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Dear Thunderlodge friends, Greetings from Columbia City, Indiana. Our names are Ray and Becky Smith, and in April, we will be celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary. Buena Vista is our first choice. What a wonderful land lay out by Gods Hand. We hope to visit your beautiful part of the country soon this year. Thank-you and may God bless you all.

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We just spent another 2 weeks at Thunderlodge. This marks over 46 years of visiting BV. We look forward to coming to BV and Thunderlodge. The lodge is so convenient to all the activities of Buena Vista and surrounding communities. Within driving distance of most the hot fishing lakes, and of course Cripple Creek and Central City. What more could we ask for? The weather this year was beautiful. The fishing was terrific. We did something new this year. Hot air ballooning. WOW! Everyone needs to see BV from 2000 ft above. Truly a "Buena Vista". Count down until we return next summer: 315 days, 314, 313 .... Time can't pass fast enough.

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HI Jim and Jane all fifteen of us had a nice stay this year with you hope all is well and hope to see you in November Richard hunting group from Calif thank you again for a nice place to stay

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My family and I stayed at your place two years ago during Spring Break. We did not get to meet you because you were on vacation also at the time. We had a wonderful time. It was our first time skiing. The part we always talk about still to this day was what a wonderful time we had at your place. If anyone wants to experience the outdoors in Colorado and have a place to rest and unwind this in my opinion is the place to stay. The cabins are clean and comfortable and it is very quiet. Thank You for the wonderful memories.

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July 2004 We recently spent the weekend in the Alpine cabin. What a wonderful place. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly and made full use of the facilities, including the outdoor deck and barbeque and the wood stove. What peace and solitude. It was one of the most relaxing vacations I have ever had. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone who really wants "to get away from it all". Jim and Jane, thanks so much for your hospitality and the very well-equipped cabin. Everything we needed was at our fingertips and we had a fabulous time. The Viehdorfers, Castle Rock, CO

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Hi, Jane, Jim, Lance and Roxy - Looking forward to coming up to Thunderlodge in one week!! We always have the best time and enjoy everyone's company - see you next week! Frank, Mary , Betsie and Tippie Andreola

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Thunder Lodge was just great , together with fun at the "Gold Rush Days" My wife Janice and I had a great vacation touring around Colorado but now its back too work in dear old England , role on next year! howard.lythgoe2@baesystems.com

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Even though we only could spend a few days at your lodge, we had a great time. We really appreciated the very clean cabin and the well maintained grounds. You really know how to make people feel welcome. As an added treat, the community of Buena Vista makes an excellent get away even for short visits. If you like friendly people and great food, your lodge and town have got to be on top of the list. We want to come back there again so we can check out those fish in that creek by the cabins. Hope to see you again soon, Ron and Janet Maneth

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I grew up at Thunder Lodge, as my aunt worked for the original owners. Her name is Nell Gordon, and I am Aleta. I am sure many of the old guests remember us. She is still retired in Oklahoma, and at 91 years old still works circles around me! It is so nice to see the news via this website. I am proud that the new owners keep the place as nice as I remember it, and the new additions sound very exciting. Sadly both John and Bessie West have passed from this world, but they would be honored that Thunder Lodge continues to provide a clean and high quality place for visitors to enjoy. To all of the guests I remember as a child, "Greetings!" Aleta

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Just spent a relaxing weekend in Buena Vista at the Thunder Lodge. The cabins were well worth the Snow Bunny Special. It was like home away from home! The kitchen was well furnished and the entire place was very clean! We'll definitely be back! Thanks! ~Jennifer and Kammy

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What a wonderful place to stay. Your cabins are very comfortable and for the price you can't beat it. Our group will definitely be back every year with you. Thanks so much for all the hospitality. We were very grateful for everything you did for us especially since we couldn't get back to Missouri when we were suppose to because of the snow storm. You are great hosts. See you next year. God Bless You, The Branstetter's

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We've just come back from a 4 night stay at Thunder Lodge. It was absolutely fantastic! THE nicest place to stay in Buena Vista. Jim and Jane are great hosts. Great rates, great cabins, and a great town. What more could you ask for? We'll most definitely be back.....Byrd family. Dallas, TX

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My name is John Allen and my family has been coming to Thunder Lodge for more than 10 years. You can't find a better place to stay in Colorado.

