Oddly enough, I'll be flying from Atlanta to Denver on the 22nd. Would love to take the FJR on that journey, but since the trip is for work, I have to fly. Have a safe trip.
If I could take the time off of work I would go with you in a heartbeat. I have done that ride on the way to Montana once and California another time and it is wonderful. Can I recommend route 82 across the south to you, it is wonderful compared to the interstate. I rank Colorado the most scenic state in the US only Nova Scotia surpasses it in North America for me. I hope you have a wonderful and safe trip.