13th
June
2009
- Kym and Susan are a yearly-wool-Mart-duo coming to our inn each year whilst attending Estes Park’s annual Wool Mart. Both ladies are devoted teachers and friends, whom we enjoy “yarn-ing” stories with. This year it was about Kym’s encounter with a bear whom she chased off by flipping on her green porch light, and threatening to call to 9-1-1. Kym, a danger to wildlife…I think not. We wish Susan the best with her pursuit to obtain her masters degree online with “Make Me Crazy University”. Eric and I have daubed it MMCU.
Did you hear about the cat who swallowed a ball of wool? She had mittens.
The International Year of Natural Fibers (IYNF) is coordinated internationally by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Click photo for website.
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22nd
May
2009
Guests Janet and Mike came to Estes Park from England. One of the cool things about being an innkeeper is the heart warming moment of a guest sharing a piece of themselves. Mike sang and played Eric's guitar for us.
Janet has a veterinarian practice back in the U.K. For those of you who know of Maggie's most recent illness...this may interest you: Janet termed Maggie as having had "Senile Vestibular Syndrome". A treatable circulatory disorder. If your dog suddenly looses her balance, and eyes begin to dart rapidly investigate further before "turning off the lights". Be careful about excepting a drug which may mimic existing symptoms. Maggie is doing great and we expect her to live out her life fully.
Click this picture for great blog which outlines the condition well. I met this dog at Estes Park's memorial day art market. Maggie's treatment: patients, exercise, hand feeding fresh rice and tuna, holding her hind end--help her walk, light on 24/7. Keep off stairs and away from large rocks.wrongly diagnosed with arthritis or a stroke, "just old". Don't fall trap. Your dog will recover assuming they were relatively healthy before hand, and you help with exercise, eat, rest.
A word from Doctor Janet, of the U.K. Janet was very familiar with the condition and offered the following: It’s a circulatory disorder, correctable by giving your dog anything that will improve blood flow to heart, brain and joints, doing so may prevent onset or recurrence. Drug used in U.K. is manufactured by Intervet the brand name is, “Vivitonin”. The actual drug is called “propentophylline”. Janet said it is the dog version of a stroke, but their isn’t a blood clot. Maggie had 2 or 3 mini episodes before she had, “the grand mall”. She had a second grand mall, when we allowed her to become sleep deprived–we believe in both cases she had not had much sleep. We have her on lecithin granules and fish oil, and a 10 PM bed time. Click photo for video of another dog.
Cat’s are also prone to Senile Vestibular Syndrome. Symptoms: Sudden onset of confusion, panic, eyes darting, stiff legs, or weak legs, falling, walking circles, (vertigo), loose of appetite (due to being dizzie), Maggie’s tung seemed to be twisted; but not sure, head tilt, heavey breathing (fear). Some or all the above occures quickly. It took us a couple days to pin point all her symptoms. In all Maggie was still making improvements 3 months later. The worst of it was over after 3 weeks.
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27th
April
2009
Parade, color and laughs, are the first three words that come to mind when I think about the Scottish Irish Festival parade and activities Coming on September 10,11, 12, and 13th.
It was fun hearing about our guests time at the tattoo celebration. Gilded Pine Meadows B&B books up each year with fun festive minded people, dressed for a good time. GREAT period clothes.
Bagpipe music takes my breath away every time. The Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival is September 10, 11, 12th and 13th this year.
Dog friendly parade
Celts and festive dress are beautiful. This man is my idea of an authentic display of the times.
Great costumes, fun people lots to do and see!
After taking calls for reservations at our Estes Park bed and breakfast today I thought I’d remind everyone that the dates of September’s festival book up fast every year. September 10, 11, 12, ans 13th. We have a two night minimum, and if you want to stay three nights–it’s better to book now before we break-up the week-end into two night stays. All the inns in town book up fast and many are already at full capacity.
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18th
April
2009
It started Thursday night...snowed all day Friday and by this morning the snow reached upwards of 3 feeton our hill. It's still snowing...I was planning to drive to Denver today--but that's off the books now.
Eric and Maggie clearing off the steps.
Maggie has always gotten a kick out of Eric shoveling snow.
For the last two years I've been growing pansies indoors for the month of April and May, planting them outdoors in early June. They are clean and easy to keep up.
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2nd
March
2009
Photo I took and enhanced as a gift to Ron and Judy.
Ron and Judy renewed their 45 year marriage vows at the base of Lumpy Ridge and Twin Owls rock out-cropping. Eric officiated the ceremony while I took photos.
Ron and Judy are two great people we came to know first as a tired corn farmer-guest, than as a couple…I became a house guest of theirs, later as summer residents, and now we were honored with being apart of their 45th wedding anniversary. Life grand.
Hiking to the ceremony location was fun, but tense for me. I knew as a photographer what I believed would turn out the best, but I din not want to the responsibility of creating the wrong environment for Ron and Judy. If I had it my way I would march people into place. Eric tells me to take charge, than over rides my charge. There is something to be said for not making a hobby into a profession. It became a profession for me a few years ago--and miss the love having it as a hobby.
