Aspen Leaves 2010

Events and Campouts - 2012

January 21
Old Neighborhood
Restaurant

February 11
Armadillo North

March 10
Apple Creek
Restaurant

April 27-29
Greeley RV
Park

May 18-20
St. Vrain State Park

June 15-17
Cherry Creek
State Park

July 20-22
Riverview RV Park

August 24-26
Arrowhead RV Park

September 21-23
State Samboree

October 5 - 7
Greeley RV Park

November 17
Jim and Nick's
Barbeque

December 2
Christmas Party
White Fence Farms

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January 21 Old Neighborhood Restaurant

This is always an exciting meeting, being the first of the year,
a chance to think about all the good times we had last season, and an opportunity
to begin planning for this coming camping year.

February 11 - Armadillo North

February in Colorado can be an exciting time, weather wise. Like in 2006, when the Aspen Leaves chapter braved - 17 deg temperatures to get together. 17 below zero, wow! This year was different. The temperature was 17 deg above zero, warm enough for shorts and a tee shirt. 16 chapter members joined for a terrific lunch. There were really some interesting menu choices. Considerable discussion took place about the 2012 camping season, and it sounded like most people wanted to start camping as soon as possible.

In the past we have arranged for a Mexican buffet at Armadillo, but this year we elected to order off the menu. There were a number of interesting choices. Some folks went spicy like Jalepeno Enchilladas. Others went mild. There was even a menudo order.

Guests Cheryl and Ron joined us for lunch a second consecutive month. We hope they will be able to camp with us this year.

Guests Thelma and Joey were able to join us for lunch. We certainly hope they will be with us in the future.

March 10 - Apple Creek Restaurant

April 27 - 29 - Greeley Campground

Five rigs made the trip to Greeley RV park to enjoy the weekend. Unlike some camp outs in the past, the weather this year was near perfect. There was no rain or snow and just a little wind Friday evening. Friday evening, Sheryl ordered pizza delivery. This was the first time the chapter has done pizza in recent memory and it worked out very well.

Ruthie, Dave and Cheryl take a tour of Dave and Ruthie's new Road Trek RV.

Ruthie

One of the highlights of the weekend was welcoming new members Ron and Cheryl to our group. We all had a great time getting to know them.

We were also joined by guests Joey and his mom Thelma.

This was also a time to congratulate Ron on his recent retirement.

This was the first camp out for Renee's new puppy "Ivy".

Of course we ate well, as is the norm for the Aspen Leaves.

Shrimp fettucini Cajun style.

Joey relaxes a bit

Shelby meets Ivy

The "29" Club

What are the chances of 3 people having the same birthday? It's true, we had ten folks at the camp out and three of them have the same birthday, October 29th. In fact, our weekend seem to be full of surprising "3's".

May 18 - 20 St. Vrain State Park

Formerly known as Barbour Ponds State Park, St. Vrain State Park has undergone major changes and renovations. Ponds have been cleaned up and shore lines improved. The ponds are regularly stocked with fish, drawing a large population of water birds. While there, the Aspen Leaves chapter saw ducks of many varieties, geese, pelicans, and herons.

The campgrounds sites have been improved in many ways. Each features level paved pull through sites with shade structures, fire pits, and full hook ups.

St. Vrain is a very attractive state park Here is the description from the Colorado State Parks website:

Ponds that are home to graceful Egrets, white Pelicans and tall Cormorants, invite vistors to observe and enjoy nature to the fullest. The Park has great new facillities, with more under construction, such as additional hiking trails and Blue Heron Reservoir opening in the near future.

St. Vrain State Park is a family-friendly destination for visitors seeking a peaceful and simple outdoor break. It�s easy to reach along I-25 between Denver and Ft. Collins at Highway 119 (exit 240).

Formerly named Barbour Ponds, this nature and people-friendly park offers 604 acres of land and 152 acres of water split among several ponds. It�s a great place for anglers, campers, photographers, birders, walkers and anyone who loves nature.

Since 2006, Colorado State Parks added amenities like modern camping facilities, trail additions and fishing piers, with many more improvements on the way.

May is "Clean-Up" month for the Good Sams club, and the Aspen Leaves took the opportunity to clean up around the park.

