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I met SFO777Jr just outside door 612 on the departures level, and then headed out down Pena and E-470 south to Parker. While I had hoped to see four homes today, the Denver real estate market is as hot as if not hotter than Orange County as three of the four on our list were under contract by the time I landed. Yikes.
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4499_1.jpg Nevertheless, it was good to see an area of the metro that we were not very famiiar with. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4508_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_4507.jpg There are some beautiful homes here but just not sure about the massive amount of ongoing construction. Some of the homes we liked, all under contract, but willing to take back up offers. Seriously? https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4501_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4502_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4513_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4520_3.jpg After a few hours of exploring, we decided to stop for lunch. OK, now we're talking. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4523_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4534_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4526_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4528_1.jpg OMG, the smells were amazing. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4532_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4535_1.jpg And back home at Jr's place, our crazy platter. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4538_1.jpg At around 4:30pm, we headed out for the 25 minute drive to DIA where I made the mistake of heading for the North Security Checkpoint. Ugh. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4539_1.jpg After security, time for a quick stop at the Delta Sky Club. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4540_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4542_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4543_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4550_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4546_1.jpg The Sky Club has a much better selection of food than typical Admirals Clubs offerings. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4547_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4548_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4549_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4551_1.jpg While the main areas of the SkyClub were crowded, the room to the right of the main entrance was pleasantly empty. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4552_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4553_0.jpg The adjacent Admirals Club... not even open. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4554_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4556_4.jpg At T-45, I headed down to our gate. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4557_1.jpg Denver DEN to Los Angeles LAX Delta DL 1005 737-800 6:32p-8:00p March 7, 2021 While United has the earliest LAX-DEN flight, Delta offered the best option on my return, reasonably priced and seat blocking gets me an empty seat next to me. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4558_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4560_0.jpg Ancient 738 means actual padded seats, unlike the newer slim line seats. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4561_1.jpg But with small seat back video screens. But Good Morning?? LOL. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4564_2.jpg I sincerely hope not. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4565_1.jpg And the ridiculous new DL safety video with full frontal masking. Sheesh. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4567_1.jpg Beautiful night in Denver. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4573_0.jpg Delta's pathetic First Class domestic service consists of a back of water, Goldfish and Clif Bar, the same baggie handed out to all passengers . Fortunately, I was not hungry after my BBQ feast. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4576_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4577_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4578_2.jpg Delta doesn't even serve soft drinks on board, so I took an extra can from the SkyClub to enjoy in flight in my DIY tumbler. And the ice was a special order from the galley as DL doesn't even offer ice to passengers. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4580_2.jpg With an on time arrival, I was home in South County by 9pm. Great to see SFO777Jr and family but not a very productive house-hunting trip today. |
Always enjoy your picturesque TRs SFO777. Best of luck on home hunting and move to Denver.
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Just showed your report to Mrs. Glasman. We are jealous!
With SB419 being a potential job killer here, the red hot real estate market, Miss Glasman CO based and the thought of keeping 7-9% of our money by Colorado’s decreased state income rate of 4.55% opposite California’s ridiculous double digit tier program - we are not far behind. BTW, did you get any splinters with those Delta wood utensils? |
Welcome back to CO. You'll find every Californian and their mother is buying up real estate over asking left and right with straight cash. All the best on the search.
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Originally Posted by mileageking
(Post 33211146)
Always enjoy your picturesque TRs SFO777. Best of luck on home hunting and move to Denver.
Originally Posted by glasman19
(Post 33211637)
Just showed your report to Mrs. Glasman. We are jealous! With SB419 being a potential job killer here, the red hot real estate market, Miss Glasman CO based and the thought of keeping 7-9% of our money by Colorado’s decreased state income rate of 4.55% opposite California’s ridiculous double digit tier program - we are not far behind. BTW, did you get any splinters with those Delta wood utensils?
Originally Posted by safari ari
(Post 33211931)
Welcome back to CO. You'll find every Californian and their mother is buying up real estate over asking left and right with straight cash. All the best on the search.
