I used to have a camping/fishing resort, not far from Cripple Creek. I had quite a few Texan customers. I always enjoyed them. I have from time to time thought I would like to move to Texas but after living so many years at 9,000 plus feet, I think I would melt there.
Are you still in the Cripple Creek area? I have a much loved friend from McGregor, Texas who lives in Manitou Springs. Sure need to get up there and see him.
The neighbors here from Texas are great. Did you have the campground on Teller #1 by a housing development? ...me, too, on melting. After too many field training exercises (Army National Guard) in hot places, one wants to be where it is cool and dry. We have a place in South Park and love it there.
Do you remember that big snow we had...maybe, what, a couple of years ago? I drove through 4 1/2 feet of it (modified 4WD) to do some work at a lot (sold now) in the higher part of a development on the west side of Pikes Peak. It's nice to drive when no one else is on the roads.