Another Benefit!

To deviate for just a few lines, I would agree with Terry.

When I started teaching, I was located in Fowler, Colorado, on the flat lands although within sight of Pike's Peak. I was there for two years, but a major factor which brought me back to western Colorado was indeed the mountains.

There are many beautiful places without mountains, and I have met many people who wouldn't want to move from Florida, California, Hawaii, the Gulf Coast or the rocky shores of Maine. But, for me, it's the mountains.

Within 30 miles to the north is Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat-top mountain - with over 300 lakes on top (10,000 foot elevation). To the south 50 miles are the San Juans, called the "Switzerland of America." To the southeast is the Black Canyon of the Gunnison (sheer cliffs, 2,000 plus feet straight down). To the west and northwest are the Uncompaghre Plateau and the Colorado National Monument. From the Monument you can see Grand Mesa in one direction, and far into Utah in the other.

Excuse my rambling. Often times we take our location for granted. I have been to some mighty beautiful places, but we are always glad to return home.

Terry and Renal, you both have a standing invitation to see the sights with us should you visit Colorado in the future!

Gary, I could listen to your "ramblings" for hours. We've talked of this before. I know your area well. I've spent several seasons camping and hunting in the Bull creek area of the Uncompagre. I also spent a season in Maher hunting on the east rim of the Black canyon. I find myself daydreaming of the area often. Magical places. I'm way off topic, but I just had to comment. Sorry guys. Rick

Off topic? You mean we have topics? Well lets get back on topic right now! I sure would like to pan for a little gold in the Rocky Mountains, somewhere near Gary's place! And you know what gold is good for----COINS! I can see it now! The 2006 gold rush to Colorado!!! Actually I would be smart enough to keep my mouth shut until I had a good semi-truck load of the precious yellow metal and then I might mention a good "strike" right in Gary's back yard! Now Gary, don't tell me there is NO gold in Colorado as you get up every morning and look out the window and what do you see? Colorado GOLD!!! And, I want some of it! Need a hit bad!

I have to agree, Colorado has it ALL! They have the mountains and the forest lands, while we have the flat grass lands as far as the eye can see. Colorado has all the water and gold, while we only have dust and the horn toads all carry water bottles when leaving home. It comes down to there not being anything in the world for anyone to want to relocate to Wyoming, so you might as well stay at home.

Now if we could convince all those people from Colorado to turn around and head south again.

I am also happy to sell/ buy and trade coins with anyone. Even with my humble small collection.

willieboyd2 mentioned not to go hunting with Cheney. Well, if he had gone hunting with a former Vice President, and shot him -- it could be said he was shooting Quayle!

Pleased to hear that you liked them Gary:)

I'll be having some American coins and some Asutralian coins soon (djluster and triggersbob) As they will receive some nice Kuwait coins.