Hampton Inn & Suites Steamboat Springs

... fresh coating of snow made everything pretty and white. The trip took less time than we thought so there was time for us to check into the hotel before heading off to meet Boo after his afternoon class. He took us to his favorite pizza place where we grabbed a slice and caught up. Afterwards we headed back to his place and watched some Ghostbusters and ski movies for the rest of the afternoon.

Movie time ended ...

... was going to go under freezing. I looked back at the storm following me; it was a huge dark cloud and was rumbling away like a Rottweiler guarding his bone. I said I’d see how I go but would have to get off the road soon as night was shifting in too. After 10 minutes later the storm cloud was all around the sky, smothering the last of blue and light grey. "Far-Jesus" I said, and when I came across a shabby looking house, set back off the road through ...

... kelli again around 5:30 back at the base of the ski area. At 7:30 there was a parade down the slopes by the ski patrol. They held a red light in each hand. it was very cool! Afterwards they had fireworks at the top of the mountain. Steamboat is easy to get around in because they have free bus service anywhere in town. They run until 1:30 am.

... find Kelli. We met at a bar called "Slopeside". Everyone was sitting outside at tables set on the snow. The sun was out and it felt really warm. I think I saw Jessie from the Batchelor there with some of his friends. We partied the night away and got home aroune 10.

... change line and the quarters are only 12 minutes and these guys are padded up like nothing else. The family's are screaming themselves hoarse, the cheerleaders are giving it their all and the band lets loose with a few bars every now and then. I am not sure about the sport but it certainly is an amazing spectacle and the hysteria is catchy!! Off to the bistro for more wine and some delicious food. The next 2 days you know all about ...

... hills to Steamboat Springs in Colorado, our pit stop for the day. Cecilia phones several hotels by mobile phone to check availability and prices. The famous Rabbit Ears Motel is sold out, and all the others seem awfully expensive. Nothing under US$ 100. We finally arrive at Steamboat and one of the first hotels we see on the main ...

... both flats were on the valve. When I came to replace the tube, I found that none of my spare tubes fit my wheel. I had never heard of a MTB wheel which would not take shraeder valves. Live and learn. I called around and found a shop 45 miles away with the tubes, but they could not deliver. I tried fixing my bust tubes with everything and anything, but nothing worked. I asked everywhere for tubes, to no avail. So, in frustration, I called the maintenance guy at the ranch and ...

... around the world with their secret on it. After he receives it, he posts it up on the website anonymously. Some are heart wrenching and others are funny. Disclaimer - sappiness approaching... It stroke a cord because, even though I know it, there's something going on in each of your lives that I don't know. The same goes for individuals that I might just pass on the street. It's easy to be preoccupied with what's ...

... at a place called Mazzola's and then we watched the new Adam Sandler movie I now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry. Cute movie and it was on the ranch's dime, so it was even better. The ranch had a barn dance tonight that we all missed, but I'll see it next week. The rodeo is this Friday. I'm suppose to be going to that... Saturday is my day off! I'm so excited! Just not sure ...

... we did. Very tired when we finally got back to the car. After lunch and Paul's work call, we went out ... first to buy a new bathing suit for me; second, to try (and fail) to arrange kayaking on the river; then to enjoy ourselves. Our first afternoon stop was Fish Creek Falls. It sprinkled a bit at first, but the trail was paved. We followed the upper trail out to the viewpoint -- the falls are several long cascades, including one free fall of over 40 feet. They were very ...