Rocky Mountain High
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golden Aspens shine
layers of beauty abound
Rocky Mountain High
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I have a special love for Colorado having lived there for 3 years in the early 90s. They were some of the best times in my life, much of that due to the beautiful Rocky Mountains and easy access to outdoor activities. These beautiful photos are from my high school friend Gayle Shoemaker Fetick. You can enjoy more of her gorgeous photography on her Facebook site.
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Having visited Colorado and explored the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains I can see why you loved it so much. What a magnificent area. I remember being up high in the mountains and looking west, and it was like an ocean of mountain tops disappearing in the distance. Hope to return there someday. Thank you for the pics and reminder. Janet 🙂
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I love your ocean of mountain description Janet. I had a similar feeling the first time I hiked a mountain peak. I hope to get back too!
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Enjoy the weekend. Janet 🙂
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Thanks Janet!
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Breathtaking, Brad. And it’s grand to meet Gayle. Hugs all around.
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Thanks Teagan. to grand adventures, whether in mind or body!
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Look at all that gold.
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Indeed. It’s very heartwarming for me. 🙂
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Beautiful, Brad. My parents live out there and it’s always a joy to visit. The mountains are spectacular. 🙂
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That sounds wonderful Diana. I’m overdue for a visit!
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The photographs are beautiful. I love Colorado.
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Me too Robert. Thanks for connecting.
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You’re welcome!
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So beautiful!! And Yes, Colorado is full of beauty! Thanks for sharing these lovely shots!! 💜
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Thanks Lorrie. Another beautiful place to visit.
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So beautiful! I’m hearing that John Denver song my head now haha!
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Yay! You win Julie. That song inspired my haiku.
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They are beautiful, Brad.
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Thank you Cynthia. The Canadian Rockies are pretty wonderful too! 🙂
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Tremendous! I’ve only been to CO twice, and each time thought, “I’d love to live here!”
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Maybe I’ll see you there Pamela! 🙂
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I’ll be the one with a huge smile on my face. 🙂
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LOL
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How beautiful, your words and the scenery – thank you for taking us there 🙂 Have a great weekend!
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My pleasure Indah. Thanks for sharing the ride!
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lovely words to compliment the photos! Colorado is indeed beautiful!
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Yes, you would know. 🙂
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Beautiful words Brad, your poems just get better and better and such beautiful trees. And looks a wonderful place to live. 🙂
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Thank you Sue. I’m glad you enjoy my poetry. I’ve been feeling a little stale with it lately. 🙂
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You would never Know… 🙂 for these feel lively and fresh..
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Thanks. 🙂
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This is another one of my bucket list items, every since high school and the John Denver song. I can only imagine what it was like for you to live there. Feel free to share more! 🙂
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Yes JoAnna, it was wonderful to live at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains being able to look up at them from all over town and easily access them for hiking and exploring.
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Ahhhh. I’ve dreamed about a place like this.
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Me too!
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Thanks JoAnna
Those beautiful mountains and aspems seem to capture many hearts.
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Used to take business trips to Estes Park and the aspens were so gorgeous! Everything out there is gorgeous to me:).
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Thanks Kay. I’m glad you have experienced the beauty of Colorado and those golden aspens!
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Stunning pictures and I also have a soft spot for Colorado. My wife and I lived in the Denver area from mid 70’s until moving to San Diego in 1989. Rocky Mountain high is right!! Love Colorado!!
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It’s a beautiful place and I loved the easy access to mountains, hiking, biking and green spaces!
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I spent a few months in Colorado in autumn 2016- such a stunning place. It was lovely to be reminded of the incredible colours and the land that felt so nourishing. Thanks for sharing Gayle’s wonderful pictures and your beautiful poem 💚
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That sounds wonderful Laura. I’m glad you got to visit Colorado. I’m way overdue for a visit! The Rockies are calling me. 🙂
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I sure have a lot to go and see in USA ❤️ Beautiful x
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Yes, there are so many beautiful places here, in Europe and around the world. 🙂
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