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I think your style is called ‚country lodge deluxe‘ or so :)
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Wasn't sure if this was going to make it in a TR or not. Was great getting to see you for breakfast in the Centurion Lounge! Sorry to hear your house hunting wasn't successful on day 1.
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I was gonna ask how Amex let you in as an arriving passenger, but then I saw you were doing a day trip. And maybe they’re not strict about it anymore with Covid. Nice BBQ spread.
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SFO. so glad you're providing some travel, meals, and apartment and house hunting, too. Looking forward to more of this.
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Oh wow. I'm on Orange County as well and bailing for Colorado in September as well. But I'm looking more out in the burbs than in Denver metro.
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I have a few friends and a cousin who’ve left SoCal in the past year. Reasons being just wanted a new place to call home, job change, and tired of the lifestyle. I’d love to trade CLE for warmer weather, but looking at moving to Utah, Nevada, or Montana in the next year. Why? Retirement is the best reason I can give now. Sort of leaning towards the Las Vegas area. I very much enjoy your trip reports. Hope you find a place you can call HOME.
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Originally Posted by Duck1981
(Post 33212036)
I think your style is called 'country lodge deluxe‘ or so :) Good luck
Originally Posted by wakesetter93
(Post 33212359)
Wasn't sure if this was going to make it in a TR or not. Was great getting to see you for breakfast in the Centurion Lounge! Sorry to hear your house hunting wasn't successful on day 1.
Originally Posted by TravelerMSY
(Post 33212443)
I was gonna ask how Amex let you in as an arriving passenger, but then I saw you were doing a day trip. And maybe they’re not strict about it anymore with Covid. Nice BBQ spread.
Originally Posted by HawaiiFlyerDC8
(Post 33212836)
SFO. so glad you're providing some travel, meals, and apartment and house hunting, too. Looking forward to more of this.
Originally Posted by seat38a
(Post 33213388)
Oh wow. I'm on Orange County as well and bailing for Colorado in September as well. But I'm looking more out in the burbs than in Denver metro.
Originally Posted by CosmosHuman
(Post 33213524)
I have a few friends and a cousin who’ve left SoCal in the past year. Reasons being just wanted a new place to call home, job change, and tired of the lifestyle. I’d love to trade CLE for warmer weather, but looking at moving to Utah, Nevada, or Montana in the next year. Why? Retirement is the best reason I can give now. Sort of leaning towards the Las Vegas area. I very much enjoy your trip reports. Hope you find a place you can call HOME.
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Originally Posted by SFO777
(Post 33213672)
Yeah it took a while. Thanks wakesetter93. Good to meet you in the CL. How many times have you returned to ski?
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Back to Denver Round 2
Our first sale contract fell thru when the buyer's bank preapproval turned out to be not worth the paper it was printed on. We immediately went back into contract with a more solid buyer and all contingencies have been removed, so this one looks like it might be a go. So Mrs. SFO777 and I are headed back to Denver, this time to look for an apartment to rent for a year, while we figure where we want to buy or build, and for the market to cool down or crash. With only few ridiculously priced SNA-DEN flights ($1,000+ one way First... LOL), we're off to LAX where competition produces many more flights at reasonble $200 one way First prices. Unlike a few weeks ago, today LAX was overrun with passengers as Garages 3, 4 and 5 were full or at least advertised as full. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6200_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6201_5.jpg Today we are flying Delta departing from Gate 141 in the Bradley Terminal. Still pretty dead here. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6202_5.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6204_7.jpg No one ahead of us in the PreCheck lanes. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6207_3.jpg One of the benefits of departing from TBIT is the Amex Centurion Lounge. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6208_7.jpg Unforunately, it was still closed but offering a grab and go food bag. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_4656_3.jpg Then off to our gate in a dead TBIT. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6211_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6213_5.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6214_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6215_5.jpg Los Angeles LAX to Denver DEN Delta 425 737-800 1:32p-4:45p April 17, 2021 Seats 3C and 3B with Seats 3A and 3F blocked https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6216_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6220_3.jpg Mrs. SFO777 across the aisle in her two seat "suite". While Covid-era Delta doesn't serve any real food on domestic flights, they do block the seat next to you if you wish. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6228_3.jpg And despite four other couple in First, apparently we were the only ones that knew this or at least took advantage of it. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6226_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6229_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6231_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6234_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6235_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6236_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6238_4.jpg Delta's lunch offering today... sparing no expense for First Class passengers. