NO NO November in Aspen

Snuggles on SmugglerNovember is generally considered the worst month to be in Aspen.  The weather normally blows, usually its cold, cloudy and hopefully snowy...but we can't yet ski the "power of four".   Many locals choose to travel in November.  Mexico, Hawaii, Costa Rica are popular spots.  Some folks actually pierce the bubble and roll down to ski Loveland, A-Basin or Copper.  Denver is cool- if you feel like cruising 200 miles --plenty of malls an' sh*t.  Boulder is a rocking  college town and tech-center, also about 4 hours.  Grand Junction has it all....CostCo. 

So far November 2010 in Aspen has been clear, sunny and warm.  Don't panic yet...La Nina is on her way.  Click the pix to enlarge 'em.  See more  pix: Scorpio Sessions.

AspenSpin stayed close to home this weekend to enjoy the Culture of Aspen.  Thursday we caught  the Aspen Community Theatreproduction of 1776. It was Opening Night and it was a fantastic show (playing thorough 11/14).  1776 is the often told story of America's Independence, the Continental Congress and the writing of the Declaration by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and (A.Spin's favorite) Benjamin Franklin.  The Bell Mountain Buckaroos were represented by Scott McCracken (who killed it as Edward Rutledge of South Carolina) and Jeff Bestic as the hilarious McNair.  The cast was perfect for a ski town like Aspen--- 24 guys and 2 Women.   The entire cast, the crew, producers Rita Hunter and Jody Hecht and Director Patrick Holloran should be congratulated.  1776 is great family entertainment.

Rita and Scott killed on Opening night. 1776

Continental Congress 1776

Friday night Actor (and fellow Michigander Jeff Daniels )played an unplugged, acoustic set at Belly Up.  AspenSpin luvs Jeff Daniels.  In ZG he's always associated with his role  as Harry in Dumb and Dumber and a "little place called Asss-spen". Click his IMDB Bio Jeff Daniels; he's had a phenomenal career in Hollywood, and on Broadway--- yet he always returns home to Chelsea, Michigan and the Purple Rose Theatre.   He's currently touring America as a one-man show gigging out of a BIG DADDY tour bus along with his crew/Wife and high School  Sweetheart, Kathleen.   Daniels sang some songs , played the blues and told some stories. The crowd loved it.  It was a fun and intimate evening.  The Belly Up never looked better.Jeff Daniels gigging in Aspen.

Mrs. D. with A. P.

The next night  Playing for Change played Belly Up.  We missed it---but their Vid. got 25 million hits on You Tube. If you haven't seen it yet, click STAND BY ME.  

Lets not forget the Elk Mountains.   It was a beautiful day for short hike up the Smuggler Trail.   November ain't so bad....but we're  still PRAYING 4 POW in Aspen.  

A Little Place called ASPEN. View form Smuggler 11/6/10

Halloween in Aspen

Halloween in Aspen ....is SIIIIIICK.  The whole town gets off---in a good way of course. Its just plain nasty. Kids and adults lavish lots of time, money and energy on their  elaborate costumes.  The Silver City gets lit-up like a jack-o-lantern, even on Sunday.

 For Aspen locals , Halloween is like the unofficial New Year's Eve.  When you reside in a tourist based economy....and there are no tourists (Oct and Nov).... on Halloween you get to party like a rock star....crash hard....and then call in siiiiiiiick the next day.... with very few consequences.  Another factor.... there are 85 bars within the four block radius that makes up Aspen's  Core....so party hopping is required.  Also, when all Hallows Eve strikes...everyone knows that ski season is not far behind.  

Not that we ever need an excuse to go hard....cause going hard is a lifestyle in Aspen.  AspenSpin took a few pix and took a few shots.  Click: NIGHTMARE in ASPEN.

Forgive me Daddy, for I have sinned.

Alan (with Carlos) and Gold Member 

Toy Soldiers

Psycho in Aspen

Power Balance Bands (real or fake)

One action-sports trend that AspenSpin brought back from California is POWER.BALANCE wrist bands. Power Balance touts their hologram technology that helps your body's energy field react positively with a wider range of frequencies.  Sounds like a bunch of new-age mumbo jumbo---right?   We felt the same way, until we tried it.

In an effort to recover from the aches and pains of skiing every day and partying every night we decided to strap on a  POWER BALANCE. wrist band.    We too were skeptical about the claims made by users of these mylar wrist bands---but the result is improved balance, greater flexibility and increased core strength.  

Maybe its a placebo effect???  Maybe its malarchy, but POWER.BALANCE works for me.  No more pain in my knees, shoulder ,neck and lower back.  The boot camps on the beach and core-fit workouts didn't hurt, but the Power Balance wrist band is a great tool.

If you are interested in POWER BALANCE --A-Spin can offer a limited quantity of POWER BALANCE wrist bands.  Colors and sizes are limited, but A-Spin can give them to you at a 33% discount off  the suggested retail price.  $20  including shipping. 

For more info contact  ASPENSPIN@Gmail.com

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Aspen Artist: Win Charles

Win Charles was born and raised in Aspen.  Her art work is beautiful and inspiring.  Learn more about Win Charles and her work.  Click ASPEN ROSE 

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