We finally got the “toad” (a car to tow behind the new motor coach) and all the necessary equipment installed. We found a Jeep Liberty on Craig's list, and the price and condition fit the bill nicely. That being accomplished, the usual litany of what can go wrong next on the coach continues, but that is part of the life style, albeit gets pricey sometimes. In any case, this trip finds us in Montrose Co with the Co chapter of Escapees. This is our first outing with this chapter, and about 13 rigs are here I think. All nice folks as Escapee members always are.
Our trip here was relatively uneventful, and we are glad we chose to come when we did. Had we come a day earlier, Monarch pass was in white out conditions with high winds and ice. Friends had terrorizing experiences getting over the pass, and are glad to be alive. Others were involved in a multi car – truck accident which took hours to clear up and get moving, the police never made it to the scene. We certainly were glad to miss all that adventure. Something is casting shadows today outside, and completely blue skies reign, which we haven’t seen in weeks it seems. Snow on May 14, mixed with rain and thunder, all un-necessary in my opinion, but no one was asking it seems.
Montrose is a lovely town, with a Russell Stover outlet discount store on Main street. We will stop there and get someone’s favorite marshmallow filled chocolate santas, plus maybe a little more to satisfy my sweet tooth. Our campground is 8 miles south of the town, looking on down south onto the most majestic, breath-taking mountain view of the San Juan – Telluride area. It is encased in white, and backed by the Colorado blue sky we all love. The group here has plenty planned, and we will make new friends, whom we will see along the way at other Escapee functions.I am sure.
Springtime in Colorado outdid itself this year. I am sorry for all of you that didn’t share it. Tulips were abundant – luxurious. The lilacs were just at their peak when we left, and my Mother’s day rose has wet fertile soil to begin its life in my garden. My son and family came for the occasion, which was a special treat. We got acquainted a little with my 1 year old grandson, but he didn’t have much time left over for us. Just walking and determined to see it all in one day. His fathers son I am sure. We will be home in time to see the roses bloom, and the sunflowers to smile at us each day.
I completed the electronic class conducted by our new minister, David Hedges. He hopes to conduct the class 3-4 times a year in order to utilize the technology and increase interest in subject matter of users choice. It was truly an enlightening and memorable class. If you are interested in spiritual classes on line, go to the web page www.livingwater.org and contact him there. He is an electronic genius as well as a scholar and great teacher. He will be delighted to hear from you.
Off to town to wash the Jeep and visit the old faithful Wal-Mart. Look forward to hearing from you, and I promise my camera lessons begin this week.
1 comment:
Really good blogging. Nick would be proud of you. His class on blogging was really good and informative. Inspired me to work on mine, and view others. Your's is great. thanks for sharing. Sue
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