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6243_1.jpg All of the US3 have gone cheap and serve only plastic disposal cups. Apparently environmental wokeness takes a back seat to saving pennies. Older and occasionally wiser, I now travel with a DIY tumbler. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6251_3.jpg On the other hand, so glad we stopped at the Centurion Lounge for our Amex grab-and-go lunch. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6241_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6247_3.jpg Mrs. SFO777 enjoyed the crispy chicken wrap, while I tried the sweet potato wrap. It was actually OK. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6248_2.jpg We both agreed that the Amex grab-and-go cookies were fablous. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6249_0.jpg More pretty scenery on the way to Denver. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6252_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6253_2.jpg And back on the ground, arriving 20 minutes early in the A concourse. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6255_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6258_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6259_3.jpg So much for social distancing. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6260_4.jpg And lovely DIA construction. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6261_2.jpg Since it was downright frigid (by SoCal standards), I offered to take the bus to our rental car and come back to pick up the Princess. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6264_5.jpg Not bad for $28 a day with my Presidents Club upgrade. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6266_4.jpg |
JW Marroitt Denver Cherry Creek
Late Saturday and fortunately not much traffic on I-70 to the Colorado Blvd. exit. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6267_5.jpg We (or rather Mrs. SFO777) decided that we should stay at the JW Cherry Creek instead of my Cherry Creek favorite, the Jacquard. Once a really nice hotel, The JW is now just an OK hotel in a good location. But at least we were able to use our Bonvoy free night certificates so our only cost was the $49 a day valet parking fee. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6273_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6272_1.jpg Our 5th floor room was nice enough but that's where it ended, with the JW and Marriott taking full advantage of Covid B.S. excuses to provide no amenities or service. And housekeeping was on request only with a minimum 24 hour notice. No glasses, no robes, no slippers, no coffee cups, no water pitcher for the water station down the hall. And no sign of our pre-requested humdifier. Oh yeah, and no Do Not Disturb sign... I guess because housekeeping is on demand only. Sheesh. It only took 30 minutes for housekeeping to deliver all of the above while I walked around the corner to Whole Foods to save $100 on bottled water for the weekend. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6268_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6269_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6270_7.jpg The only redeeming feature about the JW is Richard Sandoval's Toro Latin Kitchen. His Denver-based chain has 50+ restaurants around the world including the fabulous Toro Toro at the Grosvenor House in Dubai. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6535_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6530_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6534_3.jpg We met SFO777Jr and Mrs. SFO777Jr in the lobby for our 7:15pm reservation. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6274_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6275_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6276_3.jpg The Sweet Corn Empanada was wonderful. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6279_0.jpg Blackened Tuna Tacos. Yummy. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6281_2.jpg Octopus Anticucho. Really good. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6283_0.jpg The Salmon was spectacular, with achiote marinade, dashi braised bok choy, bacon morita bacon jam and achiote ponzu. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6287_3.jpg The Lomo Saltado, beef filet with creamy jasmine rice and sweet and sour heirloom tomatoes, was outstanding. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6291_0.jpg And some great sides. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6288_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6290_5.jpg For dessert, OMG... La Bomba was to die for. A chocolate sphere with cookie crumbles, seasonal berries, assorted sorbets and ice creams. And what a show. Our server smashed La Bomba onto a plastic sheet, and we had at it. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6292_0.jpg Yeah, we did a number on it. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6297_4.jpg When we sat down at our table, we had been told that we had 90 minutes time limit. LOL. Well, nearly four hours later we were still there, apparently having ordered enough food and wine to justiify our squatting. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6298_1.jpg Back to our room, not surprisingly the same trash from five hours earlier was still by the elevators. It was also there the next morning. The carpets in the hall were filthy and looked like they hadn't been vacuumed in a week. When I mentioned it to the front desk manager, he apologized and said he would have housekeeping vaccum the hall. Nothing came of that and the carpet had still not been vacuumed by the time we left two days later. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6404_3.jpg |
Originally Posted by SFO777
(Post 33211962)
Thank you very much mileageking.
