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[Msfitoy]

We didn't get to see as much of Salida as I'd like to but it looks like another really nice small town here. It was just an overnight stop and the lady at the desk recommended going to eat at a place called The Boat House. It was right on the river and we sat in the bar where the sides are all open so you could watch people rafting. I wish we had a little more time to walk around more but maybe another time. We'll be in WY later today and then Custer, SD on Friday which is where we both have looked forward to going for many years.

The Boat House Restaurant which has a great deck out back to eat on and watch the rafters on the river.

Beautiful trip, Dave....how's the gas prices?

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[wanted33]

Thanks Tracy! It's such a beautiful country we live in and we're blessed to be able to do the things we can do here. So many others don't have this opportunity that we have here in the USA! ??

It's been one of those weeks, and just had a chance to check back in on our happy wonderers. I hope is Annie doing better. I would hate for that to ruin her fun.

We've talked about the same thing brother. We also talked about the Americans that can't/won't see the beauty we have in this country. Some will never travel farther than their back yard, and that is so sad.

You two carry on, and enjoy........................keep the pics coming my friend. I'm riding with you through them.

And BTW, this is the prerequisite picture when you roll into the Custer, SD area.

 

[Chris M]

It's been one of those weeks, and just had a chance to check back in on our happy wonderers. I hope is Annie doing better. I would hate for that to ruin her fun.

We've talked about the same thing brother. We also talked about the Americans that can't/won't see the beauty we have in this country. Some will never travel farther than their back yard, and that is so sad.

You two carry on, and enjoy........................keep the pics coming my friend. I'm riding with you through them.

And BTW, this is the prerequisite picture when you roll into the Custer, SD area.

True.
But pics don't do that view justice.
Jeanie and I have stood there and it was somewhat overwhelming...the amount of time and expertise it took to plan and execute that monument is just beyond my comprehension.
America the Beautiful, for sure.

 

[txquailguy]

SO glad ya'll are having a great time in Colorado Dave! Looking forward to hanging out a bit next week for sure! Gave me another week to get ready.....whatever that means....lol

 

[wanted33]

True.
But pics don't do that view justice.
Jeanie and I have stood there and it was somewhat overwhelming...the amount of time and expertise it took to plan and execute that monument is just beyond my comprehension.
America the Beautiful, for sure.

I agree Chris. The only word that came to my mind when we first walked up was "wow". It is an amazing feat considering the equipment they had to work with back in the late 30's, and early 40's.

 

[AzScorpion]

Beautiful trip, Dave....how's the gas prices?

Thanks Sid! They're all over the place everywhere we go. I've got it from $5.15-$5.59/gal for premium but now it seems like it's just getting higher and higher. I'm afraid to total it all up once the trip is over. lol

 

[AzScorpion]

It's been one of those weeks, and just had a chance to check back in on our happy wonderers. I hope is Annie doing better. I would hate for that to ruin her fun.

We've talked about the same thing brother. We also talked about the Americans that can't/won't see the beauty we have in this country. Some will never travel farther than their back yard, and that is so sad.

You two carry on, and enjoy........................keep the pics coming my friend. I'm riding with you through them.

And BTW, this is the prerequisite picture when you roll into the Custer, SD area.

That's our first stop tomorrow Jim. We just got into Torrington, WY and it's about 2.5 hours to Rushmore. This was our main destination for our trip and everything else just fell into place.

Thanks for asking Jim, Annie's doing better every day but not dancing just yet. lol

You're right so many have no desire to see the country and that's ok because everyone's different and that's what makes the world go round. I don't understand it because I've always liked to travel and do things off the beaten path. A lot of people asked if we were going to cancel or shorten the trip because of the higher prices. I also have a friend who thinks I'm absolutely crazy for spending so much with the way the economy is right now but he's one who just sits around and complains about everything anyways. We've both worked way to hard our whole life and now finally have time to enjoy it and while yes the higher prices put a small damper on it no way was it going to stop us from going.

 

[AzScorpion]

True.
But pics don't do that view justice.
Jeanie and I have stood there and it was somewhat overwhelming...the amount of time and expertise it took to plan and execute that monument is just beyond my comprehension.
America the Beautiful, for sure.

Chris we were talking about this while driving on how our reaction would be seeing this for the first time. I remember back a couple years ago when they had the big 4th of July celebration there and that's really when we started trying to plan on how to go there and make a trip out of it. I'm sure all the pictures and videos will never do it justice seeing it in person and I'm looking forward to finally seeing it tomorrow.

 

[Gtorobby]

That's our first stop tomorrow Jim. We just got into Torrington, WY and it's about 2.5 hours to Rushmore. This was our main destination for our trip and everything else just fell into place.

Thanks for asking Jim, Annie's doing better every day but not dancing just yet. lol

You're right so many have no desire to see the country and that's ok because everyone's different and that's what makes the world go round. I don't understand it because I've always liked to travel and do things off the beaten path. A lot of people asked if we were going to cancel or shorten the trip because of the higher prices. I also have a friend who thinks I'm absolutely crazy for spending so much with the way the economy is right now but he's one who just sits around and complains about everything anyways. We've both worked way to hard our whole life and now finally have time to enjoy it and while yes the higher prices put a small damper on it no way was it going to stop us from going.

 

[Trigganometry]

SO glad ya'll are having a great time in Colorado Dave! Looking forward to hanging out a bit next week for sure! Gave me another week to get ready.....whatever that means....lol

You’ll need a vacation after he leaves! ?

 

[Gtorobby]

Knew you could work in Damper in that conversation somewhere…..??

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

Great thread Dave, looks like you're having a wonderful time! Too bad about your gf's fall, but at least it's not too bad and you are back at it. Keep the updates coming.

 

[IdahoRanger]

Thanks Sid! They're all over the place everywhere we go. I've got it from $5.15-$5.59/gal for premium but now it seems like it's just getting higher and higher. I'm afraid to total it all up once the trip is over. lol

Road trip to CA (not in the truck) and prices for regular have ranged from 5.39 to 6.39 going through NV. Here in Bishop CA have only seen one station so far and its $6.05

Update two other stations are 6.19 and 6.49

 

[Radioman]

You're right so many have no desire to see the country and that's ok because everyone's different and that's what makes the world go round. I don't understand it because I've always liked to travel and do things off the beaten path. A lot of people asked if we were going to cancel or shorten the trip because of the higher prices. I also have a friend who thinks I'm absolutely crazy for spending so much with the way the economy is right now but he's one who just sits around and complains about everything anyways. We've both worked way to hard our whole life and now finally have time to enjoy it and while yes the higher prices put a small damper on it no way was it going to stop us from going.

Absolutely agree.

Glad to learn Annie is improving.

 

[AzScorpion]

We left Salida, CO early this morning and were headed to Torrington, WY for another one night stop over. Mark @txquailguy has been telling me about The Garden Of The Gods for a few months now and how we really need to stop there. I was hesitant only because it was a good 90 minutes out of the way and then another couple hours time there. I called a last minute audible literally as we were pulling out of the hotel this morning and said what the hell we may never be this close again. I'm so glad we went as this was another GREAT suggestion Mark and some amazing scenery and history on how they were formed which is in the link. Another surprise is it free to enter which I would've paid as it would've been well worth an entry fee. Anyone traveling near there (Colorado Springs) should really stop and check it out. I'm super impressed with CO and we'll be heading back through in another week.

This was our view from the hotel when leaving this morning. A little cold at 49 degrees but some great music to warm things up.

The Garden Of The Gods. There's a walking trail which brings you around to most of the main ones.

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