Ernie Caldwell

Sorry I posted yet another comment/video that y'all saw as being political. I genuinely thought it was just a sociology/societal post, even though the title of Dylan's song was Living In A Political World. IMO, the song wasn't about politics though, it was about what society has very much become...political. I'll just go my on way though, so no more worries about me posting political stuff. I will closeout w/ a few rainbow pics though. You can share w/ others on Facebook if you'd like. Double rainbows were a semi-regular occurrence in the CO mtns, but I saw these here yesterday. Adios; happy trails.

Trail Ridge Road, RMNP in July (nice & cool up there all summer long) *pics taken in 2011

A print of an artist's painting of the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis:

I just visited Charlie's website & he makes beautiful flutes. I wish I could learn to play one, but I have ZERO musical ability-> I think that's 1 reason I like music so much. I haven't watched/listened to all his videos yet, but of the 3 that I have, in the one entitled Josh-Honor, the images were as peaceful as the music. Thanks again for telling me about him

Here's a different version of Unchained Melody in which Carlos is joined by Jorge Sangre, who 1st plays the pan flute & then joins Carlos on the pan pipes. This 1 also has more scenery & the image is much sharper & larger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJp8AieKRWE

Posted on: Apr 06, 2024 at 10:03 AM

This may not be for all, but I find it very peaceful (especially w/ the mountains in the background). I have some Indian blood in my heritage though as my 1 grandma was part Cherokee & I have a deep connection w/ the Cherokee's reverence for nature. This is another Instagram sent to me by my sister; Unchained Melody on Indian pan pipes: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3ElKM-OqJY/?igsh=MFBveXU3ZHV3YWI1eg%3D

AIF just released another new clip->this 1 shows the other interactions between Archie & Dr. Thatcher (w/ the Jamaican voice & lg glasses). That's a funny bit, but the funniest part is when Archie asks Mike a biological ques. & Mike responds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqHZ1kZ0Q9Q

Posted on: Mar 01, 2024 at 6:09 PM

March winds come in roaring like a lion, so here's a roaring good time memory from our childhood, the Tilt-A-Whirl. When we went to Windy Hill for our summer vacations, my sister & I wholeheartedly agreed that the best ride at the MB Pavilion was the TAW. Here's a good pov video to spin up the memory of that ride: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d5GRznL-WM

If you'd care to step into The Way Back Machine & set the dial for 1967, you might remember this funny cartoon commercial. *one review says that Gene Wilder is doing 1 of the voices; regardless, hope it's worth a chuckle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBPPfZCdqYo

I was privileged/lucky enough to see this many times each fall on my way to the RMNP entrance on the other side of town. The elk are on their way to the Estes (s-tess, not s-tease; think Spanish vowel sounds) Park Golf Course to munch on green grass, sun themselves & feel safe in their #'s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDKAkh135t8

Posted on: Dec 15, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Memory test: See if you remember this little CBS Christmas greetings cartoon from 1966. It had a very nice environmental message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUWMjUjit_U

Posted on: Dec 15, 2023 at 9:55 AM

If you're ever lucky enough to be in CO during the Christmas holidays, check out Georgetown (see pic 7). It's not far from Idaho Springs & Mt Evans Wilderness. Mt Evans is a great summer destination, but even if you take the road to the top (the highest road in North America), the air is cool & thin at 14,000+ft. *you can always see mtn. goats & bighorn there https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/colorado/georgetown-christmas-market/

Posted on: Nov 05, 2023 at 7:30 AM

If you didn't see this version of Now & Then, based on the thumbs up count, it's the best: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opxhh9Oh3rg

Posted on: Oct 21, 2023 at 8:17 AM

Some pics of fall in the CO Rockies; hopefully I haven't posted these before.

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I'm biased; Chris Smither is now tied w/ JJ Cale as my fave musician, but Leave The Light On is an easy listening song, w/ great lyrics & check out the unique drum kit in this performance; cool! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIKCzn6Udmc

Posted on: Apr 25, 2023 at 8:19 AM

You probably remember Duncan yo-yo's & The Smothers Brothers (both were great fun), but do you remember this bit that they did? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR39tRbDcBk

Posted on: Oct 21, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Original Mast Store & Valle Crucis Town Park

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Price Lake pics-> easy hike, 2.3 mi loop Most of the bright colors have "gone w/ the wind," (both literally & figuratively), but mild colors are still present & the next 3 days should be sunny w/ highs in the 60's

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These pics are from Flatrock trail, + 1 of GF Mtn (backside view)

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