Thanks glasman19. Totally agree. We figured what that we may as well cash out now while we can and escape. LOL on the wooden utensils. Those were actually Amex CL utensils. No utensils on DL since DL doesn't even serve meals. Thanks so much safari ari. Yeah, that's what we're worried about. Hey ex-Californians, you're leaving for a reason. Don't bring that California crap with you. This is the NEW OC. When swat team and pistol whipping is the norm now I guess. When stuff like this happens in Irvine you know its time to get out. |
Great report as always, SFO777. I flew Delta this past weekend from MSP to MCO in F, and found the service to be very good, and at least a full drink service. I did miss enjoying a meal on a flight of this length in pre-pandemic times, but instead had a box of snacks which I didn't touch that many of. Looking forward to when there are definitely more food options brought back.
Good luck in your home search in Colorado. My wife and I are beginning to look for a new home ourselves and what a market it is ... Looking forward to your next report. All best, Matthew |
Nice report! Thanks for sharing.
Do I see it correctly that booze at DL Lounge in DEN is self-pour? I though only ex-NW World Clubs are (were?) self-pour... |
Great as always SFO777. It is absolutely disgraceful what hotels are justifying these days due to "Covid." I put it in quotes because we all know at this point these changes are not going away. Say goodbye to daily housekeeping, typical food service, etc. besides at the very top hotels.
I had a very good stay at the JW Cherry Creek a few years ago, sad to see it's kind of crap now. |
I noticed the Clif Bar that Delta served. I thought that Clif is relatively pricey and it made for a nice meal. Then I noticed it was the 'mini' version! :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by seat38a
(Post 33214456)
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/l...sday%20morning.
This is the NEW OC. When swat team and pistol whipping is the norm now I guess. When stuff like this happens in Irvine you know its time to get out.
Originally Posted by 757
(Post 33215452)
Great report as always, SFO777. I flew Delta this past weekend from MSP to MCO in F, and found the service to be very good, and at least a full drink service. I did miss enjoying a meal on a flight of this length in pre-pandemic times, but instead had a box of snacks which I didn't touch that many of. Looking forward to when there are definitely more food options brought back. Good luck in your home search in Colorado. My wife and I are beginning to look for a new home ourselves and what a market it is ...
Looking forward to your next report. All best, Matthew
Originally Posted by TPJ
(Post 33216138)
Nice report! Thanks for sharing. Do I see it correctly that booze at DL Lounge in DEN is self-pour? I though only ex-NW World Clubs are (were?) self-pour...
Originally Posted by UAL250
(Post 33218025)
Great as always SFO777. It is absolutely disgraceful what hotels are justifying these days due to "Covid." I put it in quotes because we all know at this point these changes are not going away. Say goodbye to daily housekeeping, typical food service, etc. besides at the very top hotels. I had a very good stay at the JW Cherry Creek a few years ago, sad to see it's kind of crap now.
