Those 70ish girls…Wanderlust

Mary Francis McNinch

One of the things I love about RV life on the road is that every day is different. Even if you’re in one spot for a couple of weeks as we currently are, you experience new sights and scenes each day.

Kip’s breakfast appetizer was a gigantic sweet roll.
After a hearty breakfast where I ran into this nice gentleman, we headed for Sheels, an amazing store in Loveland, CO
Karlyce with biscuits and gravy..yum

Yesterday, I went to lunch with my sister-in-law, Karlyce, and a group of her friends. After lunch, we went back to her beautiful little stone church for an hour of fellowship. Karlyce asked me to read a poem from my “Rhymes for all Times” book. I read, “On any Given Day,” which they seemed to enjoy.

Wednesday night, Karlyce prepared another nostalgic dinner that her mom made when the 4 kids were growing up. She made chicken and noodles served over mashed potatoes and a fresh fruit salad made with fruit and sour cream. It was all amazing. Kip and I brought lemon bars, which are something my mom used to make.

I would encourage you all to take the food walk down memory lane. It prompts a lot of fun conversations about growing up and family times.

Ready to dig into the chicken and noodles.
I’m really enjoying the Rhubarb pie and crunch.

This weekend we plan to drive up to Estes Park. We used to go there a lot when we lived in Denver and Kip, and Karlyce’s mom lived in Loveland.

The weather continues to be gorgeous. Coming from Texas, where the heat has been relentless this summer, it’s a real game changer.

The following are pictures taken at the Sheels store. What a fun place. We bought a bunch of dog paraphernalia.

I couldn’t resist a photo op with John Elway

6 thoughts on “Those 70ish girls…Wanderlust”

  1. grinchy44's avatar grinchy44 August 10, 2023 / 4:48 pm

    Just to let you know, I started my diet on Monday.

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    • Mary Francis McNinch's avatar Mary Francis McNinch August 11, 2023 / 8:40 am

      I’ll be joining you after the reunion in Sheridan. I’m managing to hold my own but need to lose a few that I gained b4.

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  2. Valerie Halla's avatar Valerie Halla August 10, 2023 / 9:33 am

    Glad you’re having fun and eating well and traveling a beautiful state and eating well. Estes Park was one of our favorites when we traveled cross country.
    How great that Karlyce fixes her mother’s dishes! The rhubarb crisp must be uh maze ing.

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    • Mary Francis McNinch's avatar Mary Francis McNinch August 10, 2023 / 10:19 am

      The rhubarb pie was even better. I’m trying not to eat big servings, but it’s not easy.

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  3. Kathryn smith's avatar Kathryn smith August 10, 2023 / 6:19 am

    Mary you look sooo happy and Kip looks GREAT as well. I need some of that deliciousness to put on a few pounds! Hahaha. Y’all are truly Blessed to be missing this HORRIBle heat in Texas. Hope you get this comment.

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    • Mary Francis McNinch's avatar Mary Francis McNinch August 10, 2023 / 10:17 am

      I got the comment. So glad it’s working now! The heat was really getting overwhelming. It’s great to be able to go outside in the afternoon.

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