Day at the river

We had fun in the snow

Our home with the mountains in the background

The river is starting to defrost

Majestic mountains at our backdoor

Sherri and Jennifer enjoy the view

With the temps up we had the opportunity to take a walk around the park. With the leaves off the trees we were amazed that we had such great views of the mountains.

We will be getting more snow on Wednesday so we are taking advantage of the clear and warm days before that. It will all change here soon....

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The trip to the store is a bit more scenic than our Texas trip

Not a bad view 

We really don't mind having to drive into Alamosa for supplies. We have a great view of the mountains with snow on  top.

Yes it is still snowing here. I went and bought me a snow shovel for the first time in my life. Never had to shovel snow before but I found out that if you remove it before it freezes rock hard the next day it will all be gone and the ground will be dry enough to walk on. No mud here.

I found out that I get plenty of exercise by working outdoors shoveling snow. What the heck! Might as well keep in shape this winter so when fishing time gets here I will be ready to go...

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Loveing our new home

Just a little cold

More snow has fallen here

Look at the size of this cycle

It may take some time for this to go away

The river is frozen

This is our road

A good way to pass the time

One more for the record book

Well it has been some time since we arrived here in Colorado. We have really enjoyed the mountains and the river. The snow not so much but then you have to take it all. 

We have been having to stay indoors. Not much on driving in the snow so if we just have to get out our daughter Jennifer takes us in the Jeep.

We for the most part spend time working on puzzles so we don't have to glue ourselves to the TV. Not much on just sitting. We can sit and use our minds to put these puzzles together. 

Can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can go fishing. I know it will come...

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The snow is here to stay for a while

 

I guess this month is going to be the snow month. It started yesterday and will continue through the night tonight. I like the look of the snow but it sure confines you to the house. Luckily we went yesterday to get our supplies. The roads were in good shape so we had no problem getting in.

I guess I will break out the puzzles and just sit indoors and enjoy the view out the windows. I know it will not be long and Spring will be here...

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Girls Basketball is leading the win column

 

Notice the double court.

They can have two games at one time.

A really nice gym

We have gone to several games and so far the Lady Tigers have won all their games. Our granddaughter Franki is on the team and she has really become quite the ball player. 

One of the girls on the team came down with the Omacron so they have been in quarantine for five days. They missed out on a tournament in Fort Garland but they will start back up next week.

We miss them playing but better safe than sorry. All will be back to normal...

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They called for snow and sure nuff it came

 

Most of the snow that falls here is in the mountains. Last night it decided to fall on us. We love to see the snow but it does keep you inside. We did get out yesterday and get some supplies. Thank heavens we did not wait until today.

My truck does not have 4 wheel drive nor does it have snow tires. My daughter...Jennifer...who lives next door has a Jeep and she is our go to person if we have to drive in the snow. 

Today we will stay in and enjoy the scene out the window. Just getting over the Omacron we decided to just chill inside with a bowl of soup. Maybe later in the year we can build a snowman...

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We have the HOMO CRON

 Well it finally got me. The Chinese Bat Virus hit home! I danced around getting this crap for over a year but it found me in one of the stores I guess. My cotton mask did not hold the Bat Virus back so now I am quarantined for 5 days...use to be 10 but so many politicians were getting it they had to make up new rules.

I feel fine other than I get tired real quick. I hate that I have to stay indoors and sleep a lot. I guess it could be worse. I still get out and sweep off the patio and change out the bottle gas...dump the holding tanks and clean the truck. Come to think...I do that even when I don't have to Bat Virus?

Just think how fortunate we are to have a country like China that makes all our products and provides us with all our illnesses. Even all the mask that we have to wear are from China...WOW how great is that?

We have all our needs seen to. All products made in China...what few jobs are left the illegal's will be taking...I will have plenty of time to rest and watch TV. Life is good here...

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The River is Frozen

 

The Rio is covered in snow and ice

Sherri and I took a ride down to the Rio to see what was going on. Yes sure nuff it is frozen but still running on the far side.

We missed a shot of a Bald Eagle sitting in a tree! Sherri got a picture of it as it flew off. Maybe we can get another chance...

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Happy New Year

 

You know a pictures says a thousand words. This should tell you what we have been up to the past week. Believe it or not we have stayed fairly comfortable. I like the summer here much better...don't get me wrong. Winter does have its beauty even if you have to live with the cold.

We are getting the Christmas Tree down today. Yes it is time and we have enjoyed it so much but all good things come to an end. I had hoped the snow would have been gone before I had to drag out all the totes. Not real crazy about going in and out in the snow covered ground and dragging in all the mud and snow. Sherri is not real happy about that.

My son-in-law takes off today for Center Colorado to pick up a load. He will be taking it to the mid states and then heading south. He is trying his best to get to the south for warmth. The north has been so icy and cold that he is tired of messing with all of that. I am sure that he will welcome warm weather when it gets here...

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Just a little late but we have a white Holiday

 

The sun makes its way over the trees

Hooked up the block heater

My neighbors are not as cluttered as my patio

I have everything covered for the winter

We had a snowfall last night. Not really wanting a storm but just having a little at the time is beautiful. The mountains to our south are covered pretty good but the mountains to our north are not. We have learned that being on the edge of the high alpine valley you don't get that much snow. We do get our share of cold weather but for the most part it stays dry here most of the year.

We had planned on seeing some property today but with the snow we decided to hold off until the roads clear up. We are still waiting on our place at the lake to sell before we get too involved in looking at a place here.

I noticed this morning on the news that Wolf Creek Ski resort was closed due to the extreme snowfall! It is hard for me to believe that a ski resort would close due to too much snow. Actually the highway to the resort is what is closed. At least it is closed until the snow plows can get the roads cleared.

We have not purchased our snow skis. And that wont happen...I would like to go watch Kris ski and enjoy the warm lodge. His friends here ski and snowboard. My knees will not allow me to indulge in such. We do plan on visiting Wolf Creek...

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A day late but what the heck

Yes here it is the day after Christmas and the snow came. Not a lot of it but enough to make you feel good.

Really if you want to know we don't need snow here when you can drive up the road about a mile or so and you can be in 2 foot of snow. Why make a mess here when you can enjoy the winter white stuff elsewhere and come home to dry roads.

I hope all of you had a very Merry Christmas. I know we did and Sherri celebrated her birthday with the family up here. She got all the phone calls from the other half in Texas and Kansas...which by the way made her day.

We plan on doing some exploring while Frank is here. He spends so much time on the road in his truck and not much time with all of us. I guess that is the nature of the beast. We like when he is here to go and do some things with the family. I will report on what we dream up...

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