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Real Estate Agent with United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hello Friends, I've been on a little trip to the Western Slope of Colorado. I went with my Mom(79) to see her sister (84) - There was so many beautiful places between here and there - if we had stopped for every photo op -- well, we would still be on our way there! 

About 100 miles west of Denver, we stopped at a rest stop. Snow was still on the ground!  Seeing the flags  blowing in the wind in the beautiful Colorado blue sky was spectacular.  One mountain in this range is the Mountain of the Holy Cross with an elevation of 14,004.

                           

As we dropped down near Glenwood Springs we saw rafters on the muddy Colorado River.

                           

One of the best parts of the trip was spending time with my Mom and seeing my Auntie and cousins. On the trip I was reminded how beautiful Colorado is and how diverse in landscape.

From large cities, mountain towns, ski areas, coal mines, fruit farms, vineyards, cattle and sheep ranches --- the landscape is constantly changing.  In Paonia it was near 80 degrees, how nice it is too be so warm after such a long cold winter!

The next best thing to "going" is always coming home... and on my way home I was so surprised and happy to see the lovely Livermore Valley is green -

                    

camping is just around the corner in the high country, hiking on your favorite mountain trails, smelling the fresh pine, camp fires, barbeque! Spring has come to Colorado, and summer is just around the corner!

Visit www.redfeatherlakes.com to see whats going on in this part of Colorado! Or just visit! It's a great place to be.

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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®

United Country  Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO

www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195

"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"

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Comments(21)

Sabrina Kelley
ERA Herman Group Real Estate - Woodland Park, CO
Woodland Park Colorado Mountain Homes and Land

Ok, I am officially dragging out the BBQ this weekend. I can't wait for my Aunt to come out this summer so I can hit the Arkansas on a rafting adventure. Half day trip only. It can be quite a ride down that river.

May 14, 2009 07:03 PM
Jess Graves
JessGravesDesigns.Com - Bristol, PA
Bucks County Decordiva of Home Staging

Wow, ,,,,,what a great visit! Colorado is beautiful, Sounds like you had a great trip and good visit with Mom and Auntie. I love seeing the sights.

 

Thanks for sharing,  Jess

May 14, 2009 10:06 PM
Caren Wallace
Premier Property Group LLC - Tualatin, OR
Portland Caren Real Estate

Mary, you make me want to visit your corner of the world..........refting and hiking and camping sound like a peaceful respite! Spending time with MOM.......I wish I stil could! You are blessed!

May 14, 2009 11:46 PM
Shirley Parks
Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX
Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

Mary, you get mega points for making time to take your mother to visit her sister.  Your mom has a wonderful daughter.

May 15, 2009 12:14 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Mary-Great pictures and glad you had such a wonderful trip with your Mom and aunt. Have a wonderful Friday. <SMILE>

May 15, 2009 12:58 AM
Betina Foreman
WJK Realty - Austin, TX
Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

Dear Mary,

This sounds like a great trip! One of my all time favorite vacations was in Colorado. Twenty years ago I wen to Telluride in July, it was so much fun! We hiked to the top of Mount Sneffels and played in the snow. Yes there was snow in the shady side of the mountain. We also checked out Bridalveil Falls and the pump-house. It was amazing and I am scared to go back for fear that its changed. I want to keep that perfect memory intact!

Betina

May 15, 2009 01:34 AM
Gail MacMillan
Titusville, FL

Hi Mary...great series of pictures from snow to rafting to green valleys....a little bid of everything.  Very nice you got to spend quality time with your Mom and Aunt.  Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for singing to me ;-)

May 15, 2009 03:28 AM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

When I think of Colorado I usually visualize mountains, but there is so much more.  I'm glad you had a good time with your mom and other family.

Have a great weekend!

May 15, 2009 03:39 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Tammy, love to spend time with my Mom - we don't get to do that ofteen enough and my Aunt is a riot -- Tammy, it would be great if you could visit someday.  Thanks for the compliment on the Valley pic - Red Feather Lakes is about 24 miles up the road from where that picture was taken - it's so pretty when it's green!

