State # 10 ...... Colorado!

Well, I finally hit that 10th state, two days from home.  Dropped down from Wyoming and headed to Ft. Collins, Colorado with Brad.  We got here about 2:00 p.m. so had a nice afternoon checking out the Old Town area and checked into the cutest hotel.  It's called The Armstrong and it's right in downtown Ft. Collins.  Built in 1923, it's had a lot of lives (haven't we all?!) but was refurbished in 2003 and reopened and they did a great job.  It's got lots of charm and is the heart of things.  Not sure how many rooms total but seems to be about 40 or so.

One of the things that was the big draw for me to come visit Ft. Collins was that the New Belgium Brewery is here and they make one of my favorite beers - Fat Tire.  Plus, they are a very green eco-friendly brewery so thought it would be fun to see.  Unfortunately it turns out that they are closed on Sundays and Mondays, so so much for that plan!  Oh well, there are a couple of other breweries we can check out tomorrow and it will be a nice wind down day before I finally reach home on Tuesday.  Plus it seems like a fun town anyway!

We hit our first bit of winter today, seeing some snow in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming.  Only a few flakes falling but some on the ground and the temperatures is definitely dropping.  I am hoping the weather holds and I can get home Tuesday afternoon.

So as things wind down, I realize that I am tired.  The first few weeks didn't bother me, but now when I get in the car, a few hours is enough time and I am ready to be done.  I'm doing those silly things now like screwing on the gas cap but forgetting to close the little door that covers it, going out to get something out of the truck and forgetting to take the keys, unable to find things right in front of my face.  It's time to go home.  I am road weary.

So as I was looking for a song for today, I came across this one by the Dixie Chicks called "Taking the Long Way Around".  It seemed fitting for my trip and my life, so thought I would use it.   I do feel like I often take the long way around.  But I guess I always get there, so it's okay.   It's getting down to the end and there are so many great songs and great artists that I will not have a chance to use, but at least I can throw in just a tiny bit of country tonight!

Sweet dreams!