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Thursday, October 12, 2017

Colorado Rocky Mountain High

I know it's not "cool" to love John Denver's music but I do. He loved the Colorado mountains like I do. I knew, as soon as I first visited the Colorado mountains, that they were my home. It didn't matter where I'd lived before or where I'd grown up - the Colorado mountains stirred my soul.

Today is the anniversary of John Denver's untimely death.

I made a video of riding my mountain bike through golden groves of aspen, and I have John Denver's song as the background. I'd like to share that with you today. I hope that he'd approve of this use of his song (his foundation gets all the ad revenue from this video).

You can watch it here or at Youtube.

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25 comments:

  1. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyOctober 12, 2017 at 5:21 AM

    So beautiful. I am sure he would approve.

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  2. LindaOctober 12, 2017 at 5:32 AM

    Beautiful tribute, and yes I am sure he would approve.


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  3. Yamini MacLeanOctober 12, 2017 at 5:52 AM

    Hari OM
    Absolutely; this was his country! YAM xx

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  4. MadSnapperOctober 12, 2017 at 5:53 AM

    i loved my bike ride, going way faster than if i were pedaling... and the music is perfect.

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  5. DukeOctober 12, 2017 at 6:47 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE John Denver♥ He was so gifted and I will forever miss him! Fabulous video, KB!

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  6. The Adventures of the LLB GangOctober 12, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    Beautiful! Thanks so much for the morning smile, John Denver will always hold a special place in my heart(my first school girl crush),,,

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  7. TarynOctober 12, 2017 at 9:26 AM

    I loved his music! And I absolutely LOVE this video! It's one of the best things you have posted! I felt like I was riding with you and it was so fun to watch Shyla run ahead. Fun also to see her check in when then trail split! This made my heart soar!

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  8. Mary HoneOctober 12, 2017 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful country. I haven't spent enough time in Colorado to really get a feel for it. But your images are always so wonderful.

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  9. Nancy JOctober 12, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    A special tribute, and I am sure he would be thrilled if he could see your aspens. No wonder you so love living there. And whizzing by so fast, I had forgotten how quickly a bike goes along the trails.

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  10. stellaroselongOctober 12, 2017 at 12:44 PM

    He would approve wholeheartedly....stella rose

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  11. The Army of FourOctober 12, 2017 at 2:30 PM

    That is so very beautiful! I think he'd be touched!
    KZK

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  12. liparifamOctober 12, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    Love John Denver - I saw him in concert in 1979 or 1980 in Baton Rouge, LA. I always think of my Dad when I hear his song "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado"; he loves Colorado and at 82 still goes yearly to hike and drive though all over the state...

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  13. BarbOctober 12, 2017 at 3:02 PM

    I agree with your sentiments. I liked how Shyla hesitated to see which way you were going on the fork! Our fall is over so I'm enjoying yours.

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  14. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥October 12, 2017 at 3:16 PM

    We bet he is smiling all the way through your beautiful video:)

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  15. Millie and WalterOctober 12, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    What a great video. I loved tagging along on your bike ride and especially seeing Shyla running along with you. John Denver holds a special place in my heart too. I was already a fan when he came to WVU (West Virginia University) to open our new stadium in the fall of 1980 and sang "Almost Heaven" before the start of the game. That song has since become an unofficial anthem for the school and is often sung after sports events by the student body with the team.

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  16. Bella Roxy & MacduiOctober 12, 2017 at 6:45 PM

    We feel certain he would have not only approved, but loved it! We did.

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  17. Brian's Home BlogOctober 12, 2017 at 7:02 PM

    Dang, talk about stunning!

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  18. Berts BlogOctober 12, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    I probably already told you this, but I almost got to sleep in the same camp as he was in when he was in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado. We had been on a search for a missing hunter. My dog found the guy (unfortunately he had passed on) we were so far back into the back country that they gave me the choice of hiking down to a camp about four miles away and staying with those people or hike 10 miles up a mountain and meet up with the other searchers. (THis was after they used a helicopter to fly the body out) (now I dont know why they wouldnt let me fly back with them.) It was getting dark and my heart told me to just hike to the horsecamp four miles down hill, but I decided to make it back to the command post. I got in about midnight. everyone was asleep, I crawled into my tent and was out like a light. The next morning they told me that it was John Denver in the camp that was four miles away and he was really looking forward to meeting me and my dog. Worst day of my life. I had such a crush on him and oh I have always loved his music. Even if he isnt popular. He had the soul of the earth in his being. Love the video, love watching her run, love the fall leaves, love the music. Great way to end my day.

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  19. Idaho PugRanchOctober 12, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    That was beautiful! loved watching Shyla run ahead!
    hugs
    Hazel & Mabel

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  20. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3October 12, 2017 at 8:58 PM

    That was absolutely stunning and very well done

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  21. Tweedles -- that's meOctober 12, 2017 at 9:13 PM

    I love this post so much.. I share that same love of John Denver.. I love your trees and mountains.. and Shyla!
    thank you for creating this beautiful tribute to John Denver and your world.
    love
    tweedles

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  22. RubyOctober 12, 2017 at 9:39 PM

    OH.MY.DOG. That was FABulous!!!!! I loved every second of that! You gots to post that again and again, cause it was just amazin'!
    Oh, he would SO approve!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  23. My GBGV LifeOctober 13, 2017 at 4:27 AM

    John Denver had some great music, nothing wrong with it and it is perfect for your video!

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  24. Tails Around the RanchOctober 15, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    As a fellow Coloradoan, he is no doubt smiling down on your beautiful ride of the state he so loved.

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  25. jank1961October 17, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    I loved many of his songs...he spoke to our love of nature and the country life. Take me home, country roads has always been a favorite.

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