Sam And Saundra's Year Long Adventure - Part 94

Sam and Saundra’s Year Long Adventure – Part 94

Mid-West 

4/28/09 - Elizabeth, Colorado

We get up late.  Why? Because it is COLD! We finally start moving around and decide to go look for a place to have breakfast and do a little sightseeing.  Cripple Creek is another small, picture postcard, mountain town made up of very old, old buildings –including a jail.  Mining was the old economy builder, gambling the new economy sustainer.  Almost all of the buildings have been turned into casinos, with hotel, jewelry and a few other businesses scattered in.  Very rustic. We ate and played a little, then left for Elizabeth.

Cripple Creek

I Wanna Know The Story

Going back up and down the mountains was a lot easier in daylight without the extreme cold weather.  We even got a peek at Pike’s Peak.  The drive was very scenic.  We returned to Colorado Springs, turned left, then veered right to go to Franktown.  There we turned right and followed Brutilla’s directions to Cousin Arnie’s.  Arnie was waiting for us in his driveway.  He directed us to a landing place for the trailer.  He is looking good!  We visited and caught up on family news and continued the visit when Leslie got home from work (so sorry).  Psst!  Arnie is a good cook, I am just not sure of the safety of his car hobby.  Nuf said.  

Must Be Close

We traveled to Colorado to visit with Arnie, Leslie and family, once before and our mouths continue to drool over their home, furnishings and setting.  What a home!  It is a multi-story home with a full wrap around deck on the second story and a smaller deck off the master on the third.  The inside and deck is made of massive pine, vaulted ceilings, areas that call for talent in the interior decorating.  Luckily, Leslie has that talent.  She has done a fantastic job of making this structure a home, with a little help from Arnie and her boys.  It should be featured in magazines.