Trail Ridge Store is still going strong with the leaves putting on their color show for the tourists, the elk rut is in full force, and the locals are escaping the heat of the Front Range cities. But there's always opportunity for fun, so here's what's been happening:
- Sis, a former softball teammate stopped by for a visit @ the store,
- a pizza farewell with Jei,
- a spectacular blast of color in the Rockies one morning,
- a wonderful tour of the Denver Mint,
- an interesting tour to Hammond's Candies Factory (we sell Hammond's @ Trail Ridge Store),
Starbucks, here we come! 
- a delicious pizza in downtown Denver,
- a visit to the Coor's Brewery in Golden, with sampling,
- a colorful journey on the Peak to Peak Highway, enjoying the aspens and the elk,
notice his antlers' position - back when he's bugling and herding his harem 
now his antlers are back in his "showy" position to attract the females 
- relishing in sunrises and sunsets,
- conversing with four-year old Jack, grandson of Cal and Mary, and his mom, Megan,
- celebrating the Packers victory over the Seahawks,
- sighting fresh snow on Trail Ridge Road and the surrounding Rockies,
- tripping to Breckenridge, going over Boreas Pass, Berthoud Pass and Hoosier Pass, being awe-struck by the aspen colors,
- experiencing more moose sightings -three cows and three calves in two days,
- listening to portrayals of early lodge owners of the Estes Park area: Long Peak's Inn, English Hotel (run by the scrupulous Lord Dunraven), Horseshoe Park Inn, Crag's Lodge and the Sprague Hotel, and
- witnessing the majestic mountains every day as I travel Trail Ridge Road.
I'm getting anxious to return to Wisconsin to reunite with family and friends. In the meantime,
enjoy FALL!! See you soon!
Amy
