Introducing The Gals Guide to Steamboat Springs
Stealing and adapting off of Dale Chumbley’s now-famous 365 Things to Do in Vancouver Washington, where he highlights 365 things to do in his home town, I’m embarking here on a similar venture with my Gals Guide to Steamboat Springs. I must admit that the thought of coming up with 365 new somethings, one each day, for the next year, is a bit too daunting a task for me to undertake. I don’t do well under a lot of stress, and find that the days disappear too fast as it is, especially when I have clients in town or am writing up offers or just plain need to get out of town, up to the slopes, or home to cook dinner. So, I am assigning no number although I do hereby pledge at least – drum roll please - one entry a week (I was not just struck by lightening so, so far so good).
I wondered when I should begin this undertaking. January 1st of course makes the most sense but I don’t want to wait that long. And besides, the date of January 1st has never done much for me personally as far as feeling like new beginnings. Heck January 1st is still dab in the middle of cold and darkness. Not much in the way of changes in that.
But September, now that’s a different story. September is when school starts (and I’m still a school girl at heart). September is also when I got engaged to be married, when my son was born, when my mom died, my father-in-law died, we moved to Steamboat…You get the picture. September is a time of changes, and not for just the leaves on the trees around here, or the nip in the air which I’ve started to feel.
Thus I unite, with the leaves and the air, with my personal history and the school calendar, in launching, oh-so-bravely, the start of The Gals Guide to Steamboat Springs in September of 2010.
And what do gals love to do? Shop of course (among other things, like skiing and biking and walking the dogs). So it is by a fortuitous coincidence that I begin this new episode of my life and my blog and my relationship with Steamboat, with a look at the Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Steamboat Springs, which is going on outside my door as we speak.
Go ahead. Sit with Abe Lincoln on Lincoln. Sip a margarita at the Cantina. Or ask Erica to pick out a good read for you at Epilogue, for all I care. Heck, you might even try on some fancy cowboy boots at the store by the horse, or spin on your stool while slurping an old-fashioned malt at Lyon’s soda fountain. Whatever you do, just get downtown. It’s Fall in the Rockies, and everything is just about to change.
Including the fact that construction starts up again on Lincoln Avenue come Tuesday. 
Tags: Downtown Steamboat Springs, Guide to Steamboat Springs Colorado, Sidewalk Sale, Steamboat Springs Colorado
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Susana,
First off, thank you for the kind words and shout out. It’s very kind and appreciated.
Secondly, congrats on starting this new project and good for you! Excellent post. I’m thankful you’ve figured out your “voice” and made this your own. That’s what I constantly encourage people to do. Be yourself and have fun! Based upon your first video and post, it appears you’re already having fun. ;?) Stay consistent and keep generating content.
Best wishes!
Dale Chumbley
Makes me want to come home! Great post. Great writing. Maybe the MudSeason’s Writers Group ought to have a reunion?
Thanks Elizabeth for your kind words and support. And glad you found it to be a lure to Steamboat! Yes, the MudSeason Writer’s Group definately needs a reunion. MudSeason is about to start in a couple of days. When are you coming home?
Dale – Thank you! Thank you! What an honor to have you comment on my post! You are such an inspiration! When I told my husband about your commented, he said “Kind of like having God speak to you directly, huh?” It did feel like an incredible blessing. I pray I can indirectly do you honor.
Susana,
Thank you so much for featuring our store and soda fountain! That was GREAT footage, especially with sweet Mr. Rudolph coming into our store! He’s a loyal customer and it was fitting that he got some video time. (I know you’re so very loyal, too. And I truly appreciate your presence in our store and around town.)
I really look forward to watching your blog as you venture into detailing all the wonderful things to do in our paradise.
Gratefully yours,
Tahnee
Thanks for letting me see my niece’s pharmacy. I loved the tour of Lyon’s, especially the soda fountain area. Tahnee has told me so much about the store, but your video really brought it to life for me. Thanks for sharing!
Phyllis
Glad you enjoyed it. I plan to do a post specifically about Lyon Drug in the near future which will showcase the store and soda fountain even more. It is such a wonderful part of Steamboat, and was wonderful that your niece and her colleagues purchased the store and have kept it deliciously alive and booming, for both the local’s and the visitor’s enjoyment.
Nice post and use of video. I think you have a great niche. Go for it.
Great job, Susana! Lincoln looks so inviting. Lovely to see that Lyon’s still has the soda fountain. Steamboat has so much to offer, and you’re doing a fine job of showcasing the town’s charm.
Tony & Sara Torruella
Oh Thank you so much for sharing and time is still on my side, but will be looking later because of all the things that are going on here to get prepared for winter shows here in Wellington,Fl. but I have saved everything that you have sent me, and I do so miss Steam boat, and I want this to be my home away from home in the winter, so dont let go of me yet! Thanks Susana, we will meet soon enough! I have to have all in order here first! Going to be a great winter for snow skiing this year! All my best to you and talk soon enough! Vicki