Montrose

I don't think you could find two better hosts than Silke and Gordy Printz. We had so much fun with them that we did not want to leave. Now I know where Annika learned to set such a beautiful table!!

One morning we had a wonderful German breakfast, which looks a lot like a German dinner we learned, and before we knew it we looked at our watch and it was lunch time. We spent over two hours talking story. We never tired of the Gordy Stories!

They took us on the 5 star tour of Montrose. Saw Annika's favorite tourist attraction-Black Canyon, the house she grew up in and the "little red door" on her and Leo's house. The next day we were treated to a round of golf at the Bridges, the private golf course. They were doing a promotion to get more golfers so it was free. Thank God because it was not a pretty site watching us try and hit a golf ball in 40 MPH winds. Afterward there was a reception with free beer and wine. We got to meet several of Gordy and Silke's friends. they are celebrities in that town.

We were all going to go skiing at Telluride the next day but the weather turned on us and with the high winds came some snow and basically a white-out so we bagged it and hung out at the house and read and played cards. Roby and I learned to play "Hand and Foot Canasta" Silke and I beat the pants off of Roby and Gordy!!

Roby and I took off for Telluride the next morning and had a wonderful day of skiing. So much for warm spring skiing with lots of sunshine, but we could not complain at the 8 inches of fresh powder. We hit the new bowl at Telluride and had a great day. Sure beats working. Upon our arrival back in Montrose that evening, the Printz' had dinner waiting for us and a new guest. We got to meet Annika's Aunt Jeannie. Dinner was wonderful and we started up a "mean" game of Phase 10. (Kelly and Tim-we are carrying on the tradition-three new recruits).  Had to get in a few episodes of Benny Hill with Gordy. (his twin)
Morning came too soon and our wonderful visit was coming to an end. I think we could get used to hanging with Gordy and Silke-we did not want to leave. But the next stop was calling our names. Off to Crested Butte.

We cannot thank Gordy and Silke enough for all they did for us. We have never been taken such good care of and had such a good time. We will strive to be just like them. Our idols the world travelers! We hope to see you along the way.
Montrose is near the top of the list for our new home -the Russell Stover Candy Headquarters is located there!!

I think Telluride has surpassed Del Mar as our favorite, though. Maybe half the year in Del Mar and half the year in Telluride.