Retirement Trip

[BigAl52]

Well it finally came and we made it to our campground just outside of Carbondale Co. Tomorrow Im gonna put the bike on the trail and go for a ride. Dolly just put on the movie 8 second ride I know I wont make it thru that. Got a few pics here for now. Place is real nice with cool evenings and just all around relaxing. My wife gave me a real nice card for my Birthday. I told her as I thought about what she wrote that its chapter 12 in the book of life. I think I might like this one.

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[Cofisher]

Enjoy the start of your new life Al. Nice neighborhood you picked.

[Vaquero]

Enjoy buddy, looks like a nice place.

RP

[Ozarkwoodswalker]

Out in the quiet far from the madding crowd is as good as it gets in my opinion... enjoy your trip

[CT_Shooter]

Chapter 12 is off to a great start, Al. Happily, Ever After.

[Hatchdog]

Nice looking RV. Life is good!

[Keystone]

What a great way to kick off retirement!!! Enjoy your time, you’ve earned it

[JEBar]

OUTSTANDING .... hope this will be the first of many .... nice looking park

[RanchRoper]

Looks great, did you take all your guns?

[BigAl52]

I have one gun I wanna be like RR. One gun one caliber simple and can still have fun

[markiver54]

Looks great Al! I'm happy for you and yours. Stay safe and healthy and, most of all; ENJOY your own schedule and freedom!
I am envious. We were just talking yesterday about our desire to go on a long road trip out that way. We want to visit my Dad in the Denver area, and Carols' best friend in the San Francisco area. Just don't own a camper or the right vehicle to pull it.

[BigAl52]

The vehicle part can be a real problem in the scheme of things. Im one who doesnt think I need a new vehicle to pull a newer trailer. My old 2006 Dodge dually does a great job and its been babied by yours truly. Ive updated it to present times with a bluetooth radio and big screen. It has all the fancy stuff in it like the new ones. Ive also added a pac brake to the engine which is worth its wait in gold in the mountains and on long downhills. I get comments on the truck all the time along with if you ever want to sell that truck look me up. Its not for sale but thanks for the nice comments. Im blessed to have what I have and now I have time to enjoy it.

[markiver54]

Yes, that is a nice set-up you have there.
I think they should have given you on of those KW's though! but you would have to paint your camper orange!

[Rifletom]

Al, I knew you'd kick this retirement gig off the right way. Congrats buddy. You deserve it. Enjoy and have a cold one for me, I'll have one for you. Atta boy!

[BigAl52]

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Here is a couple more shots from our area that Dolly took. I have some also from my bike ride today.

[markiver54]

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Here is a couple more shots from our area that Dolly took. I have some also from my bike ride today.

That is some beautiful country!
What a great retirement gift to yourself Al. Thanks for the pics. Keep them coming!

[BigAl52]

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Here is some sights today from my 34 mile bike ride. I rode to Glenwood Springs and back. First shot is on the way to Glenwood and the next 2 are on the way back from Glenwood to Carbondale. The third shot is Mt Sopris. Its up there at 12500 plus feet. We are camped at the base of it. The bike ride was just awesome and I will be going the other direction next time I go out. Towards Basalt. Stay tuned for more photos.

[markiver54]

Looks like a dedicated bike path. If so, that's great!

[BigAl52]

It is a dedicated path I believe alot of it was built on old railroad bed.

[markiver54]

It is a dedicated path I believe alot of it was built on old railroad bed.

Awesome! And awesome pics.