Giving some thought.....
Once again today, DH told someone that taking the narrow gauge from Durango to Silverton, CO was on his bucket list. So, I'm thinking....And I have some questions.....Has anyone been to United Campgrounds in Durango and what did you think of it??? Looks like there are 5 in very close proximity, but this one looks good at first glance. Other ideas for things to do in the area?? If you've taken the train, was it worth it?? He really, really wants to do this, but he's basically........cheap! So, my plan, if I get to that point, is to get gift certificates for the train and hope they're refundable 6 months in advance if he has an absolute stroke over spending the money - I would confirm this with the company in advance. Also having the CG reservations - also refundable if necessary - made and the whole itinerary in a notebook - he knows how I am about my notebooks - and that will be his Christmas gift. This is much bigger than the time I bought him his first ever puppy and took it to him at his office so he couldn't throw a complete fit....it worked like a charm. But, there is no office any longer, just retirement and we'll be in the same house for a long time listening to him be really PO'd if this is a really bad idea. So before you ask, yes, we have the money....cash-type money, yes we have the time and I'm thinking the better part of 2 weeks. Yes, DS#1 will be home to tend to the doggies. No, the truck doesn't need any new tires to add to the expense and our brand new trailer shouldn't have any problems. We do have the yearly FL trip with our DS#1 in the early spring, which will be late Feb/Mar. We have a family reunion very close to home in July. So.....my thought is early June....what's the weather like in that area in early June??? I need some suggestions here and if you think I've lost my very last functional brain cell to even think about this kind of a gift, feel free to say so. I know he wouldn't just run out and do it on his own, but we're not getting any younger and the bucket is really not terribly full, but to spend money causes him some stress and usually I have to give him a good nudge to do it.
