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July 2008:
Happy 4th of July Weekend-Celebrate on the historic Lariat Loop at El Rancho!

June 2008:
 

Celebrate El Rancho Trading Post's History
with Cam & Ché -
22 years in the family!
 

El Rancho Restaurant celebrates 60 historical years!  Established in 1948.


 

The El Rancho Trading Post is open 7 days a week.
Please come visit us on your next mountain drive.   We’ll see you soon!

*Spring/SNOW Report from Ché:
Come on in, the warmer weather's great! It's springtime in the Rockies. We have a saying here, "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes."
 Here's some of the fun things to do now:
Hike, run, kayak, raft, mountain climb, pan for gold, summer sled (Heritage Square), horseback ride, see a show at Red Rocks--Heck, the possibilities are endless. And if you are itching to see snow...drive up to nearby Mount Evans, or trek to Trail Ridge Road.  Dress warm: you can still make snow angels or have a snowball fight. Stop and shop at El Rancho for your comfy sheepskin slippers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and anything new or unique we have the day you visit. Alternating all kinds of wacky Colorado weather days, you can be prepared...here! Don't forget the sunscreen, layers, and water!
*The picture above was taken at Trail Ridge road in the middle of summer.

Happy Father's Day Weekend!--Get your great gifts here!


Mother's Day May 11, 2008:Cam/a.k.a. Mom-Happy Mother's Day to the Coolest Mom Ever!-Love Ché
Also Happy Mother's Day to Grandma, Denise, Susan and all my maternal angels above!


March/April 2008:

SNOW Report from Ché:
News from the ski areas...although Colorado is at 130% of average snowfall for the year, the ski resorts will be closing on schedule.* Make your plans now to come on out and play!
Board, ski, sled, snow shoe, make snow angels...heck, have a snowball fight--and stop on in for your warm sheepskin hats, slippers and curl-up cozy rugs!
*Arapahoe Basin/aka A-Basin is usually the first to open and last to close.




Easter 2008:

Happy Snow & Happy Spring!
Your Snow & Spring Gift Headquarters!

Winter 2008:

    

Welcome to the
El Rancho Trading Post
The Gift Shop of the Rockies


Happy New Year!
Come celebrate &
Get all the gifts you need here...Valentine's, kids, grandmas, spouses, colleagues, and more!

Need great ideas?
Our gift consultants can help, plus...
We Ship!  And Can gift wrap!

Great Gift Ideas:
  Real Aspen Leaf Jewelry 
- Cozy Sheepskin Hats and Slippers
- Hand-Carved Walking Sticks
- Trail Guides
- Real Stetson Hats
- Woven Rugs and Wall Hangings
- Navajo Squash Blossom Earrings
- Hand-made Evergreen Philosopher Mugs and "Mug Rug" Coasters
- Colorado-Made Metal Sculptures
- Dream Catchers
- Rockies Hats and Shirts
- Locally Beaded Earrings
- El Rancho Long-Sleeve Elevation Shirts
- Andy Marquez Photography Books
- Burl Wood Wildlife Carvings
- Sterling Silver Baby Bracelets
- Turquoise Inlay Pocket Knives
- Mandela Protection Shields
- Horse Shoe Door Knockers
- Zuni and Navajo Bolo Ties
- "Ride the Rockies" His and Her T-s
- Genuine Semi-Precious Stone Rings Set in Sterling Silver
- Authentically Made War Clubs by Cree Indian Jack Cardinal
- Homeland Security "Spoof" Shirts
- Porcelain Fairies
- Wrought Iron Coat Hooks and Towel Racks
- Buffalo Horn Chocker Necklaces
- Hand-made Wooden Sled Ornaments
- Black Onyx and Tourquois Pendants
- Glow In The Dark Kids Sweatshirts
- Silver Concho & Leather Navajo Belts
- Hand-Painted Gecko Mirror
-
Hand-colored Comics by Playgirl Magazine cartoonist & Relationship Humorist Ché Rippinger



Holidays 2007:

El Rancho Trading Post
The Gift Shop of the Rockies

World Series 2007
Colorado Rockies Baseball Team:  2007 National League Champions!

Rockies Gear sold here!
Come celebrate a great sports season with us at El Rancho...Yay, Rockies!
 
