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Tales From the Empty Nest
Feb 18
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Celebrating the completion of our remodeling project by getting away from it all in Moab.
Celebrating the completion of our remodeling project by getting away from it all in Moab.
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Looking for John Wayne.
Looking for John Wayne.
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Coal brick-oven pizza at Grimaldi’s in Scottsdale
Coal brick-oven pizza at Grimaldi’s in Scottsdale
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Family hike at Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park the week before the nest was vacated.
Family hike at Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park the week before the nest was vacated.
Beautifully preserved bank in downtown Lake City.
Beautifully preserved bank in downtown Lake City.
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A beautiful Colorado sky.
A beautiful Colorado sky.
Old Town Chandler should be on your agenda the next time you visit Phoenix.
Old Town Chandler should be on your agenda the next time you visit Phoenix.
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Bouquet at Mesa Winds Winery
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Our first empty nest road trip in Oregon
Our first empty nest road trip in Oregon
Scott at Arcadia Beach.
Scott at Arcadia Beach.
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Pretzels and beer at the SanTan Brewing Company.
Pretzels and beer at the SanTan Brewing Company.
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Happy hour on the patio at El Zocalo in Chandler, Arizona.
Happy hour on the patio at El Zocalo in Chandler, Arizona.
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Sunset on Anna Maria Island
The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
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Wine tasting at Maison La Belle Vie in Palisade, Colorado, in 2022
Wine tasting at Maison La Belle Vie in Palisade, Colorado, in 2022
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The ultimate backcountry camping experience!
The ultimate backcountry camping experience!
Welcome to Scottsdale, Arizona!
Welcome to Scottsdale, Arizona!
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Welcome to Oldtown Scottsdale!
Welcome to Oldtown Scottsdale!
The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin
The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin
Mandy and Harley
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My new favorite doughnut stop.
VooDoo Dougnuts!
His and hers, on one of our first rides to nearby Redstone, Colorado. Mine is the pretty one in front.
His and hers, on one of our first rides to nearby Redstone, Colorado. Mine is the pretty one in front.
Japanese Gardens in Portland
Japanese Gardens in Portland
Bourbon Jacks Bar & Grill in Chandler, Arizona.
Bourbon Jacks Bar & Grill in Chandler, Arizona.
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Grimaldi's Pizzaria in Scotsdale, Arizona
Grimaldi’s Pizzaria in Scotsdale, Arizona
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Our room at the Old Wheeler Hotel.
Our room at the Old Wheeler Hotel.
Waterfall near Redstone, Colorado.
Waterfall near Redstone, Colorado.
San Marcos Place in Chandler, Arizona.
San Marcos Place in Chandler, Arizona.
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Views from the West Elk Scenic Byway
Views from the West Elk Scenic Byway
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Redstone Colorado
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Beautiful drive along the Oregon coast
Beautiful drive along the Oregon coast
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Jack London State Historic Park
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Murphy's Law Pub and Ale House.
Murphy’s Law Pub and Ale House.
Our cozy cabin in Lake City, Colorado
Our cozy cabin in Lake City, Colorado
View from the Newton Hotel in Nairn.
View from the Newton Hotel in Nairn.
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A snowy Christmas Eve at the Pine Creek Cookhouse.
A snowy Christmas Eve at the Pine Creek Cookhouse.
The view from the top of Tomichi Pass.
The view from the top of Tomichi Pass.
Henry's Tavern has 100 beers on tap.
Henry’s Tavern has 100 beers on tap.
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The Taylor River
The Taylor River
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Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
Old Wheeler Hotel
Old Wheeler Hotel
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God bless America
God bless America
A welcome site at the end of a long day.
A welcome site at the end of a long day.
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The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Newton Hotel in Nairn, Ireland.
The Newton Hotel in Nairn, Ireland.
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Cheesy humor at the Tillamook Cheese Factory
Cheesy humor at the Tillamook Cheese Factory
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Barrel Cave at Colterris Winery in Palisade, Colorado
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The view from the River Lee Hotel in Cork, Ireland.
The view from the River Lee Hotel in Cork, Ireland.
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh.
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh.
Jake's Famous Crawfish in Portland
Jake’s Famous Crawfish in Portland
Empty nest camping!
Empty nest camping!
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Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle
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Cien Agaves, home of 100 tequilas, for a Valentine's Day dinner in Oldtown Scottsdale.
Cien Agaves, home of 100 tequilas, for a Valentine’s Day dinner in Oldtown Scottsdale.
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park
Reward after the day's ride: a cold beer and a slice of pizza at Poker Alice.
Reward after the day’s ride: a cold beer and a slice of pizza at Poker Alice.
Mt. Shasta from the Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
Mt. Shasta from the Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
Clouds rolling in at Arcadia Beach, near Wheeler, Oregon.
Clouds rolling in at Arcadia Beach, near Wheeler, Oregon.
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Happy hour in Chandler
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SanTan Brewery in Chandler, Arizona
SanTan Brewery in Chandler, Arizona
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Best friends
Best friends
Cinnamon roll French toast at the Handy Creek Bakery.
Cinnamon roll French toast at the Handy Creek Bakery.
Newly renovated room at Hotel Colorado
Cider tasting at Big B's
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Leaving, on a jet plane.
Leaving, on a jet plane.
G&M Cabins in Lake City, Colorado.
G&M Cabins in Lake City, Colorado.

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