posted 07-05-2015 08:48 PM                  

(Note: Before anyone complains, I tried to upload these pics to the event scrapbook, but I can't get them to upload there.)

Sunday, June 21. Day of arrival.

Many people were already there when we arrived. So I think some of the enthusiasm had waned at the check in table. LOL

Or maybe they were underpaid. (Or working for free). That is not a good pic of them and I apologize in advance. I'm sure they had worked their behind off for weeks and months in advance and I hope they're good sports!

Some were already lined up.

and more in the covered garage. Thankfully John made sure the arrangements had covered parking and later in the week we were appreciative as there was hail at the hotel!

The evening began with a barbeque at Grant's house. Great host and a beautiful place. We filled the cul de sac where he lives with prowlers.

posted 07-05-2015 09:11 PM                  

There were all kinds of faces, some I knew, many I didn't. I'm horrible with names so for the most part, I won't even try to butcher them. But in this case, it is Greg and Veta from FL, Sandy from CO.

The Texas contingency Chris, Dan, Laurie, Lisa

posted 07-05-2015 09:29 PM                  

After a great dinner, then it was back to the cars

for a trip to a drive in movie theater

posted 07-05-2015 09:58 PM                  

As everyone knows, you have to hurry up and wait. So lining up beside the hotel.

and they had some good looking cars.

This is in fact God's Country! It is spectacular scenery.

posted 07-05-2015 10:11 PM                  

There were twists and turns, up and down, form one sight to the next.

posted 07-05-2015 10:35 PM                  

There was only one slight hiccup. The plan was to make a stop in South Park. Unfortunately, the group got separated so only some got to stop there. The rest went on to Breckenridge. That group was being led by some dumb out of state driver (me) but we made it and pulled into the bus stop

before parking in our own reserved lot!

Thanks to our fearless leader, Ranger John.

(Never did see Smokey bear)

Then it was off to eat, shop, sight see, do as you please. Breckenridge was very nice. Lots of quaint shops, etc. Even a nice stream running through it.

After that it was back to the hotel, but went via Loveland Pass, 12,000 ft plus elevation. And some of the previous pics posted were from that leg of the trip.

I will post more pics as time permits this week.

posted 07-05-2015 10:45 PM                  

quote:

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Originally posted by onecatnodog:
Great Job DRU.. You are Picture Perfect Brother..
onecatnodog

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Thanks John. But I'm just amateur hour!

posted 07-06-2015 01:08 AM                  

Look both ways before crossing the street...

posted 07-06-2015 02:01 PM                  

Its a bird , no a plane nah it is just John!

posted 07-06-2015 02:02 PM                  

Possible New Prowler GIRLS?

posted 07-06-2015 07:40 PM                  

quote:

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Originally posted by padroo:
I tried to post my pictures in the Event Scrapbook but like you it did not work. Do ya think it is broke? hint

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I agree Dale. I sent Mike a message so we'll see if he can get to the bottom of it.

posted 07-06-2015 08:34 PM                  

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posted 07-06-2015 08:36 PM                  

And thanks to Dan for posting some great pics, including the trip to South Park I was unable to include. Some of my pics may be near duplicates so apologies in advance.

Now, back to the story.
Tuesday, Day 2. Destination: Royal Gorge Bridge, then Bishop's Castle.

As usual, after hurry up and wait, it's time to gas up on the way.

Then it was on the way to the Royal Gorge Bridge.

A fluke photo

And arrived at the Bridge. There were LOTS of prowlers, 45 as I understand. First we had to wait while all arrived.

This is our destination! Built in 1929, 1050 feet above the Arkansas river, elevation 6600 ft.

posted 07-06-2015 08:56 PM                  

That's a train down there at the bottom.

They also have a zip line close by the bridge. Some of our more adventurous members went for it!

Finally, it was time to start our way onto the bridge.

posted 07-06-2015 09:08 PM                  

Lining up on the bridge.

Then we spotted him, like Superman, swooping in to get the shot.

posted 07-06-2015 09:28 PM                  

It was a great visit.

After lunch at the bridge, we had to stop at the helicopter place to get a group photo for the owner (prowler owner).

Our trusty photographer

posted 07-06-2015 09:44 PM                  

Notice the storm clouds brewing!

All hand made by one individual, took him a lifetime. All the stones moved by homemade pulleys, elevator, all the iron work done by him. Obviously a talented, yet eclectic individual with strong political views.

posted 07-06-2015 10:04 PM                  

I decided to start doing some climbing. The stairs are VERY narrow, the iron works tends to sway a little as you go higher.

I wasn't the only one to head up. John was on the right spire (as viewed from the front) always getting the shot.

But is was one gorgeous view. I was up on the left spire, which towers over the entire place. It is 160 ft high, 16 stories.

And you remember the storm clouds brewing? Well the wind started to pick up, and the iron works is not up to traditional building codes, so it starts to sway fairly good. And that's when the thunder started, and where there's thunder, lightening will be sure to follow. Not a place you want to be in, a metal cage 16 stories high. Not wanting to be nominated for the Darwin award this year, I made my way down quickly!
We left right away but got caught in a storm not far away. In fact, one of the local owners who left just a couple of minutes before us got caught in a hail storm and caused her to spin out on the winding road. No injury or significant damage thank goodness.

To be continued...