The long and winding road back home

We decided to head back using the scenic route. We toured the eastern part of the greater Grand Junction Metropolitan area (OK it was just a couple of towns since the metro, if you could really call it that, is pretty small) looking at neighborhoods for the possible relocation. We then hopped on the Interstate and double checked the time it would take to get to Parachute.
Susie wanted to visit with Charlotte in Glenwood Spgs (another Mtn BOCES emp.) so we stopped by and she had taken off for lunch so we headed over to a cafe nearby that had outdoor seating so Kelly could join us and had lunch. When we returned to the office Charlotte was there and about 2 hours later we were still there (they had some catching up to do).
We finally headed back out deciding that we could take Independence Pass so we headed for Aspen. There certainly have been some changes down that road. Lots of new development and highway renovations.
Just after Aspen and on the way up to the pass the weather started changing - it had been clear and warm all weekend but now the wind was picking up and it was starting to rain. Of course the aspen were still changing:

The further up the hill, past the town of Independence, the rain started changing to snow.

At the top it was lightly snowing but the ground was still too warm for it to stick.

It rained nearly all the rest of the way home, but just before BV it cleared up - or should I say it hadn't been there yet.
Arrived home safe and sound with a bit of a decision to make. But I do want to speak with David @ HRRMC before making the decision