World Series 2007  We're Proud of You ROCKIES!!!    You Made HISTORY!
Congratulations on winning the National League Pennant! The World Series scoreboard may have said Red Sox, but the Colorado Rockies baseball team won our hearts. You united our city and state with positive energy and integrity. Thank You! So proud to wear purple!
The El Rancho Trading Post is open 7 days a week along with the historic restaurant.
Please come visit us on your next mountain drive.








Ah, the holidays!
Enjoy them with us!
Get all the gifts you need here...for kids, grandmas, spouses, colleagues, Secret Santas, and more!

Need great ideas? Our gift consultants can help you cover everyone on your list (whether naughty or nice!)
We do free gift wrapping!
We ship!
Great Gift Ideas:
Real Aspen Leaf Jewelry
- Cozy Sheepskin Hat and Slippers
- Hand-Carved Walking Stick with a Trail Guide
- A Real Stetson Hat
- Woven Rug or Wall Hanging
- Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace
- Hand-made Evergreen Philosopher Mug with a "Mug Rug" Coaster Set
- Colorado-Made Metal Sculpture
- Dream Catcher
- Rockies Hat and Shirt
- Locally Beaded Earrings
- El Rancho Long-sleeve Elevation Shirt
- Andy Marquez Photography Book
- Burl Wood Wolf carving
- Sterling Silver Baby Bracelet
- Turquoise Inlay Pocket Knife
- Mandela Protection Shield
- Horse Shoe Door Knocker
- Zuni or Navajo Bolo Tie
- "Ride the Rockies" His and Her T-s
- Amethyst Ring in Sterling Silver
- Authentically Made War Club by Cree Indian Jack Cardinal
- Homeland Security "Spoof" Shirt
- Porcelain Fairy
- Wrought Iron Coat Hook and Towel Rack
- Buffalo Horn Chocker
- Hand-made Wooden Sled Ornament
- Black Onyx Pendant
- Glow In The Dark Sweatshirt for Kids
- Silver Concho & Leather Navajo Belt
- Hand-Painted Gecko Mirror
- Hand-colored Comic by Playgirl Magazine cartoonist

 

Hilarious "Homeland Security
Fighting Terrorism Since 1492"
T-Shirts $18.95; 2XL and 3XL $21.95

photo by Ché Rippinger

 
 
Denver Broncos Denver Broncos Team Schedule

Come In To See The Game!
Drink, Food & Shopping Specials!

2007 SCHEDULE (support the team)
(all times local at site of game)
PRESEASON
Wk. Day Date Opponent Site Time TV
1 Mon. Aug. 13 at San Francisco Monster Park 5 p.m. PDT ESPN (NTL)
2 Sat. Aug. 18 at Dallas Texas Stadium 7 p.m. CDT CBS 4
3 Sat. Aug. 25 CLEVELAND INVESCO Field at Mile High 7 p.m. MDT CBS 4
4 Thu. Aug. 30 ARIZONA INVESCO Field at Mile High 7 p.m. MDT CBS 4
REGULAR SEASON
Wk. Day Date Opponent Site Time TV
1 Sun. Sept. 9 at Buffalo Ralph Wilson Stadium 1 p.m. EDT CBS
2 Sun. Sept. 16 OAKLAND INVESCO Field at Mile High 2:15 p.m. MDT CBS
3 Sun. Sept. 23 JACKSONVILLE INVESCO Field at Mile High 2:05 p.m. MDT CBS
4 Sun. Sept. 30 at Indianapolis RCA Dome 4:15 p.m. EDT CBS
5 Sun. Oct. 7 SAN DIEGO INVESCO Field at Mile High 2:15 p.m. MDT CBS
6 Bye
7 Sun. Oct. 21 PITTSBURGH INVESCO Field at Mile High 6:15 p.m. MDT NBC (NTL)
8 Mon. Oct. 29 GREEN BAY INVESCO Field at Mile High 6:30 p.m. MDT ESPN (NTL)
9 Sun. Nov. 4 at Detroit Ford Field 1 p.m. EST CBS
10 Sun. Nov. 11 at Kansas City Arrowhead Stadium 12 p.m. CST CBS
11 Mon. Nov. 19 TENNESSEE INVESCO Field at Mile High 6:30 p.m. MST ESPN (NTL)
12 Sun. Nov. 25 at Chicago Soldier Field 12 p.m. CST CBS*
13 Sun. Dec. 2 at Oakland McAfee Coliseum 1:05 p.m. PST CBS*
14 Sun. Dec. 9 KANSAS CITY INVESCO Field at Mile High 2:15 p.m. MST CBS*
15 Thu. Dec. 13 at Houston Reliant Stadium 7:15 p.m. CST NFLN (NTL)
16 Mon. Dec. 24 at San Diego Qualcomm Stadium 5 p.m. PST ESPN (NTL)
17 Sun. Dec. 30 MINNESOTA INVESCO Field at Mile High 2:15 p.m. MST FOX*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did You Know: · Seasonally: There is a great Christmas tree place that some folks drive for hundreds of miles to get to...Colorado Christmas Tree Holiday Activity Center. Plan that in with your stop at El Rancho.

