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2024 September 29 - Pikes Peak Summit Drive by Joe A. Amanda_Holt (Published: 2024-10-01)
Amanda, Joe A. and Holt drive up to the summit of Pikes Peak 14,115 feet in Joe's new Lucid Air Touring EV
Consists of 48 pictures in 1 slide show
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2024 September 9-12 - Last Chance Mine in Creede, CO Plus Rustic Rook and Kosmos Stargazing Resorts (Published: 2024-10-01)
Cathy and Joe R. take a trip to Creede, Colorado to go on the Last Chance Mine Tour and, on the way, stop in the San Luis Valley to see the Rustic Rook Glamping Resort and check on the construction progress of the Kosmos Stargazing Resort & Spa.
Consists of 122 pictures in 3 slide shows and 8 videos
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2024 July 26-29 - Westcliffe Family Trip to See Solar Viewing Party, Stars and Railroad Museum (Published: 2024-08-09)
We (Cathy, Joe R., Amanda, Joe A. and Holt) take a trip to Westcliffe, Colorado to attend a Solar viewing and Star Party and visit the "All Aboard Westcliffe" Railroad Museum with its many model railroad layouts.
Consists of 55 pictures in 1 slide shows and 10 videos
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2024 June 18-22 - Grammy & Grampy Take Holt to Montrose, CO to See Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP and Dinosaur Fossils (Published: 2024-08-08)
Grammy and Grampy take Holt to Montrose, Colorado to see the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and "The Trail Through Time" Dinosaur quarry.
Consists of 72 pictures in 1 slide show and 1 video
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2024 June 11 - Trip to Victor, CO to See Giant Troll Statue and Drive Down Phantom Canyon Road (Published: 2024-05-11)
Cathy and Joe R. take a 133 mile round trip to try out our 2019 Nissan Leaf all electric car. Our main destination is to visit Rita the Rock Planter Giant Troll statue just outside Victor, Colorado. Then we take an exciting and beautiful drive down the 30+ mile dirt road, Phantom Canyon Rd. Then we have dinner at Quincy's Steak House in Florence, CO. We had a gorgeous 10+ hour day.
Consists of 95 pictures in 1 slide show
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2024 January 27 - Holt, Grammy amd Grampy go to Breckenridge to See the Snow Sculptures (Published: 2024-02-25)
Grammy and Grampy take Holt to Breckenridge to see the International Snow Sculptures Competition for his first time. We also take a short 400 foot hike into the woods to see the wooden Troll sculpture.
Consists of 45 pictures in 1 slide show and 2 videos
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2023 December 25 - A Christmas Story Book by Holt (Published: 2024-01-16)
See the handmade story book that Holt authored and illustrated and suprised Grammy and Grampy with as a wonderful Christmas present
Consists of 8 pictures in 1 slide show
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2023 December 25 - Holt's Adventures with Grammy and Grampy in 2023 - Life is an Adventure Memento Book (Published: 2024-01-16)
See the 2023 memento book we gave to Holt for Christmas 2023 recapping our various adventures of the year. As an added bonus,
we include 51 videos (which we could not put in the book!).
Consists of 39 pictures in 1 slide show and 51 videos
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2023 December 25 - Our Latest 2023 Christmas Card (Published: 2024-01-16)
See our latest Christmas Card and all our cards over the years back to 2000
Consists of 24 Christmas Cards - some with music and videos
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2023 September 25-29 - Montrose, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Ute Indian Museum and the Shavano Petroglyphs Rock Art Tour (Published: 2024-03-04)
Cathy and Joe R. drive 5 hours, 241 miles, to Montrose, Colorado and spend 5 days there. We had 3 objectives: Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the newly remodeled Ute Indian Museum and taking a private guided tour of the Shavano Petroglyphs Rock Art. Our knowledgeable guide, Alma L. Evans, Phd., was phenomonal. Don't miss the Videos Page in that section for detailed descriptions of some of the petroglyphs.
Consists of 255 pictures in 5 slide shows and 7 videos
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2023 September 2-9 - Family Vacation to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks in Wyoming (Published: 2024-01-16)
The whole family: Grammy, Grampy, Holt, Joe A., Amanda, Rosi, Adam and Zack drive up in two vehicles from Colorado Springs to Jackson, Wyoming to visit Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
Consists of 256 pictures in 3 slide shows and 17 videos
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2023 August 11 - Holt, Grammy and Grampy Visit Bishop Castle (Published: 2023-08-17)
Grammy and Grampy take Holt on the 1 1/2 hour drive to see the spectacular Bishop Castle near Rye, Colorado
Consists of 65 pictures in 1 slide show and 1 video
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2023 July 2-5 - Family Vacation to Granby, Colorado, Grand Lake and RMNP (Published: 2023-08-01)
Holt, Amanda, Joe A., Grammy and Grampy take a family vacation driving from Colorado Springs to Granby, Colorado and visit Lake Granby, Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Consists of 60 pictures in 1 slide show and 17 videos
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2023 June 17 - Holt's 6th Birthday and Father's Day Celebrations. (Published: 2023-06-21)
We gather with family and friends at Joe A. and Amanda's house to celebrate Holt's 6th Birthday and Father's Day.
