Colorado Springs and the Big Game

We stopped in this lovely city primarily to see old friends who have moved here from Northern, VA. On our first night we were treated to dinner by fellow full-time RVers, Larry and Katherine. They are members of our home church. They recently sold their Virginia home and hit the road in their motorhome. We also enjoyed an Italian restaurant dinner with Bob and Mary Ellen, who used to be in our Sunday school class. They also invited us to meet with their church friends at a Saturday tailgate party after the Air Force–Navy football game. They even brought a couple of big steaks for us to grill. The game festivities, complete with parachutists, jets streaking over the stadium, and academy bands, were a big thrill for us on a beautiful, sunny day. The game itself was less exciting, as the future Air Force officers seemed to sputter on the field. We loved seeing the Air Force Academy Falcon mascot swoop around the stadium and finally come back to rest on the arm of his cadet trainer. He is the only performing mascot in the NCAA. The famous Navy Goat was present to see his unsinkable team win. However, all he did was observe in an unemotional manner.