Time in Breckenridge

Ashley had three big proposals due this past Monday.  After getting them all in on time, she was ready for some rest and relaxation.  On Tuesday, Ashley, Bode, and Joey headed up to Breckenridge.  I worked on Wednesday, and then Harley and I headed up to the estate for a little time "away from it all."  We had a pretty good snow this past winter, and we also had a very wet May.  Combined, the result was the Blue River was flowing like I'd never seen it before.  No longer was it a nice gentle stream.  I certainly wouldn't want to try standing in this current.

On Thursday, we decided to check out the fun park at the base of Peak 8.  There were all sorts of activities (but it was a bit pricey if you ask me).  First up for us was the maze.  Bode wanted to check things out from the viewing area before we ran it.  Evidently he has a photographic mind which would help us out as we navigated through the maze, the whole time hearing Jack Torrance screaming, "DAAANNNNYYYY!" (a Shining reference).

We let Bode take point, and he got us through the maze in a quick five minutes.  I don't know what the record was, but the people before us took nine minutes to finish (although to be fair, they did have a four-year old).  Next up was the alpine slide.  We had to ride on one of the lifts to get to the top.  That's Bode and Mommy on the chair in front of me.  Note the three tracks below, which enabled the three of us to race down when we got to the top.

I had planned on taking movies on the ride down, but before starting, I realized I'd likely drop the camera.  Thus, the only shot is the three of us at the starting line.  Mommy beat us down, but she was in the fast lane.  Bode surprised me by keeping up and even passing me a few times.  Bode did the slide two more times on his own and loved it.

Next was a climbing wall, which we all tried.  Mommy and I made it to the top of the intermediate wall (the ratings were greatly exaggerated), while Bode tried the beginner line.  He got about halfway up, and then wanted to come down.

Bode panned for gold...

and then it was off to the kids' ropes course.  First task was getting fit with a helmet and safety harness. Then, he was ready.

He loved this, and ended up doing it four or five times.  Sadly, the weather rolled in, and the park had to close due to lightening.  Fortunately, we inquired about a rain-check.  Ashley and I both got our money back, while Bode was given some credit.  Thus, we plan to go back, perhaps when the Peterson's come for a visit in July.  The rest of the weekend was relaxing but also a lot of work.  Ashley and I cleaned up the yard, or at least tried to.  We also got the hot-tub working, complete with the rock waterfall.  Nights were cool and restful...with the exception of Joey, who, despite being up in the mountains, continued to wake at 0530 for his breakfast.  In a past life, Joey must have been a farmer.  We are back to work this week, but it's a short work week with the upcoming holiday.  Pleasant week to all.