wonderful people, and enjoying the great outdoors. 

The mountain tops have a dusting of snow now but we've continued to enjoy a gorgeous fall. Amidst a challenging work environment (changes are in the midst), I've had a few bike rides and even more than a few hikes along the trails to scenic water views. I've also eaten far too many calorie-packed meals at the continuous all-you-can-eat buffets so it's time to get back to grazing and pedaling as I continue to head East. 

I hope you enjoy the highlights of my last 2 weeks! Next up is a quick run through Kansas and Missouri with Kentucky the next stop to write home about! 

NOTE: To those of you who have been following for some time, the Austin City Limits performance I attended airs tonight & I'll be viewing it with hawk eyes. I also want to add a comment on the Grand Canyon. If you recall my rant on June 5th, re: "When will it stop?", you can say you heard it here first -- a possible valet service? Really? 
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Barb
10/11/2015 12:59:58 am

Hi Judy -- Love Fern Lake and Sky Pond best... the Fall River Visitor Center is priceless. What's your route after Kentucky?

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Judy
10/12/2015 10:34:22 am

Barb, Now catching up with life in Kansas! Will report in on Kentucky when I can as I am setting up the tent at Land Between the Lakes for a few nights. From there, Tennessee. Stay tuned.

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Barb
10/12/2015 07:29:12 pm

Wow. Also, in love with my Celestial Seasons Red Zinger postcard! So many flashbacks , and as extensions to that, memories of the big FR including hanging out with your brother Ken and living two flights above your sister Anne. And forever imprinted in my brain, no matter how far I travel, our week in Bermuda. All that in a tea bag. Safe travels.

Judy
10/14/2015 07:29:52 pm

BO ... indeed, visiting Celestial Seasonings felt like a rite of passage! Sent a card to you & the 2 Donnas; my tea pals!? FYI, somewhere in the 100 sq feet of stuff I own is the record, "Bermuda is another world". Can you just hear the tune :). Tomorrow, Kentucky!

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Barb
10/16/2015 12:59:10 am

LOL about the Bermuda tune which I can hear as clear as day and still sometimes conjure the image of our rum-filled boat trip and the newly wed couple -- women with the massive diamond ring and (sorry, no offense intended ) her dufus husband-- and how liberating it was to feel happy for but not be them. Also, our mopeds. Cant wait to hear about Kentucky, a state I have only flown into to get to Ohio.

connie joyce
10/12/2015 05:03:25 pm

Judy.... we have a new grand baby !!! Presley Jean 8 pounds 21 inches, everyone is doing great!! So glad you have this blog, I have been thinking about you and your last days at the Y. I had visions of you cleaning that room!! Hahah.. anyway, be safe! Hi from John Hey did you get to see Sarah? Did Nate leave while you were still there?

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Judy G.
10/12/2015 07:11:52 pm

Connie,
SO happy to hear from you! Congrats to grandma & grandpa --- can you take that? I survived painting the entire shelving system & left with a fond farewell to Sara N, Karima, Carol & Nancy. Enjoyed Edroy's 80th and you'll be proud, have 2 new pair of earrings :).
Sarah was returning today & Nate was leaving today! I'm sorry I missed that. You can write me at: [email protected]. Already plotting 2016,

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Donna Lem
10/19/2015 12:42:14 pm

Wow, wow, wow!! just love your adventures! My life quite simple ~ my Mom had quite a stroke 3 weeks ago and my brother Dave found her in the den and called 911. She was in hospital for a week and down the hall for the last two for all therapies. Jackie next tour is a au-acute rehab center. Some progress, but she needs LOTS more.
So I here in the greater Fall River for 2 days, home for one and then back for same schedule. My dog, Maizie Jo, hangs at Mom's. She loves road trips!
Jackie sends her very best and same from me!

Hugs and peace! Lem

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Judy
10/22/2015 08:39:59 pm

Donna, Sorry to hear of this news. Will email you vs. response here.

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