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Glad you like it! What job did you used to do?

@@backroadsofcolorado I used to work for TwentyMile

Oh, Nice! I worked for SGS Minerals services, they had a lab at 20mile, and also a few in the mines near Paonia. Some of the heaviest snow I ever went through was between Hayden and Craig, driving to and back from 20Mile!

It is really a unique drive! Altitude is typically over 8000 feet everywhere...Rand is I believe at 8700'. May is North Park's snowiest month...just a really neat place like no other in Colorado. I miss the drive, which was also a couple times a week for me... I haven't been out of Craig since my last working day for redbox, but I have been really busy...check out (Video link) ruclips.net/video/Wae8Pdz0JKg/видео.html which is my Oldtown channel for an update. Thanks for your comment!

Its true! Steamboat is so fake and made expressly for high end tourists that have different values than the people who used to live there, but were mostly ran out as sboat became a haven for people with too much money. And yes the sboat to Craig is not exciting at all, but I liked the commentary, and the reality of how nasty that drive can become in the winter.. I still like Oak Creek and the hwy 131 corridor, though. While Walden to Rabbit Ears is beautiful, just about every drive in these mountains at the right time in the fall is awesome! I do think that Gore Pass is probably the most impressive I've seen, and I have put out several videos from Wyoming to Montrose showing some really nice fall drives. Timing is everything in the fall!

Thanks Ryan. I think you get it...there is something about that area and the road that has that quality. Yes it is a rattly, dusty road, but it's one of my favorite drives. I do also like getting on I-80 in Wyoming north of Craig and driving to Laramie...it has some really cool quality too, It always makes me feel philosophical... it is wide open country. Appreciate your kind words! And thanks for commenting!

Oh yeah! I think I remember hearing about it. Such a nice valley there! I know that more traffic means more life in the local economy, but I hope it doesn't get so busy that it ruins the area! Steamboat is getting really crowded, and Montrose, where I lived as a kid, is now out of control crowded! Thanks for commenting and watching!

@@backroadsofcolorado I looked on Zillow and Steamboat area home prices are outrageous now

It's like a different country there nowadays. I prefer to drive around, rather then through steamboat. Jackson hole is just as bad! Prices are actually absurd!

I'm glad to see the people in Laramie are keeping their downtown alive. Always nice to tour Laramne!

Thanks. Truth be told, I would have done the job for nothing because the ability to drive almost every route in Western Colorado and Southern Wyoming was awesome! I can't imagine ever getting another job like that, with the freedom that came with it. But I will stay busy here in Craig...I have some construction projects that will keep me busy for likely the rest of the year, but I will try to do a drive or two also. Thanks for your comments!

@@backroadsofcolorado I spent a couple weeks in Wyoming over the summer and it was beautiful. Thanks for your videos.

Thanks. It wasn't a surprise, and the company did make a decent effort in its last few years to diversify, so I got acquainted with different types of retail kiosks...keyme, eco atm, and others besides the redbox accounts. But their devotion to woke hollywood kept them from putting in better but older movies, and advancing technology really ate up their customer base. Glad you liked the first part of this video! I plan on putting out the rest of the day in new parts over the next few weeks, so there will be some more of this day, which was a really pretty day. Looks like I have a big project coming up...finishing building an interesting house...I will consider filming some of that while I consider if I want to continue with the road trips. I appreciate your comment and view!

Not a bad idea. We'll see where this channel goes... I travelled for a job, but that company just closed its doors. I also get throttled pretty badly from youtube...Big surprise they don't like that I'm a white guy, or my conservative views! But, I 'm not ready to throw it in the bin yet, because the people who like my channel are more important to me than pleasing youtube. So I may tinker with that! Thanks for your comment!

It really does look that way! But the camera doesn;t show the complete picture.

Thanks Randee! One scary ride, this video!

