Welsh Rugby Scarf Travel Log in Pictures

**Cygnus** · 26th July 11, 07:33 PM

Wonderful pictures, everyone! I'm still disappointed that I wasn't able to catch the scarf when it was here.

As for LitTrog's pictures, I am also amazed at how many of those trees are dead; and I'm sure many of the green ones are currently dying. The problem crosses to my side of the mountains as well, and there is a huge movement to put the Rocky Mountain high-elevation white pine on the endangered species list. Sadly, there's not enough money at the moment to do anything to fight the beetles, so putting it on the list wouldn't be much help.

**LitTrog** · 26th July 11, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

It is an absolute shame about the beetle problem there in Colorado. I spent a couple of weeks there a few years ago (Denver, Evergreen, Breckenridge), and was absolutely amazed at the extent of the problem. Although the resulting lumber has some really nice colors to it, it looks much better as a forest.

The Lake Dillon area (near Breckenridge) is just sad now. Looks like a lumber company came in and clear cut the hillsides.

**Derek** · 26th July 11, 11:11 PM

Hi LitTrog.
Great set of pics. A big thankyou to you and your family for taking the time out to take them.
Really pleased you had a fab time with the scarf. And thanks again for moving it on swiftly ... its still got a long way to go.
Soz to hear bout the beetle prob. Doh!
Looking forward to seeing who the next reciprient is.
Iechyd Da

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Derek

**Mike_Oettle** · 27th July 11, 07:30 AM

LitTrog wrote: “’Tis the Williams of Wales tartan made by the Cambrian Woollen Mill . . .”

Thought I recognised it! I must show your picture to a colleague who is a Welsh Williams (South African-born).
Regards,
Mike

**Jock Scot** · 27th July 11, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Derek

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Derek

I note with considerable concern, Derek, that it is all hair and teeth at "Scarf HQ". You really must pace yourself as there is a long way to go yet!

**Cowher** · 27th July 11, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I note with considerable concern, Derek, that it is all hair and teeth at "Scarf HQ". You really must pace yourself as there is a long way to go yet!

I agree. He was holding papers in his previous pictures. Around page 11 he switched to drink! Poor man is breaking down before our eyes.

**Derek** · 27th July 11, 11:35 PM

Jock and Cowher .... Your right ... The scarf must be getting to me. Doh. So I have taken your advice ... I finished me wee dram first then went and had a relaxing kip

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Then got straight back on with the scarf paper work

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I am thinking that maybe I should get a train ticket and go and visit Jock. Maybe he could take me fishing, that would be a great scarf relaxer I'm sure.
Iechyd Da

Derek

**Cowher** · 28th July 11, 09:27 AM

**Livingston** · 29th July 11, 10:39 AM

Not to worry, Derek. The scarf has safely arrived at its next stop and went into downtown Denver yesterday. I didn't have a camera with me but it did enjoy the area. The scarf did a little work around our house last night to pay for room and board. Pics to follow later. It will travel around the northern part of the Denver metro area this weekend and then head out to its next port of call.