Consists of 15 pictures in 1 slide show and 6 videos
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2023 May 25 - Holt's Pre K Graduation From Hope Montessori Academy Centennial (Published: 2023-05-27)
Holl's Pre K Graduation Ceremony for Hope Montesorri Academy Centennial
Consists of 14 pictures in 1 slide show and 5 videos
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2023 May 15-19 - Cathy and Joe R, in Estes Park and RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park) (Published: 2023-06-14)
On May 15, 2023, we left on a 2.5 hour drive to visit our favorite place in Colorado, RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park). We rented a fabulous AirBnB just outside the town of Estes Park and just 3 miles from RMNP.
Consists of 72 pictures in 1 slide show and 2 videos
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2023 March 4 - Holt, Momma and Dada Visit the Jurassic Quest Dinaosaur Experience (Published: 2023-03-04)
Holt and family visit the Jurassic Quest Dinosaur Experience at the Colorado Springs Event Center
Consists of 15 pictures and 5 videos
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2023 February 4-5 - Grammy and Grampy take Holt to the Downtown Aquarium and Children's Museum in Denver
We take Holt on a 2-day weekend trip to Denver to visit the Downtown Aquarium and the Children's Musuem and on our way home
we meet Cathy's cousin, Johathan, for an early dinner.
Consists of 41 pictures and 14 videos
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2022 December 4-27 - Christmas with Family and Friends (Published: 2023-02-27)
We start the Christmas season early with a visit from Cathy's second cousin, Jonathan, from Denver along with his parents, Patrick (Cathy's first cousin) and Cyndi. We attend the Christmas Program at Holt's school, do some family photos at Grammy and Grampy's, have our traditional Grammy Luciano's hommade ravioli family dinner, visit our friends Nancy and Atis in Palmer Lake, Colorado and do our annual tour and family dinner at the Broadmoor Hotel.
Consists of 30 pictures and 16 videos
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2022 April to December - Memento Book of Holt's Adventures with Grammy and Grampy in 2022
See the 2022 memento book we gave to Holt for Christmas 2022 recapping our various adventures of the year. As an added bonus,
we include 38 videos (which we could not put in the book!).
Consists of 30 pictures and 38 videos
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2022 October 24-29 - Santa Fe Trip (Published: 2023-03-14)
Cathy and Joe R. drive from Colorado Springs to spend 5 nights in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We wind up staying at the El Rey Court Hotel (it is quite a story) and visit the New Mexico State Capitol Building with it's fabulous art displays, some of downtown Santa Fe with the Native American Market and then the small town of Chimayo, NM with the world famous El Santuario de Chimayo.
Consists of 246 pictures in 4 slide shows
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2022 September 1-11 Joe, Amamda and Holt Take a Family Vacation in Hawaii
Holt, Momma and Dada go to Hawaii for Holt's first off mainland U.S. family vacation. They stay in a resort at Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii, "The Big Island". They get to see an active volcano, where they watch a spectacula sunset over the Pacific Ocean, play with octopi, enjoy the tropical scenry and eat fabulous meals.
Consists of 75 pictures and 11 videos
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2022 July 25 - Holt with Grammy & Grampy Visit the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience
Grammy and Grampy take our grandson, Holt, to the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience in Cañon City, Colorado where we walk through
the outdoor Dinosaur Wild Walk to see many animatronic life-size dinosaurs, view the museum and Holt and Grampy dig for dinosaur "fossils"
in the outdoor fossil gravel pit.
Consists of 36 pictures and 11 videos
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2022 June 17 - Holt's 5th Birthday
Holt has a party with friends on June 11th, a special dinner with his Momma and dada on June 17th and a family party at his house on June 18th.
Consists of 6 pictures and 5 videos
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2022 May 1-11 - Holt with Grammy & Grampy in Central New York
Grammy and Grampy take our grandson, Holt, to Central New York to meet some of Grammy's family and some of our long-time friends for the first time and
do some fun things. Holt gets to see the GREAT Niagara Falls for the first time and we take him to The Wild Animal Park in Chittenango, NY. Be sure to view
the 23 videos, ESPECIALLY video #21.
