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Dinner time at the Maple Syrup Inn

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Thimblefull goes on a Quest

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Once upon a time, in a far away country, there lived a small tree dwelling thimblefull. Now Thimblefull was happy enough, but the time came when that yearning angst set in. Thimblefull wanted out. Thimblefull wanted a romantic escapade. Thimblefull wanted freedom, Thimblefull wanted ….You know, that’s how angst is. Off Thimblefull went across the grassy place, under the fall leaves. After trudging the leafy path for awhile, Thumblefull came to a dark tunnel. “I’ll just crawl in here and wait for dinner”, he thought, not knowing where dinner had ever come from. Thimblefull was bright enough, but really not very smart. After an hour or so, when no tidbits showed up to eat, thimblefull became anxious and afraid. This had never happened before. It seemed like a good idea to whistle. "Whoooistle, whoooistle", said Thumblefull. (eltsiooohw, eltsiooohw), said Something. "What was that," said Thimblefull, and whistled again. "Whooistle?" (eltsio...

Cleopatra's Needle

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Cleopatra's Needle and her reflecting tree are burnished by the late fall sun.

Alamosa to Denver

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Late autumn:  leaving the Colorado San Louis Valley and heading towards Denver

Shy Pilot Succeeds Again

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Shy and demure, our pilot has again successfully landed the 1900 Beechcraft Plane at Denver International Airport.  I especially love the red step stool. 

Dinner at the Silver Pie-Tin Restaurant

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He told me he'd be here by now!  I hope he isn't caught in that pressure inversion over the interstate.

Coordinated Camouflage

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It's noon in Crestone.   Mule Deer, protected by muted colors, pauses to observe an admirer, .