Reunion 2005

Here are some uncaptioned photos from the reunion.  The first bunch are the ones the professional photographer took of us rafting.  Then there’s a set of 4 from a picnic Beth and I took at RMNP.  The rest are of the reunion weekend.

This page is all about the 2005 Bradley Family Reunion!

Dates:  July 8 through July 11, 2005

Location:  Buena Vista, Colorado (actually Johnson Village)

Lodging:

A Bed on the Arkansas B&B - we will have all 4 bedrooms reserved, giving us exclusive use of the kitchen, hot tub, living room, BBQ grills, deck, etc.

• Arkansas Room - reserved by Deb
• The Cozy Nest - reserved by Todd
• The Princeton Room - reserved by Betty
• The Trout Creek Room - reserved by Matt

Buena Vista KOA - This is the nicest campground in the area, for those who prefer staying in a camper.  Also, they have some tiny 1-room cabins without kitchens or bathrooms, which is an option.

Other lodging options: Adobe Inn B&B, Super 8 Motel

Schedule of Activities:

(see also http://www.buenavistacolorado.org/calendar.asp#Jul05)

Friday July 8

everyone arrives and gets settled in

1:00 PM potluck lunch at the house - here are your food assignments:

• Deb, Rick, Dawn, Jessica: drinks
• Matt, Rachel, Kristina, Elliott: desserts
• Ernie, Betty, Kent: main dish(es)
• Todd, Beth: side dishes (and also help with drinks)

Collegiate Peaks Stampede in Buena Vista

supper at the rodeo

Saturday July 9

Adventure Track

• breakfast at the house unless the pancake breakfast starts early enough

• White water rafting - the “AV Special” trip by Arkansas Valley Adventures - Please arrive at AVA Outpost by 9:15 AM.  We have reservations for:

  • Todd
  • Beth
  • Matt
  • Rick
  • Jess
  • Dawn

Non-Adventure Track

• pancake breakfast in Buena Vista’s Columbine Park, followed by the Western Parade at 10 AM
• antiques shopping and gallery hopping in Salida
• fishing in the Arkansas River
• visit Mountain Spirit Winery

6:00 PM BBQ dinner at the house

• everyone bring their own grillables
• Betty is bringing lots of hamburger buns and condiments
• Todd is bringing baked beans and whatever else he thinks of

games and stuff

hot tub

Sunday July 10

Adventure Track

• very early breakfast on your own
• climb Mt. Princeton (elevation: 14,197 feet)
• soak and possibly lunch at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs

Non-Adventure Track

• hike in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
• soak in the Cottonwood Hot Springs (our personal favorite) or Salida Hot Springs
• fishing or whatever else people want to do

6:30 PM dinner at the Buffalo Bar & Grill or Casa del Sol

Monday July 11

9:00 AM “Sunday Brunch” on Monday morning, at the house

• Betty: egg, sausage, and hash browns dish
• Todd: milk and OJ
• Deb: bread (bagels, toast, etc.)

everyone packs up and heads home

Other Possible Activities

golf at Collegiate Peaks Golf Course

visit St. Elmo ghost town