June 2023

Rocky Mountain Sisterhood

Two sisters join their lifelong best friends, also two sisters, for a Colorado adventure and sweet sisterhood. Read more

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June 6, 2023
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 12:25 PM
- ☀️ 86 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- United States Tampa International Airport 27.980422, -82.53897127°58’50” N 82°32’20” W
Up We Go
June 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
From Tampa to Minneapolis to Denver. Donna is cold and we're getting silly already.
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- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 2:30 PM
- ☁️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 804 ft
- United States Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 44.878019, -93.22092844°52’41” N 93°13’15” W
Layover in Minneapolis
June 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F
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- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:12 PM
- ⛅ 75 °F
- Altitude: 5,377 ft
- United States Denver International Airport 39.848563, -104.67228239°50’55” N 104°40’20” W
Denver Welcomes Us with Hail!
June 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
The girls are united! Donna and Jodi pull out the exact same lip balm and gum. It's been 38 years, but energies are still aligned.
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- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:06 PM
- 🌧 72 °F
- Altitude: 5,223 ft
- United States Skyline Park 39.749802, -104.99786939°44’59” N 104°59’52” W
Thompson Hotel Denver
June 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 72 °F
We're in downtown Denver. Checked in. This place is swanky! $60 valet
Denver beware...
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- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM
- 🌧 72 °F
- Altitude: 5,207 ft
- United States Larimer Square Historic District 39.749506, -104.99810439°44’58” N 104°59’53” W
Dragonfly Noodle
June 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 72 °F
Delicious house made Ramen and pho
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- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 8:15 PM
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 5,246 ft
- United States Larimer Square Historic District 39.747912, -104.99909539°44’52” N 104°59’57” W
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Larimer Square
June 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Stroll after dinner
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- Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 9:32 PM
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 5,223 ft
- United States Skyline Park 39.749772, -104.99782639°44’59” N 104°59’52” W
Slumber Party
June 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 9:29 AM
- ☀️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 5,397 ft
- United States Denver Botanic Gardens 39.732399, -104.96115239°43’57” N 104°57’40” W
Denver Botanic Garden part 1
June 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
So awesome!
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 10:30 AM
- ☀️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 5,384 ft
- United States Denver Botanic Gardens 39.732037, -104.9616439°43’55” N 104°57’42” W
Denver Botanic Garden part 2
June 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Breathtaking! You know they say in heaven all the colors are more brilliant. I think I'm in heaven.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 5,276 ft
- United States Equitable Building 39.745186, -104.99232339°44’43” N 104°59’32” W
16th Steet Mall
June 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
It's actually the street name. Who would have thunk?
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 3:27 PM
- ☁️ 48 °F
- Altitude: 9,491 ft
- United States North Barton Gulch 39.520529, -106.0608639°31’14” N 106°3’39” W
The Ranch
June 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
We're staying on a 500-acre ranch in Breckenridge. It's called Red Tail Ranch, and we're at 9500 ft elevation. Every once in a while, my body spontaneously gasps for air. We've shopped for groceries and have a fun night of cooking and playing games ahead of us on this rainy eveningRead more
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 5:38 PM
- 🌧 45 °F
- Altitude: 9,495 ft
- United States North Barton Gulch 39.520345, -106.06080539°31’13” N 106°3’39” W
Let the games begin
June 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 45 °F
Salsa bar, red wine, pasta e fagioli and insalata mista by Chef Jenny and her sous-chefs.
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- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 6:41 PM
- ☁️ 43 °F
- Altitude: 9,495 ft
- United States North Barton Gulch 39.520369, -106.06090739°31’13” N 106°3’39” W
What Does the Fox Say?
June 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
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- Day 3
- Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 11:15 AM
- ⛅ 52 °F
- Altitude: 10,125 ft
- United States Gold Hill 39.532736, -106.06797639°31’58” N 106°4’5” W
Mountains, Meadows & Bubbling Creeks
June 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
We took the 4x4 out for a ride of the property. Absolutely gorgeous views.
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- Day 3
- Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 3:05 PM
- ⛅ 57 °F
- Altitude: 9,649 ft
- United States North Barton Gulch 39.523104, -106.06728639°31’23” N 106°4’2” W
Stocking the Ponds
June 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Today, they stocked the ponds with 600 pounds of rainbow trout. The cattle arrive next week.
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- Day 3
- Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 8:38 PM
- ☁️ 45 °F
- Altitude: 9,633 ft
- United States North Barton Gulch 39.523652, -106.06678339°31’25” N 106°4’0” W
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Sunset Moose Cruise
June 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Back out on the mule at sunset... looking for moose. Saw one, but no pics. Stopped to jump on the trampoline. "Pretty good for a grandma, " they said. Such a gorgeous evening.
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- Day 4
- Friday, June 9, 2023 at 9:55 AM
- ☁️ 54 °F
- Altitude: 9,495 ft
- United States North Barton Gulch 39.52034, -106.06091639°31’13” N 106°3’39” W
History of Red Tail Ranch
June 9, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We pick up bits and pieces some by research, some by hearsay and a little conjecture...
So it seems in 1922 there was a famous murder in this house. A District Attorney shot and killed his own father during an altercation. https://www.coloradohistoricnewspapers.org/?a=d…

