Title: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Heinrich on June 12, 2017, 05:24:56 PM
Post by: Heinrich on June 12, 2017, 05:24:56 PM
It is that time of year again and I'll be on the road next week. I will take off from Colorado Springs and head west. First stop will be the Four Corners and then a backtrack to spend the night in Telluride, which has become a hotbed of celebrity housing. The next day I would like to tour some vineyards in the Grand Junction area, and then go to the hot springs in Glenwood Springs where I also hope to look up an old chum from high school. Then to Aspen. I would like to walk around and just sniff out what it is like to see how the average person's outfit for the day costs more than I make in a year. I also plan to hit Vail. Granted, I have been in super chic areas of Berlin, Munich, New York and New Hampshire/Maine(Portsmouth environs), but these areas are much more condensed. Will I draw attention to myself in my Nike sport shorts and "how much ya bench?" tee shirt with worn hiking boots and a Casio watch? And I'll be using a walking stick(surgery, yo).
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how one goes about conducting himself among the 1% of the 1%? What kinda shock am I in for? I am packing a cooler, sleeping in my Nissan Rogue, and will tote a 12 pound, nine year old miniature pinscher as my accessory piece. Greg, will they call security on me?
Does anyone have any suggestions as to how one goes about conducting himself among the 1% of the 1%? What kinda shock am I in for? I am packing a cooler, sleeping in my Nissan Rogue, and will tote a 12 pound, nine year old miniature pinscher as my accessory piece. Greg, will they call security on me?
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Gardener on June 12, 2017, 06:22:15 PM
Post by: Gardener on June 12, 2017, 06:22:15 PM
You'll be fine. Stop by the Catholic Church in Aspen. Very beautiful.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Heinrich on June 12, 2017, 07:01:31 PM
Post by: Heinrich on June 12, 2017, 07:01:31 PM
Quote from: Gardener on June 12, 2017, 06:22:15 PM
You'll be fine. Stop by the Catholic Church in Aspen. Very beautiful.
Ah! Will do. I don't plan on causing any types of disorder and was being a bit hyperbolic. I just want to know what others may have experienced in similar environs. I sure hope my dog doesn't bite anyone. He is a German breed.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: dymphna17 on June 12, 2017, 09:16:44 PM
Post by: dymphna17 on June 12, 2017, 09:16:44 PM
If you don't mind being 'sniffed' at, heads turned so as not to meet your gaze, or doors locked when you reach to open them, you should be just fine. At least that's what I encountered on both Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and in Vail. The Min-Pin will take care of anyone who stares. :lol: Love those dogs! Should you run into trouble in Grand Junction, Fruita, or Rifle, let me know. I've got all kinds of family in those cities, and they would be more than happy to help. No Catholics, just serious Prots, but happy to help just the same. Be safe oh lifting friend!
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: red solo cup on June 13, 2017, 04:23:04 AM
Post by: red solo cup on June 13, 2017, 04:23:04 AM
Let a red Trump hat do the talking for you.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Greg on June 20, 2017, 01:57:43 PM
Post by: Greg on June 20, 2017, 01:57:43 PM
1% of 1% is 0.01 % not 0.0001%
If you park outside of the town center I would think you'd be OK.
If you park outside of the town center I would think you'd be OK.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: clau clau on June 20, 2017, 02:19:32 PM
Post by: clau clau on June 20, 2017, 02:19:32 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 20, 2017, 01:57:43 PM
1% of 1% is 0.01 % not 0.0001%
If you park outside of the town center I would think you'd be OK.
I think what he meant to say is 1% of 1% = 0.0001 which is does (assuming 100%=1) BUT you are correct it does NOT equal 0.0001%.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Greg on June 20, 2017, 02:34:18 PM
Post by: Greg on June 20, 2017, 02:34:18 PM
Who knows nowadays? With all of the nutty reaction to "terror" perhaps sleeping in your car ain't a good idea.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Heinrich on June 20, 2017, 03:01:14 PM
Post by: Heinrich on June 20, 2017, 03:01:14 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 20, 2017, 02:34:18 PM
Who knows nowadays? With all of the nutty reaction to "terror" perhaps sleeping in your car ain't a good idea.
Crap.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: ABlaine on June 20, 2017, 04:27:16 PM
Post by: ABlaine on June 20, 2017, 04:27:16 PM
I mean there isn't really a 'rich' people look. The Aspen types generally all pretend that they're outdoorsy ski bums anyway.
I live in a really rich area but spend about 5 euros per day... Unless you look really bad or act super boorish how would anyone know you're not one of hte tribe?
