Colorado Springs

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

After leaving Durango, we headed to Colorado Springs to visit our friend Dave Howe. Dave and Mel worked together at Arlington Hall Station in the early 80's; then in Augsburg, Germany; and finally at Fort Belvoir, VA before they both retired. Dave moved to Colorado Springs seven years. Can hardly believe it has been that long ago. It was as though we had just seen Dave yesterday...the same "old" Dave. We enjoyed sharing our memories of our days in Germany and remembering that good German food.

Wednesday, July 4, 2012
We spent a quiet 4th of July with Dave. Due to the devastating fires still burning on the West edge of Colorado Springs, and the many fires in other parts of Colorado, fireworks were banned for the 4th. The smell of smoke was in the air and you could still see the fires burning on the Western mountain from Dave's window. We spent the day taking care of laundry, shopping for some items for the van at REI, and enjoyed a meal at Red Lobster.

Dave has become quite an expert knitter and has been winning awards for his exquisite, intricately knit shawls. I became the lucky recipient of one that happens to also be in my favorite color, green. Thanks, Dave. I can appreciate the time and energy that went into this piece and will thoroughly enjoy wearing it. In addition to a beautifully knit shawl, the hand dyed yarn is special as well. Mel received a new handknit ski hat and scarf...now he's ready for the slopes!

We hope to see Dave next month in Tennesee where we will be attending a memorial service for one of our dear friends we all knew in Germany, Andy Corbett. Andy's sister has planned a service in August where we will get together with Andy's family and friends from Germany. His wife Judy and daughter Sabrina will be there as well.

Thanks, Dave, for a great visit.