Consists of 65 pictures and 23 videos
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2021 October 2-6 - Cathy and Joe R. go to Grand Junction for an R&R Getaway
We go to Grand Junction, Colorado for a 4-night R&R stay and have dinners at some great local restaurants, enjoy the wine tasting and tour of Two Rivers Winery and
Chateau, have a special lavender based drink at Highlands Distillery, tour the spectacular Colorado National Monument, and take in the astounding peak Fall colors
of Colorado during the 6 hour drive to and from Grand Junction.
Consists of 130 pictures (including 15 panoramas) in 1 slide show and 6 videos
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2021 September 15-19 - Holt with Grammy and Grampy go to Buena Vista and take the Leadville Scenic Train Ride
Grammy and Grampy take Holt to Buena Vista for a 4-night stay and go to the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs and Spa, and take the scenic 2 1/2 hour train ride from Leadville.
Consists of 45 pictures (including 7 panoramas) in 1 slide show and 10 videos
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2021 August 09 - Holt Makes Ice Cream with Nancy, Atis, Grammy and Grampy
A limited mini-series of 14 video episodes and 5 stills. Will Holt keep his job as sous chef? Do you cook ice cream before you freeze it? Will it be chocolate or vanilla?
Will the ice cream be ready for dessert after lunch?
Consists of 5 pictures and 14 videos
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2021 June 17 - Holt's 4th Birthday
Multiple celebration events for Holt's 4th birthday.
Consists of 4 pictures and 12 videos
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2021 June 2-7 - Buena Vista, Mt. Princeton Hot Springs, St. Elmo Ghost Town, and Cottonwood Pass
Cathy and Joe R. try again (and succeed) for a 5-night stay (June 2nd-6th) at the rental house in Buena Vista, Colorado.
This time we are joined for 2-nights by Joe A., Amanda and Holt - our first vacation all together away from home. We all get
to enjoy the hot springs at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. After Joe A., Amanda and Holt leave, Cathy and Joe R. visit and
explore the ghost town of St. Elmo, the best preserved ghost town in Colorado and take the drive to the summit of Cottonwood Pass
at 12,126 feet altitude and then visit the Buena Vista Depot Transportation Museum.
Consists of 125 pictures and 4 videos
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2021 May 18-21 - Aunt Bernadette and Aunt Rosemarie Visit Us in Colorado
Aunt Bernadette and Aunt Rosemarie came from Central New York to visit Holt (and maybe us too) in Colorado Springs from May 18-21,
about a month before his 4th birthday on June 17th. We have a family dinner at Joe A., Amanda and Holt's house, we go to the
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo here in Colorado Springs and Grammy and Grampy took the Aunts on a scenic drive to the town of Breckenridge,
driving over three Rocky Mountain Passes.
Consists of 20 pictures and 5 videos
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2021 March 10-12 - Buena Vista, Colorado
Cathy and Joe R. take an R&R trip to the small town of Buena Vista, Colorado. What was supposed to be a 5-night stay at a rental house,
was cut short to 2-nights due to an impending severe winter storm.
Consists of 36 pictures and 1 video
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2020 September 21-24 - Hillside, Colorado
Our 3-day R&R visit to the small ranching community of Hillside, Colorado.
Consists of 30 pictures and 2 videos
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2020 July 14-17 - Leadville, Colorado
Our 3-day visit to the quaint and historical former silver mining town of Leadville, Colorado.
Consists of 120 pictures and 1 videos
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2020 June 25 - Fonda Memorial Page.
Our tribute to our lovely and loving Fonda who passed over the Rainbow Bridge on June 25, 2020
Consists of 117 pictures and 16 videos
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2020 June 17 - Holt's 3rd birthday at Grandma Rosi's house
A family birthday party and dinner for Holt\s 3rd birthday at Grandma Rosi's house. Holt opens gifts, including his first electric car!
Consists of 9 videos
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2020 January 11 - Holt Drives His Dada's Tesla Model S (Published: 2023-02-21)
Dada lets Holt (2 1/2 years old) "drive" his cherry red Tesla Model S in a parking lot near their home, and just 6 months later, days after his 3rd birthday, Holt drives his own red electric car.
Consists of 3 pictures and 5 videos
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2019 December 25 - Holt opens up Christmas gifts.
Holt opens Christmas gifts at our house
Consists of 6 videos
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2019 October 21-23 - Paonia, Colorado
We take a 3-day trip to Paonia, Colorado.
Consists of 70 pictures and 4 videos
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2019 October 16 - Holt goes to Wishing Star Farm with Grammy and Grampy
We take Holt to the Fall Festival at Wishing Star Farm in Calhan, Colorado.
