Colorado: Eleven Mile Reservoir, Cherry Creek, Dillon, Grand Mesa
June 13 – 22, 2015
Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14
Two nights, June 13 & 14, at Eleven Mile Reservoir, about 50 miles west of Colorado Springs. Gray skies and some rain the first day, but was able to boat and hike on day two. No fish, not even a bite! Quick trip to Florissant National Monument to see ancient petrified redwood stumps. Had no idea those were there, very interesting. Passed a herd of bison on the road in to the lake. Place was PACKED on Saturday and emptied out on Sunday, all the weekenders going home. Very busy place in the middle of nowhere.
Monday, June 15
Short drive to Denver, arrived at Cherry Creek around noon. Still overcast skies, was supposed to rain but didn't, not much anyway. Here to visit Sue after her devastating diagnosis, so had lunch at their house and was glad to see her up and moving, albeit slowly and painfully. She is still healing from her surgery. Brought her a small stained glass piece and a crocheted afghan, which she used as she relaxed on the couch. Monday is their trip to the oncologist to find out some options. And for Independence Day they are hoping to have a small family reunion at Beaver Creek, if she is able.
Left there about 4, went to Office Depot for a new mouse which I forgot, back to the trailer to work for an hour, got a little rain, then out for Kohls shopping and dinner, which ended up at Old Chicago, the chain. never been before, it was OK.
Tuesday, June 16
Cherry Creek. Kayaked in the morning. no fish. boring res, kinda busy. Did some shopping and to Sue’s for dinner. She was not feeling too well so left early. Took a short walk at campground and storm was approaching. of course all we got was 10 drops.
Wednesday, June 17 -- Anniversary! 26 years o-m-g
Dillon Reservoir, no fish. Dinner at 5th Avenue in Frisco. Late Kayak trip, no fish, kind windy.
Thursday, June 19
Drove to Breckenridge, hiked to, or tried to hike to a lake. 11, 500 feet up. too high
Friday & Saturday, June 20 & 21
Vega State Park reservoir on the Grand Mesa. No fish. TONS of mosquitoes. Dinner at the “lodge” on Saturday. I stayed inside too many bugs. Starting to warm up, but we've got trailer under some shade, hence the skeeters.
Sunday, June 22 - Father's Day
Heat ran us down to Ridgway. Still hot there too. Tried for Grand Mesa (south) lots of nice lakes, but Big Island campground had no water yet -- AND TONS OF MOSQUITOES. buh bye. 96 degrees as we drove down thru Delta toward either Telluride or Ridgway. Ridgway won. for one night. fished. no fish, for us.
