I just know (ha..ha) that all of you are so anxious to experience winter in snow country. When we came to Colorado last year (2014), we knew we would be spending at least a couple of winters in Colorado. Even though I have vacationed in Colorado ever since I was a little tyke, I'd never really seen the state in Winter. I was anxious for the first snowfall and one lady in the park thought I was crazy until I told her I had never seen snow in Colorado and certainly hadn't taken my own photos of it.
In the following picture slideshow, the first 5 photos of snow covered mountains in the background were taken a few years ago when we were on vacation. Sadly, that snow was all in the distance. Then the next ones, and including the one with the wild turkey in it, were taken last winter. Those after the turkey were all taken this winter with the heavier snowfall taken just yesterday during our morning walk.
Yes, I know it is cold, but since we are near the base of the mountain, we don't get much wind and the humidity is a lot lower than in Oklahoma. Because of the low winds and humidity, even though the temps are in the upper teens or lower 20's, it was still a very comfortable walk.
So, after seeing such beauty, I'm sure you all will want to spend next winter up here.
Great pix, Terry. Not convinced you can lure many folks into a Winter Wonderland seeing as you're facing teens to low 20s and we aren't even out of November yet, but heh, never say never... right? I salute your fortitude and it's encouraging that you are making it work. I'm sure Diana and Jim (and others who "winter over") will agree with you on some of the apparent merits of winter RVing. As a kid I loved winter, as an adult it gets tiresome fast. Cindi tells me, one of the things she loves about me is the "kid" in me... so all is not lost.....
JonRV said
02:09 PM Nov 29, 2015
Nice pics! Makes me reminisce about the few years I lived in Denver. Loved the summer and the LOOK of snow.... :)
TRAILERKING said
03:57 PM Nov 29, 2015
Nice pic's.......
I see you even have dinner lined up.
Terry and Jo said
05:18 PM Nov 29, 2015
That was last winter's, Bernie. But, there's plenty more around this year as well.
These are right in our "back yard" as they are literally right next to our RV. There is a pathway out of the RV site right beyond that picnic table and a bunch of them had already gone down that path.
These are regular visitors as well. Bellyin' up to the bar.
Terry
TRAILERKING said
05:29 PM Nov 29, 2015
Looks like a lot of fun and relaxin' Terry.
Diana and Jim said
08:53 PM Nov 29, 2015
Not sure about the 'merits', Brian; I'd still rather sink my feet into some nice, warm sand on a beach somewhere.... :)
Jim
Terry and Jo said
10:44 PM Nov 29, 2015
TRAILERKING wrote:
Looks like a lot of fun and relaxin' Terry.
It is just that, Bernie.
I went out one day and sat under the living room slide awning with my camera and zoom lens and took pictures of other critters that came to the bird bath. I posted a bunch of those on a firearms form where I participate, so I'll see if I can find that (one forum went away) and post a link to it. If not, I'll come up with a few for here.
Terry
ChefMom said
07:26 AM Nov 30, 2015
Your pictures of the mountains are absolutely breathtaking. I understand you loving it. However, that being said, after all of our years digging out from under Massachusetts snowdrifts (and particularly last year) we have decided that as soon as the time comes (a few years from now) that we are able to flee from the snow, warmth, sun & sand sound awfully good.
NWescapee said
09:05 AM Nov 30, 2015
Beautiful pictures and I'm glad you are enjoying your time in CO with family.
However, even though it's a bit chilly in Quartzsite this morning, I'd still rather winter in AZ than CO, just sayin'
PIEERE said
09:45 AM Dec 2, 2015
These are some pretty pictures Terry; pretty darned cold and that frozen precipitation turns me away for more than a brief; very brief visit! LOL! No the bit of cold we get here in the Nashville Tn. area can make me think of some beach--somewhere!
-- Edited by PIEERE on Wednesday 2nd of December 2015 09:46:22 AM
Terry and Jo said
10:29 AM Dec 2, 2015
Sure is a bunch of wimps on here.