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We enjoyed the website. It appealed to our interest in vacationing somewhere that was within a short distance to other sites and activities.

We were looking to stay in an authentic cabin for our vacation this year that had an adventurous and comfortable Colorado feel . I think we found the right place. Melinda Perez 04/18/02

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Had a wonderful stay at Thunder Lodge. Looking forward to staying there next summer or maybe sooner.

Don & Tere Braaks

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My husband and I stayed at Thunder Lodge on our wedding night and it was just great! The cabin was cozy and had everything we needed to spend a comfortable evening. ~Jen in Buena Vista~

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My Dad (Fred Gorton) started bringing me to the Thunder Lodge to stay when I was five years old. I am now 42. Fifteen years ago my husband and I spent our honeymoon here. It was on Valentines day in l987. I have recently moved back to Colorado after living in Washington State for ten years. My father is now 76 and my mother died last year. I would enjoy very much being able to stay here again with my dad and my children and show them a place where I had many happy memories.

John and Jo Ann Snogren 7-5-01

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What a wonderful vacation that we had!! Thunder Lodge is a great place to stay and enjoy the beauty of Colorado. Rob & Traci 6/8/01.

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Great Rate - Great Room - Great Time of the Year to Visit. The stay, grounds and location are excellent. "I'll be back". Tom S, 4/26/2001.

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I am Gordon Rountree of Texas. Four of us were guests at Thunder Lodge this week. It was a very nice and friendly place. The cabins had everything anyone would need. I would recommend them to anyone. Also, thanks for the fishing tip.

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The acronym for Thunder Lodge (TL) should be TLC, because that's what I received when I stayed there in July. Thank you for the most enjoyable vacation. JMC

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This is Gretchen Finley. I came with the Haury/Small/Finley reunion. We stayed in the cabins by the creek. Anyways. . . I would like to say that I had a great time at Thunder Lodge and it really was cozy. Your son, Lance, was really fun and I'm glad he was there to hang out with. I think you guys did a great job with the place and I hope to come back.

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Thank you for the hospitality shown me this last July. Your knowledge of the area helped me find whitewater rafting, horseback riding, hot fishing spots, good restaurants, etc. Rather than waste time on vacation, you helped me find fun activities within the Buena Vista area. Thank you so much. Virginia Gentry

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Having traveled to Buena Vista over the last 40 years, I find that Thunder Lodge is my "home away from home." Over the years, I've tried other Lodges within BV and found that your Lodge surpassed them all both in cleanliness and convenience of location. A small community conveniently tucked into a residential area made my cabin feel like home. Not a lot of bright lights, big parking lots... but rather soft cool evenings filled with fresh fragrances and mornings filled with such a breathtaking view of the mountains. Certainly, Thunder Lodge is a "piece of heaven".

Thank you so much for all you do for us when we stay at TL each summer. Jean Chalupsky, Omaha, Nebraska

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Hey Jim and Jane, Although I am only 15 years old, I came to the cabins a while back and had the best time I have ever had in Colorado!! All of my memories are from your place!!! I just wanted to thank you for that and good luck with your business and my family will definitely be back in the near future!! Thanks again, Marcy

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We stayed there the middle of March and skied Monarch. It was a great time until the snow dumped on us after two days of skiing and we weren't able to get back up the third day to ski. However, James and Jane were great hosts and showed us where the locals tubed. We took the kids there and they had a blast.

James and Jane went above and beyond to make sure that we had a good time.

The Lechtenberg's

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Hi, Jim and Jane, My wife Dorothy and I just spent the weekend in Cabin 7. It was so delightful, we loved it, the privacy can't be beat, the only problem we had was with a loud mouthed mother next door to us. A word or two fixed that tho, there were no more problems. I loved the knotty pine walls in the cabin, everything worked good. God bless you both in that business. We WILL definitely be back!! -Richard and Dorothy Opp 2867 W. Rowland Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 thoseopps@yahoo.com or dorothyopp@yahoo.com

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This is a wonderful facility to be with your family and friends and have a home base near skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, etc.