Originally Posted by lamphs
(Post 33218743)
I noticed the Clif Bar that Delta served. I thought that Clif is relatively pricey and it made for a nice meal. Then I noticed it was the 'mini' version! :rolleyes:
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Denver Apartment Hunting
I headed out for the nearby Starbucks for Mrs. SFO777's grande triple shot caramel macchiato. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6303_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6311_5.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6313_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6315_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6316_3.jpg Breakfast. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6317_5.jpg And exploring a few options, this one in the heart of Cherry Creek. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6321_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6331_3.jpg And another option... https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6359_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6367_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6368_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6345_2.jpg Next up, lunch.... at nearby North Italia, just up the block from the JW. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6385_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6375_2.jpg Delicious Wild Shrimp Scampi with amazing grilled bread. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6383_3.jpg And yummy Bolognese with tagliatelle. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6382_6.jpg After a relaxing afternoon, we headed for dinner at Nobu's nearby Matsuhisa. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6389_1.jpg As good as ever. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6392_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6393_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6394_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6398_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6401_1.jpg Next morning, back at it with more potential Cherry Creek apartments. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6409_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6412_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6416_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6441_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6453_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6429_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6434_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6438_2.jpg And then downtown to Parq on Speer. Very cool. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6462_5.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6472_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6476_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6479_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6483_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6486_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6488_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6495_2.jpg And Parq Barq in case we want to get a doggie. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6498_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6499_2.jpg As temps plunged, the snow started but we made it to tonight's restaurant, the wonderful Root Down in The Highlands, just west of I-25 and downtown. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6506_3.jpg Cool decor. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6503_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6507_1.jpg With amazing food. Colombian Arepas... Corn Cake, Mozzarella, Poblano Pistachio Pesto, Achiote Crema & Pico de Gallo.. Wow. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6509_1.jpg And the incredible Devils on Horseback...Tender Belly Bacon, Smoked Almonds, Gournay Cheese Fondue, Peppadew Peppers & Sherry Gastrique. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6510_1.jpg Risotto... peas, asparagus, roasted mushrooms, marscarpone, pecorino, black quinoa and pickled rhubarb. Yum. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6512_4.jpg |
Interesting trip report on rental options.
Super impressed that a rental has subzero and wolf - we are gut rehabbing a place and you would be shocked at the backlog for subzero and wolf. Ironically, we are in Breckenridge (trying to suck all the value out of my veteran epic ski pass) - we are thinking of stopping by Cherry Creek later today for a late lunch before our flight. Congrats on the quick home sale - prices are going crazy in the places where people want to live (e.g., Colorado, Florida, Texas etc.) and good luck with the move and home search! |
Nice report!
It's certainly a seller's market right now in a lot of places where people are fleeing to. Taking a year to rent and finding the best option isn't the worst thing, and maybe if you're lucky the market may soften a little bit in that time.
Originally Posted by ordogg
(Post 33220572)
Congrats on the quick home sale - prices are going crazy in the places where people want to live (e.g., Colorado, Florida, Texas etc.) and good luck with the move and home search!
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Let us know when you are back in Denver. If you settle in Cherry Creek, I will wave each time I walk my client's dog down in the shopping area.
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I have a friend that bought in the Margaritaville development in Kissimmee 2 years ago at $950k - he's getting unsolicited cash offers north of $1.5 right now. insane
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Welcome to Denver SFO777,
I know the Market is crazy...even my partner is a relator here...we rent out in Ken Caryl. Hope to meet or see you some time [MENTION=273023]Dia[/MENTION] or around the city. |
OMG!!! Thank heavens you have seen the light and decided to return to a normal state. Come stay at my place. My wine fridge is full to the bream, we have an amazing cheese importer in my town and I have finally found a place that sells duck liver pate that doesn't taste like it was strained through a jock strap. Call me - let's have lunch!
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Originally Posted by eightblack
(Post 33229551)
OMG!!! Thank heavens you have seen the light and decided to return to a normal state. Come stay at my place. My wine fridge is full to the bream, we have an amazing cheese importer in my town and I have finally found a place that sells duck liver pate that doesn't taste like it was strained through a jock strap. Call me - let's have lunch!
David |
Originally Posted by ordogg
(Post 33220572)
Interesting trip report on rental options. Super impressed that a rental has subzero and wolf - we are gut rehabbing a place and you would be shocked at the backlog for subzero and wolf. Ironically, we are in Breckenridge (trying to suck all the value out of my veteran epic ski pass) - we are thinking of stopping by Cherry Creek later today for a late lunch before our flight. Congrats on the quick home sale - prices are going crazy in the places where people want to live (e.g., Colorado, Florida, Texas etc.) and good luck with the move and home search!
