Acclimating to Altitude and Attitudes

Morning walk around Dakota Ridge RV Park

      Without the use of our kitchen sink, we started the day with breakfast out, followed by a trip to the post office, and the pharmacy.  We were also looking for a car wash, and happened upon Octopus Car Wash, which appeared to be doing a good business, so the Subaru got a much needed bath.

Octopus Car Wash

      Locals seem friendlier than many places we have visited, and the weather couldn't possibly be better -- sunshine, gentle breeze, low humidity -- and later a gorgeous full moon rising above the mountains!  

Luke with Golden Mobile RV to the rescue while wet bays are being aired out from yesterday's leak

      While we were en route to breakfast, George received a call from the RV technician with whom he had left a message yesterday, who advised he did not work on drain pipe but only fresh water pipes and suggested we call Golden Mobile RV & Diesel Service.  The good news was that they would be out to hopefully help us this afternoon.

Beautiful Boulder

      Now that we have a mailing address for a few weeks, George was able to order rack cards to restock our supply.  He also responded to calls and email messages while Valerie walked the dogs and moved the car out of the way for the technician.  

The tulips are in bloom!

      During her morning walk, Valerie's body indicated that it was struggling for more oxygen in the thinner air.  We're all drinking more water, and Valerie has noticed a few fleeting headaches which she attributed to the altitude in the Mile High City.



      Luke pulled up to repair the water drain which leads from the kitchen sink and Splendide washer/dryer combo just as Valerie was leaving to drive up to Boulder to see her daughter.  Apparently the pipe was an easy fix with a little glue, (time will tell after it dries), while Valerie struggled with the Kenwood car radio, which kept needing to be reset.

Moonrise!

      George stayed behind for a planned radio interview with Alan Warren for the RV Show USA, http://thervshowusa.com, while Valerie enjoyed a visit with her daughter, Lindsay, at the West End Tavern in Boulder.