Mt. Rushmore

Ranger Willy

Go west of Boulder - Flatirons

Where do we go from here........

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6/27/15 .... Saturday morning walking out to find my first cup of coffee in the beautiful best western. 

I just met the nicest young lady her name is Amy (more irony). 

She's a nurse practitioner she's moved all over the country and she's going to start a blog after hearing about the travel log blog and how spontaneous this whole thing is coming together. I told how my blog came to be and I felt obligated to to give her an idea or two.

Her idea is to write it about nutritional things.......(the nursing angle). We found we have something in common; she has elected to never grow up. So I said to write for the angle of what kids like as they grow up and healthy alternatives to ween them on to a diet of better eating habits. 

So she says she likes the approach of  taking your childhood eating habits and then making them in a more mature and nutritional standpoint. I was a little put back she didn't want to be photographed for the blog yes she was very photogenic nice tall German blonde must have had a little "Aboriginal" heritage in her cuz she didn't want that part of her soul taken from the photo.

You can't make this shit up.........................

1. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurseswho provide care to patients throughout the lifespan, from premature newborns to the elderly.
2. http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/nurse-practitioner

These are great jobs.....you can live anywhere you want!

ONE good reason to travel.

Boulder - 1st draft

In 1983 I moved to Boulder to be part of the Crossroad Mall renovation. After renovating a Mall in Chattanooga I move back to boulder to work on two renovations in Greeley and Denver.

The MALL is gone and a very cool open air center sits in it place.

http://www.teavana.com/

I promise to work on the camera angles.........."moma always to hold it strait while you are shooting". 

http://www.teavana.com/

The tea was off the hook and we purchased a home brewing kit for home. 

Pink Teavana Perfectea Maker

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A pop of pink brightens up your tea-making routine. Our new pink Perfectea Maker is a special arrival for spring. It's an efficient, simple and clean way to steep tea -- just add tea and water at the correct temperature, then put the tea maker atop your favorite mug. The patented drain mechanisim will strain the tea into your cup and keep the leaves in the tea maker.

Four-piece construction allows you to remove the filter for cleaning an easy reassemble. Brews 16oz (473mL) of tea and fits cups with a 3.5 inch diameter. Made of sturdy polycarbonate that is BPA free. Hand wash. Do not microwave. 

http://www.teavana.com/

I will do another bit on using this stuff for the first time.....stand by. 

Peak to Peak and paying it forward.....good times.

Saturday 6.27.15

We come around the corner and he has his thumb out standing by his bike......he was spent and was looking for a lift. More good KARMA! 

He is a Pancreatic Cancer survivor. 

http://www.webmd.com/cancer/pancreatic-cancer/

His story as interesting. the Pancreas is used to make insulin and help digest foods. They took part of it out and the part they let make the insulin and the part OUT was for digestion. Now he takes pills before every meal and is strong as ever. 

The altitude got to him a bit and we were instant friends the minuet his bike was in the back of the truck! 

Did you catch the part about his 30 years anniversary....he made it!

Estes Park ........ we should have just gone over the pass.

This is the gateway to Rock Mountain National Forest......we had a bad lunch and went to Boulder via Peak to Peak HWY. It was so crowed it was not fun. Tis the season!

I have great memories of Enid Mills cabin and meeting his daughter. 

Next trip I have a goal to make the Climb.

Trails that ascend Longs Peak include the East Longs Peak Trail, the Longs Peak Trail, the Keyhole Route, Clark's Arrow and the Shelf Trail. Only some technical climbing is required to reach the summit of Longs Peak during the summer season, which typically runs from mid July through early September. Outside of this window the popular "Keyhole" route is still open, however its rating is upgraded to all "technical" as treacherous ice formation and snow fall necessitates the use of specialized climbing equipment including, at a minimum, crampons and an ice axe. It is one of the most difficult Class 3 fourteener scrambles in Colorado.^[12] The hike from the trailhead to the summit is 8.4 miles (13.5 km) each way, with a total elevation gain of 4875 feet. Most hikers begin before dawn in order to reach the summit and return below the tree line before frequent afternoon thunderstorms bring a risk of lightning strikes. The most difficult portion of the hike begins at the Boulder Field, 6.4 miles (10 km) into the hike. After scrambling over the boulders, hikers reach the Keyhole at 6.7 miles (10.5 km).

