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09-29-2012, 09:26 AM
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1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
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Fall Colors
Got a late start yesterday and had to drive straight through to make a reservation at BRB on the Crystal River near Redstone on hwy 133. The leave are pretty much played out east of the divide due to the dry summer. Looks like they are at their peak around Aspen. We will cross McClure pass tomorrow and head to Ouray. I'll post pictures as I can.
A little excitement yesterday in Genwood Canyon. We were on a stretch of I70 with a restriction on 50 mph and vehicles over 10,000 lbs to remain in the right lane. We caught up to some tourists doing about 45. I notice the rear view camera is filled with the front end of a huge Sun Cruiser. As he moves over as my heart sinks thinking he's not going to try to pass is he. Sure enough I can't believe he didn't take my mirror off and I was up against the barrier on the right. I guess if you are rich enough to buy a rig like that, you don't have to follow the rules. Never a cop around when you need one.
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09-29-2012, 09:33 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1993 30' Excella
Lakeland
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He just wanted to get a good look at your rig, jealousy does that LOL.
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09-29-2012, 02:35 PM
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1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
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Dakota relaxing after a hike and swim in the Crystal River.
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09-29-2012, 11:48 PM
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1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
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Ouray is a beautiful town for sure. Can the Airstream navigate the Million Dollar Highway??
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09-30-2012, 09:36 PM
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1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
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I've made it from Silverton to Ouray and Silverton to Durango many times...don't rush it, use your gears, and enjoy some of the best scenery to be found. m
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1989 345 Motorhome
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09-30-2012, 10:14 PM
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1968 28' Ambassador
Cedaredge
, Colorado
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We live on the south side of the grand Mesa. Fall colors are great right now. I have towed our 28' up over red mountain to Durango with no problems. Just have to take it slow in a few spots.
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10-02-2012, 07:51 PM
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1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
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We've been unplugged for a few days. Camped on top of Keebler pass. A little off roading! Crappy Internet here on Blue Mesa Res. pictures when we get a better link.
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10-02-2012, 08:06 PM
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Ludington
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I actually like the dirt roads. This thing climbs like a mountain goat. 30 mph speed limit and 2nd gear selected, it runs very comfortably over the 10,000 foot passes.
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10-02-2012, 08:15 PM
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1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by purman
We live on the south side of the grand Mesa. Fall colors are great right now. I have towed our 28' up over red mountain to Durango with no problems. Just have to take it slow in a few spots.
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That they are! Couldn't have been better colors or weather!
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10-02-2012, 08:20 PM
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Ludington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ScrapIrony-2
I've made it from Silverton to Ouray and Silverton to Durango many times...don't rush it, use your gears, and enjoy some of the best scenery to be found. m
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PM me some info on the 4 Corners Unit.
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10-04-2012, 08:15 PM
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Ludington
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Pictures
We cut our trip short a couple of days due to a forecast for snow on Saturday. Got home about 2:30 and cleaned up, winterized, and over to the barn tomorrow. After a very difficult summer with family tragedies we were blessed with 8 days of unseasonal weather and hit the aspens at their peak. Spent 4 days unplugged and 3 nights at RV parks in Redstone, Gunnison, and Salida. Crossed Eisenhower, Vail, Kebler, Monarch, and Kenoshia passes. The AS ran beautifully all the way and the new tires were a big improvement to the ride and road noise. I shot over 300 pictures. Here are a few.
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10-04-2012, 08:26 PM
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Looks like it was a beautiful trip!
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10-04-2012, 08:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dadstoy
Looks like it was a beautiful trip!
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It's what it's all about!
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10-05-2012, 06:28 AM
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A few more
Woke up this morning with about 2 inches of snow. Glad we came home a day early and got things winterized last night. Wouldn't have minded a little light dusting of snow while camping but this time of the year you can get snowed in for the season on the non maintained roads. We watched the weather very carefully.
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10-05-2012, 08:13 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2008 31' Classic
Lake Charles
, Louisiana
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Very nice pictures. Makes me think about hanging up this last year of work and retiring so we can get on the road and enjoy what the USA has to offer :-) Thanks for sharing......steve
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10-05-2012, 12:44 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1977 20' Argosy 20
Charleston
, West Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Trip?
Quote:
Originally Posted by dadstoy
Looks like it was a beautiful trip!
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Forget the backdrops. That is a SWEET rig!
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10-05-2012, 03:59 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
1955 22' Safari
Butte
, Montana
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Nice pix! I went from Durango to Telluride last week. The Aspen colors were great. I was scared to take the million dollar highway so I went around over lizard pass. It was a beautiful drive. I will try to attach some droid pix.
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10-05-2012, 05:17 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 16' Sport
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2012
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right behind you! leaving next week for the area! our vermont! we drove the 550 this summer. not a prob at all but we're short!
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10-05-2012, 07:00 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 25' International CCD
Leesburg
, Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota
Woke up this morning with about 2 inches of snow. Glad we came home a day early and got things winterized last night. Wouldn't have minded a little light dusting of snow while camping but this time of the year you can get snowed in for the season on the non maintained roads. We watched the weather very carefully.
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Thanks for sharing Dakota. Awesome photos of the scenery and your rig. Looks like your timing was perfect.
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10-05-2012, 07:19 PM
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1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
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Thanks! Please post some pictures of the colors back east. I grew up in Northern Michigan and miss the variety of colors of the hardwoods. The golden aspens in the mountains can be very spectacular. This is the first season I've really been able to get up right in the peak. Seems like I'm always a week early or late.
Dave...
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