 

Fall 2007:
 

Come up for a hearty Fall meal-and enjoy the beautiful Quaking golden aspen leaves!

We have Colorado made real aspen leaf jewelry. Dipped in 14 karat gold, there's both "lace" or solid leaf styles, or a 39 step patented enamel processing for the original color in earrings, necklaces, pins and ornaments.


We also have other original gifts for you and the special people you appreciate. See gorgeous Native Indian artifacts made by Cree tribe member Jack Cardinal. Or try our aromatically sensuous organic Selah body care products including lotions, bath and soap mixes and Kissy Kissy Lip Balm (made in Evergreen and all natural!), beautiful Zuni and Navajo jewelry--and locally crafted earrings and necklaces, Stetson hats, and cozy sheepskin slippers, locally made "philosopher mugs" with inspiring quotations, trail guide and Colorado photography books, and drawn hand-colored relationship comics from our very own Playgirl Magazine cartoonist.


Rocktober 28, 2007:

World Series 2007
GO ROCKIES!!!

Rockies Gear IS sold here!
Come celebrate with us at El Rancho...
ROCTOBER - Rally Rockies!

World Series 2007  RALLY ROCKIES!!!
Go Ahead and Make HISTORY!     Rally Caps on People!
I just learned this from a fellow fan at Coors Field last night-turn your baseball cap inside out and upside-down and put it back on. The logo still shows. Yeah, it's goofy and superstitious. Welcome to baseball. I did it first and we scored. Others around did it and we scored and the team made more great plays. Try it. We've got a World Series to WIN and nothing to lose!

Roctober 2007:
 

Rockies Playoff Baseball Schedule     Roctober 2007!   (Mountain Time Zone)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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11
Rockies v. Diamondbacks
@ AZ
6:30 PM on TBS
NLCS Game 1
12
Rockies v. Diamondbacks
@ AZ
8:00 PM on TBS
NLCS Game 2
13

14
Rockies v. Diamondbacks
@ home Coors Field
, CO
6:30 PM on TBS
NLCS Game 3
15
Rockies
v. Diamondbacks
@ home Coors Field
, CO
8:00 PM on TBS
NLCS Game 4
16

 

17
Rockies
v. Diamondbacks
@ home Coors Field, CO

6:30 PM on TBS
NOT necessary!
NLCS Game 5
18

19
Rockies v. Diamondbacks
@ AZ
6:30 PM on TBS
NOT necessary!
NLCS Game 6
20
Rockies v. Diamondbacks
@ AZ
Time: TBA on TBS
NOT necessary!
NLCS Game 7

World Series 2007     We're going to the Big Show!
WAY TO GO ROCKIES!!!

The celebration at Coors Field in lodo Denver from the fourth game Rockies versus Diamondback sweep was so unbelievable! Great fans, great police, very few problems and a whole lot of celebration for an amazing home team. My favorite was all the folks with decorated brooms, sweeping and high-fiving each other overhead with the broom heads.  I never realized how much sports can bring people together. From my belly dance class, to artist friends and fellow Rockies baseball fans around the field, we're all celebrating the "Miracle on Blake Street!" Congratulations to the Colorado Rockies--the Cinderella team who just won the National League Championships!

WE WILL HAVE OFFICIAL ROCKIES GEAR SO YOU CAN BE PREPARED FOR THE WORLD SERIES!  Come in before it's gone, like a baseball over the Coors Field waterfall wall!


Local Event:
Saturday & Sunday
July 21-22, 2007

Tommy Knockers
Mining Days
 Idaho Springs, CO

Lots of fun things to do for a fun family outing!
Detailed schedule/info at:

www.tommyknockersminingdays.com


Humor work by Ché Rippinger:
Relationship Humor Writing and Illustration www.DatingAndHandGrenades.com
 Cartoons www.ToucheToon.com

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