We made it back in one piece.
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Monday, August 08, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Google Plus
I'm thinking of moving these updates over to Google+, instead of continuing to post here. For those in the dark, it's like Facebook, just better. It's a lot easier to use, I don't have to keep track of a bunch of different accounts, and I have one place to go upload photos, check statuses, etc.
If you're interested in following along, and don't already have a Google+ account, let me know, and I'll send you an invite.
If you're interested in following along, and don't already have a Google+ account, let me know, and I'll send you an invite.
A few more weeks
A few more weeks have passed us by. Two weekends ago was pretty low-key, not much to report there.
Last Thursday Kristen and I took off from work a little early, and drove to Lusk Wyoming. We spent the night there, then headed off to Deadwood early the next morning.
We checked into our room, upgrading to a suite for $1, which seemed like a pretty good deal. We met Ma, Pa, Becky, Jason, Jean, Chuck, and a bunch of other Beckman clan at the Black Hills National Cemetery outside of Sturgis. We had a brief service for Nono, and then went our separate ways for the evening.
Kristen and I met up with Nate, Mary, Tony and Lisa in Deadwood a few hours later. We ate, drank, and gambled a bit. Nate was the big winner, coming out $50 ahead or so. The rest of us lost in various shades of red, but we all had a lot of fun. Brent & Trudy didn't make the trip, and Vince apparently was never told about it. We'll need to do better than that next time.
Saturday involved hanging out at Palmer Gulch Resort, saying "Hi" to people who looked pretty familiar. We had several Canada conversations amongst the nuclear family, as that trip is looming. We also did the traditional three legged race, water balloon toss, etc.
I'm taking off tomorrow evening to meet up with Becky & Jason in Cloquet Minnesota for one of the better burgers on the planet. We're hoping to fly into camp mid-afternoon on Sunday. Ought to be fun!
Last Thursday Kristen and I took off from work a little early, and drove to Lusk Wyoming. We spent the night there, then headed off to Deadwood early the next morning.
We checked into our room, upgrading to a suite for $1, which seemed like a pretty good deal. We met Ma, Pa, Becky, Jason, Jean, Chuck, and a bunch of other Beckman clan at the Black Hills National Cemetery outside of Sturgis. We had a brief service for Nono, and then went our separate ways for the evening.
Kristen and I met up with Nate, Mary, Tony and Lisa in Deadwood a few hours later. We ate, drank, and gambled a bit. Nate was the big winner, coming out $50 ahead or so. The rest of us lost in various shades of red, but we all had a lot of fun. Brent & Trudy didn't make the trip, and Vince apparently was never told about it. We'll need to do better than that next time.
Saturday involved hanging out at Palmer Gulch Resort, saying "Hi" to people who looked pretty familiar. We had several Canada conversations amongst the nuclear family, as that trip is looming. We also did the traditional three legged race, water balloon toss, etc.
I'm taking off tomorrow evening to meet up with Becky & Jason in Cloquet Minnesota for one of the better burgers on the planet. We're hoping to fly into camp mid-afternoon on Sunday. Ought to be fun!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Crested Butte
After some serious confusion about the schedule, Kristen and I eventually headed to Crested Butte Friday afternoon. We drove along highway 285, through Buena Vista, and over Cottonwood pass. The drive was amazingly scenic. It's easy to forget how beautiful Colorado is.
Once we made it to Crested Butte, we found a good camping spot, and set up camp right before dark. About five minutes after getting to bed, a huge thunderstorm broke out, and kept us awake for a few hours Luckily the tent held up, and we stayed nice and dry. Kristen and I both slept well considering, and spent the next morning exploring. The wild flowers were in full bloom. We were staring to understand why Crested Butte claims to be Colorado's wild flower capital.
We eventually drove into town, and walked around the main drag. It was nice, but it looked like it would be difficult to afford to live there.
Later in the evening, we headed to Todd & Heather's wedding, which was conveniently being held about 300 feet from our camping spot. It rained right as the wedding started, but everything worked out in the end. It was quite a wedding, one of the best we'd been to.
The next morning we headed back to Boulder. We made a side stop at BuckSnort Saloon, located in Sphinx Park. It was way off the beaten path, up a ridiculous road, perched between some vaguely Sphinx shaped rock outcrops. It was a good way to end an adventurous weekend.
Once we made it to Crested Butte, we found a good camping spot, and set up camp right before dark. About five minutes after getting to bed, a huge thunderstorm broke out, and kept us awake for a few hours Luckily the tent held up, and we stayed nice and dry. Kristen and I both slept well considering, and spent the next morning exploring. The wild flowers were in full bloom. We were staring to understand why Crested Butte claims to be Colorado's wild flower capital.
