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Weekend Trip

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Roger

We decided to get away for a few days and explore a part of Colorado we hadn’t yet seen. After stopping at the local Panera for bagels, we drove south on I-25 to Walsenburg. The tire light on the Honda’s … Continue reading →

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Pizzeria Rustica

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Roger

Pizzeria Rustica, in Old Colorado City, is supposed to be one of the best restaurants in Colorado Springs. We finally made it on a Tuesday evening after doing some shopping. It’s not a large place, at least not in the … Continue reading →

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Franco’s

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Roger

Franco’s Italian Deli is one of the few things I miss about Illinois. It’s located about three miles from my old work. For the last year or so I worked there, I would head to Franco’s at least once a … Continue reading →

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Fall in the Rockies

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Roger

We headed out fairly early on Saturday morning to beat the crowds and the rain that was forecasted for the afternoon.  We drove south along the Front Range to Florence, then headed back north along Phantom Canyon Road. There were … Continue reading →

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Downtown Aquarium — Denver

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Roger

We were in Denver, the weather was lousy and forecasted to get worse. We spent the afternoon at the aquarium. We were hungry when we arrived, so we went to the restaurant first. We had to wait 45 minutes for … Continue reading →

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