Cherry Creek State Park
June 15 - 17

Riverview - Loveland, CO
July 20 - 22

Arrowhead RV Park - August 24 - 26

Greeley RV park
October 5 - 7

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Jim and Nick's Barbeque
November 17

Christmas Party - White Fence Farms
December 2

January 21 Old Neighborhood Restaurant	February 11 Armadillo North	March 10 Apple Creek Restaurant	April 27-29 Greeley RV Park
May 18-20 St. Vrain State Park	June 15-17 Cherry Creek State Park	July 20-22 Riverview RV Park	August 24-26 Arrowhead RV Park
September 21-23 State Samboree	October 5 - 7 Greeley RV Park	November 17 Jim and Nick's Barbeque	December 2 Christmas Party White Fence Farms

This is always an exciting meeting, being the first of the year, a chance to think about all the good times we had last season, and an opportunity to begin planning for this coming camping year.


February 11 - Armadillo North
February in Colorado can be an exciting time, weather wise. Like in 2006, when the Aspen Leaves chapter braved - 17 deg temperatures to get together. 17 below zero, wow! This year was different. The temperature was 17 deg above zero, warm enough for shorts and a tee shirt. 16 chapter members joined for a terrific lunch. There were really some interesting menu choices. Considerable discussion took place about the 2012 camping season, and it sounded like most people wanted to start camping as soon as possible.

	In the past we have arranged for a Mexican buffet at Armadillo, but this year we elected to order off the menu. There were a number of interesting choices. Some folks went spicy like Jalepeno Enchilladas. Others went mild. There was even a menudo order.
Guests Cheryl and Ron joined us for lunch a second consecutive month. We hope they will be able to camp with us this year.	Guests Thelma and Joey were able to join us for lunch. We certainly hope they will be with us in the future.
March 10 - Apple Creek Restaurant


April 27 - 29 - Greeley Campground
	Five rigs made the trip to Greeley RV park to enjoy the weekend. Unlike some camp outs in the past, the weather this year was near perfect. There was no rain or snow and just a little wind Friday evening. Friday evening, Sheryl ordered pizza delivery. This was the first time the chapter has done pizza in recent memory and it worked out very well.
Ruthie, Dave and Cheryl take a tour of Dave and Ruthie's new Road Trek RV. Ruthie	One of the highlights of the weekend was welcoming new members Ron and Cheryl to our group. We all had a great time getting to know them. We were also joined by guests Joey and his mom Thelma.
This was also a time to congratulate Ron on his recent retirement.	This was the first camp out for Renee's new puppy "Ivy".
Of course we ate well, as is the norm for the Aspen Leaves. Shrimp fettucini Cajun style.	Joey relaxes a bit Shelby meets Ivy The "29" Club What are the chances of 3 people having the same birthday? It's true, we had ten folks at the camp out and three of them have the same birthday, October 29th. In fact, our weekend seem to be full of surprising "3's".


May 18 - 20 St. Vrain State Park
Formerly known as Barbour Ponds State Park, St. Vrain State Park has undergone major changes and renovations. Ponds have been cleaned up and shore lines improved. The ponds are regularly stocked with fish, drawing a large population of water birds. While there, the Aspen Leaves chapter saw ducks of many varieties, geese, pelicans, and herons. The campgrounds sites have been improved in many ways. Each features level paved pull through sites with shade structures, fire pits, and full hook ups.

St. Vrain is a very attractive state park	Here is the description from the Colorado State Parks website: Ponds that are home to graceful Egrets, white Pelicans and tall Cormorants, invite vistors to observe and enjoy nature to the fullest. The Park has great new facillities, with more under construction, such as additional hiking trails and Blue Heron Reservoir opening in the near future. St. Vrain State Park is a family-friendly destination for visitors seeking a peaceful and simple outdoor break. It�s easy to reach along I-25 between Denver and Ft. Collins at Highway 119 (exit 240). Formerly named Barbour Ponds, this nature and people-friendly park offers 604 acres of land and 152 acres of water split among several ponds. It�s a great place for anglers, campers, photographers, birders, walkers and anyone who loves nature. Since 2006, Colorado State Parks added amenities like modern camping facilities, trail additions and fishing piers, with many more improvements on the way.
May is "Clean-Up" month for the Good Sams club, and the Aspen Leaves took the opportunity to clean up around the park.

Cherry Creek State Park June 15 - 17




Riverview - Loveland, CO July 20 - 22



Arrowhead RV Park - August 24 - 26




Greeley RV park October 5 - 7

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Jim and Nick's Barbeque November 17




Christmas Party - White Fence Farms December 2