The following quarter of a mile involves a scramble along narrow ledges, many of which may have nearly sheer cliffs of 1,000 feet (305 m) or more just off the edge. The next portion of the hike includes climbing over 600 vertical feet (183 m) up the Trough before reaching the most exposed section of the hike, the Narrows. Just beyond the Narrows, the Notch signifies the beginning of the Homestretch, a steep climb to the football field-sized, flat summit. It is possible to camp out overnight in the Boulder Field (permit required) which makes for a less arduous two day hike, although this is fairly exposed to the elements. 58 people have died climbing or hiking Longs Peak. According to the National Park Service, two people, on average, die every year attempting to climb the mountain. In the summer of 2005 a Japanese climber was blown off a ledge after reaching the summit.^{[citation needed]} On September 3, 2006 a man fell 800 feet (244 m) to his death when some rocks let go while he was descending the Loft route.^{[citation needed]}On August 15, 2013, a 24-year-old man from Springfield, MO., died after falling from the Narrows.^[13] On June 9, 2014, a 25-year-old man from Fort Collins, CO., died after falling from the Trough.^[14] Less experienced mountaineers are encouraged to use a guide for this summit to mitigate risk and increase the probability of a summit.

For hikers who do not wish to climb to the summit, there are less-involved hikes on the peak as well. Peacock Pool and Chasm Lake are popular hiking destinations and follow well-maintained trails. It is also rewarding to hike just to the Boulder Field, the Keyhole, or the seldom-visited but spectacular Chasm View—the ridge between Mount Lady Washington and the east face of Longs Peak. Camping is available at the Boulder Field and also on the lower portions of the mountain, such as Goblin's Forest next to the stream at the bottom. Technical climbers, with the correct permit, are allowed to use "bivy" sites at the base of the East Face and at Chasm View. It is also possible to camp to the south of the mountain at Sand Beach Lake.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longs_Peak

1. Estes Park

   Town in Colorado
2. The Town of Estes Park is a statutory town in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. A popular summer resort and the location of the headquarters for Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park lies along the Big Thompson River. Wikipedia
4. Area: 5.9 mi² (15.28 km²)
5. Weather: 57°F (14°C), Wind N at 3 mph (5 km/h), 74% Humidity
6. Hotels: 3-star averaging $200. View hotels
7. Population: 6,086 (2013)

Apple Watch.....do you have one?

Saturday morning 6.27.15 I'm having breakfast. Yogurt cup and an apple coffee......I here this guy basically I hear commercial for Apple watch. I'm thinking with that passion he will go on camera. 

Meet Shawn M. Stewart Ph.D., HSP - Licensed Psychologist

https://www.linkedin.com/pub/dr-shawn-stewart-ph-d-hsp/84/b0b/448

http://www.stewartbeaversinstitute.com/

http://www.apple.com/watch/?cid=wwa-us-kwg-watch-com

I learned about the monetizing of blogging and was very motivated by Dr.Shawn insightful words . 

I've ask Dr. Shawn to be a blog contributor. 

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Always send your mail from Loveland. Best postmark in the country!

We stopped in to a gas station that sold post cards (Saturday 6 27 15).  Anna needed OIL. Every traveler needs positive KARMA - pay it forward........

She was late to a family reunion and gave me this card to give her data on the new travel blog.

You never know who you are going to see on a trip. 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009228294724 

1. Loveland

   Municipality in Colorado
2. The City of Loveland is the Home Rule Municipality that is the second most populous municipality in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Loveland is situated 46 miles north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. Wikipedia
4. Area: 25.52 mi² (66.1 km²)
5. Weather: 80°F (27°C), Wind W at 9 mph (14 km/h), 47% Humidity
6. Hotels: 3-star averaging $170. View hotels
7. Population: 71,334 (2013)
8. Local time: Sunday 6:01 PM
9. Unemployment rate: 4.3% (Apr 2015)

http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/