I live in a really rich area but spend about 5 euros per day... Unless you look really bad or act super boorish how would anyone know you're not one of hte tribe?
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Heinrich on June 20, 2017, 06:07:04 PM
Post by: Heinrich on June 20, 2017, 06:07:04 PM
Quote from: ABlaine on June 20, 2017, 04:27:16 PM
I mean there isn't really a 'rich' people look. The Aspen types generally all pretend that they're outdoorsy ski bums anyway.
I live in a really rich area but spend about 5 euros per day... Unless you look really bad or act super boorish how would anyone know you're not one of hte tribe?
Gardener can vouch that I am the furthest image of one of a "tribal" appearance.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Greg on June 21, 2017, 12:02:29 AM
Post by: Greg on June 21, 2017, 12:02:29 AM
They'll probably welcome the diversity you bring.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Gardener on June 21, 2017, 06:44:45 AM
Post by: Gardener on June 21, 2017, 06:44:45 AM
Heinrich and Gardener trying to fit in, in Aspen:
Height:
Deciding to take the scenic route, rather than interstate:
Gardener trades the vehicle for a lawnmower engine powered scooter; Heinrich approves:
INPEFESS appears out of nowhere:
The impetus to move away from the People's Republic of Colorado grows stronger:
Heinrich and Gardener demonstrate the problem of a 24/7 fiat money printing operation to the financial folks, referencing James03's book:
Height:
Deciding to take the scenic route, rather than interstate:
Gardener trades the vehicle for a lawnmower engine powered scooter; Heinrich approves:
INPEFESS appears out of nowhere:
The impetus to move away from the People's Republic of Colorado grows stronger:
Heinrich and Gardener demonstrate the problem of a 24/7 fiat money printing operation to the financial folks, referencing James03's book:
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Lydia Purpuraria on June 21, 2017, 06:47:34 AM
Post by: Lydia Purpuraria on June 21, 2017, 06:47:34 AM
:lol: I love that movie.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Greg on June 21, 2017, 10:01:10 AM
Post by: Greg on June 21, 2017, 10:01:10 AM
I once drove to Glenwood Springs from St. Mary's Kansas and I can remember seeing the Rockies in the distance and a clear flat prairie between my car and the distant peaks. I thought, I'll be in the foothills in 30 mins driving at highway speeds. It took more than 2 hours to reach them and then hours and hours to drive through to the other side.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Michael Wilson on June 21, 2017, 12:22:19 PM
Post by: Michael Wilson on June 21, 2017, 12:22:19 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 21, 2017, 10:01:10 AMAre you certain those weren't the Flint Hills that you saw?
I once drove to Glenwood Springs from St. Mary's Kansas and I can remember seeing the Rockies in the distance and a clear flat prairie between my car and the distant peaks. I thought, I'll be in the foothills in 30 mins driving at highway speeds. It took more than 2 hours to reach them and then hours and hours to drive through to the other side.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Heinrich on June 21, 2017, 01:10:41 PM
Post by: Heinrich on June 21, 2017, 01:10:41 PM
Quote from: Michael Wilson on June 21, 2017, 12:22:19 PMQuote from: Greg on June 21, 2017, 10:01:10 AMAre you certain those weren't the Flint Hills that you saw?
I once drove to Glenwood Springs from St. Mary's Kansas and I can remember seeing the Rockies in the distance and a clear flat prairie between my car and the distant peaks. I thought, I'll be in the foothills in 30 mins driving at highway speeds. It took more than 2 hours to reach them and then hours and hours to drive through to the other side.
Isn't that Michigan? No, wait, those are the Irish Hills near the racetrack. Nevermind.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Greg on June 21, 2017, 04:42:47 PM
Post by: Greg on June 21, 2017, 04:42:47 PM
How would I see those ahead of me driving west on I-70?
These were the Rockies. I am certain of it.
Hard to mistake hills for a mountain chain. Even for an Englishman.
These were the Rockies. I am certain of it.
Hard to mistake hills for a mountain chain. Even for an Englishman.
Title: Re: 1% Colorado =.0001% USA
Post by: Michael Wilson on June 21, 2017, 08:16:53 PM
Post by: Michael Wilson on June 21, 2017, 08:16:53 PM
Quote from: Greg on June 21, 2017, 04:42:47 PMI was looking at a map of Kansas, and they appear very large and looming; that is why I asked...
How would I see those ahead of me driving west on I-70?
These were the Rockies. I am certain of it.
Hard to mistake hills for a mountain chain. Even for an Englishman.