Originally Posted by cmd320
(Post 33221247)
Nice report! It's certainly a seller's market right now in a lot of places where people are fleeing to. Taking a year to rent and finding the best option isn't the worst thing, and maybe if you're lucky the market may soften a little bit in that time. You can add North Carolina to that list too. Everything is selling above asking with multiple offers, it's wild.
Originally Posted by HawaiiTrvlr
(Post 33221761)
Let us know when you are back in Denver. If you settle in Cherry Creek, I will wave each time I walk my client's dog down in the shopping area.
Originally Posted by BavarianFlyer
(Post 33225348)
Welcome to Denver SFO777, I know the Market is crazy...even my partner is a relator here...we rent out in Ken Caryl. Hope to meet or see you some time [MENTION=273023]Dia[/MENTION] or around the city.
Originally Posted by eightblack
(Post 33229551)
OMG!!! Thank heavens you have seen the light and decided to return to a normal state. Come stay at my place. My wine fridge is full to the bream, we have an amazing cheese importer in my town and I have finally found a place that sells duck liver pate that doesn't taste like it was strained through a jock strap. Call me - let's have lunch!
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Back to Southern California...
After yesterday's mere 3" snowfall, this morning was brilliantly sunny with warming temps that quickly melted the snow. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6524_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6525_2.jpg One more JW service failure. This water was here 12 hours ago. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6526_2.jpg On our way to DIA... https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6537_3.jpg We pulled into the Avis lot and asked for Curbside Delivery. For $35, an Avis rep will hop in your vehicle and drive you directly to the terminal. PreCheck moved quickly and we were thru and on the train 5 minutes later. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6540_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6541_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6543_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6545_1.jpg Since we had an hour before departure, we decided to eat in the terminal rather than having to suffer thru United's horrific wraps or infamous snackbox. Elway's had a 20 minute wait, so we headed to Wolfgang Puck. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6542_2.jpg OK, now Wolfgang's pepperoni pizza was really good. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6547_1.jpg At around T-40, we headed to our nearby Gate B42. Denver DEN to Los Angeles LAX United UA 215 737-800 11:44am-1:00pm April 20, 2021 Seats 3EF Boarding began at T-35. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6548_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6549_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6550_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6552_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6553_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6556_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6561_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6563_5.jpg United gourmet options today. LOL. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6564_3.jpg Mrs. SFO777 wisely passed while I took the carb-box mostly for the photo op. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6568_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6570_4.jpg Back at LAX, we trekked over to the T-6 garage and our car for the hour drive south to South Orange County. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6572_3.jpg Thanks for following along so far. We rented one of the Cherry Creek apartments we saw and we'll be back in Denver officially in a month. |
Some of those apartments were quite lovely. I hate to think what the rents are. Hope the move goes well!
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LOL my nephew just moved from Denver to Tampa. He says he prefers the weather! Denver is booming with companies like Lockheed expanding.
Houses also sell fast there. |
Looking forward to the sites through the states. Also, hope the events in Israel don’t derail that trip. This COVID crap is enough for a lifetime.
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Question, how do you enjoy all the fine dining without a seatbelt extender - totally jealous :)
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Originally Posted by Jaimito Cartero
(Post 33230099)
Some of those apartments were quite lovely. I hate to think what the rents are. Hope the move goes well!
Originally Posted by Bretteee
(Post 33249423)
LOL my nephew just moved from Denver to Tampa. He says he prefers the weather! Denver is booming with companies like Lockheed expanding.
Houses also sell fast there.
Originally Posted by glasman19
(Post 33252108)
Looking forward to the sites through the states. Also, hope the events in Israel don’t derail that trip. This COVID crap is enough for a lifetime.
Originally Posted by ordogg
(Post 33254385)
Question, how do you enjoy all the fine dining without a seatbelt extender - totally jealous :)
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On the road to Denver...