We eventually drove into town, and walked around the main drag. It was nice, but it looked like it would be difficult to afford to live there.
Later in the evening, we headed to Todd & Heather's wedding, which was conveniently being held about 300 feet from our camping spot. It rained right as the wedding started, but everything worked out in the end. It was quite a wedding, one of the best we'd been to.
The next morning we headed back to Boulder. We made a side stop at BuckSnort Saloon, located in Sphinx Park. It was way off the beaten path, up a ridiculous road, perched between some vaguely Sphinx shaped rock outcrops. It was a good way to end an adventurous weekend.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Happy Fourth of July!
I hope everyone had a good Fourth!
Trying to catch up over the last few weekends. We haven't been too busy, trying to rest up before various trips turn our lives upside down.
Here are a few pictures from Kristen's Telluride extravaganza, as promised. It's hard to believe that she was in fresh snow a few weeks ago.
This weekend was pretty busy. We did a lot of housework on Saturday. Sunday involved a big mountain bike ride for Jeff Nedrow and myself (Heil & Hall ranch). We ended up in Lyons, and met up with Kristen and Christy at the Oskar Blue brewery for a late lunch.
On Sunday Allison, Maddock, and Connal stopped by to celebrate the Fourth. We headed into Boulder for a "Kids Parade", which involved following a drummer around for a few blocks.
Luckily Maddock and Chloe had fun playing with one another, which took a load off of my duties. Chloe slept pretty well for the rest of the day.
Trying to catch up over the last few weekends. We haven't been too busy, trying to rest up before various trips turn our lives upside down.
Here are a few pictures from Kristen's Telluride extravaganza, as promised. It's hard to believe that she was in fresh snow a few weeks ago.
This weekend was pretty busy. We did a lot of housework on Saturday. Sunday involved a big mountain bike ride for Jeff Nedrow and myself (Heil & Hall ranch). We ended up in Lyons, and met up with Kristen and Christy at the Oskar Blue brewery for a late lunch.
On Sunday Allison, Maddock, and Connal stopped by to celebrate the Fourth. We headed into Boulder for a "Kids Parade", which involved following a drummer around for a few blocks.
Luckily Maddock and Chloe had fun playing with one another, which took a load off of my duties. Chloe slept pretty well for the rest of the day.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day, Dad! Hope you had a good one!
It sounds like the folks will be here in a few days. I hope they're ready to entertain a very energetic kitten.
Kristen's been out of town since Wednesday, and frankly I'm getting tired of babysitting this cat. There's been one tree rescue from about 35' up, one lost collar, multiple attacks out-of-no-where on my feet in the middle of the night, constant danger of tripping to my death over the cat underfoot., and 3 am cat skrimishes complete with yowling and thunderous stampeding through the house.
On the other hand, the weather has been great for the last three weeks. It really feels like summer, and it's always fun to remember how great that can be around here.
I've been riding the bike into work almost everyday, getting in about 75 miles of commuting a week. I went for a 30 mile ride today to escape the cats, although it about killed me. I'm still getting my legs under me, I can tell that I was doing better at this point last year, never a good feeling.
Kristen has been in Telluride at the big bluegrass festival, she should return tomorrow. She was pretty excited to see Mumford & Sons, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sarah Mclachlan, and Robert Plant. I'm sure we'll have pictures of that for the next posting.
She and Katie hit Big Head Todd a few weekend ago at Red Rocks, so her summer concerting is in full swing.
Chloe wants to type something:
;;;;;;;;;;;;;;msaikja
I've spent a bunch of time trying to get Ma's computer back to a functioning state. I gave up on Saturday, Ma, I'll have a new one ready for you in time for the family reunion. Think of it as a late Mother's Day gift.
It sounds like the folks will be here in a few days. I hope they're ready to entertain a very energetic kitten.
Kristen's been out of town since Wednesday, and frankly I'm getting tired of babysitting this cat. There's been one tree rescue from about 35' up, one lost collar, multiple attacks out-of-no-where on my feet in the middle of the night, constant danger of tripping to my death over the cat underfoot., and 3 am cat skrimishes complete with yowling and thunderous stampeding through the house.
On the other hand, the weather has been great for the last three weeks. It really feels like summer, and it's always fun to remember how great that can be around here.
I've been riding the bike into work almost everyday, getting in about 75 miles of commuting a week. I went for a 30 mile ride today to escape the cats, although it about killed me. I'm still getting my legs under me, I can tell that I was doing better at this point last year, never a good feeling.
Kristen has been in Telluride at the big bluegrass festival, she should return tomorrow. She was pretty excited to see Mumford & Sons, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sarah Mclachlan, and Robert Plant. I'm sure we'll have pictures of that for the next posting.
