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Posted on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 08:31:21 PM EST
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It's the peak weekend here for seeing the changing of the Aspen. Hope your weekend is getting off to a good start.

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    I'm hoping... (5.00 / 2) (#1)
    by MileHi Hawkeye on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 09:03:55 PM EST
    ...that I'm feeling up to a little trip to the hills on Monday.  Hot Springs, aspen and maybe even a trip on the Royal Gorge Route.  And, hopefully, no crowds.

    The New York strip was a good start to the weekend...

    Sending good wishes your way. (5.00 / 1) (#2)
    by oculus on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 09:08:49 PM EST


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    I hope so too (none / 0) (#5)
    by ruffian on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 09:31:25 PM EST
    Do you go to the hot springs near Mt Princeton? More or less on the way to the Royal Gorge. really pretty spot! Enjoy whatever you are up for.

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    I do sometimes. (none / 0) (#7)
    by MileHi Hawkeye on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 09:54:22 PM EST
    I am kind of bummed that MPHS removed the roof over their big pool though.  It was nice for a very white person such as myself to have some shelter from ole' Mr. Sol while soaking.  However, they do have some nice river pools which should be open this time of year.  There is a certain something about sitting in the river with the rocks, mountains and trees and blue sky...

    Otherwise, I go to a place West of Buena Vista.  Very similar to MPHS, but there are more man-made pool choices and a little shade in spots.  

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    Sounds marvelous... (none / 0) (#8)
    by kdog on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 10:03:35 PM EST
    hope you make it out man...there is a certain something, and its nothin' but good for ya.

    Saw your link, that AG candidate has some stones bucking the typical election season trend.  Hope he is rewarded.    

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    Me too. (none / 0) (#11)
    by MileHi Hawkeye on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 10:16:55 PM EST
    On both counts!  It would be nice to get out of the house for an extended period and having an AG that actually represents the people and not the special interests for a change.

    Off to Mexico next week, I see.  What do you and the SL have in mind this time (besides the obvious)?  Have a ball!  I got invited down right after Christmas--but I'm not sure how the whole work/vacation thing is going to play out.

    Waves, sand, stars, hot tubs and contemplating the vastness of the ocean are nothing but good for ya' too though...

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    Hittin' Puerto Vallarta... (5.00 / 3) (#13)
    by kdog on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 10:29:02 PM EST
    for a weekend for her birthday, and chillin in GDL...my first look at the Pacific!  If I can keep my eyes off the special lady...that'll be a sight for sore ones.  R&R&R is what I'm looking for.

    Need to hit that pick-six so I can go all internatonal man of leisure and see them hot springs of yours too..if ya need me to call Monday morning and go all Ferris Bueller on you Cameron let me know.

    When Cameron was in Egypts land, let my Cameron goooo.

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    When I was stationed in Crete it was (none / 0) (#14)
    by BTAL on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 10:57:39 PM EST
    S&S&S vs R&R&R  ;)

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    There sure is something about it (none / 0) (#12)
    by ruffian on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 10:27:44 PM EST
    and that nice dry fall air. I really miss it. sigh.

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    Bill Maher on the Dems (5.00 / 1) (#3)
    by ruffian on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 09:28:26 PM EST
    They are the worst salesmen...they could not talk Lindsey Lohan into a rum and coke.

    They (5.00 / 2) (#17)
    by lentinel on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 08:26:06 AM EST
    might do better if they weren't selling a used and crappy product.

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    The undecider (5.00 / 4) (#18)
    by MO Blue on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 08:30:26 AM EST
    or the "kick the issue down the road" president.