Consists of 20 pictures and 6 videos
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2019 October 9 - Holt at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with Grammy and Grampy
We take Holt to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Consists of 25 pictures and 2 videos
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2019 September 21 - Trolley Museum with Jutta and Paul
We visit the Pikes Peak Trolley Museum and Restoration Shop with Jutta and Paul
Consists of 60 pictures and 2 videos
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2019 August 28-31 - Our Trip to Silver Cliff and Westcliffe, Colorado
We take a 4-day R&R trip to the small Colorado towns of Silver Cliff and Westcliffe, each with a population of about 500 and both designated as International Dark Sky Community. We also have a night star party at the Smokey Jack Observatory in Bluff Park at the West end of Westcliffe.
Consists of 78 pictures and 2 videos
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2019 June 17 - Holt's 2nd Birthday
In addition to celebrating Father's Day, we all gather at Joe and Amanda's house to celbrate Holt's 2nd birthday.
Consists of 18 pictures and 4 videos
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2019 June 2-4 - Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa
Cathy and Joe enjoy a 2-night relaxing stay at the Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa in the mysterious San Luis Valley.
Consists of 30 pictures and 1 videos
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2019 May - Fencing Pictures & Videos from Sep. 2003 to May 2019
Pictures of Joe and the Pikes Peak Fencing League at various fencing events.
Includes 6 fencing events from the 2003 Toth Memorial Fencing Tournment to the 2019 Final Meeting of
PPFL (Pikes Peak Fencing League).
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2019 May - House Renovations
With tremendous thanks to Joe and Amanda for this wonderful early 50th Anniversary (July 12, 2019) gift,
we get some much needed house renovations - new exterior painting and new interior flooring.
Consists of 18 pictures
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2019 May 18 - 2019 Tesla Sound of Silence Rally Road Trip> (Published: 2023-02-27)
Joe A. drives his Tesla Model S with Joe R. on the 2019 Tesla Sound of Silence Rally Road Trip from Colorado Springs, Colorado up to Custer, South Dakota. We caravan with 8 other Tesla cars to drive through Badlands National Park, visit the famous Wall Drug Store in Wall, South Dakota, gather for a Tesla cars and owners group photo at Crazy Horse Memorial, and have a farewell dinner.
Consists of 80 pictures and 5 videos
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2019 April 26 - Holt at Lost Island Mini Golf
Grammy and Grampy take Holt to Lost Island Mini Golf in Colorado Springs
Consists of 13 pictures and 1 video
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2019 April 24 - Holt at John Venezia Community Park
Grammy and Grampy take Holt to John Venezia Community Park in Colorado Springs
Consists of 5 pictures and 5 videos
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2019 February 3 - Holt at Garden of the Gods Park and Visitor Center
Grammy and Grampy take Holt to Garden of the Gods Park and Visitor Center in Colorado Springs
Consists of 12 pictures and 6 videos
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2018 October 20 - Holt Goes to the Wishing Star Farm Fall Festival
Daddy, Grammy and Grampy take Holt to the Wishing Star Farm Fall Festival in Calhan, Colorado
Consists of 18 pictures and 4 videos
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2018 September 25-28 - Creede, Colorado
Cathy and Joe R. take a 4-day vacation to Creede, Colorado and view the spectacularly beautiful
Fall colors and mountain views in the area.
Consists of 128 pictures and 1 videos
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2018 September 22 - Holt at his first Native American PowWow
Grammy and Grampy take Holt to the 9th Annual Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch PowWow.
Consists of 12 pictures and 3 videos
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2018 September 19 - Holt at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Grammy and Grampy take Holt to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Consists of 15 pictures and 2 videos
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2018 August 26 - Family Trip to Summit of Mt. Evans
Joe A. drives the five of us (Cathy, Joe R., Amanda, Joe A., and Holt) in his all-electric Tesla Model S on our first major
family trip to the summit of Mt. Evans (14,264 ft.).
Consists of 80 pictures
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2018 August 19 - Old Colorado City Customs and Classics Car Show
Cathy, Joe R., Amanda, Joe A., Holt and Zeus walked from Joe and Amanda's house (about 1/2 mile) to Old Colorado City.
to see the 2018 Old Colorado City Customs and Classics Car Show. There were 450 beautiful and interesting cars on display
along the closed off Colorado Ave., the main street. The weather was just gorgeous and comfortable.
Consists of 50 pictures
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2018 August 19 back to 1969 July 12 - Weddings Index Page
All of the wedding pictures we have taken are now consolidated in this section.
As we take more wedding pictures in the future, they will be added to this section.
Our most recent addition is the wedding of:
Bailey & Matt - July 14, 2018.
Consists of 984 pictures
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2018 July 11-16 - Rome, New Paltz, Hyde Park and Albany New York (Published: 2023-03-19)
As part of attending a freind's wedding in New Paltz, New York, we visit family and friends in Rome, NY, visit Hyde Park, the museum and former home of President F.D.R. and rendezvous with a friend in Albany, NY and tour the N.Y. State Capitol Building.