She and Katie hit Big Head Todd a few weekend ago at Red Rocks, so her summer concerting is in full swing.
Chloe wants to type something:
;;;;;;;;;;;;;;msaikja
I've spent a bunch of time trying to get Ma's computer back to a functioning state. I gave up on Saturday, Ma, I'll have a new one ready for you in time for the family reunion. Think of it as a late Mother's Day gift.
Thursday, June 02, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Chloe
Kristen and I picked up a kitten on Thursday. So far "Chloe" is the favorite name. We'll see if it sticks.
Kristen spent a lot of time in the garden with Chloe today. We have more salad material than we know what to do with. Things are growing like crazy, and Kristen is planting like mad.
Tomorrow Katie and Jordan show up in preparation for the big Bolder Boulder race. We have a big group this year, it ought to be a lot of fun. A few of the guys are dressing up as the fictional band "Donkey Slayer". We've had t-shirts printed up with our likenesses. We also have some fake tattoo sleeves to make it look like we mean business.
Kristen spent a lot of time in the garden with Chloe today. We have more salad material than we know what to do with. Things are growing like crazy, and Kristen is planting like mad.
Tomorrow Katie and Jordan show up in preparation for the big Bolder Boulder race. We have a big group this year, it ought to be a lot of fun. A few of the guys are dressing up as the fictional band "Donkey Slayer". We've had t-shirts printed up with our likenesses. We also have some fake tattoo sleeves to make it look like we mean business.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Not much to report
Yep, the title says it all. Kristen headed to Montrose last weekend, while I stayed home and coded. This weekend we had Kristen's dad Bruce over for dinner on Saturday, and did a bit of yard work. The weather finally dried up, and we inched into the 70s.
Monday, May 09, 2011
Nice Weather
We've had some really nice weather. We've enjoyed four or five days of above 70, and a few 80+ degree days. The cooler weather is returning, but it's been great having some spectacular spring weather.
Kristen and I headed out on the town on Friday night. CU was having their graduation, so downtown was a bit crazy. We enjoyed hanging out and people watching, lot's of parents and grand-parents in town for the ceremony.
Saturday was pretty laid back. I worked for a few hours, Kristen spent 3 hours in the yard working on the garden plots. She's planted a lot of new stuff, moved a few things around, and got a pretty good sunburn. We had our first salad out of the garden for dinner. Tasty!
Sunday morning Kristen ran the Mother's Day Title 9k at the reservoir. Our friend Mary ran it as well, I got to help watch Violet and Karissa during the race, which was exciting. Kristen survived the run, and had fun doing it.
We headed into Longmont for a few hours, watching a lot of middle-aged Harley riders cruise through town. It looked like a lot of them had come in from Deadwood, judging by their outfits. Seemed a bit early to be out on the bikes, but I guess when you have the love for the road, it's hard to ignore its call. Or something.
No pictures unfortunately from the weekend.
Kristen and I headed out on the town on Friday night. CU was having their graduation, so downtown was a bit crazy. We enjoyed hanging out and people watching, lot's of parents and grand-parents in town for the ceremony.
Saturday was pretty laid back. I worked for a few hours, Kristen spent 3 hours in the yard working on the garden plots. She's planted a lot of new stuff, moved a few things around, and got a pretty good sunburn. We had our first salad out of the garden for dinner. Tasty!
Sunday morning Kristen ran the Mother's Day Title 9k at the reservoir. Our friend Mary ran it as well, I got to help watch Violet and Karissa during the race, which was exciting. Kristen survived the run, and had fun doing it.
We headed into Longmont for a few hours, watching a lot of middle-aged Harley riders cruise through town. It looked like a lot of them had come in from Deadwood, judging by their outfits. Seemed a bit early to be out on the bikes, but I guess when you have the love for the road, it's hard to ignore its call. Or something.
No pictures unfortunately from the weekend.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Happy Easter!
We had a big Easter lunch on Sunday. We had 14 people total, including Kristen and myself. After lunch, we hid some Easter chocolate for Maddock and Ashley. It was a lot of fun watching them run around the yard in some kind of candy anticipation/panic. I think they found all the chocolate, although I'm sure the squirrels will make short work of the rest.
Kristen cooked up quite a feast, and the rest of the family brought additional food. We had probably twice what we needed, and everyone went home with leftovers. Ma's Christmas casserole was probably the most popular dish.
Kristen cooked up quite a feast, and the rest of the family brought additional food. We had probably twice what we needed, and everyone went home with leftovers. Ma's Christmas casserole was probably the most popular dish.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
4/20/2011
We've been busy the last couple of weeks. I got a last day of snowboarding, we moved everything out of the last storage unit, Kristen took Maddock to the Denver Aquarium, we moved stuff around in the garage, we did a lot of gardening and yard work.
