Our Denver Visit with the Rileys and Johnstones!
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| View of the Denver Skyline from the Rileys Condominium |
Saturday, Noverber 22, 2014
So good to be in Denver with Louise and Peter Riley. After 2 full days driving to Denver, it was so nice to have a relaxing evening with these very good friends that we have known for 37 years ~ Peter grilled delicious steaks and the conversation flowed ~ as did the wine! We were blown away by the amazing views from every window in their downtown condomenium. I would never get anything done because all I would want to do is look out the windows at the beautiful views! And to top it off, from the balcony looking west, you can see the Rockies!
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| Lou, John and Peter |
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Looking up from the swimming pool
towards their Condo |
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| View from the Riley Living Room |
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Pool was too cold to swim, but later we did enjoy
the hot tub. |
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| Pete and John |
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Denver skyline on our first night -the picture was taken
from the pool and hot tub level |
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| Getting ready to grill |
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Sunday, November 23, 2014
The next morning the four of us met John's sister, Elizabeth and her husband Will, for breakfast at their favorite restaurant. My Eggs Benedict were so good and even though I didn't finish them, I didn't need to eat another thing all day long. It was fun to go back to their beautiful victorian home to see all the changes they are making as they plan to sell and move to New Mexico. Lou and Peter were also able to see all Will's beautiful paintings. I never get tired of looking at them and am happy to even own a few. Will has so many wonderful paints so I am adding his web link:
http://www.willjohnstone.com/
John and I also met Will and Elizabeth for lunch the next day (Monday the 24th) enjoying a fabulous thin crust Pizza, our favorite, made correctly with tomato sauce~ just like I had in Italy! YUM!
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| Church by Will Johnstone |
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| Denver Skyline by Will Johnstone |
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| Will and Elizabeths Victorian |
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| John with Elizabeth and Will |
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| Interesting Find ~ Will has lots of them |
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| Futon delivered |
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| Yummy thin crust Pizza |
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I love the faux window painted in their Kitchen. What you can't
see is the Tin ceiling which Will installed. Its beautiful!
Monday, November 24, 2014 |
Later Sunday afternoon we visited Lou and Peter's daughter~ Cara, her husband, Tyler Warmbold and, of course, Baby Weston Gray Warmbold! Now we understand why Lou and Pete moved to Denver! Weston is so adorable and what a little personality!!!
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| Pete, Weston and Cara |
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| Cara and Weston |
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| Tyler, Weston and Cara Warmbold |
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Cara and Tylers dog, who didn't like me!!!
It was sad but funny ~ Evidently when I
arrived I set in his chair. |
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The Cartier Exhibit at the Denver Art Museum
An unexpected treat!
Sunday afternoon, November 23, 2014
These are a few of my favorites
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| Denver Art Museum |
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This is the only photograph in this grouping that
I did not take. |
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| Cartier Paris |
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| Tiara's were worn at Court Events in the 1930's |
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| This is my most favorite Tiara |
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Diamond Bird Broch 1948
994 diamonds = 90.94 Cts
I wish the lighting had been better. |
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Sapphire Broch Pendant ~ Paris
478 Carets 1913 |
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| Platinum and Diamond Snake Necklace ~ 1919 |
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| Moonstone Desk Clock |
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| Egypt ~ Deep Blue Lapiz Lazuli Clock |
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Tutti Frutti Style Sapphire, Ruby & diaonds
with Pearl ~ In style from 1929 to 1938 |
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Cartier's solid gold Lunar Landers is a replica of the
1969 Apollo 11 Lunar Excursions Module |
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| Beautiful Emerald Bracelet |
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| Panther 'Big Cat ~ 1930 |
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Mother of Pearl Clock
So beautiful |
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| Duke of Windsor Bird ~ 1936 |
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Princess Grace of Monaco
Star of the Order of Saint - Charles |
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Princess Grace of Monaco
Diamond and Ruby Necklace
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Later that evening Lou and Peter treated us to a wonderful dinner downtown, and we followed that with drinks at the Ships Tavern in the Brown Palace Hotel. It is one of the oldest Hotels in Denver at 116 years old, and Lou and Peter have a great view of it from their condo. To say it is a lovely hotel is an understatement and the nautical style tavern lent itself to a very relaxing atmosphere. We laughed as we tried to take a selfie of the four of us. One after another they were horrible or the lighting was terrible.... I really don't know what happened to the only good one. I'm sure that it had nothing to do with the delicious drinks!
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| The Ships Tavern, funny that it had a nautical theme in Denver |
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| Lobby of the Brown Palace Hotel |
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I believe that the Brown Palace Hotel is the low beige
building center right |
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Monday, November 24, 2014
This day was a perfect day. First waking up to another amazing sunrise and then spending the morning relaxing ~ enjoying our time with Lou and Peter. For the rest of the day we had a second visit with Elizabeth and Will. Past visits had either been very sad or very happy and very busy. It was nice to just relax and talk with no other agenda. We look forward to seeing them again in the Spring~possibly in New Mexico??
That evening, Lou prepared a truly delicious meal of Red Fish and, of course, a delicious wine or two. After dinner the hot tub call our names and Lou and I answered!!! It was a very beautiful evening with sweet conversations. What a setting with the Denver skyline shinning in the background. And to make things even nicer (if that is possible) Peter and John cleaned up after dinner!
How lucky are we!
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Sunrise on our last morning in Denver. I could never get tired of this view.
Thanks Lou & Peter for your wonderful friendship and
sweet hospitality!
Elizabeth & Will, we can't wait to see you again in the spring
for an even longer visit!
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| Sunrise shining on the Denver Skyline |
