Mountain Pass # 2

On Wednesday, Pat and I drove west to Independence Pass just to get away for a few hours. We took our dog Frodo with us for good measure. To get to Independence Pass from here, you first need to go over two other mountain passes: Ute Pass and Wilkerson Pass. We always stop at the summit of Wilkerson Pass because there's a visitors center/gift shop and restrooms, and a little trail where you can take a hike or walk your dog. There's a wonderful view from up there, too. As you can see, the wildfire risk right now is very high in Colorado. Warning signs like the one below are everywhere on public land.

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A few days ago I wandered around my various gardens with a camera in hand and came up with these images. It actually didn't rain that day, I used a spray bottle to give the plants this dewy look. Enjoy! 

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A wee visitor to our front garden the other day. Hummingbirds are beautiful and fascinating little creatures.

2026 Hot Rod Rock & Rumble (Part 9)

Here are the last few shots from the Hot Rod Rock & Rumble. Pat took most of these; the only one I can take credit for is the (mediocre) image of the juggler. Pat told me that he had a short conversation with the guy proudly polishing the black Mustang Fastback. Apparently he and his dad restored it together. Look how gorgeous it is, it's downright enviable! I'm sad that PPIR is closing and the Hot Rod Rock & Rumble is coming to an end. It's always been one of my favorite summertime events. It's the end of an era, truly.

2026 Hot Rod Rock & Rumble (Part 8)

I'm almost finished with this fun series on the Hot Rod Rock & Rumble. Here are a few more of Pat's great captures. The shot above is one of my favorites from the whole event, and I didn't even take it. Good job, Pat! I'll wrap it all up tomorrow.

September 2026 Theme Day: Travel

Well here we are again -- a new month begins today, which means it's Theme Day for City Daily Photo bloggers. This time the subject is travel. I like to think that we're a fairly well traveled couple, maybe more than most Americans. Here's the Gare du Nord from a trip to Paris in November of 2006, nearly 20 years ago.

For more interpretations of travel by CDP bloggers all over the world, click HERE. Enjoy!

2026 Hot Rod Rock & Rumble (Part 7)

Pat got these amazing shots of the burnout competition. Well, I'm not actually sure if it was an organized competition, it may have been more of a "come one, come all, let's trash our tires and have an ass kicking good time" kind of thing. Anyway, I missed it entirely although I could see the clouds of smoke in the distance as I was following the pinups around. The guys in the little yellow truck completely shredded a tire and kept on going as the driver defiantly thrust his arm out the window and threw down the devil horns. The crowd went nuts! Ha! I'm sorry I missed that! Rock on, buddy! I did happen to walk past them afterward as they slowly crawled through the parking lot on on three tires and one rim, though. Good times!