tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164398643586921.post943227431256594517..comments2023-08-17T01:41:24.722-07:00Comments on Cripple Creek Colorado Blog: A Tour of My Countrytralrdrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02529531207563424108noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164398643586921.post-17209230713085944792008-09-03T10:00:00.000-07:002008-09-03T10:00:00.000-07:00I also came across your blog while doing some rese...I also came across your blog while doing some research on Cripple Creek. I'm currently writing a romance novel set in 1891-92 in CC and would love some help on research from you and your riding friends.<BR/><BR/>I'm no stranger either to CC. Since the 60s we've been coming out there from Chicago once each decade -- first time in 67 when we stayed at the Golden Coin in Victor (we since learned it originally was a brothel), then in the 70s (lived in Victor in a rented house for three weeks), made a day-trip with another family in the 80s, and then came out in 2005 for a week to do research for this book.<BR/><BR/>My first questions is: From a mine not far from where the American Mine is now on Battle Mt., how long would it take a miner riding on a mule, trailing three packed burros, to get to Fremont (now Cripple Creek) over the original miner's trail? The hero is carrying a small wounded female, (posing as a young miner--don't ask me yet, that's the story line) across his lap. I've arbitrarlly given them a day and a half on the trail. I'm a city girl without much knowledge of horseflesh and travel times, and the newly configured road between CC and Victor threw me for a loop the last time we were there. <BR/><BR/>Question Two is easier. In 1892 would miners be using a whistle to signal an accident and get help from nearby mines? I can't get a handle on this one.<BR/><BR/>I would appreciate any kind of help you can give. And I love your blog. It's very nostalgic for us, and you offer vistas of places we've never seen.<BR/><BR/>Averil Reisman<BR/>writing as Averil ReeseAverilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02252990374732496494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164398643586921.post-5214204972069779292008-08-29T07:05:00.000-07:002008-08-29T07:05:00.000-07:00Darla! Being new to this thing they call blogging ...Darla! Being new to this thing they call blogging I just came across your comment! Thank you for commenting! I promise I will be more diligent in checking for comments, and reply whenever I can. I have created a new blog on my listings, so go to Land, Cabins Ranches! and read about some of the fantaxtic real estate opportunities I have. Of course, you can find them all on my website also at www.goldcountryco.com<BR/>Thanks for reading, and thank you for your nice comment!<BR/>Carrietralrdrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529531207563424108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499164398643586921.post-13410264131160415532008-04-10T10:53:00.000-07:002008-04-10T10:53:00.000-07:00Came across your blog yesterday while looking for ...Came across your blog yesterday while looking for some information on Cripple Creek - I love what you're writing and hope you do more! :-) I lived and worked in CC for about 7 months back in 1994; what an experience! Although I was a stranger to the gambling, I was no stranger to CC since my parents had been taking me on vacations there since I was a kid in the late 60's. Anyway, I moved to Maine in 1996 and haven't been back to CC since then but I mention it often to my husband - he's never been to the Rockies and I hope to get him there someday! LOL Anyway, hope you're having a GREAT sunshiny day in my favorite state!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03979866600334392422noreply@blogger.com