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Getting Started - Denver to San Diego166 views I took this photo of the pink dawn from our driveway about 6:00 AM as we headed out from our driveway, bound for California. July 6, 2006
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You Got Me Up For This?196 views Coco the Pomeranian is wondering why we woke him up so early. Here he is in his little house in the back seat of the car. July 6, 2006
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This Isn't As Bad As I Thought214 views Coco gets used to the idea we'll be driving for awhile and gets into the swing of things. July 6, 2006
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Polar Bear?193 views Coco looks more like a polar bear here than a dog. Yes, I know it's too many dog pictures. July 6, 2006
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Glenwood Canyon184 views It was gray and gloomy our first day on the road, but Glenwood Canyon is truly spectacular regardless of the weather. July 6, 2006
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Tunnels179 viewsThe view as we're about to enter the tunnel in the Glenwood Canyon on our way to Glenwood Springs. July 6, 2006
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Inside The Tunnel In Glenwood Canyon206 views Driving through the tunnel in Glenwood Canyon. July 6, 2006
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The Pools at Glenwood Springs291 views Al took this from a bridge at one end of the hot pools. That chute in the foreground is from one of the two waterslides. If you're thinking that looks like a big pool, you're right. It's bigger than a football field. July 6, 2006
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Out Of The Chute522 views I heard my name called just after I staggered out of the chute from one of the waterslides. I looked up to find Al taking my photo from the bridge above. July 6, 2006
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Telluride264 views It almost looks like this photo is in black and white, but that was just the nature of the day as we drove through Telluride. July 6, 2006
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Telluride249 viewsOne of the times when the sun came out as we drove through Telluride.
July 6, 2006
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Mountain Scenery244 views Taken as we drove through the Rocky Mountains near Telluride. July 6, 2006
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Telluride214 views The beautiful Rocky Mountains near Telluride. July 6, 2006
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Near Telluride204 views More Rocky Mountain scenery near Telluride. July 6, 2006
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Al & Coco264 viewsAl & Coco take time out in a valley near Telluride. July 6, 2006
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Elk205 views Elk cows and calves grazing on a hillside near Telluride. July 6, 2006
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Near Telluride204 viewsMore mountain scenery near Telluride. July 6, 2006
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Near Cortez, Colorado203 views Heading out from our first layover in Cortez, Colorado, on our trek to California. This big rock formation was one of several we saw. July 7, 2006
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Ship Rock, New Mexico281 views I often pointed out Ship Rock to my passengers when flying by. It rises almost 1800 feet above the desert floor near the town of Ship Rock, New Mexico, on the Navajo Indian Reservation. It's named that because of its resemblance to a 19th century Clipper ship, and is featured in lots of old Westerns. July 7, 2006
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New Mexico233 views Scenery on our drive through New Mexico. July 7, 2006
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Four Corners289 views A paw in each of the four states. July 7, 2006
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Where's Coco?436 viewsAl is distraught when he discovers Coco is in another state. July 7, 2006
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The Multi-State Dog228 views Coco's in all four states at once at Four Corners, where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah all come together. July 7, 2006
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My Pose at Four Corners400 views I had to get into the action too at Four Corners. July 7, 2006
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On The Road Again253 views Al took this just as we were heading out from Four Corners. July 7, 2006
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Just One More316 views Okay, way too many Coco and Meryl photos, but this is a family album for us so we kept all the semi-decent ones. July 7, 2006
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Arizona Scenery206 views Arizona scenery not far from Four Corners. July 7, 2006
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Arizona Scenery218 viewsArizona scenery not far from Four Corners. July 7, 2006
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Arizona Scenery208 views Arizona rock formation not far from Four Corners. July 7, 2006
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Captain Al306 views Al did all the driving on this trip. He's all business behind the wheel. July 7, 2006
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Sedona248 viewsTaken as we drove through beautiful Sedona, Arizona. July 7, 2006
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Sedona216 viewsTaken as we drove through beautiful Sedona, Arizona. July 7, 2006
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Sedona206 viewsTaken as we drove through beautiful Sedona, Arizona. July 7, 2006
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Sedona218 viewsTaken as we drove through beautiful Sedona, Arizona. July 7, 2006
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Sedona208 viewsTaken as we drove through beautiful Sedona, Arizona. July 7, 2006
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Sedona203 viewsTaken as we drove through beautiful Sedona, Arizona. July 7, 2006
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Sedona195 viewsTaken as we drove through beautiful Sedona, Arizona. July 7, 2006
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Prescott, Arizona214 views Just pulling into Prescott, Arizona, where we would lay over our second night on the road. July 7, 2006
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Cactus198 viewsTaken in the Arizona desert west of Prescott. July 8, 2006
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A Froggie in the Desert225 viewsTaken in the Arizona desert west of Prescott. There were a few rocks painted to look like animals along the way. This was the best one. July 8, 2006
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Cactus192 viewsTaken in the Arizona desert west of Prescott. July 8, 2006
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California Desert224 views A long road still ahead as we enter California at Blythe. July 8, 2006
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California Desert213 views This is true desert, where nothing grows at all. There were buzzards high overhead hoping for some action, but I couldn't get a decent photo of them. The temperature was around 115 degrees. July 8, 2006
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California Rockies?200 views As we started climbing the mountains seemed to be composed of nothing but crumbling rock. July 8, 2006
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Wind Power190 views Driving by a windmill farm in the California mountains. July 8, 2006
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Windmill Closeup194 views Driving by a windmill farm in the California mountains. July 8, 2006
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Oh, The Excitement!218 viewsYou can just see the excitement in Coco's face as we near our destination. July 8, 2006.
