~Adventure Tour Express~

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson

Cripple Creek, Colorado, 1973

In 1890 a cowboy named Bob Womack discovered gold in Cripple Creek.  It was gold fever that put Cripple Creek on the map.  A town sprang up with assay offices were everywhere.  In 1896 because timber was used to build there two fires destroyed the town.  Those buildings were replaced by brick and masonry after that.  

It was reported that in the first year $250.000.00 was taken from the mines and by the end of the gold rush a reported $432 million had been produced by the mines.  (Pikes Peak Country Attraction Association)

For the Kellers in 1973,  there came the opportunity to purchase an acre of land in Cripple Creek.  Ron had been on temporary duty to Ft. Carson, in Colorado Springs and we would spend hours in the mountains, often spending an afternoon in Cripple Creek.  We were young and full of zeal for a home in the Rockies.  So we purchased an acre of land there.  

But Providence had other plans.   You see Ron was just being discharged from the Army and though he had a job in San Francisco, we had hopes of returning home.  We also didn't calculate the cost of that heavenly acre and the standard of living in The City By the Bay.  So less than a year after we purchased it we were able to sell if for just what we paid for it.  We  considered ourselves most fortunate.   I learned a long time ago, in this journey we take here, that even through the tears God's plan will prevail.  And it's a GOOD plan.  For though we have no land in Colorado we have a legacy provided that is of greater value.

View from Keller's  Acre
August 4, 1973

No, it's not snow.  It's hail.

 

That afternoon before we could get out and visit 

shops and the museum we had to wait for the 

hail to stop.  Every afternoon we could count

on a thunder storm.

Wishing all who visit here today a grand adventure!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

~~Mosaic/Macro Monday~~

I found today in the garden a beauty that is spring. The petunias are at their pinkest and the roses are most delicate. Mums mingled with the rose brings meaning to the word community. The African Daisy and the little oak sprouts are so vibrant. You'd never know it was fall, but for the changing of the trees.  And the moon last night certainly gave no hint of the season to come.  Hanging on to the beauty of the moment for as long as I can.

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The other day I took a walk and try as I might I could not find a single, whole acorn.  Now I'm sure there must have been some out there but I couldn't find one.  I know the squirrels gather them but the ones I found were caps and nuts so who will gather them.  Perhaps they just broke apart when they fell from the tree.

This morning though after church, Ron found this little fella.  I think he is handsome.  He carries himself with dignity and grace.  He doesn't seem to flaunt his color.  He doesn't seem to know how happy he has made some one. 

The lonely acorn

Master of his own destiny

Will be a  grand tree

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!!


Visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

I would also like to remind you that Wednesday is Adventure Tour Express.  Be thinking about the adventure you would like to share on our journey together!

Letting go...

Relinquishing the Unused-

but–though-necessary!

This weekend is a good weekend to part with things unused and find it's never too late to learn a new lesson.

Visit Provident God to see what I have learned.  Wishing all well!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Stop by Leadkindlylight and the poem she offers by Patrick Brennan on Grace.

~~Bad Haiku Friday and Haiku My Heart~~

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Please visit Laura at Catholic Teacher Musings the sponsor of Bad Haiku Friday.  Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.  And then just have the most wonderful Fall weekend wherever you are!

--Tea Talk~~

Tea is drunk to forget the din of the world. 

~T'ien Yiheng

I'm having...mango peach white tea.

My teacup is...The mug I used yesterday.  I just now took it out of the dishwasher.

I'm feeling...refreshed.  I' glad because Thursday has become a very busy day at work.

On my mind..Projects for the weekend, too numerous to count!

sun shining through the trees

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Now won't you join me and visit Ruth at Celebrate Friendship is hosting Tea Talk at her house?  Share a cup of tea or a cool refreshing drink with us.

~~Adventure Tour Express~~

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson
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POMPEY'S PILLAR

I was wondering just the other day what had happened to the pictures of out trip to Montana in 2002.  That was a wonderful trip because It was the beginning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition for us.  Ron has a soft spot in his heart for those explorers of the early West.  So when we were visiting Mom and my brother's family in Billings, Montana we were treated to that wonderful sight

View from the walk overlooking the Yellowstone River.

Though it is not very clear we did our best to get the signature of Captain William Clark as he chiseled his name into the rock.  There is a great explanation of the discovery of his signature at Pompey's Pillar

See if you can make out the signature.

From the overlook a lot can be seen of the rugged counntry called Montana.

And we had a grand time on the shores of the
Yellowstone River playing in the sand.

I think it's worth mentioning that even though this is probably not one of the most visited sights in the area, with Yellowstone National Park just down the road.  And thought it doesn't have the most spectacular scenery, I think the history in this spot has a lot to offer.  

Wishing all who visit here a grand adventure today!  

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Now it's your turn. Please join in the fun and post an adventure we can all share and then link it here for all to see.

~~Mosaic Monday~~

Someone remarked this week that the trees and their colors would not be as vivid this fall as there had not been much rain.   Well, After a walk in the neighborhood I can tell you that the colors are vivid and exquisite to be sure.  God is indeed in his studio and his color palate has not been diminished.  

And on top of the glorious color I happened on a wonderful gathering of bees.  They working diligently.

 ~~~^j^~~~

And to all this wonder I say, 

"Thanks be to God!"

Visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

I would also like to remind you that Wednesday is Adventure Tour Express.  Be thinking about the adventure you would like to share on our journey together!

~~Bad Haiku Friday and Haiku My Heart~~

 

A birthday it is

With celebration and gifts

Daniel will be one!

It's hard to believe that the wee one is no longer wee but growing by leaps and bounds...My goodness it's already been a year.  

Well done, Daniel!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Please visit Laura at Catholic Teacher Musings the sponsor of Bad Haiku Friday.  Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.  And then just have the most wonderful Fall weekend wherever you are!

--Tea Talk~~

Tea is liquid wisdom.  
~Anonymous

I'm having...This morning I'm having apricot tea.

My teacup is...a simple white cup

I'm feeling...refreshed.  Though I didn't finish all I'd set out to do, I'm feeling better about it because my daughter reminded me of a favorite quote of mine...(I'm sorry I don't remember who said it.  Maybe you will know.)

"Dull women have clean houses."

On my mind..Trip to INDY this weekend to celebrate Daniel's 1st birthday and spend cherished time with family

Now, because it's been a long time since I've posted one of Puzzle Master's puzzles, Here is a little diversion for you today.  Enjoy!!!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!!

Now won't you join me and visit Ruth at Celebrate Friendship is hosting Tea Talk at her house?  Share a cup of tea or a cool refreshing drink with us.

~~Adventure Tour Express~~

Labor Day, 2010 

Part II

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson

Barrington Hall

Antebellum House

1842

This has been the home to four generations of descendants of Barrington King.  Located in the city of Roswell, Georgia, the family had owned the home until 2008 when it was sold to the City of Roswell.

Restored ice house

Artifacts inside the ice house

Flowers in the formal garden...

 ...were just beautiful that late summer's day.

And there was even a glimpse of Autumn in the garden has the mums

began to blossom.

It was a wonderful day as we visited this home where history was made.  It is a home that survived the Civil War.  A home visited by dignitaries such as President Theodore Roosevelt.  This is one of three homes in Roswell.  There are two others, Bulloch Hall, the childhood home of Theodore Roosevelt's mother and Smith Plantation.  Called A Southern Trilogy I think I would like very much to visit the other two the next time we visit!

~~~^j^~~~

Thanks be to God!

Now it's your turn. Please join in the fun and post an adventure we can all share and then link it here for all to see.