i sure am lucky to live in such a pretty place

[fizzgig]

i took a walk by the river today. it was stupid hot but nice nonetheless.

[glinda]

1. Beautiful! U R lucky.

What State is it?

[fizzgig]

2. i'm in northern colorado

my city is flush with parks, trails and natural areas.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Beautiful country and great photos!

I have family in Colorado and they wouldn't live anywhere else, though it sounds rougher than here in NY during the winter months...

[fizzgig]

18. last winter was pretty crummy

but they're usually not too bad where i am.

[Rhiannon12866]

20. My family came from Denver and didn't go too far, Castle Rock and Englewood

I'm in New York snow country, but it usually sounds like their weather's even worse than mine. My cousin took a job in San Diego, then moved back to Colorado. I've never understood why...

[fizzgig]

27. i don't know that i'd want to live anywhere else

not a bad place to call home

[MrMickeysMom]

3. Stupid hot, eh?

Is that like when you go to wipe your brow and it your brain falls out?

[fizzgig]

4. pretty much

i am pretty sure i baked my brain

[madamesilverspurs]

6. Your county

also has some great, accessible trout fishing. I'm hoping to exploit that in the near future!

[fizzgig]

12. i'd like to make it up to red feather soon

love it up there

[Kablooie]

7. Water ... sigh.

I live in bone dry Los Angeles.
We have some nice hikes in the area but all the riverbeds are just dusty, stony paths and have been for several years now.

[fizzgig]

13. you guys are hurting for sure

[awoke_in_2003]

8. I used to live in Brook Park, OH...

a suburb of Cleveland. I loved walking and biking the Metroparks, especially in autumn.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Metroparks

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Isn't that sometimes called The Emerald Necklace?

I've visited friends there, and those parks are glorious, even in summer.

So many huge trees and flowers growing along the riverbanks... Wonderful!

[awoke_in_2003]

11. Yes, my dear Peggy, it is called that...

and the system is absolutely wonderful all year round, autumn colors (and the chill in the air) just make it so much better. I haven't seen autumn since I moved to Texas in 92. I am thinking of hitting the Ozarks for a long weekend this fall, as an Ohio trip is just to pricey for me at this time.

[fizzgig]

14. gorgeous!

i wouldn't mind seeing cleveland.

[awoke_in_2003]

16. and I would love to see Colorado...

Cleveland sometimes gets a bum rap, but they have a world class orchestra, a theater district second only to NYC, a great library system, and, of course, the Metroparks. I do miss it, and plan to retire back there. I am probably the only person who wants to flee north, instead of south, to retire.

[fizzgig]

19. i've heard they have a pretty good food scene, too

it seems like a neat place all the way around.

[awoke_in_2003]

21. yes, they do...

a wide variety of ethnicities brings a wide variety of cuisine choices. One thing, which is unique to Cleveland, that I miss is Polish Boys.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_Boy

Then, there is the great market
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Side_Market

[fizzgig]

24. my arteries clogged just looking at that

[awoke_in_2003]

25. Good thing I didn't post links...

to Mr. Hero and White Castle Mmmmm, Romanburger

http://www.mrhero.com/our_menu.php

[fizzgig]

26. mmmmmmm indeed

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. You ARE lucky, my dear fizzgig...

That kind of scenery, plus WATER=wonderful and increasingly rare.

I know you're making the most of it!

Thanks for sharing your wonderful pictures!

[fizzgig]

15. the river is in good shape this year

i hope to get further up soon.

[ailsagirl]

17. You said it all, CaliforniaPeggy!

[locks]

22. Ah, another perfect day in perfect Colorado

My New Orleans family says: stop bragging, mom. I say, I'm not, just telling the truth.

[fizzgig]

23. and it is the truth