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Sharp-shinned Hawk

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Roger

For several days in early May, a Sharp-shinned Hawk was hanging around the office. At times we saw it perched on cars or in the ponderosa pines. Occasionally it would flash past a window. But mostly it worked its way … Continue reading →

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Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Roger

It’s hard to know exactly what’s what at this place. The cliff dwelling isn’t an original, but the story goes that much of the material was scrounged from actual cliff dwelling ruins elsewhere in the state. The bricks were brought … Continue reading →

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The Airplane Restaurant

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Roger

The Boeing KC-97 first flew in 1944. It was mostly used as an in-flight refueling tanker. The one at the restaurant operated from 1953 to 1976 with the Texas Air National Guard. We were given a choice of eating in … Continue reading →

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Air Show (?)

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Roger

The news went around that the French Air Force would put on a brief air show to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United State’s entry into World War I. The show would take place over the Air Force Academy, … Continue reading →

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Idaho Springs

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Roger

We braved the terror that is I-70 and headed east. For much of the way, the lane markings had been worn off by snow plowing. That, coupled with some insane drivers (like the guy who slowed down to 20 mph … Continue reading →

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