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1 Rocky Mountain Over The Hill Gang Hill Topics July 2013 Y all Come to Rambler Ranch on July 13! Rambler Ranch is part of a 165 acre estate owned by Terry Gale and Greg Kissinger near Elizabeth, CO. The 165 acre estate is a private museum with outbuildings and trails to explore, and is a chance to enjoy a day amongst friends and guests you invite to attend. The site will be open ONLY for our group on July 13. The cost includes a fee for entry to the Ranch and lunch. A BBQ catered by Famous Dave's includes: roasted chicken, Georgia chopped pork, Texas beef brisket, sandwich buns, corn bread, beans, potato salad, and dessert. Soft drinks, beer and wine will be provided. As a boy, Terry s favorite toys were his collection of matchbox, hot wheels and Tonka" cars and trucks, always dreaming of the day he could play with full size cars. In 1988 that dream became a reality starting with his dads '54 Ambassador that was purchased in the early 70 s by Dad for $50 from Krance Motors in Price Utah. Here you will find Nash, Rambler, and AMC cars from 1909 to each one lovingly restored to its former glory. Terry has a large library of old car magazines and many thousands of memorabilia. Terry's love of cars is not limited to Nash, Rambler & American motors. His collection contains 37 other manufacturers including at least one of each of these makes. DeSoto, Dodge, Chrysler, Imperial, Plymouth, Edsel, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Chevrolet, Corvair, GMC, Cadillac, Pontiac, Geo, Opel, International, Studebaker, Kaiser, Packard, Allstate, Checker, Yugo, Rolls Royce, Porsche, Wolsley, Fiat, Mercedes, BMW, Vauxhall, Jeep, Bricklin, Funwagon, Citroen, Mitsubishi, Acura & Honda. BBQ at noon In addition to the cars, check out the working replica of a Kelvinator kitchen and Sinclair gas station. There are five major buildings on the grounds plus a number of outbuildings and garages. Seating indoors and outside provides shade/cover as needed, so join us on the beautiful park-like grounds of the Rambler Ranch. Specific directions to the site will be sent the week before the event. Entry available from 10:00 a.m. on ~ Location: Forest Trail Elizabeth CO July 5 th is the last day to register for this event, so go to the calendar at CMC.org. and sign up. Be ready for a delicious BBQ, an opportunity to check out interesting, artifacts and mingle with RMOTHG members and their guests. Remember, guests are cordially invited so bring them out to Rambler Ranch! Jill Edlund & Jane VanderKolk, Social Activities Co-Coordinators 1 ~ Rambler Ranch 2 ~ Spanish Garden Party 2 ~ Splish Splash 3 ~ Section Chair s Message 3 ~ Social Calendar 4 ~ Wednesday Hiking 4 ~ Cycling 5 ~ Fun Photos 6 ~ New CMC Website Instructions LOOK! WE RE ON THE WEB! You can download the current and previous years' newsletters at the club website page UploadedUserFiles/ nlarchive.aspx.

Hill Topics JULY 2013 PAGE 2 of 6 Fìesta Española En El Jardìn ~~ SPANISH GARDEN PARTY ~~ Summer Evening Event SATURDAY AUGUST 10 6:30 PM Registration Begins July 8 & Ends August 5 This special

After enjoying the tapas, coffee, tea and dessert will be available. The fee to participate will be $18.00 per person.

2 Hill Topics JULY 2013 PAGE 2 of 6 Fìesta Española En El Jardìn ~~ SPANISH GARDEN PARTY ~~ Summer Evening Event SATURDAY AUGUST 10 6:30 PM Registration Begins July 8 & Ends August 5 This special Spanish evening in the Gardens will be at the home of Kathy Malone in the Historic Montclair (Denver) neighborhood. The evening will begin with wine and six catered tapas dishes among the flowers. After enjoying the tapas, coffee, tea and dessert will be available. The fee to participate will be $18.00 per person. Guests will be asked to bring a favorite bottle of wine, sangria or a homemade dessert to share. All table service and utensils will be provided. The number of guests will be limited to 30 people. If you would like to participate in this event you must sign up on the CMC website at Go to Calendar, then Event, RMOTHG Spanish Garden Party. Please be sure to select what you will bring to share. Registration deadline is Monday, August 5 th. If you have any problem signing up for this event you can contact CMC at ext. 2 for assistance. Contact Jane VanderKolk, jane.vanderkolk@comcast.net or Jill Edlund, jillke@msn.com with questions. IT S COMING SOON The Splish/Splash Hiking Series 7/3 King, Betty, Bob Lake 7/10 Eaglesmere 7/17 Ralph Prince Reservoir 7/24 Wheeler Lake 7/31 Sky Pong 8/7 Herman Lake 8/14 Arapahoe Glacier 8/21 Roosevelt Lake 8/28 Jasper or Heart Lake 9/11 Chasm Lake

Paying it forward to your club for all that you have been getting! Your Co- Board Members are easy to get along with. You are all on the same page. BOARD CANDIDATES NEEDED!