Consists of 40 pictures in 1 slide show
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2018 June 17 - Holt's First Birthday and Father's Day Celebration
We celebrate Holt's first birthday and Father's Day (which occurred on the same day that year) at Joe A. and Amanda's house with a
whole family party and dinner.
Consists of 35 pictures and 4 videos
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2018 May 25 - 2018 Black Hills Sound of Silence Tesla Rally
Joe and Dad drive in Joe's Tesla Model S 75D to attend the Black Hills Sound of Silence Tesla Rally in Custer, South Dakota<
Consists of 56 pictures
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2017 September 18-20 - Cathy & Joe R. go to Aspen & Maroon Bells Via Twin Lakes and Independence Pass (Published: 2023-06-14)
We take a 3-day R&R trip to Aspen and Maroon Bells via Twin Lakes and Independence Pass to view the spectacular Colorado mountain scenery and gorgeous golden fall colors of the Aspen Trees.
Consists of 133 pictures in 5 slide shows
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2017 September 10-15 - Jimmy Visits Us in Colorado (Published: 2023-03-06)
Jimmy, Joe R.'s cousin, comes from San Diego to visit us in Colorado and we take a couple of road trips. We visit Bent's Old Fort near La Junta, CO, the town of Fort Collins, Puoudre Canyon, Shambhala Mountain Center Buddhist Temple, Totally 80s Pizza, New Belgium Brewery Tour, Old Town Square in downtown Fort Collins and Rise! a Breakfast Place.
Consists of 225 pictures in 4 slide shows
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2017 June 17 - Holt Raphael Luciano Birth Day
Our grandson, Holt, from his birthday (6/17/2017) through one-month old.
Consists of 90 pictures and 10 videos
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2017 May 31 - Salida, Colorado Day Trip
Our day trip to historic, scenic, and quaint Salida, Colorado, about a 2 hour drive from our home
Consists of 76 pictures
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2017 May 6 - Luciano Baby Shower
Baby shower held at the home of Rosi and Glen Miller (Amanda's parents) for Joe A. and Amanda expecting a boy on June 17, 2017
Consists of 88 pictures
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2017 March 7 - Buena Vista, Colorado
Our short day trip to the small town of Buena Vista, Colorado.
Consists of 34 pictures
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2016 October 1-8 - Rome, New York, Old Sturbridge Village. MA and Bully Hill Winery (Published: 2023-03-19)
In October 2016, we fly to Central New York to attend the wedding of a friend's daughter on October 9th in Geneva, New York. We take the opportunity to stay in Rome, NY to visit with Cathy's family and drive to Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts to rendezvous and visit with a friend, who lives in Maine.
Consists of 58 pictures in 3 slide shows
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2016 July 29-31 - Crestone, 2016 Under the Stars UFO Conference, San Luis and Fort Garland (Published: 2023-03-16)
We drive to Crestone, Colorado in the middle of the mysterious San Luis Valley to stay in the Sangre de Cristo Inn for a couple of nights in order to attend the 2016 Under the Stars UFO Conference at the UFO Watchtower in Hooper, CO. The featured speaker was Travis Walton who had a well-witnessed 5-day UFO abduction experience in Arizona in 1975. We also visit San Luis, CO, the oldest town in Colorado, and then Fort Garland, CO where Kit Carson was once commander.
Consists of 151 pictures in 4 slide shows
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2015 September - Joe A. & Amanda Travel to Iceland, Spain and Ireland
In celbration of their 3rd Wedding Anniversary, Joe. A. & Amanda travel to Iceland, Spain and Ireland.
Consists of 233 pictures
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2015 August - Our Microcomputer History in the 1970's and 80's
The chronological history of our involvement in the "Microcomputer" (now "Personal Computer") industry
with descriptions and links to newspaper and magazine articles and ads.
Consists of pictures, descriptions, news clips and links.
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2013 October 8-19 - Visit Jimmy in San Diego, Family in Granite Bay, Drive PCH and San Juan Capistrano (Published: 2023-03-07)
Cathy and Joe R. fly out to San Diego to visit and stay with Jimmy. We drive up to Granite Bay (near Sacramento) for a family reunion, drive down the spectacularly scenic Pacific Coast Highway back to Jimmy's house in San Diego, rest a bit, then drive up to San Juan Capistrano to rendezvous with Vince and Annely for lunch and tour the Mission.
Consists of 165 pictures and 2 videos
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2013 May 17-25 - Jimmy Visits Us in Colorado Springs (Published: 2023-02-21)
Cousin Jimmy comes from San Diego, CA to visit us and we travel around Colorado. We go to the Celestial Seasonings factory and Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado to take the factory tours and visit Buffalo Bill's grave and museum on top of Lookout Mountain. We go to the National Museum of World War II Aviation, and view Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. We also go to Mountain Shadows restaurant and the Territory Days in Old Colorado City. On the way to the airport for his trip home, we stop at the New York Deli News restaurant in Denver.
