Stopping to Smell the Flowers

June 8, 2023 Wildflowers are blooming along the dog walking path. Nox loves smelling flowers and I was able to take a picture of her enjoying the flowers.

Walking Nox Turned into Watching Parasailing

June 7, 2023 On May 28 (Sunday), we were out walking Nox in Tin Cup Park behind Dakota Ridge RV Resort. Due to the storm clouds, we looked up and noticed several parasails circling as they descended. Nox got a bit impatient with us as she wanted to walk and not stand around. We gave […]

Eating Southwestern Succotash and Steak Salad with Jeanne and Larry

June 5, 2023 Once we arrived in Golden, Colorado, we started contacting our friends. I reached out to my friend, Jeanne from http://www.ajeanneinthekitchen.com. She invited us over for this fabulous meal. It was another steak night and it was also another salad night. I LOVE a good steak salad. This deliciously colorful salad was loaded […]

Dinner in the Evening and then Driving from Ellis, Kansas to Golden, Colorado the Next Day

June 4, 2023 On May 20 (Saturday), we were invited to dinner by a friend who lives in Hays, Kansas. We had a lovely time. Much to my surprise, her oldest (7 years old) boy remembered me from the Halloween extravaganza FirstBank does. While I was dressed up as a witch, my friend let her […]

Out of Order Post – Another Fall

June 3, 2023 This morning (Saturday), we walked over to the Grateful Bread Bakery in Golden, CO. The heavy rains had washed large rocks onto the bridge to the center the bakery is in. I was glad I was wearing my hiking boots, as they supported my ankles as I tripped over a rock about […]

Fort Hays Historical Site in Hays, Kansas

June 2, 2023 Since we had some time before our dinner invitation on May 20th, we decided to check out the Fort Hays Historical Site. I enjoyed this walking tour. It was free, but I think they normally charge. All the prices were marked out, with free written next to them. The simulated bison ( […]

Broken Down Miniature Train in Ellis, Kansas

June 1, 2023 While in Ellis, Kansas, on Saturday (May 20), I wanted to ride the miniature train. It normally runs on Saturday, so I was hoping we’d get a chance to ride it. It wasn’t running last year when we visited Ellis. In the morning, we walked over to the train museum to buy […]