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Old 01-11-18, 03:08 PM
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You only live once and it’s good to see you are embracing the opportunity that has been presented to you. I find myself quite envious. Colorado is a beautiful place to be. Enjoy.
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Looks amazing, Roy! Good luck!

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Roy, that house looks fantastic and I'd love to live in the Rockies. I hope you're happy in your new home and area. Just remember, every morning when you look out of your window how lucky you are. despite mail problems...
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Hi Gents,

Many thanks indeed. We have use of the big cabin but also have a smaller place next door. It is an incredible location. I may even try my hand at 'ice' fishing!

We are hitting it right at the start of the winter, so it will be a shock. Should be some interesting wildlife too, bears, mountain lions etc. My wife is already calling dibs on my .357 revolver..

Should have some cracking photos to share once settled.

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Hi Roy,

wishing you good fortune in your new home. Any militaria fairs up there ?

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Old 03-11-18, 02:00 PM
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Hi Mark,

Not that I know of. Grand Junction will be our nearest big town, about an hour away, I will be sure to check.

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Its O.K. but it isn't Shropshire.
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Its a whole new lifestyle - it will have many challenges but fantastic rewards. The scenery looks amazing. Enjoy it and create memories.
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Old 08-11-18, 02:14 PM
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Thanks for all your kind words gents.

In the last throws of packing now and the moving truck is booked, picked it up on Sunday for a Monday move.

Still having problems sorting the internet out but fingers crossed.

Will be sad to leave northern New Mexico but a new adventure awaits...

Missing all my free time for projects, this packing lark is like a full time job

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Old 17-11-18, 08:32 PM
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Hi Gents,

I'm pleased to say we have arrived safely at our new mountain home (pic attached). We are on the western slope of the Rockies in Colorado 8,200 feet up next to a lake.

We just got internet hooked up. Having to go back to a landline telephone as really no cell signal way up here. No post either, so have to have a PO box in the tiny post office in the near by one street town.

Really looking forward to getting some recent button purchases delivered over the coming weeks.

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Great to hear Roy! Hope you’re settling in well, I’m sure you’ll be very happy there.

Looks cold, glad to see you’ve lots of firewood ready to go!

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Old 21-11-18, 03:07 PM
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Thanks for that Luke,

Yes it's a little 'fresh' up here but sunny with stunning views too. I'm sure it will get a lot colder but we are finding the wood burner is doing a grand job of keeping us all cozy and Lilli has found here spot in the morning sun next to the fire.

I do have some F-S knives coming in shortly, not sure what they are but fingers crossed. I still have a few more SOE items to list when I get them unpacked.

Now we are settled I can finally have a small collection of buttons I have been buying sent over, so really excited about that. It gets dark here really early so I anticipate very long winter evenings, just perfect for inspecting and organizing my button collection..

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Looks great Roy, enjoy yourself.
Ps. This Country is getting worse, don't rush back.
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Thanks Andy,

It would be challenging to come back as my passport ran out years ago..

Although a little fresh outside (like Brit weather) I took a short ride and took this pic, our new place is pointed out by the arrow.

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I'm sure you'll never have to worry about traffic Roy!
Enjoy the solitude. Does wonders for the soul, though I guess badges would come a close second.
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