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Finally!244 views After checking in with my parents, one of our first stops was at Dog Beach, of course, where Al took this photo.
July 8, 2006
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The Pier at Ocean Beach213 views Another of Al's photos, this one is looking at the Ocean Beach Pier. It was taken from North Beach, where I was swimming at the time. July 8, 2006.
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Friendship Bell, Shelter Island206 views This bell was presented to San Diego in 1958. It sits at the extreme tip of Shelter Island. That's part of Pt. Loma and San Diego Harbor in the background. July 10, 2006.
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City of San Diego218 viewsTaken from Shelter Island looking toward the city of San Diego, across San Diego Harbor. July 10, 2006.
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Shelter Island206 views Taken from Shelter Island looking at San Diego Harbor and Pt. Loma. July 10, 2006.
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Lovesick290 views My brother Lorin's wife, Maria, was quickly infected with Coco-itis. There is no cure. July 11, 2006.
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My Mom293 views Al prepared every dinner while we were there, and we ate all our meals outside. This is my Mom at my Dad's birthday dinner. July 11, 2006.
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My Dad's 89th Birthday385 views I hadn't seen my Dad smile like this for a long time, not until Al and I presented him with some really good Lavagulin Single Malt Scotch. He seems pleased. July 11, 2006.
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San Diego Sunset235 views Taken from the front lawn of my parents' house--the house I grew up in. That roof belongs to the house just below ours on the ocean-facing side of Pt. Loma. When the house was rennovated and a second storey added, it took away part of our view. July 11, 2006.
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San Diego Pastel Sunset236 views Taken from our family room of my parents' Pt. Loma house. July 11, 2006.
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Mr. San Diego267 views Al and I met with Mark Burgess, CEO of SanDiego.com, to discuss some business ideas. July 10, 2006.
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Mr. San Diego254 views Here's Mark leaving our meeting in true San Diego style. July 10, 2006.
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Mission Bay VOR298 views Pilots navigating their way to San Diego likely use the MZB (Mission Bay) VOR for navigation. As a kid, I used to swim out to this island and climbed up the rocks. I just assumed it was a spaceship. July 13, 2006.
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The Warnke's325 views Jerry Warnke is known to readers of my book "The World At My Feet" as my DC-10 flight instructor in 1980 when I contracted with United Airlines for my flight engineer and captain's rating. We had a wonderful reunion at his house in Pacific Beach 26 years later. Here he is with his lovely wife Jean in the back yard of their Pacific Beach home. July 12, 2006
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Jerry Warnke302 views Taken at Mt. Soledad, where Jerry is pictured in uniform during the Korean War. July 12, 2006
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View From Mt. Soledad263 views Taken from Mt. Soledad. We're looking down at La Jolla and the Scripp's Pier. July 12, 2006
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Mt. Soledad273 views The Cross on Mt. Soledad in San Diego. July 12, 2006
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Jerry's War Photo283 views Here's Jerry's photo at Mt. Soledad. It was a gift to him by his daughters (one of whom we met briefly) and grandchildren. July 12, 2006
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Jerry & Me407 views 26 Years after Jerry got me checked out in a United Airlines DC-10, we met at his Pacific Beach home. This is in his back yard. July 12, 2006
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Al & Me449 views Taken at Mt. Soledad, overlooking La Jolla. July 12, 2006
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California Wildfire295 views This California fire was burning as we left San Diego and headed home to Denver. Taken west of Riverside, California. July 13, 2006
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California Wildfire274 views This California fire was burning as we left San Diego and headed home to Denver. Taken east of Riverside, California. July 13, 2006
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Pyramid in the Desert264 views This is the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. At night, a light shines straight up and is visible for hundreds of miles. Once on an airline layover I went there and took the Egyptian boat ride around the huge lobby. July 13, 2006.
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Excalibur251 views Passing through Las Vegas on our trip home. The one that looks like a castle is the Excalibur. July 13, 2006
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Las Vegas270 views Passing through Las Vegas on our trip home. There's the Eiffel Tower. July 13, 2006
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VOR in the Desert341 views A VOR as we near St. George, Utah. If you try to notice when you drive, you'll likely see a VOR every once in awhile, used by pilots for navigation. It stands for Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range, not that you asked. July 13, 2006
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Near St. George, Utah252 views Nearing St. George, Utah, our layover spot on the return trip. July 13, 2006
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Near St. George, Utah250 views Nearing St. George, Utah, our layover spot on the return trip. 2006
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Near St. George, Utah301 viewsNearing St. George, Utah, our layover point on the return home to Colorado. July 13, 2006
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Near St. George, Utah304 viewsNearing St. George, Utah, our layover point on the return home to Colorado. July 13, 2006
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Rafters on the River273 views You can see rafters on the Colorado River in this shot taken in the Rocky Mountains on our return drive to Colorado. July 14, 2006
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Colorado River261 views Near Glenwood Springs I walked down to the Colorado river to find some rafters ready to launch. July 14, 2006
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Down By The River257 viewsI took this photo facing west, near Glenwood Springs, standing on the bank of the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs. July 14, 2006
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Glenwood Canyon280 views A wall of Glenwood Canyon on our return trip. July 14, 2006
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Clamshell House in Genesee, Colorado378 views This is the famous "Clamshell House" in the mountains near Denver on I-70. It's sometimes called the "Sleeper House" as it was featured in Woody Allen's 1973 movie "Sleeper." July 14, 2006
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Castle Rock, Colorado329 views That's Castle Rock, for which Castle Rock, Colorado was named. About 20 more miles and we're home! July 14, 2006
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