    In a move familiar to the Administration's kabuki on DADT, they are now claiming they need a year - a YEAR - to study whether birth control is a preventative health care treatment covered under the new health reform law. Although it will actually take longer than a year to decide that question:
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    Women's advocacy groups have pointed out that the year is bullsh!t. That there's plenty medical literature already out there on birth control (which isn't exactly new). But the year is important because it gives the opposition time to mount its campaign:
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    Now, I'm supposed to get my a$$ off my couch and go save them in November? Well, I need to study the issues. It's going to take me about a year to decide who to vote for. It's unfortunate for them that they need my vote before then, but this is an important decision and I want to make sure I have all of the information I need. Hear both sides. That it might hurt some Democrats now is unfortunate, but these are hard issues and I have a responsibility to listen to all sides so that I can make the best decision possible. I'm sure Obama and the Democrats will understand. These are hard times and everyone has to sacrifice. BDBlue-Corretewire
    I love the line (5.00 / 1) (#19)
    by Cream City on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 09:12:25 AM EST
    "it's going to take me about a year to decide who to vote for."  Not that this i a surprise from Obama, who is entirely all too predictable now.  But it still seems odd to see women voters, the majority of voters, so blatantly pushed back under the bus, again and again.  

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    Kinda liked that line myself (5.00 / 1) (#20)
    by MO Blue on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 09:32:45 AM EST
    Another big favorite is:

    I'm sure Obama and the Democrats will understand. These are hard times and everyone has to sacrifice.

    BDBlue really writes well. Wish she would comment here more often.

    Wish we had a political party that was in actual opposition to the Republican Party agenda.

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    Seems like someone who had (5.00 / 2) (#25)
    by Anne on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 07:51:22 PM EST
    an allegedly ironclad belief in women's reproductive freedom wouldn't need a year - or even ten minutes - to weigh in with a position here.

    Where BDBlue and I differ is that I don't need a year to study whether these yahoos are worthy of my vote: they aren't.  Period.

    No pun intended.


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    I've (none / 0) (#21)
    by Ga6thDem on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 03:02:45 PM EST
    just spent the morning debating the health care bill with a bunch of conservatives who hate the bill because they are completely ignorant of the facts and now here we have people who don't like it either because they KNOW what is in the bill.

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    This poll not surprising IMO (none / 0) (#22)
    by MO Blue on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 03:13:11 PM EST
    A new AP poll finds that Americans who think the law should have done more outnumber those who think the government should stay out of health care by 2-to-1.
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    The poll found that about four in 10 adults think the new law did not go far enough to change the health care system, regardless of whether they support the law, oppose it or remain neutral. On the other side, about one in five say they oppose the law because they think the federal government should not be involved in health care. AP



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    Proves (5.00 / 1) (#23)
    by Ga6thDem on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 03:18:06 PM EST
    my point that the GOP and conservatives are a very vocal minority. However, that being said whoever screams the loudest gets what they want I guess.

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    The squeaky wheel gets the grease. (none / 0) (#24)
    by DFLer on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 06:59:23 PM EST
    But then again, sticking with folksy sayings, my mom always said, "Empty wagons rattle the most."

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    is the (none / 0) (#4)
    by cpinva on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 09:30:02 PM EST
    changing of the aspen

    like the changing of the guard?

    oh yay Matt Stairs saves (none / 0) (#6)
    by oculus on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 09:42:59 PM EST
    a home run. Old guys rule!

    Thanks for the beautiful photo (none / 0) (#9)
    by Cream City on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 10:05:00 PM EST
    at the link.  Ah, it takes me back to wonderful times in Colorado amid what the locals there called "quaky aspen," shimmering in even a light breeze.

    Fall color is coming early here, as are the daily maps that tell us where it is peaking, week by week.  Lucky me, I need only look out my window to know it's going to be a gorgeous autumn this year.

    My brother is in CO 'til tomorrow. Expecting (5.00 / 1) (#10)
    by oculus on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 10:11:29 PM EST
    beautiful photos from him too.  Octoberfest, bands, and trees.

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    Ah, now you remind me (none / 0) (#15)
    by Cream City on Fri Sep 24, 2010 at 11:03:43 PM EST
    of being in Denver a few years ago at this time of year, strolling its downtown and turning a corner to find ourselves amid Oktoberfest there, but a few blocks from our conference.  Coming from a famously German town, we found it a hoot to go so far and end up dancing polkas in the streets to an oompah band -- which had been imported there from our town, too.

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    Our peak color normally happens (none / 0) (#16)
    by MO Blue on Sat Sep 25, 2010 at 07:23:41 AM EST
    around the second or third week in October. The colors are really fantastic; ranging from gold to the deepest red.

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