Thanks Piddy! Glad to hear from you! I was having some trouble with your name, and it was because of the numbers. And yes, I was also having some trouble characterizing our conservation...so I hope I left it reasonable for you in that video. All is ok here. We got our first rainfall (not snow) last night, and the weather is warming here...but not too humid here. I have lived in humid areas though, so I understand it can be really oppressive. I did post on X concerning this video, and it went from around 60 views to over a hundred in a day, and I also saw un climate change labels on other videos I posted...that weren't there before, so there has been a bit of a shift maybe some from X, maybe some from youtube. However, I am thinking about adding a different channel for political and philosophical subjects where I make the video around one subject...keeping it at around 10 minutes, but taken from the longer videos I typically make for this channel. And have both so people who like the long form videos have content, but people who are less in interested in the drive can get a quick video. I gotta say that this format is a tough one because it it so easy to become just a cranky guy griping! Thanks for being a subscriber, and I like your comments too!

Kiss my ass, democrat

OK.

Hi Randee, Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you like these, and I understand the feeling of this place always being home. Same for me!

@@backroadsofcolorado yea it’s been about 4 yrs since I’ve been in Craig. So homesick. Grew up there and graduated from MOCOHI. Life took me away and always wanted to retire there when the time comes and I’m stuck out here in Florida with no light in the tunnel as far as being able to come back. My wife’s families from Florida so that’s why we’re out here. Long story. But my thoughts are constantly Home and Colorado and I would give almost anything to get back there. Maybe someday. I’m glad that you feel the same way so you know deep down exactly how I feel. Some of your videos bring back good memories as you go to so many different places and a lot of them at one time or another. I’ve been there also thr beautiful sc

Not sure what happened there at the end but was just trying to say that amongst all your travels just some of the scenery that you show just reminds me of Home. And a lot of places where you’re just on the road somewhere I always try to gas if I can figure out where you are, just by the scenery. But anyway, thank you for your videos and I look forward to many many more. Be safe on your travels.

Thanks for your comments! Missing home is one of those powerful feelings! I think being in Florida must be nice too...awesome ocean views, warm weather, and a good state politically. but I get it...home is home!

Hi SR! I thought I would be done at the end of last year, but my driving job still has some life in it. Appreciate your support!

Thanks @Piddy! I have family members that do not agree with me...nor I with them, but we still treat each other well and we're ok with being individuals, so I appreciate your opinion. RUclips is a weird place nowadays. After my other channel was throttled, I was quite angry...I had just purchased a new computer and camera for that channel... but now I am a bit more reflective about it. I would rather youtube interfere only when content was unlawful (according to the standards of the country the material comes from) and maybe as the other platforms increase, youtube will rethink its policies. And yes, I see many channels with clickbait images and titles! I'm not making money, nor am I trying to make money on this channel, so I will steer clear of the clickbait titles! Thanks for commenting! And watching!

Thanks Solo Road! I'm shocked I still have a route, and that youtube hasn't comletely shut me down. So, I will continue!

Thanks Taowright! I have been wanting to get this segment of road for a while. Really interesting landscape by the Hogback.

Thanks Gabe! Keep watching...I try to talk about the areas I am travelling through. While I do talk about politics, I am going to be adopting a different approach...less harping/more information, and that includes more about the areas I travel. A lot of history has happened here and I find a little more out every day. But if you have any specific questions, just ask and I'll do my best to answer.

@@backroadsofcolorado I get the concerns on this platform, but never apologize for who you are. The other side certainly doesn't. If you are ever in the southeast areas of Oak Creek, I'd like to see the area. Many lots out there. Seems like an "affordable" area to have a small house (cabin).

Yes, true. I'm just tweaking my format...still conservative and 1st A supporter! I will keep your request in mind. it may be a while...my route keeps changing...but Oak Creek is a neat place. I almost bought an old cabin there a few years ago. i do think it isn't priced too outrageously, probably one of the best areas in that locale of Routt county. Presently, my route is to the west...to Grand Junction and also north to Wyoming, but this will end soon.

Coolio! We are out to Denver again in a few weeks, but I don't believe we will make it back through your neighborhood on our way back.

It'll finally be warm in a couple of weeks, at least on the front range. I remember I did a drive from Steamboat and took a back way to Stagecoach, which is a few miles SE of Oak Creek. You might like seeing it as I do a reasonable drive through Stagecoach and then finish up in Oak Creek. Just in case you didn't see it, heres the link: ruclips.net/video/III9tNLDtf4/видео.html

Thanks! This political commentary is tough! Too much negativity and I sound like 'crankyman" but it is tough not to get cranky...you know what I mean. Also I liked your drives this week too! Nice to see warmer and greener!