Consists of 31 pictures
- 2012 September 15 - Joe & Amanda's Wedding
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2012 August - Our New Concrete Patio
Our old delpidated wooden deck gets replaced by a concrete patio.
Consists of 25 pictures
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2012 July 10-12 - Our Mini-Vacation to Cripple Creek
We take a mini-vacation to Cripple Creek, CO where we stay at the CARR Manor B&B and visit the old jail and the Victor open pit gold mine.
Consists of 88 pictures
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2011 November 29 - SunShare Solar Garden Ground Breaking
We attend the ground breaking for Sunshare's first Solar Garden in Colorado Springs, CO.
We also see a Tesla Roadster and Chevy Volt electric cars.
Consists of 82 pictures
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2011 October 1 - We Take a Tour of an Earthship
We take a tour of an Earthship in the Crystal Park area of Colorado Springs, CO.
Consists of 36 pictures
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2011 September 17-19 - Our Mini-Vacation to Pagosa Springs
We take a mini-vacation to Pagosa Springs, CO and visit the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Sky Ute Casino Resort in Ignacio, CO and Wolf Creek Pass
Consists of 45 pictures
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2011 August 13-19 - Bobby and Cathey Visit Us in Colorado Springs
Bobby and Cathey Visit Us in Colorado Springs and we go to Manitou Springs, Cripple Creek, Royal Gorge, Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park
Consists of 140 pictures
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2011 August 4 - Peterson Air & Space Museum and The Airplane Restaurant with Chuck (Jimmy's friend)
Chuck (Jimmy's friend) visits us in Colorado Springs and we go th the Peterson Air & Space Museum and the Airplane Restaurant.
Consists of 80 pictures
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2011 June 6-10 - Jimmy & Flo Visit Us in Colorado
Jimmy and Flo visit us in Colorado Springs. We travel to Denver, CO and Santa Fe, Chimayo and Taos, NM.
Consists of 203 pictures
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2011 February 23-26 - IUFOC (International UFO Congress) Scottsdale, AZ
We attend the IUFOC in Scottsdale, AZ. It is the largest UFO conference in the world.
There we meet with Jim Penniston and John Burroughs, witnesses to the RFI (Rendlesham Forest Incicent) of Dec. 1980 in Suffolk, UK.
Consists of 52 pictures
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2009 May 22 & 29 - Joe A. Hiking the Manitou Springs Incline
In May 2009, Joe A. and his co-worker, Jared, decided to hike the Manitou Springs Incline every Friday
morning to exercise their bodies and Joe's new Nikon D60 camera.
Consists of 28 pictures
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2009 April 18 & 19 - Cathy in New York City and the New Yankee Stadium
In April 2009, Cathy flew to Syracuse, NY to visit with our friend Lorraine, her family in Rome, NY, and to take a bus trip for a two-day
visit to New York City, which included a bus tour of the City, taking in a Broadway play, and a game at the new Yankee Stadium.
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2009 February 14 - Cripple Creek Ice festival
After visiting the Colorado wolf and Wildlife center on February 14th, Cathy, Joe R., Joe A, and Jesse (Joe's friend). we drove to
Cripple Creek, Colorado to view the annual Cripple Creek Ice Festival. There were some very elaborate and fantastical sculptures in ice
displayed on Main Street.
Consists of 30 pictures
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2009 February 14 - Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center
On February 14th, Cathy, Joe R., Joe A, and Jesse (Joe's friend). took a day trip to visit the Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center
where they shelter rescued wolves, foxes and coyotes. We took a guided tour and got to view the animals close up in their
spacious enclosures.
Consists of 66 pictures
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2009 January 30 - Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championship
On January 30th, Cathy, Joe R. and Joe A. took a day trip to visit the quaint ski town of Breckenridge, Colorado
to see the beautiful and amazing snow sculptures.
Consists of 84 pictures
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2009 January 18-20 - Joe A. in D.C. For 2009 Presidential Inauguration
On January 19-21, Joe A. visited Washington D.C. to witness the 2009 Presidential Inauguration of
Barack Obama - our first African American President. It was an historic and thrilling experience.
Consists of 125 pictures
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2008 October 17 - Joe & I Repair Our 61-inch Samsung DLP HDTV
On October 9, 2008, our 2 1/2 year old 61-inch Samsung DLP HDTV died.After determining the problem
to be a shattered color wheel, Joe and I bravely embark on the adventure of doing the removal
and replacement ourselves. See the story and slide show of our high-tech repair job.
Consists of 24 pictures
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2008 September 15-22 - Our Alaska Cruise
The excellent adventures of Cathy and Joe on our most fabulous Alaskan Cruise!
