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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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Frisco

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Roger

We drove north from Breckenridge to Frisco, mostly to see the Dillon Reservoir and get our water fix after being in the desert for the past four months. But the water was very low, and much of it was still … Continue reading →

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Alma

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Roger

On Good Friday, we headed into the mountains to explore. We drove through Ute Pass into South Park, where we saw thousands of Pronghorn, all on the left side of the road. I think the mountain on the right is … Continue reading →

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