@@backroadsofcoloradoYes indeed... I think you got the balance right on this one. And thanks, I'm going to try to get at least one video out every week now that I've got more time.

Yep. This snow isn't the 'champagne powder' they used to claim. Closer to the consistency of cement this storm! Thanks for watching/commenting!

Great ! I ask people to do exactly that...if my political commentary bothers you, just mute me! So, Thanks for watching, and muting! Maybe someday I will have time to set music to these drives...my preferred idea.

Yeah, those things you missed in your videos gave me something else to talk about besides politics...so Thanks! And they were pretty funny too! I have missed stuff and had to completely start over with my videos...not so funny..well until I get over being cranky about having to redo them. And you are right not scary! That's typical me, never using the actual proper words. That's awesome you got the Dodge sold so fast! I hope y'all can get that nice old Ford back in business just because its such a nice truck. So, since I have been cut way back on driving, I have been looking at footage I liked but didn't use, so both the snowiest video and the summer rabbit ears video seemed like good posts. I did ramble too long in the snowiest video telling that story, though. And, yes, I should have asked to ride along! AND...posted a video of the steam engine with it's new valves! On Oldtown

@@backroadsofcolorado Cool, I'll go watch that one next. I just stopped doing much political commentary because I get too pissed off and it makes me feel shitty. I'd sure like to make some $$ off my videos but I think that'll happen about the time Hell freezes over since I'm apparently not that much of a draw. In the meantime, since I'm home all the time now, I've been doing overtime on X making hopefully politically relevant posts, so I'm getting my ideas "out there" but I just can't rant and drive, it jacks my blood pressure and makes me wanna yell and cuss way too much....🤯 We're on the fence with the red Ford, I have it listed for sale but at a crazy price, so maybe I don't really want to sell it too badly, but if somebody wants it enough I guess I'd sell it. We did get a shed to move my eBay biz into, it's been taking over the house and making me nuts. Hopefully it'll be here in the next week or so. Glad to see you kept some awesome old footage, unfortunately I have deleted all my old stuff, I just don't have enough space to store it. 😭

Yep I see your point. Politics is a nasty subject presently. Well, maybe Big Red is better being sold, but still a nice truck! And I am glad you have a place for your ebay stuff. Too much clutter drives me crazy too. I'd out some of my overflow in my garage but it does not have walls or roof yet. @@womanatthewheel

@@backroadsofcolorado Clutter = chaos and I hate chaos. When it melts off & dries up you better get that garage thing finished!

Some of us don't have a choice. Work to get food and shelter, or sit safely inside and starve.

Congratulations on your new job! The drive isn't the worst drive in the world, but it isn't too fun when it's snowing and people are going 25 mph! Of all the roads I take, the drive to sboat is my least favorite but that's probably because I've done it so much. Well, just be patient and don't bother getting in a hurry! Let me know how you feel about the drive in a few months. And, thanks for your comment.

Thanks Sue! This video was the second one for that day. I guess I was in the middle of the day and not saying either too much or too ilttle. And I love this area, especially North park. And it was a really pretty day! Funny your videos make me homesick for Oklahoma...until I remember my allergies, but I still miss the green.

Damn! I thought Kerry would hold onto that sham climate position like grim death! But maybe it isn't making him as much money as his back office deals. Thanks for commenting!

That's pretty cool. I wouldn't mind having land out in the county but I would prefer it to be some of the gold bearing land or up against a big parcel of forest or Bureau of Land Management land! Thanks for your comment!

@@backroadsofcolorado I wish we wouldn’t have sold it for so cheap though and waited a few more yrs! It was on the continental divide! I never saw it only my husband went out there

Thanks! Being able to laugh can be a superpower...hope you are using it for good only! Thanks for your comment.

Thanks Randee! I did like that drive too. One of me favorite places ... Willow Creek pass.

