Still too MUCH too SOON

SIGH.  It will be a long winter.

NOOOOO!! Too MUCH too SOON

It is getting to be that time of year!  But it still seems much too early!

View from the Stanley Hotel

And, not a bad view of the Rockies from the hotel, either.

The Shining Hotel in Estes Park, CO

If you are curious, this is the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO

Apparently it spooked Stephen King when he went through it in the 1970's.  Some people say it is haunted.    142 rooms in a classic Colonial Revival motif. 

And, not a bad grand fireplace, either. 

Guitar Art

I have to admit, I hadn't thought about taking a cheap guitar and making it a piece of art.  But, I loved this idea. 

Maybe I am seeing a retirement project.

Veterans Day 2019

The image below was taken at the Canadian Memorial on Juno Beach in 2018.   Today is Remembrance Day in Canada.   Today is Veterans Day in the US.

The world owes a a tremendous amount to North America.  Below is the US Cemetery at Omaha Beach.

May we never forget those who gave so much for the freedoms that we share.

Fort Collins, CO Part 4

This curio shop was interesting to me.  I rather liked all the artistic items for sale.  And, the back area of the store was filled with a variety of fun colors and items.

Fort Collins, CO: Part 3

OK, I am willing to admit these may be a bit weird.

But I liked them!  And it's my blog!

Fort Collins, CO Part 2

The street scene was fun and interesting.  There were a number of vividly painted items around the town.  But, I rather liked the piano.

It was certainly available for anyone to play.  But, the tuning was a bit off!

Fort Collins, CO: Part 1

I was fortunate enough to wander into a shop in the retail/restored downtown area of Fort Collins where the store employee wasn't busy with customers.

We had a lovely chat about photography and, if memory serves me correctly, her sister was a photographer.

She was very willing to let me try a couple of photos.   I rather like the bottom one the most.  I used the natural light shining through the window to illuminate the right side of her face.

My sincere thanks!

The Old Town Pickin Parlor in Arvada, CO Part 3

You can always pick up a guitar and start playing.  Others may join, if you can jam!

And you always have a nice, quiet audience.  Careful though, you may need to stop and pet the guard dog, and get a friendly lick!