Just wanted to escape to Colorado for a few minutes... Options

[ChuckD]

I know this is WAY "off topic... but I'm using this forum to escape reality for a few minutes... Been awhile since I've been able to get on here and read about y'all's adventures... My home is about 8 miles from where the "eye" of hurricane Harvey went through. I had minimal damage to my home, but considerable damage to the 72 oak trees on my 3/4 acre plot, and a couple sheds on my property. Also lost refrigerator, washing machine and a couple other "modern conveniences." Yep... 72 big trees on a small piece of property and zero damage to my home. I feel like I won the lottery, compared to the misfortune of so many others. I was without electricity for 11 days, but others lost EVERYTHING. My son lost half of his roof, and what was left of his house got soaked, but he's alright, so I'm alright. Anyhow, just wanted to say "hi" to all of y'all and to let y'all know that at the end of a long hot day of digging out from under the trees down here in south Texas, I really enjoy getting on here and "escaping" to the mountains of Colorado. I hope to meet some of y'all one day! I was hoping to make it up there this year but it's been one thing after another. I can't wait to look into a gold pan and see a speck of gold that wasn't delivered to my house in a bag. Until then, the gold y'all find and write about... well, just know that in my mind I'm right there with you on your adventure, so thanks for sharing! Reading about yalls outings and finds really gives me something to look forward to... Y'all be safe!!!

[Crusty]

Sorry to hear about your tough times. Glad there are glimmers of goodness to get y'all through it.

[ChuckD]

Sorry to hear about your tough times. Glad there are glimmers of goodness to get y'all through it.

Thanks, Crusty. I'm glad to see/read about the claim that you and Relicsandcoins (I think?) have been working so hard on getting straightened out to come to fruition. I think that y'all's knowledge and determination about the claim process epitomizes the very purpose of this particular club. Way to hang in there!!! I've gotta say too, that I've been reading your posts about traveling here and there, and volunteer work that you are involved in...
Can't wait to meet you! And I'm really looking forward to trying one of your campfire desserts!