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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 2/6/2012 8:28:53 AM   
Roger Neilson II


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I'm getting a very different view of what Denver and its environs are like from you all here.... interesting.

Roger

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 2/6/2012 8:37:34 AM   
Roger Neilson II


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Status: offline 		First point, I've been on this forum for as long as, and I have to say its a marvellous place. So kind of you all to take a completely off topic issue and devote time and thoughts to it.

Given its a public forum I don't want to put specific dates on here, lets just say maybe it would have been better to do this a little later in the year. May here is always very pleasant, I think i have made a typical mistake in assuming its the same everywhere! The fact the rail opp doesn't run until the last day in May is significant!

Am waiting for more details on the bus tour I posted. I think what I will do is respond by PM to a couple of the posters on here so as not to clog up the forum more and also because then I can be specific about when we will be there.

Really looking forward to this 'trek' across the States, it was a choice between this or a train ride down the Mississippi - iI think this is going to be amazing - but will probably need a holiday afterwards to recover!

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 2/6/2012 12:22:04 PM   
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With 3 days/nights; Denver is about Colorado and that is about mountains.  If you aren't used to driving in the mountains, go easy.  Colorado Mountains are also about budget, think SWITZERLAND for prices ...  so, Denver itself is just a big city near the mountains, the best part is going into them and that means a car.  Bus tours are ok, but just ok.  The cool thing about driving is you can stop anywhere, anytime.  The highways have lots of scenic pullouts and the little towns have each their own history to share.

First off, Colorado mountains are really high ... 12,000 ft is nothing.  50 peaks in the state over 14,000 ft.  Unless you are there in July/Aug, most of the high country is likely still snow bound.  So you need to be a bit flexible.  Check with the Colorado state website, they will have road status updated daily.

I would suggest picking a location in the mountains to work from, and here are two good, safe choices: Vail or Aspen.  Vail is about 2 hours drive from Denver, Aspen is about 4 hours.  The drives are spectacular.  Aspen is more scenic, so if you can, go there.  In either place, there is plenty to do.  The ski lifts are open to take you up on top of the mountains for great views from on high (easy access for your wife).  In Aspen, take a drive up Castle creek to Ashcroft.  Old little town, with great views.  Then take another drive up Maroon Creek to the Maroon Bells camp ground and lake.  Picnic and enjoy view on par with anything.  The restaraunts and nightlife in both towns are world class.  Bring plenty of euros though ... both are $$$$$.


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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/17/2012 11:31:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		Ok not long now till we head off to this little holiday of ours. Life has n]been slightly complicated by having to change my id!

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/17/2012 2:39:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		I don't have any specific advice to offer at this point, Roger, but have a fantastic time!

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/17/2012 2:58:31 PM   
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Problem with Denver is you do need a car, otherwise your choices are very limited.



PROBLEM with this is he's spent his whole life driving on the wrong side of the road! Not the kind of sudden adjustment you want to make when you're out of breath ( flat Denver is already higher in elevation than any place in Britian) in a strange location.

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/17/2012 3:23:58 PM   
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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/18/2012 7:17:58 AM   
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Problem with Denver is you do need a car, otherwise your choices are very limited.



PROBLEM with this is he's spent his whole life driving on the wrong side of the road! Not the kind of sudden adjustment you want to make when you're out of breath ( flat Denver is already higher in elevation than any place in Britian) in a strange location.


I will have you know sir that its the rest of the world who drive on the wrong side of the road........ Life would be simpler if you all did the same as us!

Actually last time I drove over there I enjoyed it thoroughly, apart from round Miami on those toll roads.

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/18/2012 7:18:41 AM   
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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/18/2012 10:23:59 AM   
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ORIGINAL: mike scholl 1

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ORIGINAL: kaleun

Problem with Denver is you do need a car, otherwise your choices are very limited.



PROBLEM with this is he's spent his whole life driving on the wrong side of the road! Not the kind of sudden adjustment you want to make when you're out of breath ( flat Denver is already higher in elevation than any place in Britian) in a strange location.


I will have you know sir that its the rest of the world who drive on the wrong side of the road........ Life would be simpler if you all did the same as us!




You tell em Roger!!
Napoleon still casts a long shadow when it comes to transportation planning and long term transport solutions.

Have a great time, have a safe trip, and bring back some great photos for us to share!!


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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/18/2012 7:04:06 PM   
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Actually last time I drove over there I enjoyed it thoroughly, apart from round Miami on those toll roads.

Roger



In that case, never visit Chicago! Have a great trip...

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/18/2012 7:42:44 PM   
RogerJNeilson


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I will however be on foot or on buses.....

Hopefully they are relatively safe modes of transport.

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/18/2012 8:29:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you like Jazz, Chicago is a great place to visit. Also the pizza's are fantastic!!

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/18/2012 8:38:24 PM   
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Uhoh..... to days in Chicago......

I will however be on foot or on buses.....

Hopefully they are relatively safe modes of transport.

Roger



Public transport is pretty good in Chicago..., but if you don't like toll roads it's not the city to drive in. Empire's right..., lots to see and do in the "Windy City".

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 4/19/2012 6:42:48 AM   
RogerJNeilson


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Status: offline 		Thanks as always guys.

My aversion to Miami is due to driving on the toll roads and discovering each 'leg' required a payment in cash - and I was running out of cash......

Ended up turning off onto some backroads and driving fairly rapidly through some 'interesting' neighbourhoods.

The 'joys' of tourism......



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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 5/11/2012 1:34:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ok we got back home last night. We started off in New York, did Chicago, Denver, train over the Rockies and the Sierra Nevada to San Francisco.

We had the most brilliant holiday and loved so much of the USA.

We also came back with a real sense of the openness, hospitality and friendliness of the people. Above all, having done the Californian Zephyr the sense of awe that comes for the people who carved out that route and also the settlers who walked it..... amazing.

Why am I saying this here? Well I do think its a tribute to this forum the help and friendly advice we were give - and one forum member who took a day off work and drove us round his 'backyard'.

If anyone ever contemplates a trip that gets near where we live then I'd be happy to reciprocate.

Roger

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 5/11/2012 8:39:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		Glad you enjoyed your time here, Roger. While my funds have been limited the past couple years, I've traveled extensively in the UK (my goal is to say I've ridden the entire British rail network as it exists at some point in time), and can honestly say the same about the people over there. If you're ever back here and visiting the Northwest, I'll be happy to show you around.

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 5/11/2012 11:09:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		+1 CaptDave. The Brits are a geat people. And their rail network shoul be studied by our Dept. of Transportation for a solution to much of our own reckless abuse of ebuse of energy. (besides which, I am an avid railfan.....)

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 5/12/2012 9:20:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		The one thing about our own rail network which you don't want anywhere else is the cost. If I want to go to London from home its going to be approximately $1 per mile.... by air its around $.25 per mile.... go figure!

Roger

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RE: Totally and absolutely off topic - any Denver peopl... - 5/12/2012 7:08:55 PM   
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Golden Colorado, just West of Denver, a very good Railroad Museum and the Coors Brewery.
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