Come with us and experience Alaska and the Alaskan Inside Passage via a travelogue (on the Slide Shows Menu Page),
slide shows and videos. We will see the gorgeous Alaskan mountain and coastal scenery, quaint Gold Rush era towns,
glaciers, and some wildlife (Bald Eagles, Seagulls, and Salmon).
Includes 9 slide shows with a total of 498 pictures (including panoramics), and 8 videos.
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2008 August 29-31 - The Mysterious San Luis Valley, Colorado with Joe & Jesse
Over labor Weekend, we traveled to the San Luis Valley with our son Joe and his girlfriend Jesse. The Valley is located
Southwest of Colorado Springs. We stayed at Crestone, Colorado. and attended the 19th Annual Crestone Energy and Sustainability Fair.
We would also see a Tibetan Memorial Park, visit the Shumei International Institute, and the Buddhist Stupa of Enlighenment.
We traveled to Hooper, Colorado. to visit the UFO Watch Tower. Just outside of Hooper we stopped to see the wonderment
of The Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Consists of 198 pictures
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2007 June 6-19 - Jimmy & Flo Visit Texas and Colorado
Jimmy and Flo on their vacation to Texas and Colorado Springs.
Consists of 198 pictures
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2006 May-June - Joe A. Takes a Trip to England with a Group from UCCS
Joe A. joined a group from UCCS (University of Colorado Colorado Springs) for a trip to England.
Many people from the group contibuted pictures to build 10 groups of slide shows.
Consists of 649 pictures in 9 slide shows.
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2006 February 19 - The Former Luciano and Fennell Houses in Escondido, California
We visit the former homes of the Luciano's and Fennell's in Escondido, CA with Jimmy and Flo.
Consists of 11 pictures
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2005 August 7-15 - Utah, Idaho, and Colorado with Jimmy & Flo
We tour some very scenic parts of northeast Utah, southern Idaho and southwest Colorado with Jimmy & Flo.
You will see Bear Lake, Logan Canyon and the American West Heritage Center in Utah, then a visit to
the Oregon/California Trail Center, and scenic environs in Idaho, and then we take the Durango and Silverton
Narrow Gauge Railroad up through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
Consists of 101 pictures
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2004 October 7-19 - Our Visit with Jimmy & Flo in San Diego
Cathy and Joe travel to San Diego to visit with Jimmy and Flo and see the sights.
Consists of 432 pictures in 13 slide shows
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2004 September 13 - Yankees at Kansas City
Cathy, Joe R., and Joe A. travel to Kansas City, Missouri to see the Yankees play the Royals.
Consists of 42 pictures
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2004 July 30-31 - The Philadelphia Story - Sightseeing
We travel the streets of Philadelphia by trolley and by foot. Beautifully quaint streets and historical buildings.
Consists of 84 pictures
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2004 June 26 - Lone Feather Council Pow Wow
Spectacular pictures of the 2004 34th Annual Lone Feather Council Pow Wow on the grounds of Rock Ledge Ranch
just outside of Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.
Consists of 130 pictures
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2004 June 13 - Ride to the Summit of Pikes Peak
Pictures of our ride up Pikes Peak with Joo Von (a visiting UCCS student).
Consists of 58 pictures
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2004 May 20-22 - Joe's College Graduation
Pictures of family and friends visiting to celebrate Joe's graduation from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Consists of 83 pictures
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2004 May 5-9 - Cathy Visits Back East
Pictures of Cathy visiting family and friends back East (Rome & Syracuse, NY).
Consists of 19 pictures
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2003 July 4-7 - La Famiglia Reunion in Roseville, California
The Colantuono and Luciano families gather for a reunion in Roseville, CA at Aunt Celia's retirement home, The Regency, Cousin Diana's house and restarants.
Consists of 94 pictures in 4 slide shows
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2002 October 25-28 - Santa Fe Vacation
Our latest trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico and environs. New Mexico is truly the "Land of Enchantment", which is why we keep returning.
We went this time with the intention of focusing our photos on the smaller cultural and architectural detail, but we were so overwhelemed by the
fabulous deep blue skies and dramatic clouds, that we couldn't resist taking many landscape photos as well. We also have 2 new techniques
that we are trying for the first time and are very excited about: an INTERACTIVE Panorama of the landscape at
Ghost Ranch, and three "3D Animated Object Photos" of the Native American art works we acquired on this trip.
Consists of 156 photos (including panoramas) with slide shows, plus one INTERACTIVE Panorama and three "3D Animated Object Photos".
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2002 May 27-31 - South Dakota Vacation
See our trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota with Jen Sweezey. The main objective and the highlight of this trip was to take part in the annual
6-mile roundtrip Volksmarch up Crazy Horse Memorial. Once a year, the public can hike up the Memorial and stand on the outstretched arm of Crazy Horse.
