I’m so excited to share!
Captain booked us a trip to Steamboat, Colorado! This is my Christmas gift! π
We leave today and will be gone for 5 days! (Grayheart has the kids the first week of holiday break.)
I’m going skiing! β· I haven’t gone in several years and cannot wait! I can’t wait to see snow again and breathe the crisp air the mountains have to offer.
I’d love any suggestions you have of the area as I’ve never been to Colorado. I’ll be in Denver and Steamboat. I’m thrilled to get to see this part of the country!
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Athena the ski bunny πΏπ°
I’ve never been skiing is it hard to learn?
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I think it’s pretty ok to learn to do the first time. It takes a bit but I got the hang of it and i wasn’t raised anywhere near cold weather. I found snowboarding to be very very difficult, though! But I can’t maneuver a skateboard to save my life! You?
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I’ve never been and there are quite a few skii places nearby in NY. I just haven’t devoted the time to make a trip. BTW I like the name of your blog!
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Let me know when you do venture to try it! π good luck! Lol
And thanks… It was the only name I could think of at the time. π It’s great to meet you. Looking forward to reading your blog. π
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Great meeting you too – can’t wait to see all your adventures in Colorodo. I’ve seen such beautiful pics.
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Whoo-hoo! Merry Christmas to you! Captain is a good man. Advice? Take your health insurance card with you, and make a wonderful memory! We can’t wait to hear all about it! Come back in one piece, NO injuries, and a smile on your face! :^)
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Lol! Packing my insurance card as I write thanks to your sage advice! Thanks! π xo
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LMAO! Have fun and be safe!
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Sorry, I’ve never been a snow bunny, so I don’t have any advice. However, I know for a fact that there are plenty of nice dispensaries in Denver. π
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Lmao! That I’ve heard! I must make sure I take a peek and update you on it. π
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That Captain of yours is a keeper. Have a great holiday and Merry Christmas. ENJOY!!! xx
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Thanks, my friend. I wish you a very merry Christmas as well! (With your laptop, iPhone, TV or any other gadget you love while you’re on vacation.) π xo
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Will do π β€
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I used to ski….on my feet….down the mountains of North Carolina. Most of the time I was on my way to school. Loved sliding all the way down just as I had made it all the way to the top of the hill. LOL
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Lmao!! This is hilarious! Who needs skis, right?!
(North Carolina… So pretty!) xo
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Yep. I even did it with a broken leg. It was just the way it was back then. I actually got pretty good at it.
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Have a wonderful time! π
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Thanks, Carol! Trying to make sure I don’t freeze by butt off! π
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Steamboat is also famous for it hot spring baths, bring a bathing suit, unless you don’t care. The sulphur smell takes a little getting used to, but is very therapeutic. If you are driving to Steamboat from Denver, you should stop and see Vail. It’s a little overboard with $$$ but a very lovely Swiss village feel. If you are taking Rt 70 Vail is about 1/2 way. The Main Street of Steamboat is real old west, with lots of eateries and local artisan shops. We don’t ski, but visit CO often. Breckenridge and Leadville are our favorites … Aspen – meh … Have fun and if you’ve never seen the Rockies prepare to be awestruck.
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Ooh! Great advice!! I forgot all about the hot spring baths!
Driving today and we haven’t decided if we will stop in Vail or Breckenridge along the way… Even if it adds length to the drive.
I cannot wait to be awestruck! Thank guy for this wonderful advice!!
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Ok… I tried the hot springs! Amazing!!!! Thank you for recommending it!
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Awesome … Enjoy your vacation!
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I have a sister in Denver and she loves going to Vail. I hear it’s beautiful. My my… Captain is so thoughtful! Have fun!
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She’s lucky! Seems to be such a beautiful state! β€οΈ
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Woo hoo! Time to buy some lovely ski bunny gear π°
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Ooooh, skiing, very exciting! Wishing you and Captain a very romantic and snowy Christmas! Looking forward to your impressions of Colorado later as I’ll be going to Denver for a conference next May π xoxoxo
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Thanks!
Colorado so far… Awesome!!!! It has been such a great experience!
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I’ve never been to colorado ! enjoy !! and post sone pictures π
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It’s amazing so far! I’ll post pictures soon. π xo
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My advice is no skiing after enjoying a signature Colorado salad with there own home grown “hippie” lettuce, other than that have a blast! Pictures or it didn’t happen!
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Lmao! No comment! π
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Wow, have fun! Merry Christmas.
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Thanks! π Same to you!!!
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That’s very exciting! Have a great trip!
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Thanks, Sean! π
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Have a wonderful trip! Colorado is beautiful. You’ll love it!
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Thank, Michelle! It certainly has been gorgeous!
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Have a great trip!! π I have never been to Colorado but would definitely like to go one day!
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It was my first time and I am now dying to go back. So beautiful and such friendly people! I think you now deserve a trip there, too. π
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Have fun
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Enjoy yourself
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Thanks! It was such a fun place to visit. π
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I do love Colorado, bit have no advice for the area. Enjoy. Drink a LOT of water. You get REALLY DRY there. Seriously. Drink a LOT OF WATER. I can’t stress this enough.
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It was awesome!! I drank a ton since most people advised that dehydration contributes to altitude sickness. Thanks!!
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That’s great
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And congrats! Sounds like an awesome time!
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Cannot wait to hear all about it. I love to ski, but haven’t done it in a long while
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It was awesome! I will post soon!! Thanks!! π
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very excited to hear about it π
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Awesome blog, thank you so much π
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Aw, thanks! I appreciate the compliment!! Xo
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Enjoy! Hope to hear more great things π
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Thanks, I hope the same for you. Anxiously awaiting to hear the rest of your story. I wish you well.
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