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Bob Correll

R.I.P. 3/31/2022
Jo, Brooke, and I spent last week in Colorado visiting daughter, son, their spouses, and our grandkids.
We stayed a couple nights in Estes Park, and ventured into Rocky Mountain National Park.
Hadn't been to the park since the 1970's.
Here's a few pics.

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Son and daughter live near the small town of Peyton, northeast of the Springs.
Peyton has a small bbq joint named Jo's Rusty Bronco, named after her brown 1960's Ford Bronco.
Her husband cooks the meat offsite, I assume at home, and she sells it here:



All this, with drink, for $7.25.
The pulled pork came sauced, the meat, sauce, and sides were all very good.



I missed my grills, so last night I cooked a chunk of beef tenderloin, and a sirloin steak.



This is the view from daughter and son-in-law's deck:



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We had a great time, but it's good to be home!
 
Beautiful area, been there a few times. Great pictures, reminds me of the Bishop Ca. area where Barb and I spent a lot of time fly fishing years ago.
Thanks for sharing.
 
Nice pictures Bob. Colorado has some beautiful places, it's been a while since I was there.
 
Great pictures Bob...Man that's one health looking elk...7 bucks and change can't beat that price for a good BBQ sandwich.
 
Great post, Bob! I'm a mountain-man, but that view across the plains is simply inspirational! And I totally "get" missing your grills. That's why, when we travel, I often end up cleaning someone else's grill -- never had a truly bad grilling experience despite some grills that desperately needed care.

Colorado remains #1 on my list in the US for repeat visits. It is such a huge, beautiful and multi-attractioned state! This after two long visits for a total of 6 weeks with so many stunning destinations N to S and E to W to be able to mention. And so much more to enjoy yet!
 
Bob, those are some beautiful pictures and like Rich said brings back a lot of memories.
 

 

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