 

Hi Sabrina, Yes I think it's time to get the grill out, and also time for REBar Camp! Wow that came up fast! Rafting down the Arkansas sounds like fun! Thanks, Sabrina.

 

Hi Jess, Glad you liked the pics, we really did have a great time. I appreciate you stopping by today!

 

Ah, thank you Shirley!  I know my Mom was happy to go, and my Aunt was simply thrilled that we came! It was a such a good trip!  Thanks for your thoughts today, I appreciate the mega points!

 

 

May 15, 2009 07:28 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hey Miss Mary, It sounds like you had a wonderful trip with your Mom.  Lucky you!  You live in such a beautiful part of the country - I never get tired of seeing the pictures you post.

May 15, 2009 08:14 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Caren, You're right hiking, camping and rafting --- all kinds of fun!  I know I'm fortunate to still be able to spend time with my Mom, my mother-in-law pssed away several years ago, and my husband still misses her everyday - take care, and have a great day Caren! Thank you for stopping by.

 

Hi Sharon! I'm glad you liked the pics! I appreciate you stopping by today, I hope you have a great Friday, too!

 

Hi Bettina, Your trip to Colorado sounds wonderful! I haven't been through Telluride for some years, and it probably has changed!  You picked a great spot for your vacation, though! Mt. Sneffels is one of the "Fourteeners" - ( it probably hasn't changed much) LOL!! Thanks for stopping by today Bettina!

 

Hi Gail!  Thank you for stopping by today,Gail !   I hope you have a great weekend and make it a 4 day Birthday celebration :-)!!

 

Hi Ann, You are right about that - I think a lot of people picture only mountains....not farms and ranches.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend, thanks, Ann!

May 15, 2009 08:17 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Sandy, Thank you so much, I'm glad you like the pics, we did have a great trip.  I appreciate you stopping by today! I hope you have a great weekend Sandy!!

May 15, 2009 08:29 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Very nice Mary ! I was wondering where you were :o)

What a nice getaway with Mom and Aunty !!!

...looks like a great little trip from your great photos ...

Cheers Mary !

Sheldon

May 15, 2009 09:57 AM
Gerry Khatchikian
Red Lodge, MT
ASA, TRC, SFR

Mary,

It looks like you had some good and quality time with your mom, aunt and cousins.   Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos.

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May 15, 2009 10:17 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Sheldon,

My Auntie is a hoot - I had a great time with my mom and only minor withdrawals from limited to non-existant internet and cell phone access :-)  Thanks for stopping by today, Sheldon!

 

Hi Gerry,

You're right, it was quality  time --- always nice to get away for a change of scenery, too! Thank you for your comments today, Gerry!

May 16, 2009 02:47 AM
Jenny Kotulak
RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc., Brokerage - Oakville, ON
Broker - Oakville Ontario Real Estate

Never without that camera, eh Mary?  Where's the photo of mom and aunty???

 

May 16, 2009 02:41 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Jenny! I try to take the camera with me ...since I'm still learning how to use it :-)  I'm waiting for the signed release before I post the pic of Mom and Auntie  LOL!!! 

How are you doing Jenny? Nice to see you!

May 16, 2009 02:48 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

What a great drive, I bet your mom enjoyed spending time with you, too.  Nice photos.  Thanks for sharing.

May 16, 2009 07:16 PM
c m
Colorado Springs, CO

We probably passed on the road, I just returned from the Western Slope as well, right by the Arkansas, through Glenwood, and on to Rifle.  Those "all girl trips" are fun!

May 17, 2009 12:19 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Judi, It was a good little road trip - I think we both had fun! Thank you for your thoughts and comments today!

 

Cheryl! We did pass each other didn't you see me waving !! LOL!! I agree, with you the "all girl trips" are fun -- we would have driven my husband nuts because we had no plan!!  Thanks Cheryl for stopping by, now next time, wave!! HAHAHA!!

May 17, 2009 01:28 PM