Look what we found..........!

While we were on vacation in the Turks and Caicos this past April we found a piece of fan coral while walking on the beach.  Being me, I first thought...'wow, a free souvenier' .  It looks very delicate but is quite sturdy so I stuffed it in my suitcase and brought it home. It traveled really well with no damage at all!   It now sits on top of our headboard along with a big glass vase of seashells from that trip and various other trips.  I really got excited when I went to TJ Max Home Goods and saw a smaller piece of fan coral in the mark down area for $18.00 (orig. 25.00). 

I had no Idea.......Train Hopping????

In 2010, 443 trespassers nationwide were killed and another 833 injured in interactions with trains, according to preliminary railroad-safety statistics for that year compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration. Of those injured, 41 suffered amputations of feet or legs.

I had no idea people were still doing this!  Evidently in some circles this is considered aventurous and fun.  There are even Youtube videos about it.  Last year a CSU freshman had her legs severed while trying to hop a train from Denver to Fort Colllins.  So many people don't consider the permanent consequences of doing something 'risky'.  Maybe I'm just getting old......

It happened close to home a day or so ago in Monument.  A 17 yr. old lost his legs trying to hop a train at 1 AM.  I just don't get it.  Where was he trying to go, who was he with?  Didn't somebody have a car? More to come........

Certainly life changing.......please send positive thoughts and prayers his way.

Colorado Wildfire Photos: The Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado SpringsPlog Photo Blog

Colorado Wildfire Photos: The Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado SpringsPlog Photo Blog


Here is a link to some great pics of the fire. 

I think I'm becoming my mother..........

Peach Pickin'

Dorothy with some of her favs

Usually when I buy peaches in Colorado I just buy peaches......
While home last week we went to an orchard and picked a bushel of 'Red Haven' peaches.  They are mom's favorite and she plans on eating a bushel of peaches by herself (fresh).. We got a good start on them and they are delicious.

Jamie



Anthony and his ducks

















 RED HAVEN PEACHES: Red Haven is the all-time favorite of peach lovers for both canning and eating fresh. They are freestone, which means that the fruit comes free from the stone when peeled. Other areas of the country may grow more peaches than we do, but Michigan peaches are renowned for their rich flavor and juiciness.


I should have snapped a pic of Molly and her new rabbit, Cinnamon or Angie's goats or cows. 

While spending time with mom we also got quite a bit of yardwork done.......trimming, pruning,  weeding, sprucing up....still lots to be done.

An Amish Adventure

I just got back from a visit to Ohio and my mom.  We had a great week.  The weather cooperated and wasn't too hot, too humid, or too buggy.  We spent two days in 'Amish country' for an early birthday celebration for mom's birthday.  We left on our 'field trip on Wed. and stopped by Charles Mill lake and checked it out.  We met a lady who gave us some good recommendations to check out.  We visited Millersburg, Berlin, Walnut Creek, and Charm, Ohio.  I went to a bunch of fabric shops and we ate lunch 'where the local eat'.  The pies were delicious.  We also went to the flea market, cheese shops, a great hardware store (Keim Lumber, not Lehman's).  We spent the night in Millersburg because trying to do it all in one day is too tiring.  Charm ended up being our favorite village.  The countryside is beautiful and the people are wonderful. 


In Millersburg I checked out the Holmes County Rails to Trails Trail which is 15 mi. long with plans to expand.  Horse and buggies are allowed as well as walkers and bikers.  I only walked a few minutes since it was hot and humid.

We both enjoyed the trip and I came home with lots of new fabric!