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