Dog Days

 Well, here we are. The dog days of summer. It’s hot, hot, hot. Jen’s last week of vacation. A loooooonnnngggg day at the Greeley Chamber golf tournament. A day at the Oasis in Brighton. A good friends party at Crabtree. A long weekend at the Arts Picnic. Temps near 100 all week. But the highlight was the cigar group when Nathanael shared the mission of YFC to all the men, had an ask, and raised $1500. So proud of the work him and Ruthie do. As a bonus: Sara(Beth) continues to kill it. Volunteer day! And she will be home in 4 short days. I miss her terribly. Also, a little piece of my childhood died this week as Hulk Hogan passed away. So many special memories or growing up on Kearney Street and waiting for WWF to come on USA Networks. There will never be another like him. The campaign also placed the first of many signs in the Greeley community. 

Glenwood Springs- Biking

 Saturday morning was spent on a biking adventure! Jen rented us E-Bikes, and the tour company drove us 18 miles up Glenwood Canyon and dropped us off. WHEEEEEEEEE! All downhill on an E-Bike! It was fun to cross under and alongside I-70 and the river. We stopped along the way for snacks, to take pictures and soak in the beauty. Even saw the train and some rafters. Bonus for the baby mountain goat near the end. 

Glenwood Springs

 With our final weekend of summer vacation before a full weekend of the Arts Picnic and Jen’s return to school, we decided to get out of town for a few days. We landed on a few nights in Glenwood Springs. Jen found a cool VRBO, we booked a day and the hot springs, and we were off. Stopped at Beau Jo’s on the way up the hill. Friday was a great day of lounging in all the pools, including 45 seconds in the cold water pool. And guess what? We only saw 2 people that we know from Greeley! Great to see you, Cozads! Then at dinner in Newcastle, we bumped into 2 more people! Hard to believe it’s been 4 years since I saw you, Albert and “Little” Sara! Big bike ride adventure upcoming! 

The Candidate- Parade

 There are few traditions in Colorado bigger than the Greeley Independence Day parade. It’s such a big deal that it is broadcast live on 9News. So what does a Candidate who is running for City Council do? Of course get his friends and supporters to walk with him! We had a great group that waited around for almost 2 hours in 90 degree heat for entry 112 to make their way down 10th Ave. It was quite the experience: both humbling and exciting. We handed out candy and stickers, waved and waved and waved, and were greeted and cheered on by so many people in the crowd. The official attendance was somewhere north of 40,000 people. We celebrated with cold drinks at Weldwerks!