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  1. Disney Pro Tip - If you have any knee surgeries or other medical issues that will require you to be on crutches, I would suggest you have it done right before you go, just make sure you are on crutches. Then, upon entry, go to Guest Services and request handicap status. Its better than a fast pass! 10 years ago my wife had knee surgery about 6 months before we went and she donned her knee brace and crutches to prepare for the arduous trek across the Park with our then 12 and 10 year olds. Shortly after we entered the Park, a Guest Services employee noticed my wife hobbling around on crutches and told her to follow her to Guest Services, we couldnt believe when they offered the Handicap Pass to us and we initially refused but they would not take NO for an answer so we obliged and rode about 30 rides that day waiting no more than 1-2 minutes at a time - best Disney experience ever! CSB
  2. XMAS week - Taos New Years Week - Bridger Bowl and Big Sky MT MLK - Taos Pres Day - Taos Spring and Late Spring - Backcountry Ski/Road Trips planned in NM CO and MT Goal is 25+ days this year (17 last year). Ditto on getting days in while you can still get after it...My ski buddy convinced me of going for it in your late 40's and 50's because you are only one injury away from not being able to ski the terrain we currently do...Good advice and this philosophy worked on the wifey (no pics) when I convinced her to let me go heli skiing in Alaska a few year ago 😊
  3. Haha he was a little gun "shy" - That was the only flattering photo I had of this "shy" buck. He was quartered away from me so my heart/shoulder shot exited thru his chest making a nasty hole, dignifiedly hidden in this photo.
  4. I took this 10 point last weekend. It wasn’t the best 10 we had on our game cams but he was mature and had a basket rack so I took him out
  5. Looks bleak at the moment. Im headed to Taos for a few days before Christmas and Big Sky right after thru New Years....Not expecting much at Taos although it has been really good around Christmas for the last few years but it will need big dumps real quick to get right, hopefully Big Sky delivers...
  6. As mentioned, Santa Fe would be a nice choice. Jackson Hole would be another one - direct flights, Grand Teton Park close and Yellowstone, and the town has enough interesting restaurants and bars for 3-4 days worth - but grizzly bears...haha. My #1 recommendation would be Bozeman, MT - again...grizzlies but easy access airport, this college town is large enough to support many good restaurants and pubs. several outstanding micro brew pubs, and hiking trails in town and within minutes of town. Many vacation rentals due to proximity to Big Sky Ski Area and YNP.
  7. Really dig that song.
  8. There are so many predators at our place, buzzards, yotes, hogs, mtn lions this poor deer didn’t have a chance. I had passed this spot a week earlier and this leg wasn’t there so this happened in one week or less! My buddy shot a hog last year and ran to the barn to get a rope to drag it off and the hogs eyes were eaten out in the 15 minutes he was gone. Hell im scared to take a nap out there ....might get eaten by something
  9. I was in CB a few weeks ago for my 2nd annual fly fishing trip there. Same as you I have always skipped it for skiing for whatever reason but it is on my short list....so, I cant help you with any ski tips but I can suggest some good places to eat. Pro Tip - make reservations in advance for Elk Ave Prime in town of CB - damn good eats. Secret Stash pizza is solid too.
  10. The base area at Taos was recently remodeled when they built the new Blake Hotel. So now you have heated pavement with adirondike chairs and fire pits where he could setup. Rhoda’s restaurant is also at the base with some inside views as well as an outside patio seating as well. Since you haven’t been in 25 years and I understand your nostalgia for rio Hondos but the better handicap hotels with better locations you have about 4 good options based upon your description and really this applies to anyone wanting to be close to slopes in Taos....The Blake Hotel which is the newest and nicest hotel at the base with good views to slopes but it is pricey. Taos renovated the base area with heated pavers so handicap friendlier than 25 years ago for sure.The Edelweiss Condos are also slopeside to beginner area (strawberry hill) also very nice and pricey. The best location on the mountain is the St. Bernard but it is older with many stairways so not sure it is handicap friendly and I think you have to book a week as they don’t accommodate less days for your stay. Last but not least choice would be Snakedance Condos- closest to slopes (30 yards from lift 1) and in my opinion the best value and location in Taos.
  11. Dumping again in TSV! IMG_4213.MOV
  12. I have been ordering from this place for a decade now - olive oil and vinegars - joined the club way back on a wine tasting trip to the Central Coast - their products are top notch: https://www.globalgardensonline.com/collections/vinegars
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    Kayaking

    Anyone have inflatables? I bought 3 inflatables for our Montana trip this summer. Really enjoyed them and they do not compromise much when it comes to handling and comfort especially in calm Lake water or slow rivers. Being able to roll them up like sleeping bags and fit all 3 in the back of the Jeep is a big plus....Def recommend an air inflator that hooks up to your car battery- 3 minutes and you are ready to roll!!
  15. My amateur attempts at my favorite time of day, Sunset 1) Midnight sunset , Judd Lake, AK 2) Bozeman, MT Sunset 3)“ Skylines“ Sunset Central Texas
  16. Agreed. The Gunnison and Taylor in that area are beauties and great fisheries. Access is so easy on the Taylor it tends to get alot of pressure which can make the fishing tough....Lots of hogs in the Taylor though....
  17. spent last week fly fishing near Crested Butte. Taylor River - 16” brown trout on a dry fly is fun!
  18. not sure of forecast but Taos is getting a dump now on Oct. 1st - good sign!
  19. We have had a family emergency. Make me an offer. I am in FW but will overnight them. Thanks
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