Road Trip 3.0 beta (Michelle & Laurie)

[Northern Star Girl]

So, I am wondering if you'll get a chance to take the Utah State Ferry. Yes it actually exists. You drive about 40 miles on a gravel road to get there, very pretty, and hot, and (yes) possible in a Prius, as we did it. But might delay you, and I know how focused you are on quick progress LOL. Or is that HRT progress I'm thinking about?

Colorado Springs is indeed more right wing than some places, but it has mellowed since the 80's and 90's. As long as you stay central and west side it's pretty darn tolerant, as I can attest.

Randy
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@Laurie   @Michelle_P

Yes indeed, @RandyL  is correct... if after you go to Moab and want to go back down southeast into south- western Colorado there are two must-go places to visit... 

*In Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods has spectacular and beautiful scenery just barely out of the city.

*Also, in the Southwest Colorado, near Cortez, Colorado is Mesa Verde National Park.  It's known for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings.  All of the inhabitants mysteriously disappeared.  The ruins high on a plateau were discovered by a rancher in the late 1800's.  Now, a National Park it is preserved and offers wonderful sights to see and a very nice museum that depicts the life and personal effects of the cliff dwellers.

Again, make certain that your air conditioner is working well.

Hugs and happy travels,
Danielle

[Laurie]

Just got into Arches national park.  My senior pass has saved us 105 dollars so  far.

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[Laurie]

see?

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[ChrissyRyan]

Pretty vistas!  Thank you for for sharing.

Chrissy

[DawnOday]

Thank God for old age.   Grand Junction is not too far and Glennwood Springs is a little further. That's where Doc Holiday died in a sanitarium. Unless you are a high plains drifter take the bypass to Rocky Mountain National Park. I just took the train trough there a couple years ago. Outstanding. Make sure to visit the Stanley Hotel which was the location for The Shining.

[Jessica]

Hi folks,

  Wandering waifs of Susan' Place here checking in. We did not make hardly any forward progress yesterday at all. Two days gone and only about 450 miles. I think my traveling companion deployed  a land anchor to slow us down. It was either that or her desire to stop and see ever angle of wind and rain deformed rock outcropping in Bryce Canyon. She also insists on stopping at a motel or KOA park as soon as it gets dark. No wonder we can't get anywhere. I swear!

  Today we continued on hwy 12 through Henrieville east to Boulder, Utah. We went through Escalante to get there. 12 all the way north to a little coffee shop in Torrey for coffee and breakfast.  Then it was east on 25 through Capital Reef national park to Hainsville. Then north on 24 up to I-70. A quick jaunt east to the I-191 south on our way to Arches national park  where there will no doubt be another touristing slowdown.

  We are still getting along though I think I disappointed her at inspiration point yesterday.

Hugs.
  Michelle & Laurie

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Remember to stop and smell the roses sis.
Life is best when surrounded by roses!
Each new thing you see and do on this trip is part of the bouquet your sweetheart is giving you.
Now, give her a hug, then a kiss and stop and smell the next rose.

Hugs and smiles, Jess

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[HappyMoni]

Not to be an optimist here, but has anyone locked the keys in the car yet? Laurie you should really show Michelle what that is like.     

[Laurie]

Jessica Thank you for the nice thoughts and advice.

Minica - Michelle has vetoed the locking the keys in the car. I know it must be disappointing but she only locks me up at night so she can get some rest.
   During the day we must keep up appearances. She doesn't even use the collar and leash.

Hugs
  Laurie

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[DawnOday]

Dang you Monica for bringing up memories of Orlando. I took the family in the 80's when we went into Denny's. Hey I know poor choice. Anyway we came back to the van and I checked my shorts pocket and no keys. We went back inside and no keys. So I thought well I must have locked them in. It was sundown so I could not see inside. So we called a locksmith, paid good money to have him unlock the door and....No keys. Well we bid farewell to the locksmith and about an hour later lo and behold the keys were in my shirt pocket. I still get reminded of that by my family.

[HappyMoni]

   During the day we must keep up appearances. She doesn't even use the collar and leash.

Hugs
  Laurie

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Haha I always knew you two were a kinky pair.

Dawn, now you volunteered that information, so remember that when we never let you forget it. lol

I will forgive the lack of a 'locked the keys in the car story,' but at least you could find an old abandoned refrigerator out in the middle of nowhere to climb up on. I think your readers should demand this. It's only proper!

Is it just me or does that one rock formation look like it should be named "Clyde?"

[Rayna]

Dawn!  I love your avatar!

Now Laurie and Michelle, I want to know why women would be paying so much attention to that last pinnacle in your post.  Anybody else notice something, er, vertical about it?   

[Laurie]

Sign said welcome to Colorado

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[DawnOday]

I can guarantee, it's not mine

[Laurie]

Refueling in Fruita Colorado.

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[Michelle_P]

Arches National Park... lots of rocks...  in funny shapes...




At the Twin Arches formation. 103 degrees, but there's a slight breeze...


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[Anne Blake]

Beautiful pictures Michelle, they bring back such good memories of long motorcycle rides through the high desert areas of Utah. I am a bit surprised to see so much blue sky, not expecting that with all the smoke. How bad is it on your side of the hills?

[Julie -2010]

Sign said welcome to Colorado

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Colorado, Yea!!  Welcome, you're going to love the beauty of the the State.  Love your photos so far.  See you soon.

Julie

[Jayne01]

OMG! OMG! OMG! How did I miss this thread? Another road trip...... I better go back to the beginning of this thread and catch myself up. [emoji51]

[DawnOday]

Just saw your dinner. Hope you're sharing.

[steph2.0]

Whew! Okay kiddies, The Official Wandering Waifs Tracking Map is now up and running. I'm not being quite as careful to track dates and times this time. Instead I'm just putting their waypoints in order and marking them on the map. As you see the dots get closer to your home, start cleaning off the fridge.

Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EJE-kx89H5jAz5hL6vJSLWqMC5Hg8A2s&usp=sharing

Stephanie