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Hey, all! I could make excuses for the long time since the last post, but really, time just flew by and I did not get to posting anything.

All is well here. We've had several gorgeous, sunny days in the 90's. But now it's cooled off and in the 60's and cloudy today. The A/C works well and has been turned off for now. The furry kids were happy to have an open window again!

Golfer had to have an appointment with our long-time optometrist, Dr. VZ. Golfer had corrective laser surgery a few years ago to eliminate the need to wear glasses. But they told him eventually, he would need reading glasses. That time is now. They've been ordered. We like Dr. VZ. Been seeing him for many years. And we smile every time, because he ALWAYS asks about our daughter, Bikini. She made a lasting impression on him. He says she has been his only patient, ever, to throw up and almost pass out while getting an eye exam. That was on the occasion of the first time her eyes were dilated. Let's just say there were some issues. But he always asks how she is. (or perhaps he asks to be sure she still lives in Georgia????) :)

I finished up a minor project in home upkeep. I replaced all the handles on the bi-fold closet doors. Added some small wooden disks between the brushed nickel knobs and the doors. Paint is all touched up and looking good. Knobs are nice and tight.

Everything is green and looking good in the yard. The azaleas are blooming and the potted flowers are doing well. Pollen is still an issue here and a yellow cloud is raised every time I clean off the porch and patio.

So, there you have it. Life moves on and days are full. Stay safe!

A Couple More Trip Tales

I wanted to share a couple more pictures. These first ones are from Garden of the Gods. This was taken the morning it was about 20 and starting to snow. It was still beautiful there.















These next two are from the Royal Gorge. The first is the view that always upset Nurse J when she was little. She was afraid she was going to fall through the bridge! The next is the view of what's under that bridge. Photo was taken from looking over the side.








On a side note, about my flight.... I was traveling alone since Golfer was traveling between business locations. All was well until the flight from Denver to Colorado Springs. It was late departing. After we all got on board and seated the pilot announced it was going to be rough and if we needed anything to just shout or wave; the flight attendants were going to stay belted in. Ominous. Take off was okay, and the flight wasn't too bad until we got close to landing. We were almost down, rocking back and forth, and all of a sudden up we went. We circled around again and on the second try we landed. Golfer said he saw the plane come in and then go back up and thought "what the heck!?" I was a little nauseous and had a headache, but all was well.

More later. Stay safe!

We're Back!

Golfer had a couple back-to-back business trips and I got to go along on the last one when he went out to Colorado Springs. We lived there for about four years and loved the area. This first picture tells why. Clear air, beautiful mountain (Pikes Peak)

The day we arrived it was almost 70 out. The next morning it was about 20 and snowing. The third morning it was about 10. We had packed sensibly and had warm clothes to layer so we were fine. We had forgotten how strong the winds could be though and at times it was difficult to walk in a straight line!

We went to all our favorite places and drove around enjoying the scenery. We also visited with some friends and ate at several excellent restaurants.

These cold fish are at Seven Falls. When we lived in Colorado and would go there, Bikini and Nurse J liked to feed the fish. The white part is ice.

We drove through Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Canyon Park. Took a trip to Cripple Creek. In the mid-70's when we were there it was a quaint old mining town. Now it is touristy gambling establishments and little shops. But the area around it is still gorgeous!

We had a fun evening at the "Flying W Ranch" with a wonderful steak dinner and great cowboy music.

Golfer got his work done.

We visited Royal Gorge and the Air Force Academy and hunted the places where we used to live.

All in all we had a wonderful trip. I will close with the tradtional family photo of a potty break!

Stay safe!