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Monday, July 12, 2010

Time Travel


Home again! Lola and family flew off to the Rockies for an adventure, it was a lovely trip. An old family cabin in the mountains was where we stayed, with the Engineer's extended family taking up residence in cabins close by. We celebrated Independence Day with a large family party and much delicious food. Played many games and explored the dramatic Colorado landscape. There were so many moments of wonder that I might be spreading the tales over the next few days.

For much of the trip I felt as if we had traveled back in time. One of our holiday adventures was a trip down the road to a town full of interesting history, healing springs and once considered a sacred area by the Cheyenne and Ute tribes. Of course it is now home to a collection of tourist shops, and they also have an amazing attraction, an old time Penny Arcade!

Let the Amusements begin!

Game On!

Oh dear, I'm seeing pink elephants, I probably should not have stopped here...
Wild Horses in the Wild West.
Hoops

The doctor is in...
And no arcade would be complete without the irresistible Photo booth


For a cool slideshow of all the arcade photos just click here!

Well, that was a heap of fun! I will return with tall tales from the Wild West...outlaws, saloon girls and gold mines OH MY!

Happy Monday!
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13 comments:

  1. june at noonJuly 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Welcome back! So glad to hear you had a nice time. Love the photos of the photo-taking, too. :)

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  2. Sherri B.July 12, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Welcome home. Looks like so much fun. Looking forward to the rest of the show.

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  3. MareJuly 12, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Happy you had a good time and happy you're back!

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  4. DebbyJuly 12, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Can you share where you were. I am in Colorado right now and wondered how close this is to where my children live. Reminds me of old times for sure. Loved the tour.

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  5. harmony and rosieJuly 12, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Great to hear you've had a fun time and I've enjoyed looking at your lovely clear photos. Welcome back.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 12, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    you have more fun than the law should allow!! great pics as always.
    d

    ps

    henry just had another guitar lesson!

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  7. mel @ loved handmadeJuly 12, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    Looks like loads of fun! LOVE the photo booth!

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  8. crzyladyJuly 12, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    YEA!!!! how fun! I want to see pink elephants too! Can't wait to hear more adventures

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  9. dottie angelJuly 12, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    oh it is lovely to have you back lola! delighted to hear of the fun you all had and the photos are wonderful... looking forward to more tales :)

    my word verification is 'undes' what are the chances of that! only yesterday i was saying a silent prayer that my undies elastic hold up for a couple more months :)

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  10. KateJuly 12, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Wowee!!
    It looks like the most wonderful adventure. Like an old movie. I LOVE the pictures.
    Welcome home. X

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  11. Flaming NoraJuly 12, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    What a fantastic time you must have had! I love penny arcades, your photo's are so good. Can't wait to hear more tales of the wild west.

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  12. TaniaJuly 13, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    Lovely to have you back, lady. Hope the washing mountain has receded to a minimal floordrobe but a bit of that Wild West stays in your system!

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  13. UnknownJuly 14, 2010 at 2:27 AM

    Welcome home! Looks like you had heaps of carnival fun! xo m.

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