Hopefully someday soon I can make it back to Craig for a visit. Been way too long. Your vids just remind me of what I’m missing logout here and just brings up fond memories. Thank You

Living out here ^^^^

Thanks Eric. Looks like you are right.

Thanks Pam! The scenery makes up for the cold conditions this time of year. Its nice to have things that we miss, but hope your path comes back through Colorado. Thanks for watching.

Thanks! Yes a cold day but the sun and the camera really worked well! Steamboat was chilly too, as your son said. Getting colder and snowier and looks like we will have some pretty low temps next week Hope you are warmer than us!

Thanks! And, thanks for watching!

Yes I get it! Snow is one of those things. Beautiful sometimes, always cold! Thanks for your comment!

You are welcome! It was nice video to make except for the belt breaking.

Happy New Year too you too, my friend Laurie! I do hope you are feeling\getting better. True we didn't notice the takeover...as least as much as we should have, but the leftists were sneaky, corrupting politicians we thought were on our side, and were sneakily adding government policies and grabbing power that wasn't and isn't theirs to take. Maybe now that we know, we can do something about this. Nice to hear from you!

Definitely! Driving is not getting easier and it is tempting to retaliate but always best (and legal) to be safe! Thanks for watching, and thanks for your comment!

Hi Eric. That would be a good place to get a ride. It is pretty busy all the time there. 80's was a nice era too... a friendlier time...the music from that time is nice to hear when it pops up. Thanks for your comment!

Interesting that the belt I replaced to begin with had the same damage but I didn't get what was going on...just an old belt I thought...but it was my alternator that is incorrectly sized...it needs to be 1/8" out further...that split the old AND the new belt. There was power steering fluid everywhere in my engine compartment from the belt catching a hose and pulling it off of its connector. Saturday it was snowing so I just opened the hood and sprayed brake cleaner all over the engine compartment to clean that mess up but I will need to unmount the alternator and space it out so it is in line with the belt path. You are right I have been really,, really lucky that my breakdowns happen here in town and not out on the road! I have been watching the 'Lord of the Rings' and that seems to be helpful in understanding this strange time...and the title of this video too! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to you too! Yes true, about judges...the fair ones, not the woke. However always best if differences can be settled without a judge.

Very nice! I have thought about moving over there...being right by the Flattops and the Yampa river valley on hwy 131 is so nice also. It's always a good day when I am on 131 south of Sboat.

@@backroadsofcolorado Yes , it is very beautiful there . Was hoping you were going to take gore pass out of toponas . Just after the turn off of 131 on the right side about quarter of a mile lived in that house for quite a few years lots of good Memories there . Also last house on the right just out of Phipsburg just past the yampa river lived in that house for a few years . Spent a lot of time fishing the yampa as a kid . Big brown trout and rainbows in there !

Yes! I know both places. Even though they are a few miles away from groceries, I would love to live there too. Gore pass is my favorite pass, with the trough road down at the Colorado River my second. Do you ever get back to visit? Those places are still really nice. I am also interested in the geology there too. Lots of interesting volcanic features all through the valley.

I cannot imagine NOT ranting about that! I do have a little background info on the left attack on Colorado, and I will be filming a video here around Craig very soon, so probably a strange mix of Christmas decorations and political ranting. I suppose youtube could throttle me even more for that, but I think they already keep most of my video's on their 'always censor' algorithm, their way of killing my channel without outright banning. Thanks for your comment, and Merry Christmas!

I believe you! Even though in the Spring I am tired of the snow, I'm always happy to see the first fall snow, and even though it is rough to be out driving in it, I always like the big snow days. Thanks for your comment!

Hi Ken, Yes you can still make out the wagon ruts at Dad, Wyoming. I remember when oil drilling companies would store bags of drilling mud in the old cabins just west of Dad and the Oregon trail. Pretty nice that you know about the trail and the ruts. Even though there is a marker there, that knowledge is becoming pretty rare. Thanks for your comment!

I am glad you like! And thanks for your comment.

Thanks for watching, and you are welcome! A long day but I am glad I got the colors of fall that day.

Good for you! Just as I have the right to speak freely about the absurdity of the climate change hoax, you have the right to disagree, tune out and go away, and not come back.