Visiting Curling Vine Winery

August 7, 2024 Yesterday, after we got parked at Wood Hat Spirts, I asked Bruce if he was interested in seeing what the winery had to offer. The answer was a resounding, “Yes!” We walked through the parking lot, down the hill to the entrance to the winery. The Curling Vine Winery was open until […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dinner after Museum Visit

July 28, 2024 After our second visit to the Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science, we walked to Washington Ave, which is the main street of Golden. On the way, we passed the old armory. The rock tower on South Table Mesa lined up with the armory making it appear the old armory […]

Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science – They Came from Outer Space

July 24, 2024 We did make it back to the Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science on July 16. This time we parked in the parking lot beside and behind the museum building. For all day parking, if you park there before 2:00 PM, it is $10 and after 2:00 PM, it is […]

Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science

July 15, 2024 On July 8 (Monday), we headed into Golden, a little after 3:00 PM to see the Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science. Finding parking was a PITA. We finally found parking and walked to the museum. Just so you know, there is paid parking behind the museum that was empty. […]

Bee Bum Bag

July 14, 2024 We went to Golden, CO to see the Mines Museum of Earth Science. After getting parked, Bruce realized that he forgot his computer glasses, which meant he couldn’t see the labels or exhibits very well. We did some walking around Golden, but didn’t go into the museum. We stopped in at Bjorn’s […]

Another Walk in Tin Cup Park

July 11, 2024 On Sunday (July 7), we walked through Tin Cup Park again. I got some nice pictures of wildlife. After the walk, we sat outside, enjoying the cool day.

Empanada Express Grill in Denver, CO

July 9, 2024 On July 3 (last Wednesday), we rode the motorcycle to Empanada Express Grill on 44th Avenue in Denver. Empanada Express Grill serves Venezuelan cuisine. We’ve eaten at Empanada Express Grill for years and they have the best empanadas I’ve ever had. The crust is crisp as you bite through it, then a […]

Triceratops Trail in Golden, Colorado

July 6, 2024 On July 2 (Tuesday), the weather was lovely. We decided to enjoy the wonderful weather by taking a hike along the Triceratops Trail. I have wanted to hike along the Triceratops Trail for years to see the fossils. We rode the motorcycle along Hwy 6 to Golden and parked in Lot A […]