Rocky Mountain Hi & Lo

Tuesday, we went to the Royal Gorge with the Binns, a couple from Ohio that bought a set of wheel chocks from us on the SOITC forum and picked them up here at the rally. The park was a great starting place as we wound our way up the mountain tops. Once we got there, we walked across a long suspension bridge and looked waaaay down into the gorge. Boy, did the kayakers and canoers look teeny tiny and the train looked like a toy model, but it was a spectacular view of the gorge and glancing across the way at Pike's Peak. We got as far as the petting zoo then determined that, between the altitude making us all work hard to climb that mountain, it was time to head back across the bridge and head to Canon City for our Royal Gorge Route Railroad trip. The train ride was fantastic as we got a totally different perspective by looking UP the sides of the gorge. It was really cool when a helicopter zoomed down the valley past us. Unfortunately, it came upon us so quickly that there wasn't time to get a pix. However, Mr. B was ready the next time by taking a movie w/the camera. Yeaa!! As we rounded one bend we heard some people cheering at some kids (probably college age) who were rafting and stopped along the side of the river. The hooping and hollering was because we got mooned by a couple of the guys who had pulled their wet suits down. Too funny! After the train ride, we went back to the park so we could ride the tram up the mountain, which was a pretty smooth ride once we dropped off the platform. After getting off the tram, we walked down to see the HUGE white buffalo along w/the rest of the buffalo herd. There were also some big elk w/beautiful racks bigger than anything I've ever seen. Really cool. It was a gorgeous day w/more sunshine and terrific temps and the stars at night were big and bright....deep in the heart of...oh wait, that's another song. Yesterday afternoon, (WE), while Mr. B played in the golf tournament, I washed windows inside and out while doing a couple loads of laundry. After that, I grabbed "Breaking Dawn" and headed to the adult pool. No one else was there so I really enjoyed sitting in the sun and reading. When the golfers got back, Tom said his foursome won. They'll find out tomorrow night during the evening festivities just what they won but we don't think it's any great thing. Maybe a hat or a few bucks. Tom said the golf course was really nice and he had a good time.
This is the 1st time he's played in the tourney so maybe he'll continue to participate at future rallies. This afternoon, (TH), we ended up at the Chevy dealership to get the front passenger window's motor replaced. Only had to be there for an hour and wasn't as much $ as Tom thought it would be, so that turned out fine. From there, we went to Camping World (no purchases!), then on to a souvenir shop where Grandpa and Grandma did a little bit of shopping for a couple of special young ladies. Sorry moms and dads, but no souv's for you...kids rule! The highlight of the day today was getting together w/my cousin, Mark Eades, and his wife Debbie. We went to dinner at a microbrewery then came back to the cg to visit. Had a fun time reminiscing and hope it won't be another 3 years before we catch up together again. TTFN