Below is a link to some of the pictures I took while out being a voyeur at the bird bath. Just want to let you know that all these "visitors" winter over here as well. Early morning visitor to the back of the RV park (roughly 50 yards or less from us) was 4 deer, one good sized buck and the rest does and fawns.
Still doesn't convince me enough! I enjoyed all that until the age of 30 when I left Northeastern New York State!!! Nope; Nada; No way!
Genecolleen said
12:29 PM Dec 5, 2015
Terry, great pictures! Where in Colorado are you staying? Looks like fun!
Terry and Jo said
06:22 PM Dec 5, 2015
Genecolleen wrote:
Terry, great pictures! Where in Colorado are you staying? Looks like fun!
We have been staying full-time and long term at Mountaindale Cabins and RV Resort, which is roughly 15 to 20 miles south of Colorado Springs and off of Highway 115. We are at the base of a mountain, so we don't get much wind. Also, the humidity is lower than what we had in Oklahoma, so even at low temperatures, it doesn't seem as cold here.
We started our day today with clear skies, but at around 4:00pm, it was snowing great big flakes. By 4:38pm, it was slowing down to nothing on the snow and the sun was trying to come out.
I've put out a bird bath and a galvanized tub so that I can provide water for the birds and the deer.
Our RV site is just to the right of that rock wall on the right.
Terry
MarkS said
12:04 PM Dec 6, 2015
Terry, you are just teasing me. Back in the day... 1974, I noticed a byline on the Rocky Mountain news that stated "Denver, the most temperate city in the United States, with an average temperature of 60 degrees". Hmmmm, I said. It was -18 that morning. It was the day I left for basic training in Texas. Still looking forward to spending some winter time in Denver. The best part of doing it in your RV are the wheels. If you get up one morning and have had enough, you just roll south.
Terry and Jo said
09:07 PM Dec 6, 2015
Mark,
Either in Denver or Colorado Springs, one is somewhat still out on the prairie. Colorado Springs is actually closer to the mountains on the front range. But, I have to refer back to my original posting where I stated that the winds and humidity are low enough to not make it feel all that cold, especially if one is out and moving around. Stand still, and it's another matter. Supposedly, the Coloradans say that the area where Mountaindale is and down to Canon City is the "banana belt."
So, come out as soon as you can. With what you are used to in California with a big rig, the traffic along I-25 would be like a nice Sunday drive, even though the Denver traffic is murderous to me.
Terry
MarkS said
01:14 AM Dec 7, 2015
Terry,
I was born and raised in Denver. Didn't leave till I went in the Air Force. Spent my last 6 years at HQ Space Command in the springs. Retired in 96. Denver is certainly not what it was when I was a wee boy, the traffic has grown up! I don't mind traffic at all. I guess if you can be comfortable in Los Angeles or in many of the cities on the east coast there isn't much that can rattle you. I've done them all in a big truck. Pulling our fiver isn't a challenge even in tight city streets. Even ice and snow isn't all that technical. However, once I pull the plug I can't imagine needing to drive the RV in inclement weather.
I just know (ha..ha) that all of you are so anxious to experience winter in snow country. When we came to Colorado last year (2014), we knew we would be spending at least a couple of winters in Colorado. Even though I have vacationed in Colorado ever since I was a little tyke, I'd never really seen the state in Winter. I was anxious for the first snowfall and one lady in the park thought I was crazy until I told her I had never seen snow in Colorado and certainly hadn't taken my own photos of it.
In the following picture slideshow, the first 5 photos of snow covered mountains in the background were taken a few years ago when we were on vacation. Sadly, that snow was all in the distance. Then the next ones, and including the one with the wild turkey in it, were taken last winter. Those after the turkey were all taken this winter with the heavier snowfall taken just yesterday during our morning walk.
Yes, I know it is cold, but since we are near the base of the mountain, we don't get much wind and the humidity is a lot lower than in Oklahoma. Because of the low winds and humidity, even though the temps are in the upper teens or lower 20's, it was still a very comfortable walk.
