http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Colorado , Greenwood Village en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:37:51 +0000 Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:37:51 +0000 I felt sick and had stomach cramps all day today. The physical manifestation of my fear.We got up late and re packed my stuff but after trying every which way to fit everything into one bag I had to bite the bullet and accept that I would have to pay 60 for an extra bag.We had for brunch at Hapa Sushi before heading to Slattery39s to watch the Euro Cup Final. Neither did anything to help http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-730125.html Hot day again. In fact its about 108 degrees.Jon and I went in the pool and spent an hour outside before going to see Erin and Adam39s new house in Lowry. It is one of the most amazing places I have ever seen. Its HUGE you can do cartwhells in tehir master bedroom and the en suite bathroom has a double shower raised bath toilet and huge walk in closet. Thye have a basement that is the siz http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-727126.html I took advantage of the pool today until it clouded over at 1pm so I headed inside and did some grant writing for back home.Jon and I went to Park Meadows in the evening for one last look at the puppies and dinner in the Cheesecake Factory. Good CarbonaraWatched The Breating Room back at Jon39s.28th JuneMore swimming and Little India for dinner29th JuneHad lunch with Linda Erin and Jon at S http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-726935.html Jon went to a charity 5k run to take pictures at 8am. Ali from last night had organised it and Jon had agreed to get before and after shots. I was going to go but really wanted to try and get hold of my mum to pass on my sympathies.When Jon got back we got our stuff together and headed to GB Fish Chips to get our seats for England v Italy. Six beers didnt make the pain of losing any easier http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-726308.html It is 106 degrees today.I know this is a radnom way to start the day but Jon took me to Ikea this morning. there was a reason.I had been saying how depressed I was about the space you get in the UK for the extortionate money landlords charge so Jon took me to see these showhomes in Ikea. Onbe of them was 590 sq feet a shoebox and yet they had split the space into 5 separate rooms each of http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-725991.html 21st JuneI was working at ALAC today helping prepare for a DonorVolunteer Appreciation event this evening.I spent the morning making fancy sandwiches with VJ a very sweet 19 year old volunteer and talking about the differences between the US and UK. One of the biggies was that studentsd in the US have to pay 30k for University education if they dont get a scholarship or any financial support. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-725986.html We have Bridget coming over for dinner tonight and I am determined to make her an English dinner. However I have realised it is impossibe to make English food with American ingredients as everything is so sugary or has added vanilla or is triple fried.I went to the gym in the morning tidied the house and attemptd to make an authentic Eton Mess with vanilla meringue pieces double vanilla cream http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-724362.html 7th JuneWork day. I was making calls to previous Run the Rocks participants Run the Rocks is an annual 5k run around the venue. I then spent the afternoon researching potential corporate partners by looking at their CSR policies and the work they do in the community and working out which would be the best fit with ALAC. Once I have compiled a list of 50 I will approach them to intoduce them to http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-724359.html 2nd 3rd June 2012Lazy days as we were both tired from the 2500 mile road trip.4th JuneJubilee But other than that gym and meh5th JuneALAC. Was doing bits and pieces for a donor appreciation event on June 21st and then started researching venues for an event in November. I had a specific brief to work from and think I found the perfect place.6th JuneGym went for a long walk around George A W http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-724154.html I headed to the American Lung Association today for an informal interview with the Director of Development Liz and her second in command Joe.The offices are lovely they are modern and everyone has their own closed office. There are about 25 staff in this chapter and they are part of a much bigger organisation.They are clever as they fall into various categories which helps with funding. They http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-717417.html 7th MayBoring. Met a 5 year old by the pool who pretended to be my freiend and then got me in trouble with her parents. She kept asking me if I wanted to go in the hot pool which I didnt until I said 39okay39 and then she told her mum that I had asked her to go in and that I would be upset if she said no. The mum said no and Kayleigh argued with her for about 2 hours over it.8th MayI heade http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-716840.html Random question of the day. Have you ever seen a fat horse I woke up pondering this. Answers on a postcard.We took Rico to see downtown in the morning. The boys took endless pictures of puddles and pieces of wood while I took the boring touristy ones. We had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory and Jon managed to bag himself a free piece of cheesecake by flirting with the waiter well actually they g http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-715900.html Nothing to report on 1st May.On 2nd I went to the gym and for a long walk afterwards so felt really good. I did this as I knew I would be going out for drinks and dinner in the evening.Jon and I headed to Baker Street pub an English style pub and met up with a group of his workmates and boss. A few drinks later most of us movedon to have dinner at a posh seafood restaurant McCormick Schmi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-714993.html Well things may be looking up on the job front. I had a reply from MaxFund they have a new volunteer coordinator who has asked that I call in and speak to her about fast tracking me through the process.I contacted the American Lung Association this morning and am hopeful about that one as I wrote a much better cover letterIt seems that all I am doing is eating at the moment...we went out for M http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-713547.html Since I last wrote I have not heard from Cahoots no surprise there and so have approached MaxFund an animal shelter instead as working with animals is something else I39d like to do while out here.. I am waiting to hear from them.I am also going to write to the American Lung Association random I know and see if I can volunteer in their marketing department. They are local and if I manag http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-712995.html I havent done anything of interest since my family left on Saturday evening which is why I havent written anything. I moped all of Saturday evening and Sunday and then pulled myself together on Monday and went to the gym.I am applying for an internship at Cahoots Marketing and Advertising Agency and have to write a cover letter saying why I am right for the internship. I have never had so much tr http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-712300.html Today is the last day of our amaing family road trip. We have seen so much in 16 days travelled 1800 miles through five states and met so many weird and wonderful people.I am quite teary and being a proper girl as my family fly home tonight.There was a morning swim apart from me as I got really burnt yestrday while wandering around Garden of the Gods and wanted to keep out of the sun. There w http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-711572.html We had an early morning swim mooched andd then got the light rail downtown.After shopping we had cheesecake and a mojito in the Cheesecake Factory befor heading to Lime to meet Bridget my boss from Make a Wish last year.After a catch up and a few margaritas the lack of sleep was catching up with people so we headed home. Zoe Jon and I attempted to go out gain to the Tavern a nice local ba http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-711567.html We all seem to be suffering delayed jet lag We were all sleeping so well for the first week and now keep waking up at 3am...We headed to Red Rocks today which is as beautiful as I remember. I will be back there to see The Fray in May.We then went to Boulder and had a wander down Pearl Street and got a few pressies for all the lovely friends back home who have looked after dad while we have been http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-711564.html Last leg of the journey Denver.Pretty scenery but not a lot to report as we spent 9 hours in the car.We did stop at Grand Mesa a 10000 ft mountain which has 300 lakes dotted around it. The views were stunning but the pictures dont do it justice when do theyWe were surprised that Vail A Basin and Breckenridge ski resorts were empty. There is hardly any snow in the mountains whereas last http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Colorado/Greenwood-Village/blog-710579.html