On Mar 20, 2013, at 9:00 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

Finding the wheel was bonus. I can imagine your feeling when you saw it there. 

So far, the wheel will cost about $250 minimum to replace. It was destroyed. I was
traveling 65mph when it came off. A large truck passed the other way .... likely just
lifted that puppy right into full flight. The tire alone is $80, brake rotor, rest of wheel
will be minimum $200, to include rim, spokes, nipples, and hub. Yummy....

You're right. I visit my family and friends in CO, ski, go to museums, out to brunch/dinner, etc.
Then hit the road. This time went directlly to Sedona and spent a week, camping and biking.
Then it snowed there sp N to Moab where I had a really nice run of good weather. It is much
easier no accommodating "others" in that space, especially on a longish road trip like that.
I come and go as I please, my own spontaneous schedule. Nice time in Moab with old friends.
Went to the Banff Film Festival: http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/worldtour/
Many GREAT films, but the event of the night was of Alex Honnold. Absolutely spider man.

Bob