3 Hill Topics JULY 2013 PAGE 3 of 6 SECTION CHAIR S MESSAGE Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. -Carl Sagan What are the plusses? Helping make good, sound decisions that help make our club even better. Learning more about the CMC and its mission. Helping decide how to spend our money. Being an ambassador for our club. Paying it forward to your club for all that you have been getting! Your Co- Board Members are easy to get along with. You are all on the same page. BOARD CANDIDATES NEEDED! We have 3 openings for our RMOTHG Board in September and we need some reliable candidates who are willing to run and come aboard. What s involved in being a Board Member? Well, there are 6 Board Meetings per year and one of those meetings is the Annual Dinner, with a quick meeting after the festivities are completed. The meetings are usually in the months of September, November, January, March, May and July. The meetings are usually held on the third Monday. The term is 3 years and begins in September. Lastly, you get to partake in awesome Pot luck feasts. There are many more reasons to run for the Board but I know that you have other things to read about in this newsletter, so I will stop. Please let a Board Member know if you are interested in running for our RMOTHG Board. Their addresses are listed in the back of the newsletter, or speak with them on a hike, bike or social event. WE NEED YOU! Hope to see you at Rambler Ranch, July 13. Kathy RMOTHG Social Calendar JULY 13 TH Rambler Ranch and BBQ, Sue Pawlik OCTOBER Morrison Graveyard Tour, Diana Bliss AUGUST 10 TH Garden Party, Kathy Malone SEPTEMBER 22 ND Annual Meeting, Jane & Jill NOVEMBER Wildlife Exhibit in Healdsburg, CO, Nancy Martinets DECEMBER 8 TH Holiday Party, Jane & Jill

Hill Topics MAY 2013 PAGE 4 of 6 WEDNESDAY HIKING We have a full schedule of hikes for July (just remember that fires, heat, injuries.

Guanella Pass 7/3 B [Splish Splash] King, Bob & Betty Lakes (Arapaho National Forest/IPW) Hessie TH, Nederland Interested in receiving email announcements of RMOTHG hikes for the coming week?

7/10 A Beaver Meadows Trail (Arapaho National Forest TR #44 Mount Evans State Wildlife Area) 7/10 A [Splish Splash] Ralph Price Reservoir (Longmont's Button Rock Preserve) 7/17 B [IPW] Middle St

4 Hill Topics MAY 2013 PAGE 4 of 6 WEDNESDAY HIKING We have a full schedule of hikes for July (just remember that fires, heat, injuries... can play havoc with a schedule as it did in June) 7/3 A Salt Creek Trail (Pike National Forest TR #614) Fairplay/ Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area 7/3 A Square Top Lakes (Clear Creek Ranger District) Guanella Pass 7/3 B [Splish Splash] King, Bob & Betty Lakes (Arapaho National Forest/IPW) Hessie TH, Nederland Interested in receiving announcements of RMOTHG hikes for the coming week? Send an to hiking.list@rmothg.org with your address and we'll put you on the list. You should get an or s each week usually Th-Sa for the next's week Wednesday hikes. 7/10 A Beaver Meadows Trail (Arapaho National Forest TR #44 Mount Evans State Wildlife Area) 7/10 A [Splish Splash] Ralph Price Reservoir (Longmont's Button Rock Preserve) 7/17 B [IPW] Middle St Vrain (Arapaho National Forest FDR114) 7/17 B Noddle Heads (Pike National Forest TR #677) west of CO 67 - usually climbs 7/17 B [Splish Splash] Eaglesmere Lakes Trail (Eagles Nest Wilderness) 7/24 A [IPW] Diamond Lake (Arapaho National Forest) from Fourth of July TH 7/24 B [IPW] Neva/Lake Dorthy (Arapaho National Forest) from Fourth of July TH 7/24 B [Splish Splash] Wheeler Lakes Trail (Eagles Nest Wilderness) start on Gore Range Trail off I-70 7/31 A [IPW] Four (Blue) Lakes (Arapaho National Forest) from Mitchell Lake TH (Brainard Lake) 7/31 C Bandit Peak Trail (Pike National Forest/Mount Evans Wilderness Area) f/ Deer Creek TH (Bailey) 7/31 B [Splish Splash] Sky Pond Trail (RMNP) from the Glacier Gorge TH AT KENOSHA PASS

CYCLING Hill Topics MAY 2013 PAGE 5 of 6 The biking season is in full swing with weekly rides on Fridays.