So, after seeing such beauty, I'm sure you all will want to spend next winter up here.
Terry's Colorado Winter Pictures
Terry
Great pix, Terry. Not convinced you can lure many folks into a Winter Wonderland seeing as you're facing teens to low 20s and we aren't even out of November yet, but heh, never say never... right? I salute your fortitude and it's encouraging that you are making it work. I'm sure Diana and Jim (and others who "winter over") will agree with you on some of the apparent merits of winter RVing. As a kid I loved winter, as an adult it gets tiresome fast. Cindi tells me, one of the things she loves about me is the "kid" in me... so all is not lost.
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Nice pic's.......
I see you even have dinner lined up.
That was last winter's, Bernie. But, there's plenty more around this year as well.
These are right in our "back yard" as they are literally right next to our RV. There is a pathway out of the RV site right beyond that picnic table and a bunch of them had already gone down that path.
These are regular visitors as well. Bellyin' up to the bar.
Terry
Jim
It is just that, Bernie.
I went out one day and sat under the living room slide awning with my camera and zoom lens and took pictures of other critters that came to the bird bath. I posted a bunch of those on a firearms form where I participate, so I'll see if I can find that (one forum went away) and post a link to it. If not, I'll come up with a few for here.
Terry
Your pictures of the mountains are absolutely breathtaking. I understand you loving it. However, that being said, after all of our years digging out from under Massachusetts snowdrifts (and particularly last year) we have decided that as soon as the time comes (a few years from now) that we are able to flee from the snow, warmth, sun & sand sound awfully good.
However, even though it's a bit chilly in Quartzsite this morning, I'd still rather winter in AZ than CO, just sayin'
-- Edited by PIEERE on Wednesday 2nd of December 2015 09:46:22 AM
Sure is a bunch of wimps on here.
Below is a link to some of the pictures I took while out being a voyeur at the bird bath. Just want to let you know that all these "visitors" winter over here as well. Early morning visitor to the back of the RV park (roughly 50 yards or less from us) was 4 deer, one good sized buck and the rest does and fawns.
Hangin' at the Birdbath
Terry
We have been staying full-time and long term at Mountaindale Cabins and RV Resort, which is roughly 15 to 20 miles south of Colorado Springs and off of Highway 115. We are at the base of a mountain, so we don't get much wind. Also, the humidity is lower than what we had in Oklahoma, so even at low temperatures, it doesn't seem as cold here.
We started our day today with clear skies, but at around 4:00pm, it was snowing great big flakes. By 4:38pm, it was slowing down to nothing on the snow and the sun was trying to come out.
I've put out a bird bath and a galvanized tub so that I can provide water for the birds and the deer.
Our RV site is just to the right of that rock wall on the right.
Terry
Mark,
Either in Denver or Colorado Springs, one is somewhat still out on the prairie. Colorado Springs is actually closer to the mountains on the front range. But, I have to refer back to my original posting where I stated that the winds and humidity are low enough to not make it feel all that cold, especially if one is out and moving around. Stand still, and it's another matter. Supposedly, the Coloradans say that the area where Mountaindale is and down to Canon City is the "banana belt."
So, come out as soon as you can. With what you are used to in California with a big rig, the traffic along I-25 would be like a nice Sunday drive, even though the Denver traffic is murderous to me.
Terry
I was born and raised in Denver. Didn't leave till I went in the Air Force. Spent my last 6 years at HQ Space Command in the springs. Retired in 96. Denver is certainly not what it was when I was a wee boy, the traffic has grown up! I don't mind traffic at all. I guess if you can be comfortable in Los Angeles or in many of the cities on the east coast there isn't much that can rattle you. I've done them all in a big truck. Pulling our fiver isn't a challenge even in tight city streets. Even ice and snow isn't all that technical. However, once I pull the plug I can't imagine needing to drive the RV in inclement weather.