Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Colorado Bound !!!

I am on my way to Colorado as part of my post career sabbatical.. It shouldn't take this long to do something like spend 3 weeks living like a 20 year old and doing what you want but unfortunately life got in the way and I'm now finally following a dream. Thank you Bastards at IBM for laying me off !!!! (for those of you who know me, my son Will is at a 3 week summer camp).

So - now that I've gotten that out of the way... I am headed to Silverton, Co to volunteer for the Hard Rock 100 trail race... probably the hardest race in the USA, it's 100 miles of grueling mountain running/hiking that only the best of trail runners attempt. http://www.hardrock100.com/
Since I am no where near that level I will volunteer for the next 2 weeks marking trail, drinking beer and having a blast combing the San Juan mountains with the most experienced adventurers in the area.. and for FREE since I'm volunteering. I'm not sure who really is getting the better deal.

So today was so very cool. I love driving by myself and arrived at my destination in time to drink wine and watch The Bachelorette! I drove for 10 hours today and actually feel great. I ate healthy all day with raw carrots, okra and ham and cheese... no chips, no fries from McDonalds, but I did have some M&M's to perk me up !!

When I got north of Lubbock a HUGE rain storm came in and I thought it was literally a tornado. So I pulled over to wait it out as crazy Texans flew by at 70mph. Finally out of Clovis, NM it turned beautiful and the drive between Clovis and Santa Rosa via 84W/N thru Ft Sumner (home of Billy the Kid's gravesite, which I have visited in a previous trip) has got to be one of my favorites. Clouds to the left of me, Storms to the right, here I am.. stuck in the middle with... A Cop??? I was speeding my ass off and got pulled over literally 1 mile out of my designated stopping point... She was intrigued by the gear loaded in the back, young and maybe gay, thought it was cool I was headed to Colorado and gave me a warning. Enjoy the photos documenting this momentous occassion. Maybe I have good Karma today.

I plan to update this as often as possible so I can keep track of my adventure. I hope you
enjoy it. Thanks for reading and PLEASE COMMENT :)
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Sounds so fun Ann! Have a great trip.

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  2. UnknownJune 30, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Thought of you yesterday as you were driving to CO! You are going to have the most amazing time. Can't wait to keep up with your blog!! PS When I saw you at drop-off, I was tempted to join you on your journey as our little trip to nowhere fast isn't happening! Oh well, 3 weeks in Austin without kids might not be so bad. Booking spa treatments, lots of movies and getting my butt in gear as far as an exercise routine.

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  3. ginnyJune 30, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Sounds wonderful! I will certainly enjoy reading this blog. Thanks.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Thanks for blogging. Now I don't have to call you so much. :-)
    First of all, wine is not considered "gear". It's a nutritional supplement.
    Second, how is your piriformis doing? Did it bother you on the trip? Did you pack your tp ball and roller and use it while driving? Just curious.
    Call when you can chat!

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