The Indiana trip is coming up in about a week. We saw in the news that southern Indiana was supposed to get high winds and possible tornados. Perhaps this trip will involve cleaning up the wreckage of the tree house, instead of staying in it. Time will tell.
Today is 4/20, and at exactly 4:20pm the yearly "smoke out" occurred at CU. It has gotten fairly large and famous in the last few years, so a few co-workers and I decided to bike up there and witness the spectacle. The crowd size was estimated at 10,000. That's a lot of pot smokers, although at least 20% of the people were like us, just there to spectate.
Right at 4:20, a loud cheer ripped through the crowd, and large plumes of smoke billowed upward. It was quite a sight, and would have been hard to imagine 10 years ago. Afterward, people just sort of wandered off, probably looking for something to snack on.
The Indiana trip is coming up in about a week. We saw in the news that southern Indiana was supposed to get high winds and possible tornados. Perhaps this trip will involve cleaning up the wreckage of the tree house, instead of staying in it. Time will tell.
Today is 4/20, and at exactly 4:20pm the yearly "smoke out" occurred at CU. It has gotten fairly large and famous in the last few years, so a few co-workers and I decided to bike up there and witness the spectacle. The crowd size was estimated at 10,000. That's a lot of pot smokers, although at least 20% of the people were like us, just there to spectate.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Opening Weekend
On Saturday, Kristen and I met up with Katie and Jordan to catch a Rockies game on Opening Day weekend. The weather cooperated, breaking the record high temperature for the day at 86 degrees. We had fun, as always, and the Rockies managed to win the game.
On Sunday the weather changed dramatically. We saw a lot of rain, and a fair amount of snow. The rain was badly needed, so we didn't complain too much. I spent a good amount of the evening at work releasing a new version of our software.
Last Tuesday I managed to play hooky from work again. A big storm came through the mountains, and managed to deposit 14 inches of snow in Winter Park. It was one of the better days of the year. I often have a hard time explaining how much fun snowboarding is, the below video may offer some insight into how much I enjoy it.
On Sunday the weather changed dramatically. We saw a lot of rain, and a fair amount of snow. The rain was badly needed, so we didn't complain too much. I spent a good amount of the evening at work releasing a new version of our software.
Last Tuesday I managed to play hooky from work again. A big storm came through the mountains, and managed to deposit 14 inches of snow in Winter Park. It was one of the better days of the year. I often have a hard time explaining how much fun snowboarding is, the below video may offer some insight into how much I enjoy it.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Lots O' Stuff
I was in Portland early last week. Matt and I headed out to sit down with corporate and map out our next years worth of work. Things are a bit grim at the mothership, people are getting laid off, and it looks like more are to follow. We've let one of our co-workers go, so we'll be back down to 8 people in a few weeks. However, we should be stable for the next year, unless something surprising pops up.
You can see the deep concern in Matt & my eyes in the following pictures. Portland is a fun city to visit
Kristen and I received some belated X-mas gifts from the Browns last week. We had a lot of fun opening up the zillion packages, trying to determine who got what. We argued over the beautiful bread knife for quite some time. Thanks Becky & Jason!
After so much traveling, Kristen and I mostly stayed around the house this weekend. Kristen spent a lot of time gardening, and I spent a good amount of time in the garage. I'll be taking one more load of junk to Goodwill tomorrow. A few more trips there and we'll be officially fully moved in.
Flowers are starting to pop up everywhere. We spot a few more each day.
Ada is enjoying being the only cat in the house. Little does she know we're planning on getting a kitten in a month or so.
Sometime within the last two weeks, Kristen's sister Allison gave birth to a healthy baby boy: Conall.
I'm sure I'm missing other tidbits of news. Kristen and I are getting excited for the farm trip at the end of April. We're hoping that our lives settle down a bit between now and then.
You can see the deep concern in Matt & my eyes in the following pictures. Portland is a fun city to visit
Kristen and I received some belated X-mas gifts from the Browns last week. We had a lot of fun opening up the zillion packages, trying to determine who got what. We argued over the beautiful bread knife for quite some time. Thanks Becky & Jason!
After so much traveling, Kristen and I mostly stayed around the house this weekend. Kristen spent a lot of time gardening, and I spent a good amount of time in the garage. I'll be taking one more load of junk to Goodwill tomorrow. A few more trips there and we'll be officially fully moved in.
Flowers are starting to pop up everywhere. We spot a few more each day.
Ada is enjoying being the only cat in the house. Little does she know we're planning on getting a kitten in a month or so.
I'm sure I'm missing other tidbits of news. Kristen and I are getting excited for the farm trip at the end of April. We're hoping that our lives settle down a bit between now and then.
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