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A purple lion, a tree and a train

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:42:00 +0000

Saturday was a day of fun. I decided to ask my Grandsons to come help me select a Christmas tree. They are almost 2 and 3 years of age, very active and not totally civilized yet. It should be fun.

We met at the local IHOP for breakfast. It's not my favorite eatery, but for kids its perfect. This day it was especially fun, because Cody spied a balloon guy who made us a lion and a motorcycle.

Cody got to pick the lion as his choice, but when it was done, he said "Here baby" and passed the lion to his brother. It seemed like an act of graciousness, but in reality I think he wanted another choice!

After breakfast we drove over to Arapahoe Acres to pick out a tree. We go there every year because they have the nicest trees and the most helpful people. Cody held my as we walked through the nursery. It was really cold, but that didn't seem to bother him.

We surveyed tree after tree, but none of them met with his satisfaction. Cody, I would say, "Do you like that tree?" His reply was always the same, "No! Too small!"

I went looking for an enormous tree, knowing full well it would never fit in the house. "Cody" I asked, "How about that tree." Again he said, "No! Its too small!"

Swell.

Finally Pop Pop Larry made an executive decision. He picked a nice bushy looking tree and told the guys to prepare it.

The boys went inside while I paid. There in the corner was a surprise...a train layout! It was an L-gauge garden size train track that got the boy's attention. Both Cody and Noah remained glued in their tracks watching the train go round and round. I thought finding a tree would be the hit of the day, instead it was a purple balloon lion and a train.

Parade of Lights in Downtown Denver

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 06:04:00 +0000

Baseball

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:04:00 +0000

Larry sold a loft to one of the Rockies. He is a real sweetheart and sent tickets down to VIP will call for us. I don't usually spend time watching baseball, but being able to sit in the audience and shoot pictures passed the time real well.

Actually I had a ball. The Cubs beat the Rockies that night, but the next night the Rockies beat the Cubs. Hummm, I wanna go when we win...

Rainbow Lakes

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:55:00 +0000

Diane and I were due for an outing. We decided to take a hike up at Rainbow Lakes with is above Nederland. DK's kitty got sick in the morning, so she took him to the vet. But the time we regrouped it was late. Too late for normal people to plan a hike.

That is of course for normal folks. Us not qualifying, we plodded on to the top. When we arrived the thunder heads were getting closer and this wet stuff was dripping from the sky. Typical late afternoon shower it was.

We snapped a couple shots and headed down. The rain got heavy, but held off the torrential downpour until we jumped into the car.

Timing is everything.

The question is...

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:52:00 +0000

I've heard the saying "Does a bear sh*t in the woods?" When I saw this guy I knew a deer most certainly does! I'm still looking for the bear.

Looka da Yucca!

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:49:00 +0000

OH Deer, I'm lost!

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:40:00 +0000

Roxborough State Park was named by National Geographic Outdoors as one of the top 10 State Parks in the U.S. It is 20 minutes from my home.

Saturday morning the Park Rangers open up one hour early for photographers (we beg a lot) so we can set up before the sun completely rises.

I took advantage of the opportunity and was waiting at the gate at 6 a.m. when it opened. I hiked the trail to Long's Lookout, but took a wrong turn along the way. Darn it all! I didn't have enough time to get in position to duplicate John Fielder's famous shot.

This is what I got instead.

Rocky Mountain Balloon Festival 2007

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:31:00 +0000

Three mornings of glorious weather this year brought out the crowds. Friday was a media day, where I got to poke my head into the balloons as they were inflating.

Balloon paparazzi am I!

Here's a perky one!

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:41:00 +0000

Why so sad?

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:39:00 +0000

The worst part...coming home.

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:26:00 +0000

I-70 coming home was bumper to bumper. It reminded me of the Garden State Parkway on a Friday afternoon in August. We had no choice but to stop and go most of the way home. Fortunately the highway gets a third lane at Floyd Hill, the traffic flows better from there on in to Denver.

Forest fire?

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:20:00 +0000

Approaching Lake George we could see an awful cloud of dark smoke. We were worried the forest was ablaze. No worries, it was the train, the GeorgeTown Loop running the rails.

Lake Dillon

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:19:00 +0000

It was the weekend of the Lake Dillon Regata. Late in the day the colors were a little dull, but the scenery is always serene.

Shrine Pass

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:17:00 +0000

At the top of Vail Pass there is an exit. Take it up to Shrine Pass Road...4 wheelers do best. The views are guaranteed to knock your socks off!

Please don't sneeze!

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:14:00 +0000

I love the symmentry of this bloom.

There aren't any ugly golf courses.

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:13:00 +0000

This is the course at Beaver Creek. Outstanding!

I love to shoot cyclists of all kinds!

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:11:00 +0000

Shooting with a camera of course! This guy was riding with 3 other cycles. They were all loaded down with camping gear. I envied them their freedom...hope it was a long road trip...

I made a new friend alongside the road

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:10:00 +0000

Just can't resist shooting flowers

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:09:00 +0000

Colorado Columbines

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:07:00 +0000

We spend the weekend at Bill's Condo in Dillon. These flowers were found just outside the door.

Those were the days my friend...

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 03:05:00 +0000

The Internet is Down

noreply@blogger.com (krisk) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:31:00 +0000