The Whatley family came to the ranch around 1911.

The barn was the area morgue where they kept the dead bodies until the ground thawed, and they could bury them. They simply wrapped the bodies in cloth and placed them in the barn.Read more
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- Friday, June 9, 2023 at 3:36 PM
- ☁️ 48 °F
- Altitude: 9,596 ft
- United States Sawmill Gulch 39.478385, -106.04552139°28’42” N 106°2’44” W
Downtown Breckenridge
June 9, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Shopping & winery. Continental Divide Winery, the world's highest altitude winery at 10,361 feet. The higher altitude makes for slower fermentation and a higher alcohol level. These red wines are 15% alcohol.Read more
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- Friday, June 9, 2023 at 6:08 PM
- ☁️ 48 °F
- Altitude: 9,577 ft
- United States Sawmill Gulch 39.483606, -106.04591239°29’1” N 106°2’45” W
The Carlin
June 9, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
The Carlin invited us in for free champagne, two signature cocktails, raw oysters, and appetizers. They opened 2 hours ago. Tomorrow is their soft opening. The Secret Garden is amazing! There's a speakeasy downstairs and a 4 suite hotel upstairs. Jenny had her first raw oysters.Read more
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- Day 5
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 10:15 AM
- ☀️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 6,440 ft
- United States Mount Morrison 39.665376, -105.20630639°39’55” N 105°12’23” W
Red Rocks Museum
June 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
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- Day 5
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 2:19 PM
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 5,502 ft
- United States Dream House Acres 39.604062, -104.97235439°36’15” N 104°58’20” W
Cold Water Plunge
June 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We went to visit Jodi's sons and daughter in laws. In their basement, they have a cold water plunge tub. 50 degrees for 5 minutes!
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- Day 5
- Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 9:17 PM
- ⛅ 57 °F
- Altitude: 6,421 ft
- United States Mount Morrison 39.665152, -105.20575239°39’55” N 105°12’21” W
Big Head Todd at Red Rocks
June 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
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- Day 6
- Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 10:56 AM
- ☁️ 63 °F
- Altitude: 5,538 ft
- United States Kountze Lake 39.704368, -105.08601239°42’16” N 105°5’10” W
Belmar Park Trail
June 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
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- Day 6
- Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 12:44 PM
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 5,574 ft
- United States Holly Hills 39.654149, -104.91398239°39’15” N 104°54’50” W
The Bagel Deli & Restaurant
June 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Lunch with Jodi's sons and their wives. Great classic Reubens.
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- Day 6
- Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 4:52 PM
- ☁️ 54 °F
- Altitude: 7,552 ft
- United States Fall River 40.376667, -105.52166740°22’36” N 105°31’18” W
Raven Roast Coffee Lounge & River Walk
June 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We've arrived to Estes Park and needed coffee. After checking into the resort, we headed to the downtown area and found a lovely coffee lounge. We listened to jazzy live music and Table Topics for interesting discussion. Jenny flew back home today. Flash flood warning. Elk spotting.Read more
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