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Little bit of fun over Labor Day. Drove (regular car this time) through a portion of Black Canyon on our way to Paonia. Been awhile since I'd stopped and done the lookover. It's a long, long way down there. Ran into a rock climber at one of the overlooks watching out after his partner who we couldn't see, as he had already
gone over the edge , I mean,
over the cliff. You get my drift - I think not for me. Spectacular area, formed 30 million years ago, and watched a tour boat waayy down there going along the river. Gave me some ideas for the future.
Drove through Crawford, a teeny town of 400, with shhh, a celebrity in residence (Joe Cocker). Next up, Paonia, a cute artsy town in the heart of fruit and grapevine country. Who knew there were a bunch of wineries in this area. Can't speak for quality as we didn't stop at any, maybe next time although I must admit grave doubts about Colorado wine being any good. Prove me wrong! Did however, stop at a darling Italian bistro for lunch.The Flying Fork, with a quaint fruit tree strewn courtyard, marvelous food, and a small bakery as well. The owner/chef hails from Long Island, went to culinary school, and was a sous chef at Snowmass before realizing his dream of owning a restaurant. Yum.
Zoomed past the big mines in the area and Koch land (one of the billionaire brothers who owns one of the mines and has
lots and lots of land) on the way to Kebler Pass. One of the great drives for fall color, we were too early for that but its a pretty drive anyway. And I forgot to mention we had a bike race with us the entire day. A 134 mile race that was a fundraiser originating at Western State. We leisurely drove, stopping at picturesque spots, ate a relaxing lunch, while they exerted sweat, blood, and (possibly) tears. All this extreme athletic behavior is always with us - wish it rubbed off!
All that goes with early fall is happening, including a late foal. We saw almost none this summer.
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| ooh baby, but her mommy? |
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| There's mommy! |
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| Get up mommy. |
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| Off we go |
And the rainbows have returned. Surely this means gigantic good luck if its over your house. Happily send it to all those we care about.
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