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1st
January
2009
Kay and Dennie Meader renewed Wedding Vows for the New Year at the Estes Park, Stanley Hotel. Eric officiated the ceremony in the Stanley Hotel Manor House and I provided photography service. THIS is the INTERESTING part of the story. Kay is a huge Stanley Hotel and Stephen King fan...so, that evening she and her husband dined with the KING. Yes, Kay and Dennie were seated with Stephen. Kay unaware of whom she was dining with, commented to Stephen that he looked so much like Stephen King. It wasn't until the end of the night that Mr. King told Kay that he was indeed the man she adored.
Eric looking dapper before officiating vow renewal ceremony
Kay and Dennie had family with them at the Stanley Hotel Manor House. Children who wonder up in the middle of a ceremony adds beauty and spontaneity to the moment.
Flower girls left to their own creative ideas adds to the charm of the ceremony. Who ever said they HAD to stand out front the WHOLE time.
Kay's son walking through lobby. This photo is unedited. This man's image took on a translucent effect for a few seconds as he past me in the lobby of the Stanley Hotel Manor house. See the next photo which was taken seconds later. Note the orb near the back of his knees.I'm not saying I believe in ghost...but it does make one pause.
Kay and Dennie after vow renewal standing on the front steps of Stanley Hotel’s Manor house.
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30th
December
2008
Today we went to MacGregor Ranch XIX which is a half mile from Gilded Pine Meadows B&B. Clicking this photo will take you to the ranches website. In the summer months the ranch opens their authentic cabin museum for tours.
This is MacGregor Jane. She'll hook you up with organic, black Angus beef. Jane is the Ranch's office manager and wears several hats...all at once. She's standing in her, not so humble, corner office with a window-view of Rocky Mountain's Longs Peak.
Jane is a one of Estes Park's friendly locals whom we find to have a colorful personality. So, when Jane landed this envies position with the Historic MacGregor Ranch Eric and I decided we needed to go check out her new digs. Photo of Eric and Jane posing for me in Jane's office.
Jane and Eric talking about the Ranches spooky and interesting history going back to 1873. Some stuff is creepy, but for the most part the ranches rich history tells the story of the American cowboy who done-good. The MacGregor family continues to make marvelous contributions to the Estes Park area's school children and our mountain community.
Shown here is MacGregor Jane's office. In the back ground is just a small sample of Black Canyon and Lumpy Ridge which serves as the majestic back drop for the ranch and our B&B.
Eric in our car as we begin to leave the ranch. The sign to the right shows that it's just another 1/2 a mile to the lumpy Ridge trail head. From Lumpy Ridge you can gain access to several beautiful day hikes which offer gorgeous views of the valley and continental divide. The Twin Owls trail head (just one trail out of many) closes each year for the sake of the raptors which live in the large rock outcropping. Clicking this photo will take you to a website which shows photos of raptors.
"Come again, and buy our beef". Click this link to find out more about buying beef. MacGregor Black Angus cattle are born and raised on the natural grass meadows of the historic mountain ranch. The cattle are raised antibiotic and hormone free. The Ranch offers a wide variety of steak cuts, lean ground meats, roasts and packages.
Phone (970) 586-3749 www.macgregorranch.org
Price per pound as of 2007
Filet Mignon 21.99
Rib Eye Steak 18.99
New York Steak 16.99
Top Sirloin Steak 7.99
Sirloin Tip Steak 7.99
Round Steak 5.99
Ground Beef 4.29
Ground Beef Patties 3 per package 4.49
Quantity price 10% discount for 10 Ibs or more
Beef Rump Roast 4.79
Chuck Roast 4.79
Bottom Round Roast 4.79
Beef Shanks 1.99
Stew Meat 3.99
Brisket 4.49
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25th
December
2008
Eric & Caprissa Frawley, along with our sweet Maggie, wish you a Merry Christmas and a joyful 2008.
Many have asked about Maggie’s current health. She had another vestibular incident in October. Her recovery was about 4 to 6 weeks. We did not take her to the vet, nor did we drug her. We hand fed her, helped her walk to keep her strong. She lost much of her sight during her recovery time. She’s back to herself…just a little less study on her feet, and a little less tolerant of photo ops, (as you can see). Her eye sight came back partially–if not most of it. She can get around well in areas she is familiar with, including our five acres. We had to chase her down several times for this picture.
- Gilded Pine Meadows B&B in Estes Park, Colorado where the snow is made of powder sugar, and the air is from the breath of angels.
Each year on the Friday night after Thanksgiving Estes Park holds it's parade of lights. Thank you America--the land of the free.
Santa in Estes Park Parade of Lights 2008
Big Horn Mountain is our road's name sake (farthest snow covered mt to the right)
This picture was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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13th
August
2008
In 1932 the Rocky Mountain News called Trail Ridge Road a, “scenic wonder- road of the world.”
This is a must-do for anyone that has come to the area to see the Rocky Mountains.
The road is open Late May to mid October, weather permitting.
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22nd
July
2008
Town building on Elk Horn Ave. Tourist love the elk as much as we do. Please show respect by not getting to close to the wildlife. Tourist are seriously injured this way.
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