Most of our trips are on paved, level bike paths and average about 10 to 12 mph with stops. Occasionally we encounter some hills and gravel trails.

The essential items for participating are plenty of water, necessary tools to repair a flat tire (replacement tube), appropriate clothing for

Email notices are sent out several days prior to the excursions to describe the weekly ride and the meeting location.

Most meeting times are 8:00 AM with departure at 8:30 AM during the hotter summer months. Guests are allowed with signing of a wavier form.

If you are interested in riding, please contact Pete Spandau by email at bicycling.list@rmothg.org to get on the cycling list.

5 CYCLING Hill Topics MAY 2013 PAGE 5 of 6 The biking season is in full swing with weekly rides on Fridays. It is a great group of welcoming friends who enjoy the exercise and fellowship of the outings. Most of our trips are on paved, level bike paths and average about 10 to 12 mph with stops. Occasionally we encounter some hills and gravel trails. Infrequently, we have a slower group when a volunteer leader RIDING TOWARD BEAR CREEK steps forward. The essential items for participating are plenty of water, necessary tools to repair a flat tire (replacement tube), appropriate clothing for changes in the weather, and carrying ID and a medical card. Wearing a helmet is mandatory. notices are sent out several days prior to the excursions to describe the weekly ride and the meeting location. A slower group will be announced in these s. An optional lunch will follow at a nearby restaurant. Most meeting times are 8:00 AM with departure at 8:30 AM during the hotter summer months. Guests are allowed with signing of a wavier form. Guests may participate in two of our activities before joining Rocky Mountain Over The Hill Gang (RMOTHG) section and the Denver Group of CMC. If you are interested in riding, please contact Pete Spandau by at bicycling.list@rmothg.org to get on the cycling list. Only RMOTHG members will be added to the list and you ll receive a weekly reminder for you to sign up at FUN PHOTOS FUN PHOTOS WANTED! YOUR photos to Maryann - la.garuda@gmail.com TENTATIVE CYCLING OUTINGS 7/5 - Platte River near Foxton 7/12 - Ralston Creek 7/19 - Cherry Ck, Wshngton Pk, Dartmouth, Platte Riv Lp 7/26 - Boulder 360 CLOTHING ADJUSTMENT??? Seen hanging from a tree at Kenosha Pass SCRAMBING AT MASSEY DRAW

6 Hill Topics MAY 2013 PAGE 6 of 6 HAVING TROUBLE USING THE NEW CMC WEBSITE? There are revised instructions for all members on using the new CMC website. They are posted at: ROCKY MOUNTAIN OVER THE HILL GANG A Section of the Colorado Mountain Club Denver Group Section Chair Section Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer Members at large CMC Denver Council Chair & Liaison CMC Denver Council Liaison RMOTHG SECTION BOARD Kathy Malone kmalone66@q.com Marion Dries mjdries@ymail.com Jim Stelzig jamesstelzig@comcast.net Barbara Schwarz schwarz@prodigy.net Connie Carroll ccarroll45@gmail.com Curt Edlund jillcurt@msn.com Dave Grimes davegri@comcast.net Marc Hasfjord marchasfjord@comcast.net Cynthia Merrill Tamny cmtamny@ecentral.com Jeff Flax jeff@jflax.com Sandy McRae sandy.mcrae1@gmail.com Membership Snowshoeing Biking Hiking Activities ACTIVITY COORDINATORS Connie Carroll ccarroll45@gmail.com Barbara Schwarz schwarz@prodigy.net Jeff Flax jeff@jflax.com Sue Henley henleysl5@aol.com Elaine Kallos ekallos@msn.com Joe Leahy joeleahy3410@yahoo.com Pete Spandau pete80007@gmail.com Jeff Flax jeff@jflax.com Wayne Tomasello wtomasello@comcast.net Joe Leahy joeleahy3410@yahoo.com Michael Tamny matamny@ecentral.com Marc Hasfjord marchasfjord@comcast.net Jill Edlund jillke@msn.com Jane VanderKolk jane.vanderkolk@comcast.net Newsletter Maryann Mayer la.garuda@gmail.com

MASTERS OF THE AMERICAS

Rocky Mountain Over The Hill Gang Hill Topics April 2013 1 ~ Masters of the Americas 1 ~ Upcoming Activities 2 ~ Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys 2 ~ Letter to the Editor 3 ~ Section Chair s Message