Would love to meet you, Nate.. but unfortunately I'm still further north (WA State) and I don't recall that you were headed up quite this far.
Go into Manitou Springs and laugh at all the hippies.
Don't know about liberty minded folk in that town. But there is a hiking trail up the back side of Pikes peak just outside of town that is most excellent, even if there isn't enough air for us lowlanders.
The man would come up to Wyoming.
Aspen?
I gotta cut back on reading these blogs. Last night I actually dreamt that Nate and JACIII, and their families, came to a big party at my house. I was embarrassed because I only had a cheap bottom shelf whiskey and not Maker's. Nate turned up his nose and wouldn't even look at it, but JACIII was nice and said, "It's actually not too bad." Funny!
Of course, you're always welcome at Casa De Agua. My cell number was in the email I sent you; give me a shout.
Oh, just found this for your interest:
Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest
Friday night 5-10pm downtown Colorado Springs.
I'll be out of town by then, but I can show you how to get there. And the actual race up the Peak is on Sunday.
If you want to try some Colorado Cuisine:
Craftwood Inn Restaurant for Fine Dining in Manitou near Colorado Springs
Your Inn ... Colorado Style
Elk, Antelope, Ostrich, Duck, Steaks, Seafood, Vegetarian, and more!
404 El Paso Blvd.
Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
Phone: 719-685-9000
Fax: 719-685-9088
I ate there a few years ago, the Elk was AWESOME! I'll be vacationing there next week. Road trip CA to MI then CO for a few days then home.
Here's a coupon http://www.craftwood.com/coupon.htm
You might get a kick out of:
The Mountain Man store
1001 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
719-685-1458
(Rifles, Repairs, Pistols, Knives, Knife Making Supplies, Fur Trade Era Goods, Complete Outfitter For Muzzleloaders & Mountain Men)
Claymore, I'm worried about you. Get out there and mingle with the three dimensional people 
Yeah, that's just weird
Uh-Oh!
I'm beginning to think Nate might be on to something after all...
Nate, here's the number for Peak Cigars and Pipes
410 S. 8th St, Ste E
Colorado Springs 80905
719-477-1010
I figure they would know where the best spots in the area were for smoking and drinking with good folks.
Good luck
Nate,
If you make it to WaterBoys, I'll come down for a drink or two. Next Wednesday night would be best for me.
Claymore,
Hilarious! We will be riding out to Oklahoma and Colorado probably next month. We will be WAY off the beaten path and you're welcome to stop by and share a campfire, lies, and good Kentucky Bourbon.
I always travel with Wild Turkey. Nate keeps wine in his hydration pack and is working on riding with his pinky out.
but mechanical difficulties
Your humidor quit working, or was it your espresso machine???
Dude, better trade that thing off for a new model that's not all worn out already.
Come though here and you're within miles of Winnebago's plant, And they have some very hoy toy stuff up there.
SB, I agree, I have got to get out more.
JACIII, No doubt it would be a well protected, gloved, pinky! Would truly like meeting up with y'all sometime.
Your humidor quit working, or was it your espresso machine???
It was his iPhone.
Rod Dreher recommends
http://www.adamsmountain.com/ and http://www.agiasophiacoffeeshop.com/
http://www.wherethelocalseat.com...CO-Restaurants/
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