Events Galleries

Bagpipe school, 2009 : Every summer for about 7 years now, I've attended the United States School of Piping in Flagstaff, AZ, along with other members of the band. This year, there were only 3 of us: Laurie, Monte and me. It's an intense week of classes playing the practice chanter, afternoon massed band practice with the pipes, and evening concerts by the instructors - with Pub Night in the middle of the week. Fun, hard work, a way to really improve skill level, and some wonderful friends.

Bagpipe school, 2009

Every summer for about 7 years now, I've attended the United States Sc ...

Updated: Oct 06, 2009 4:21pm PST

CU graduation, May, 2009 : In May, we went to Boulder for nephew Jackson's pre-graduation graduation~ he still had some courses to take in order to graduate, but wanted to "walk" with his friends and roommates. So, the family gathered and we all had a lot of fun. There was the ceremony iteself, outdoors in the CU stadium, with the crowd of graduates featured on the Jumbotron. Good speakers and music. The night before, families of the friends and roommates had a nice dinner at a restaurant and visited. it was a lovely event, with perfect weather.

CU graduation, May, 2009

Marilyn's women's group retreat : Marilyn's women's group, the Crowwommyn, headed to Utah, into the Valley of the Gods for a weekend camp/retreat in April. Still fairly cold, we had Marilyn's camper trailer, and a smaller one that Alane brought. We couldn't be outdoors much at night, but during the day we were able to take some great hikes and did some good activities.

Marilyn's women's group retreat

Marilyn's women's group, the Crowwommyn, headed to Utah, into the Vall ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2009 4:48pm PST

Pagosa Springs, Feb, 2009 : As usual, we got together with Kenny and Melody (from Gunnison) in Feb, meeting at Pagosa Springs for a weekend of soaking in the hot springs, skiing, eating and friendship. As usual, it was a blast.

Pagosa Springs, Feb, 2009

As usual, we got together with Kenny and Melody (from Gunnison) in Feb ...

Updated: Oct 03, 2009 4:37pm PST

A cruise through 2008 with Bob and Marilyn : A potpourri of events and people during the year. Some fun!

A cruise through 2008 with Bob and Marilyn

A potpourri of events and people during the year. Some fun!

Updated: Sep 07, 2008 1:36pm PST

Snowdown, 2008 : Durango's "Primiere Winter Celebration" which lasts for a week, with many events and not too few parties!

Snowdown, 2008

Durango's "Primiere Winter Celebration" which lasts for a week, with m ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2008 8:39pm PST

January/February snowstorm, 2008 : What a storm! The weather that California got (terrible floods, avalanches, huge rain) came to us as feet and feet of snow.

January/February snowstorm, 2008

What a storm! The weather that California got (terrible floods, avalan ...

Updated: Mar 26, 2008 9:24pm PST

Grand Junction, CO ~ Wine Country! Oct, 2007 : A birthday trip to Colorado's wine country.

Grand Junction, CO ~ Wine Country! Oct, 2007

A birthday trip to Colorado's wine country.

Updated: Oct 25, 2007 3:09pm PST

Moab, Utah ~ October, 2007 : Moab, Utah has some spectacular scenery and is very close to Durango~!

Moab, Utah ~ October, 2007

Moab, Utah has some spectacular scenery and is very close to Durango~!

Updated: Oct 25, 2007 2:50pm PST

"Tour de Farms", Sept, 2007 : Marilyn belongs to a community coalition, "Healthy Lifestyles La Plata", which organized this bicycle tour for families in the area. We had 37 people and four of us were volunteer coordinators on Sat, September 21. We met at the local Farmer's Market and admired the many regional and local farms bringing produce and local food to sell. We travelled to 5 other community gardens- some of which are shown here: the Manna Soup Kitchen, Park Elementary School, Durango Early Learning Center, Turtle Lake Refuge and the Smiley Building community garden, where we also had a lunch of all local food. It feels wonderful to be part of the nation-wide Local Foods Movement!!

"Tour de Farms", Sept, 2007

Marilyn belongs to a community coalition, "Healthy Lifestyles La Plata ...

Updated: Oct 02, 2007 3:08pm PST

Bon Voyage party for Rebekah Sabia, summer 2007 : A farewell party for a long-time good friend.

Bon Voyage party for Rebekah Sabia, summer 2007

A farewell party for a long-time good friend.

Updated: Jul 28, 2007 9:27pm PST

Red Lady Ball, March, 2007 : A gala event in Crested Butte, Colorado- an occasion for dress-up ~ Marilyn's favorite thing!

Red Lady Ball, March, 2007

A gala event in Crested Butte, Colorado- an occasion for dress-up ~ Ma ...

Updated: Apr 18, 2007 10:23am PST

Marilyn's Retirement- April, 2006 : When I retired from the psychology department at Fort Lewis College, there were some parties and get-togethers; it's possible we had too much fun. Here are some photos and descriptions from that fine time.

Marilyn's Retirement- April, 2006