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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Full Time RV Living–Estes Park–Our Summer Home

Home in the Rockies til October

Isn’t this a glorious, gorgeous place to live for five months. . .

we just keep walking outside saying . . .WOW!

It took some doing to get us settled in up here. . .let me tell you. 

Now we know our rig is big and heavy. . .and has very low ground clearance. . .

so that’s why we upgraded to the big truck “the BEAST”. . .

but, with all the loose gravel,

even the Beast could not back us up the hill to get us into this spot. . .

that required a fellow camp host’s 4X4. . .

thank you Terry and Becky. . .you guys are awesome! 

It's a tough life. . .but somebody's gotta do it. . .

Dave designed us a sitting platform. . .

overlooking the mountains and the meadow below. . .

life is good!

YMCA Horseback Riders riding across the meadow at East Portal Campground

The YMCA horseback riders come across the meadow almost daily. . .

The hummingbirds are just swarming around our feeder. . .we love it!Female Ruby Throated Hummingbird at our homemade feeder in Estes Park

The hummingbirds are literally everywhere. . .

and if you get between them and their feeder, they will buzz your head!

I am currently designing a feeding platform for the bluejays and the magpies. . .

and am looking forward to adding several new finds to my Birding Life List. . .

We can feed the birds, but not the wildlife. . .as that would draw the bears. . .hello!,

and we must take in the feeders at night. . .

Oh. . .if only I can just cram in one more peanut. . .just one more!

of course the squirrels and the chipmunks can climb anything. . .

so there will be no keeping them out of the feeders. . .

as if I would try!

Mule deer still have their raggy winter coats

the mule deer wander through our camp each evening. . .

Wild Turkeys crossing our camp this morning. . .

as do a flock of five wild turkeys. . .

 

It’s hard to believe we have only been here one week. . .

As you can tell we are loving every single minute. . .

and will have lots, and lots more to share. . .

 

Today, we are going over to Rocky Mountain National Park,

where we plan to do a couple of easy hikes. . .

and tomorrow. . .back to work. . .

it’s tough, but somebody’s gotta do it. . .

 

Hugs to you all,

Janice

15 comments:

  1. What a great campsite Janice. Hope you enjoy the summer there.

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    1. We feel very blessed. . .what else can you even say? It's wonderful. . .

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  2. Your header photo is gorgeous! Great job!

    You two have your own little piece of heaven there. Just lovely!

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    1. Thanks Marsha. . .that's exactly how it feels. . .like a little piece of paradise!

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  3. I love the banner picture. Where and on what route was this taken?.. Beautiful!

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  4. Thanks Darren. . .we came up from Boulder on RT 36. The Park Rangers tell me that Hermit Park Campground is on the left. It seems there's a view like that everywhere we turn!

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  5. Enjoy your summer here in Colorado.

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    1. it is ahhhh maze ing Rick. . .we are going to enjoy every second!

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  6. nice site with great views, enjoy your summer

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    1. rainy and cold today. . .but still beautiful. . .we can tell it is snowing in the mountains. . .glad to be cozy and warm inside with homemade bread baking. . .you guys have an awesome summer also!

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  7. Beautiful photos; you sure are in a lovely area. We had to take down our hummingbird feeders last year cause a beer got a hold of it for the sweet nectar. So no more of those can go up here now.

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    1. A sow with two cubs has been sighted in the area. . .I'm sure if we have any incidents we'll hafta take ours down too. . .I sure am enjoying them though. . .

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  9. Hi Janice! Love all of your pics --- thanks for allowing us to live vicariously though you! :)

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    1. Thanks Pam. . .happy to be of service. . .no seriously, we are having a great time. . .and I appreciate you reading my blog!

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