We also toured Badlands National Park where Joe and Jen took a couple of 2-hour hikes on trails through the park. Their hiking enthusiasm continued in
Custer State Park, as well as Jewel Cave National Monument.
Consists of 211 pictures
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2002 February 3 - International Snow Sculpture Championships - Breckenridge, Colorado
We travel 2 1/2 hours northwest to visit the wonderfully quaint, historical and snowy Breckenridge, Colorado. Famous for its ski resorts, Breckenridge
hosts the annual Internationl Snow Sculpture Championship, attracting snow sculptors from all over the world.
Consists of 20 pictures
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2001 October 12-16 - A Trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico
We visit the wonderfully quaint, historical and artful Santa Fe, New Mexico. With a heavy Native American and Spanish influence, Santa Fe is filled with unique shops,
art galleries, museums, and adobe, adobe, adobe! In addition to downtown Santa Fe, we took side trips to Bandelier National Monument, and San Ildefonso Pueblo,
with a special and treasured visit to the studio/home of the potter, Juan Tafoya.
Consists of 217 pictures
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2001 October - The Pottery of Juan Tafoya of the San Ildefonso Pueblo
We were very graciously invited to visit the studio/home of the potter and artist, Juan Tafoya, on the San Ildefonso Pueblo. We spent several hours visiting and
talking with him, and witnessed and photographed the firing of some of his famous black-on-black pottery.
Consists of 66 pictures
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2001 May 15 to June 30 - Our Vacation Cross Country
Our cross-country road trip back East with Jen, Joe A.'s friend, to visit family and friends,
and do some sightseeing. See our touring of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO,
Niagara Falls, Canada, Cooperstown, NY and the National Baseball Hall of Fame,
the Finger Lakes region and wine country in Central NY, Alexandria Bay, NY and
The Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence River, the "Field of Dreams" movie site
in Dyersville, Iowa, the Badlands, Wall Drug, Mt. Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Memorial
in South Dakota.
Consists of 364 pictures
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2000 Sepeptember 19 to October 1 - Lorraine's Visit to Colorado Springs
See our touring of Focus on the Family, Garden of the Gods, the Denver Capitol Building,
the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park,
the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Flying W Ranch,
Joe's Dorm at U.C.C.S., the Broadmoor Hotel, Cripple Creek,
Royal Gorge Park (the highest suspension bridge in the world),
and the drive up Pikes Peak Highway including the summit - 14,110 feet.
Consists of 83 pictures
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2000 July 29 to August 4 - Cousin Jimmy & Flo's Visit to Colorado Springs
See our touring of the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park,
Rocky Mountain National Park, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Flying W Ranch,
Royal Gorge Park (the highest suspension bridge in the world), Garden of the Gods,
and the drive up Pikes Peak Highway including the summit - 14,110 feet.
Wildlife shots of marmots, and clarke's nutcrackers.
Consists of 71 pictures
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2000 July 8-21 - Nephew RJ & Grandma's Visit to Colorado Springs
Our nephew, Robert James "RJ" Riggleman, and Grandma Szczesniak's visit in July 2000.
See our touring of Rocky Mountain National Park, Pikes Peak Hill Climb Race Car Museum,
U.S. Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods, Flying W Ranch, Lone Feather Pow Wow,
Cripple Creak, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, U.S. Olympic Training Center, and Manitou Cliff Dwellings.
Wildlife shots of marmots, clarke's nutcrackers, chipmunk, and bull elk.
Consists of 98 pictures
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2000 July 15 - Lone Feather Pow Wow in Colorado Springs
The Pow Wow of the Lone Feather Council on July 15, 2000 at the Fort Carson Field House in Colorado Springs.
See beautiful, colorful pictures of the Native American dancers.
Consists of 30 pictures
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2000 March 25-27 - Reunion of La Famiglia in Granite Bay, CA
Snapshots of the family reunion in Granite Bay, California of the Luciano, Colantuono, Colentino,
Fennell, Rivas and Cox families ("La Famiglia").
Consists of 26 pictures
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1999 November 6 - U.S. Air Force Academy
The Air Force vs Army football game on November 6, 1999, including photos of the air show,
stadium, and game. Also, photos of the USAFA grounds and various aircraft.
Consists of 24 pictures
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1999 September 28 - Rocky Mountain National Park
Our visit to RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park) in September 1999, including many views of the fabulous Rocky Mountains and wildlife.
Consists of 48 pictures
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1999 June 3-17 - Italy Trip
Our tour of Italy in June 1999, including: Rome, The Vatican, Pompeii, Sorrento,
Capri, Assisi, Ravena, Venice, Burano, Pisa, Florence, and Siena.
Consists of 142 photos, slide shows, itinerary, narrative travelogue, and tour map.
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