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Tales From the Empty Nest

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Sep 24

mostly retired mandy

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Well, if you’ve been keeping track, it’s been 18 months since I posted a blog. Life got a little crazy for a while, so I have some catching up to do.

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Posted by: MandyGauldin Category: colorado, harvest hosts, life in the nest, missouri, travel, Uncategorized Tags: baby boomers, Colorado travel, empty nest, empty nesters, family, life, retirement, RV roadtrip

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Best friends
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.
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The Taylor River
The Taylor River
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Welcome to Scottsdale, Arizona!
Welcome to Scottsdale, Arizona!
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.
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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.
Views from the West Elk Scenic Byway
Views from the West Elk Scenic Byway
Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
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Our first empty nest road trip in Oregon
Our first empty nest road trip in Oregon
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Scott at Arcadia Beach.
Scott at Arcadia Beach.
Empty nest camping!
Empty nest camping!
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Waterfall near Redstone, Colorado.
Waterfall near Redstone, Colorado.
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Sunset on Anna Maria Island
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A snowy Christmas Eve at the Pine Creek Cookhouse.
A snowy Christmas Eve at the Pine Creek Cookhouse.
Beautifully preserved bank in downtown Lake City.
Beautifully preserved bank in downtown Lake City.
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San Marcos Place in Chandler, Arizona.
San Marcos Place in Chandler, Arizona.
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Newly renovated room at Hotel Colorado
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The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin
The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin
Cider tasting at Big B's
Cheesy humor at the Tillamook Cheese Factory
Cheesy humor at the Tillamook Cheese Factory
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The ultimate backcountry camping experience!
The ultimate backcountry camping experience!
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Welcome to Oldtown Scottsdale!
Welcome to Oldtown Scottsdale!
Wine tasting at Maison La Belle Vie in Palisade, Colorado, in 2022
Wine tasting at Maison La Belle Vie in Palisade, Colorado, in 2022
Our room at the Old Wheeler Hotel.
Our room at the Old Wheeler Hotel.
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Blarney Castle
Blarney Castle
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Happy hour in Chandler
Bourbon Jacks Bar & Grill in Chandler, Arizona.
Bourbon Jacks Bar & Grill in Chandler, Arizona.
Looking for John Wayne.
Looking for John Wayne.
Grimaldi's Pizzaria in Scotsdale, Arizona
Grimaldi’s Pizzaria in Scotsdale, Arizona
The view from the top of Tomichi Pass.
The view from the top of Tomichi Pass.
Cinnamon roll French toast at the Handy Creek Bakery.
Cinnamon roll French toast at the Handy Creek Bakery.
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Leaving, on a jet plane.
Leaving, on a jet plane.
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A welcome site at the end of a long day.
A welcome site at the end of a long day.
My new favorite doughnut stop.
VooDoo Dougnuts!
Happy hour on the patio at El Zocalo in Chandler, Arizona.
Happy hour on the patio at El Zocalo in Chandler, Arizona.
The view from the River Lee Hotel in Cork, Ireland.
The view from the River Lee Hotel in Cork, Ireland.
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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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The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
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Mt. Shasta from the Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
Mt. Shasta from the Volcanic Scenic Legacy Byway
Barrel Cave at Colterris Winery in Palisade, Colorado
Henry's Tavern has 100 beers on tap.
Henry’s Tavern has 100 beers on tap.
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Murphy's Law Pub and Ale House.
Murphy’s Law Pub and Ale House.
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.
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The Newton Hotel in Nairn, Ireland.
The Newton Hotel in Nairn, Ireland.
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The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh, Scotland.
God bless America
God bless America
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Jack London State Historic Park
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Bouquet at Mesa Winds Winery
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Old Wheeler Hotel
Old Wheeler Hotel
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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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View from the Newton Hotel in Nairn.
View from the Newton Hotel in Nairn.
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Beautiful drive along the Oregon coast
Beautiful drive along the Oregon coast
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.
Mandy and Harley
I will own a Harley again someday!
Japanese Gardens in Portland
Japanese Gardens in Portland
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A beautiful Colorado sky.
A beautiful Colorado sky.
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SanTan Brewery in Chandler, Arizona
SanTan Brewery in Chandler, Arizona
Jake's Famous Crawfish in Portland
Jake’s Famous Crawfish in Portland
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Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park
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G&M Cabins in Lake City, Colorado.
G&M Cabins in Lake City, Colorado.
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Pretzels and beer at the SanTan Brewing Company.
Pretzels and beer at the SanTan Brewing Company.
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The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh.
The Marriott Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club in Edinburgh.
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Clouds rolling in at Arcadia Beach, near Wheeler, Oregon.
Clouds rolling in at Arcadia Beach, near Wheeler, Oregon.
Our cozy cabin in Lake City, Colorado
Our cozy cabin in Lake City, Colorado
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