Reposted Sunday, June 18, 2016 with updated photos of Roy and his family added at the end. We all love you Roy! Thanks for being the great father and grandfather that you are! Sunday, June 21, 2015 - Father's Day is a day set apart to honor fathers. Mine, Leroy Blum, was an amazing father… Continue reading 06.21.15 To my wonderful husband Roy Chauvin, Happy Father’s Day!
Tag: 2015
06.19.15 Riding on the COG Railway, Cave of the Winds and the North Pole!
Friday, June 19, 2015 - What an ambitious day we took on today! We set out at 6:50 am which is way before we usually wake up! Our reservations were for the 8:00 train. The town of Manitou Springs is a unique, quaint town loaded with charm. First stop was the Pike's Peak COG Railway. … Continue reading 06.19.15 Riding on the COG Railway, Cave of the Winds and the North Pole!
06.17.15 US Olympic Training Complex AND Garden of the Gods
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - Today's adventure took us to the US Olympic Training Complex and the Garden of the Gods. First stop US Olympic Training Complex: The U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the flagship training center for the Olympic Training Center programs. The Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center rests on a 35-acre… Continue reading 06.17.15 US Olympic Training Complex AND Garden of the Gods
06.16.15 United States Air Force Academy
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - After all the excitement of Pike's Peak we thought we'd take it a little easier today - so we toured the United States Air Force Academy. The Air Force Academy is unique in its dual role as both an Air Force installation and a university. The 10th Air Base Wing… Continue reading 06.16.15 United States Air Force Academy
06.15.15 – Part Two – The Chauvin’s take on Pike’s Peak!
Part Two - Pikes Peak - Monday, June 15, 2015 Two of Roy's panoramic pictures are above. Click on the panoramic pictures (and any other picture) to see them full size. Then just click the back button to come back to the blog. At the Summit, we also ventured out at a different spot, as… Continue reading 06.15.15 – Part Two – The Chauvin’s take on Pike’s Peak!
06.15.15 The Chauvin’s take on Pike’s Peak!!
Monday, June 15, 2015 - Today Roy and I took on something I wasn't sure we'd be able to complete. We drive in Boots (our truck) up the 19 mile journey to the top of Pike's Peak which is at an elevation of 14,110 feet. I knew, of course, we could do it in our… Continue reading 06.15.15 The Chauvin’s take on Pike’s Peak!!
06.14.15 Along the way to and in Colorado Heights RV Park
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - Roy and I are now 1,249 miles from our home in Amite, Louisiana! We left Amite on May 5th, 40 days ago! We've seen so much already, but the part of this journey we've looked forward to the most begins now! Along the way from Seibert, Colorado to Monument, Colorado… Continue reading 06.14.15 Along the way to and in Colorado Heights RV Park
06.13.15 We’ve arrived in Monument, CO, and a wrap up of the past several days!
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - To wrap up the five days since I posted last. 00000000000000000000000 Well that about says it all! We scrubbed all sorts of parts of Dora and Boots during these slow days. I have been very happy to have time to spend reading. I bought Divergent after a lot of recommendations… Continue reading 06.13.15 We’ve arrived in Monument, CO, and a wrap up of the past several days!
06.08.15 Next to nothing happening in big old Seibert, Colorado
Monday, June 8, 2015 – We will be here at Shady Grove until early Saturday morning. We have very little internet sometimes, there is nothing within 1-1/2 hours of us to go see so I will not be writing my blog until we move onto our next stop. There are also no mountains where we… Continue reading 06.08.15 Next to nothing happening in big old Seibert, Colorado
06.07.15 So long Kansas, Hello Colorado, Buffalo Bill and an Auction!
Sunday, June 7, 2015 – We saw no tornadoes overnight Friday night, whew! There were 5 that touch down to the east of us a bit. The temperature was in the 60s with a nice breeze which allowed Roy and I to sleep like logs, and actually over sleep till 10 am this morning! Our… Continue reading 06.07.15 So long Kansas, Hello Colorado, Buffalo Bill and an Auction!
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 