Happy Spring! As usual, springtime in the Rockies is always a gamble. Last weekend’s snowstorm started slow but picked up steam as the weekend came to a close. Our “paltry” two feet of snow piled up to more than three feet in town and drifts that covered cars in the northern foothills. And this was … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 25
I spent the week recovering from my covid vaccination. I expected to feel crappy for a day or so, and indeed I did. What I didn’t expect was to feel wiped out for a week. For two days after my injection, I ran a fever. Along with the elevated temperature, I ached all over. I … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 24
We’ve been filling out applications for grants and other assistance from the beginning of this little adventure. Last week, we received a check for a month’s worth of rent. Every little bit helps. Now that March is upon us, the weather is warming up. Which, of course, means that mud season is on the way. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 23
I somehow managed to contract a 48-hour bug that had my tummy tender and my temperature up last week. I slept for the better part of two days, then spent the rest of the week trying to recoup my energy. Yesterday was the first time I’ve ventured out since. And I guess if one is … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 22
The cold spell from last week finally gave way to more seasonal temperatures. Which is to say, it is still cold and snowy. The daytime temps in this region run in the 40s this time of year. While the average snowfall for the month is around three or so inches. This year the area has … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 21
We didn’t make it up the mountain this week. Even though we still have work to do, the weather has been frigid as a polar vortex slammed the state, plummeting daytime temperatures into the single digits during the day. Add a breeze to those temps, and the cold becomes dangerous. So, we spent the week … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 20
We took a drive up to the property today. We didn’t know what to expect since we didn’t watch the process, and the pictures Glenn sent were from before he finished. (C) 2021, Glenn Heeney While we knew that the debris had been removed, we weren’t prepared for the emotional impact of seeing the hole. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 19
Progress While we got a look under the roof last weekend, we still couldn’t get to a lot of the debris because of the frame. This weekend was different. The weather over the last week was frigid. Which meant the neighbor with the equipment couldn’t get the beams cut down into manageable pieces until later … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 18
We got our first look under the roof this weekend. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunFrom the front door. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunThe kitchen. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunMy desk. (C) 2021, JJ ShaunMy office. While I didn’t find what I had hoped, First Reader managed to find a couple of lockboxes in which she kept collector coins. … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 17
We finally made it up the mountain this week and took some boxes and bins with us to rescue our few “finds” from the fire. We still aren’t able to peek under the roof because of the metal that’s draped over the steel “I”-beams that make up the undercarriage. While we were there, one of … Continue reading Rebuilding the Dream, Pt 16
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