Where's Poppy?

Green Mountain Falls, Colorado.

We arrived at Colorado Springs this afternoon and checked in at the Broadmoor for a meeting and a little golf. Colorado is experiencing drought and a heat wave. The lake at the Broadmoor looks a little low and temperatures hit the high nineties. We thought it would be a good idea to drive somewhere a little cooler.

We drove up highway 24 to Green Mountain Falls. It was quite pleasant up there at 7800 foot elevation in the shadow of the tall peaks. The gazebo pictured in the lake is 124 years old and was only accessible by boat until 1990 when a bridge was constructed in honor of the gazebo's centennial.

Luckily there was a hot rod auto show in town around the lake. Even then the Mucky Duck and Pantry were quiet.  The pizza place was hopping though.

Poppy, Moppy, and Mr. Luc headed to nearby Manitou Springs which was bustling.  There we discovered Blue Bell Ice Cream for sale. We were told that it has been sold in Colorado for about a year. Who knows, Chelsea, Blue Bell might get to California eventually.

In case you are wondering we only saw one small area that burned in the recent fires. There were quite a few signs thanking the fire fighters and we were told that the town of Manitou Springs was evacuated for three days.

So long from The Broadmoor.


Jerry Windlinger
jwindlinger@comcast.net