WOO HOO! I now have a Denver Address!

[cherinyc]

Hi ladies -
I figure anyone who's a little familiar with me, may click in this thread. I am just SOOOO excited and had to share the news with all my TE friends. It's been a crazy 10 days. I finished up my job in Princeton, NJ on Friday Nov 3rd, and BF and I flew to Denver to spend a week looking for our new (rental) home. Signed the lease on a place we both love (a loft that is about 2 blocks from Coors Field, Lodo, etc) yesterday - and flew back to NJ tonight.
We are here in NJ for 10 more days and then we start our journey towards our new home. Just being in Denver I was so happy. We are a block away from the new Denver Skate Park, about 2 blocks from the Cherry Creek Bike Path. We can walk to the flagship REI - oh my goodness I think I could live in that place. Oh - and we have a view of the mountains from our balcony.

'sigh'....I can't wait to get settled. We even picked up our season passes for snowboarding while we were there.

Anyway - I just thought I would share my news, since I've been away a bit. BF tried to show me around (he lived in Denver for 10 years before moving to NJ 3 years ago) but I was still pretty lost. So any of you ladies familiar with the area, I would love suggestions for eating, shopping, banking, etc. I went to a Title nine store - such pretty stuff.

Ok - I'll stop now.
Yippee!!!
cheri

[BikeMomma]

Congrats, Cheri!! You sound incredibly happy.
I hope everything works out for you & wish you the best!
~BikeMomma

[CyclChyk]

WOW Sounds awesome! Good luck with the move and post pics! Your balcony view sounds beautiful!

[Aggie_Ama]

Great news!! Walking OR biking to Rei? That could mean trouble. Post pics from your balcony once you get settled, it sounds beautiful.

[sbctwin]

I was in Denver this past 4th of July. I discovered the wonderful bike trails in Denver. Now, when we go there (usually during baseball season), I want to bring my bike along...you are in a wonderful location. I rode the bike trail to Vail, many, many years ago...such a wonderful ride. Lucky you ....I am jealous

[Xrayted]

So glad things are getting settled. I think the move will do you both a lot of good. View sounds great. Bike trials nearby. What a find.

Good luck!

[BadgerGirl]

Congatulations on the move. You will really enjoy Denver. There is tons of places to go to! Vesta Dipping Grill is Downotown where you live and is really good. The Denver Chophouse is good...steaks and they brew there own beer. Fado irish bar is nearby and Sing Sings is a fun place to spend time too. For Mexican, the Rio has great food and killer margaritas. There us a great sushi bar at 2nd and Detroit in Cherry Creek with good deals during happy hour. Movies and Nike Store on the 16th Street Mall too. You have a lot to see. Let me know if you need any advice. Hope you enjoy your stay!

Heather

[7rider]

Schweeeet!!!!
Congratulations!
I am so jealous! I've been trying to get my DH's brain around a move to Boulder, but he's hesitant to move that far away from family!
To what area did you get a season pass???

[Bikingmomof3]

Congratulations Cheri! Enjoy touring around the Denver area. There is so much to see and do. I love it there. Congrats on your new home.

[chickwhorips]

congrats cher! how exciting!! i can't wait to see pictures. good luck with the whole move down there.

[Cassandra_Cain]

Nice going Cheri - welcome to the SW

Here's something you might want to do...

Tell b/f about easy ride...
Load up car with bikes
Head west on i-70
Take Idaho Springs exit
Unload bikes and begin riding
Ride south on 103 for 15 miles
Take Mount Evans Scenic Road
Ride for 15 miles to summit

Now that is as cool a view as you'll get in the eastern half of the Front Range

[Kathi]

Cheri,

Welcome to Denver! Sounds like a great location.

You can also visit Outdoor Divas at Cherry Creek mall, ride the Platte River trail south to the Bear Creek trail, my neck of the woods, or continue on to Chatfield SP. You can also ride the Platte River trail north, then connect with the Clear Creek and ride to Golden.

I'm just guessing but don't count on Mt Evans at this time of year, save it for summer. The lower part may still be open but the upper part is most likely closed. Besides, it's a lot colder up there than it is here in Denver.

If you're here Thanksgiving, the DBTC is doing a ride from the Performance at Lakewood to Red Rocks. It was my first ride here and absolutely gorgeous.

Kathi

[Kathi]

Cheri,

Welcome to Denver! Sounds like a great location.

You can also visit Outdoor Divas at Cherry Creek mall, ride the Platte River trail south to the Bear Creek trail, my neck of the woods, or continue on to Chatfield SP. Or ride the Platte River trail north, then connect with the Clear Creek and ride to Golden.

I'm just guessing but don't count on Mt Evans at this time of year, save it for summer. The lower part may still be open but the upper part is most likely closed. Besides, it's a lot colder up there than it is here in Denver.

If you're here Thanksgiving, the DBTC is doing a ride from the Performance at Lakewood to Red Rocks. It was my first ride here and absolutely gorgeous.
www.dbtc.org click on nov/dec rides for more info

Kathi

[chickwhorips]

ok all this talk and i'm thinking about moving down there with ya cher.

[wannaduacentury]

Congrats Cheri, I know you'll love your new home. Pat yourself on the back for taking the plunge on living the life you want. Don't look back and go for a ride if life's worries start to bother you. You'll do great once you get settled. Best Wishes. Jennifer