2010 - - finally

Well, as you can read from below . . . I really did think I was caught up. But, now it's months later, and I never posted this. I still have another post about my trip back to Maine . . . then, I'll be almost caught up. I'll try! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

September 12, 2010

Hello Everybody who's reading! This is CURRENT . . . notice the date . . . 2010! I'm finally caught up! Ok, I'll give a very brief synopsis of the past year, and then I'll thrill you with my account of my spectacular trip to Maine! Here goes!

A couple months ago, a friend and I went to the Renaissance Fair in Pagosa Springs, Colorado . . . that is about an hour and a half car's drive from where I live. It was very small, but nice . . . I bought some insense, sage, and lavender. The highlight was when the belly dancers were on stage . . . belly dancers who were about my age . . . I walked by the a tent close to the stage and heard someone call them the "geriatric troupe!" They were actually quite good for geriatrics!

The therapeutic riding place where I volunteer had a fund raising trail ride in June. The main guy who was arranging everything unfortunately ended up in the hospital. So, a lot of his stuff fell onto me. But, it all got done thanks to the board, and everyone had a great time. I might have a picture of this one . . . oh, the only pic I have doesn't show much . . . sorry! This pic shows everyone registering for the ride.

Then, there was the Renaissance Fair in Mancos . . . the town I live in. It was also small, but interesting. The best part, though, was after dark . . . when I returned to watch the fire dancers. Everyone surrounded them in a great circle, and they danced in the middle doing daring things with fire that looked even more spectacular in the dark. It was pretty awesome, really.

I did hear one guy say . . . "hey, there are no electronics here and everyone is still having fun, imagine that" . . . I did get a kick out of that . . . and I agreed!

I also went on a few archeology club adventures, including one in the winter or early spring that required me to drive about a half hour in a snow storm! It was worth it, though, and I had a great time. I've also returned to Mesa Verde a time or two . . . I always love the time I spend at that place.