Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy

Growing Up Aspen - A Joiners Table Chat

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The idea of the joiners table came from the Wienerstube, one of Aspen’s last local morning hang outs. The “Stube,” as we called it, had a great big community table in the middle of its dining room. The table was meant for individuals who, rather than wait for a table, could eat with the locals and meet a few new folks. Back in the day this is where the haves and the have nots brushed elbows and discussed the issues of the day. The authors of Growing Up Aspen are keen to continue these discussions with a few folks we feel carry the true Aspen spirit and share our local banter with you. Twist an...

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Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy

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16 - Growing Up Aspen - Tony Vagneur – The Cowboy Way 27.06.2024 6:07

Tony Vagneur reflects on the cowboy up Woody Creek. Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (6 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytra...

15 - Growing Up Aspen - Tony Vagneur – Restaurants 27.06.2024 3:07

Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (3 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Tony Vagneur was born into the Vag...

14 - Growing Up Aspen - Tony Vagneur – Homes Today 27.06.2024 3:34

Tony Vagneur talks about how the new folks are getting around the historic building codes. Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (4 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happ...

13 - Growing Up Aspen - Tony Vagneur – The Joiners Table 27.06.2024 8:03

Tony Vagneur the power of stories and the joiners table. Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.hap...

12 - Growing Up Aspen - Tony Vagneur – Old Classic Characters 27.06.2024 7:43

Tony Vagneur reminisce about classic old Aspen characters. Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.h...

11 - Growing Up Aspen - Tony Vagneur – The Change 27.06.2024 4:56

Tony Vagneur talks about when he thinks the change in Aspen really happened. Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (5 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Anima...

10 - Growing Up Aspen – Tony Vagneur – Aspen Schools and Community 27.06.2024 4:40

Tony Vagneur Aspen's historian talks the Aspen schools through his eyes. Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (5 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation...

09 - Growing Up Aspen - Tom Crum – Ralph Jackson 27.06.2024 5:51

Tom Crum reminisces about Aspen's original (10th Mountian Devision) ski bum Ralph Jackson. Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (23 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation...

08 - Growing Up Aspen - Tom Crum – Author Lo Semple 27.06.2024 2:54

Tom Crum appreciates having Lo still in town to keep him grounded. Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (3 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www....

07 - Growing Up Aspen - Tom Crum – Any Words of Wisdom to share? 27.06.2024 12:03

Tom Crum speaks to a way of being. Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (12 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Tom i...

06 - Growing Up Aspen - Tom Crum – Building your own home. 27.06.2024 6:44

Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (7 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH t...

05 - Growing Up Aspen - Tom Crum – How did you meet your wife Cathy 27.06.2024 4:39

Tom reflects about when and where he met his wife Cathy. Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (23 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Anim...

04 - Growing Up Aspen - Tom Crum – Aspen’s crazy characters 27.06.2024 7:52

Tom Crum walks us through some of Aspen's classic characters. Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happy...

03 - Growing Up Aspen - Tom Crum – What were the seeds for John Denver’s Windstar 27.06.2024 23:02

Tom Crum talks about John Denver's passion project... Windstar! Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (23 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trai...

02 - Growing Up Aspen - Tom Crum – How did you find Akido 27.06.2024 7:58

Tom Crum tells us his journey to Akido. Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/ T...

01 - Tom Crum - When did you arrive in Aspen? 21.06.2024 17:51

What is your story about the journey you took to Aspen? Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (18 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Anima...