An Interesting Bumblebee

July 31, 2024 When walking in Golden, CO on July 16, I noticed an interesting bumblebee in the Russia Sage. The bumblebee had an orange belt on her abdomen. A search determined she was a Hunt’s bumblebee. The Hunt’s bumblebee is an important pollinator and is used commercially to pollinate tomatoes in greenhouses in Western […]

Bright Flash of Yellow

July 31, 2024 On July 14, we were walking in the Tin Cup Park. I was trying to get an artistic picture of curly dock/yellow dock seeds. They are a dark brown in amongst the greens, light browns and tans. A bit further on the trail, I saw a flash of yellow out of the […]

Interesting Campers in RV Park

July 31, 2024 We’ve seen some interesting campers in the RV park.

Flower of the Day

July 31, 2024 The teasel has been blooming in the Tin Cup Park and at the bottom of the ridge. I mostly see white flowers on the teasel plants, but sometimes I see purple flowers on the teasel plants. Teasel was a very useful plant until fairly recently. It is now considered an invasive species […]

Current News – Truck to Be Ready Tomorrow

July 31, 2024 This morning, Bruce was able to reach the body shop. They promised the truck would be ready tomorrow evening. Since this is what they said last week, we are expecting it will really be ready this week. Based on this promise, we decided try and extend our stay one more day, just […]

What if We Don’t Get the Truck?

July 30, 2024 Yesterday, I decided to see if I could find a RV Transport company in case our truck is not repaired this week. The park we are staying in is very expensive. While they have been very helpful, I am not sure we will be able to remain in our spot. The park […]

Flower of the Day

July 30, 2024 Georgia Boys BBQ in Longmont, CO had these Hot Wings Maples lining their walkway. These are seeds, not flowers, but they are as beautiful as flowers.

Visiting Friends in the Clear Creek RV Park in Golden, CO

July 30, 2024 Yesterday, we went to the post office to pick up a package from Amazon. Dakota Ridge RV Park doesn’t take deliveries from the postal service, so if packages are sent USPS, we have to pick them up at the post office. After getting our package, we headed into downtown Golden and parked […]

Heated Fried Artichoke Sub Sandwich

This, as Bruce would say, is a Julia special. I created this recipe based on what I had available. It reminds me of Greek or Italian recipes, but I haven’t ever seen a recipe similar to this one. Serves 2 to 4

I Fulfilled a Lifelong Dream!

July 28, 2024 I have always wanted to ride the rails with a small human powered car. Yesterday, I was able to fulfill this dream! I had always thought it was an impossible dream, unless one of the many train museums would have it as ride. I wasn’t holding out much hope. Then, a few […]