Two days of packing, one day of loading and we are temporarily homeless. Tonight we're staying at the Residence Inn Dana Point/San Juan Capitrano, the first night of what turned out to be seven consecutive nights at Marriott properties in three states, getting me closer to Marriott Platinum status. Convenient location for us... https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6671_5.jpg ... but this place has definitely seen better days. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6672_6.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6674_6.jpg Our suite with a lovely view... of a wall. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6684_2.jpg "Breakfast" the next morning. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6677_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6678_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6679_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6683_1.jpg While Mrs. SFO777 showered, I headed over to nearby Costco twice, to fuel up both of our vehicles... https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6662_4.jpg And a car wash... https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6668_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6664_2.jpg After a day of final organization and making sure the cleaners did their job, we headed out in tandem for the long, slow drive in rush hour traffic. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6686_1.jpg The first two hours were simply brutal with mostly bumper to bumper traffic. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6689_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6690_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6692_1.jpg We finally made good time and progress and then stopped in Barstow for a bit to eat. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6697_5.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6693_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6695_2.jpg And back on I-15 again. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6698_1.jpg Tedious drive with a few interesting signs and "landmarks" along the way. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6700_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6702_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6706_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6711_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6712_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6714_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6720_3.jpg OK, there must be a story to this one. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6722_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6726_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6729_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6734_2.jpg The culprit for yet another traffiic back-up. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6736_3.jpg Gorgeous sunset as we approach the Nevada border. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6745_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6750_2.jpg Good-bye California, hello Nevada. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6755_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6757_5.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6758_4.jpg And finally to Henderson and one of the nicest Residence Inns of the trip. And only $125 a night, breakfast included. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6773_4.jpg Same layout, but much, much nicer than last night. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6774_3.jpg After a good night's sleep, down the hall to check out breakfast. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6784_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6781_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6785_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6780_3.jpg Breakfast and dessert all in one. This was pretty darn tasty. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6786_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6787_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6783_5.jpg |
First stop this morning was to fuel up both cars. How can I pass up a name like this and gas prices $1 a gallon less than the PRC.
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6788_5.jpg Back on I-15 thru downtown Las Vegas... https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6807_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6811_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6813_1.jpg Into Arizona, where the scenery starts to get nice. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6816_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6818_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6824_1.jpg ...and spectacular at times. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6830_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6835_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6840_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6852_3.jpg Lunch and refuel stop in Beaver, Utah https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6853_2.jpg Yikes, there was a reason there was no line at Carl's Jr. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6856_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6859_1.jpg Now on I-70 for the next four hours or so... across some beautiful parts of Utah. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6860_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6865_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6877_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6878_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6881_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6883_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6884_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6891_5.jpg We pulled off for a short break at the scenic view area. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6895_5.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6897_4.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6902_1.jpg OMG... seriously? https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6898_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6903_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6910_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6916_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6928_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6936_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6944_1.jpg The exit to Moab and iconic Arches National Park which we visited a few years ago. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6950_2.jpg Wow, I hope they got a good deal on that color. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6960_1.jpg And finally Colorado. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6969_0.jpg And Grand Junction, our stop for the night. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6975_0.jpg And Summerhill Suites Downtown Grand Junction. Clean and pleasant. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6976_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6978_0.jpg With a nice-ish view. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_6981.jpg Cute downtown with lots of restaurants. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6983_1.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6984_3.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6986_0.jpg We opted for Rouge Restaurant, a French restaurant owned by a couple from Avignon. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_6991.jpg Outdoor seating on a perfect 75 degree evening. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6988_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_6989.jpg Mrs. SFO777's onion soup was authentic and delicious. All of our dishes were excellent. https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6994_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_6995_2.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_7003_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s...IMG_7004_0.jpg https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/sfo777/IMG_7006.jpg What a treat to find this gem tonight in Grand Junction. |
I'm glad that moving (always painful) hasn't discouraged you from writing trip reports. All your wonderful pictures remind me of how little I know about geology and gastronomy, for that matter.
Many, many years ago, if it's any comfort, I spent more time than I care to remember on long-distance trains (among others, the Nord Express, the Sud Express and three times on the Orient Express back when it still ran), and they're really not so great. They can gussy it up all they want these days with better food and pretty decoration, but it's still a night train and still miserable. Pace the "Man in Seat 61," but that's why people fly. And, yeah, I actually did make it from London to Istanbul. |
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