tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113818582009-11-10T06:19:22.542-06:00blogging....yet another distraction for momTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771844606541274561noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11381858.post-42712694168931871692009-09-08T22:02:00.003-05:002009-09-08T22:16:38.383-05:00

When I was a kid we spent so much time on Pueblo Reservoir, south of Colorado Springs, that it could have passed as our second home.I have logged countless hours fishing off the rear sundeck of a boat.So, why shouldn't they?I owned my first fishing rod when I was 2. I'm not sure when I started baiting my own hook, or taking my own fish off. I'm confident there's a special place in heaven for

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We had such a good time, the girls & I. We headed out on Sunday afternoon for the West Elk Wilderness & found a great, remote campsite. We chose to stay in the forest instead of a campground in order to avoid barking dogs, late night revelers, and dust from the driveways.We lucked out on finding this site. It took 4-wheel drive to get there, but we were in walking distance from a little creek,

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Feel free to click on the above image for a better view....In about 2-3 weeks, we are, quite possibly, going to be the new owners of 36 acres with a roughed-in, shell of a home, We still need to install the septic, some doors & windows, the insulation, and, well, just about everything!The only things done are: the well, the exterior walls, roof, some windows, and the pilings for the wrap-around

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Holy Cow! K8, can you believe this is from 3 years ago?Happy, Happy B-day from Gunnison! We love you & miss you & cannot wait to get you out here!ps: I know this is late. Yesterday was nutso, will fill you in soon : )

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Apparently, Blogger ate my pictures yesterday. So here is another try....This is my wee garden, in our wee backyard. The rocks are native, gathered by my tribe.The antler was found near other skeleton parts, not far from our back gate.The pepper plant is producing!There are about 6 tomatoes growing, not visible here.The mint tastes great in ice water, tea, or a mojito.And I have no hope the

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I have no doubt that there will be a time in my near (or even distant) future that I will have that "a-ha!" moment concerning what God is doing in my life right now.I think back to a year ago... just home to Chetek from a high school reunion in Colorado Springs, dreaming about mountain real estate & spending tons of time online trying to find Steve a job & us a home in Colorado. It would appear

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If there's anyone out there still checking in here, that's not reading me at Facebook...Howdy!(note the new western accent, although I'm continually asked what part of Minnesota I'm from!)You would be amazed how many people know where Chetek, WI is! People clear out here in Gunnison have heard of Chetek! crazy.Lots going on here; and really, I have no idea where to start, so I'll just dive in..

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This skill will prove handy in the Rocky Mountains!

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On our way to Haystack Gulch last night, we came across these two handsome fellas.There was a 3rd, but he's out of view here. They were snooping along the lower hillside when we came along & they quickly made for the top.

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When I drive to:the librarythe grocery storeto churchThis is just a sample of what I get to gaze upon while running errands.Heaven on earth!

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I have very iffy wifi here at the park.I'm forced to make a short list, instead of a post, for each of these items. I might be able to expound later.hummingbirds here are fierce, if that word can possibly be used for the little bird. They buzz around here making that noise the Jetson's flying car makes. I love it!Our cat brought a baby chipmunk into the house yesterday morning. It was not

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Let's say you're moving west & are looking for land to buy....So, you place an ad on Craiglist, out west, stating you're moving from WI to CO and are looking for land. Within a week you get an email from someone who is moving from CO to WI, and they ask if we know of any property for sale? wow.So you reply, with full details of your WI property. And then you don't hear back from them. Oh well

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Thought I'd share a blessing that I received late last week....I frequent a site called www.homeschoolclassifieds.com and decided to list a bunch of our materials from years past. I wasn't expecting any results really, as there were numerous other listings just like ours with similar prices.Almost immediately I got an email from a gal who was really interested in our curriculum for sale. She

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Pre-Me Younger than I am currently. Seems like so long ago, and yet, yesterday.Happy Mother's Day Mom! I love you, no matter what!

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Tonight, after announcing to the kids that it's supposed to rain again tomorrow, Mudge told me that it's "prolly 'cuz God changed His mind."She really couldn't expound on that idea, but it sure was cute.

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After almost a 10 hour day (many pit stops), and 500+ miles, the kids & I are back.I managed to throw together a strange supper of fish sticks, raman soup, frozen veggies, and Kool-Aid (sounds like something a college student would live on). I'm allowing the kids to stay up late to watch a 3 Stooges marathon, with the strict instructions that if they get up before I do in the morning I don't

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The kids and I have just knocked down day #2 of our 3-day hustle to the northwoods.Instead of a real post, I'll leave you to do the math while we go swim.1 mom + 3 kids + 450 miles = arghhhhhhhhhh!

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Well, I need to quick post these and then get back home.This is the wonderful view off our back porch. I still can't believe it!This is the out my kitchen window. This is looking Northeast towards Gunnison. We're a 16 mile drive from there.And this was our view on Friday morning off the back porch. Today it's going to be 50 and mid week it's supposed to be 65. The snow won't last.Friday was

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Blogger was freaking out on my last post, so I quick posted it before I lost it.The pictures resume...This is another shot from Monarch Pass. Right before we stopped here, on the uphill climb, a dog walked around the "slow" lane for awhile while I honked at him to move. However, there was no where for him to go. The snow banks were ginormous! The next thing I knew a skier flew out of the

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Well, Steve went exploring with the kids today, so I headed west an hour to the big town of Montrose. Did a mammoth grocery shopping at the superstore, and then quick found a place with wi-fi.This is a nice treat after being with the kids in an apartment for most of the week. We did go exploring, but to have some alone time is wonderful.Quick before I forget... Last night during bedtime

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771844606541274561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11381858.post-23357290569232149572009-04-15T07:15:00.003-05:002009-04-17T08:58:16.980-05:00

First off, I apologize for the lack of posts. We have horrible internet here at the park, not to mention we've been busy-busy!I just worked the last 1/2 hour on a great picture post, but then blogger ate it! So this will be a condensed version, with a pix post to follow once I can get to town & to the library to use their wi-fi.Well, we made it to Gunnison on Easter Sunday; and after going over

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Well, I'm posting from the pool room at a Best Western in Omaha, Nebraska.The kids are enjoying some wiggle time, while Steve is out in the parking lot installing some fuel injection gasket of some sort.I thank God all the time that he is a mechanic! Where would we be if he wasn't?! Well, on this trip we'd probably be sitting in a Ford dealership lobby, while our truck was being repaired for an

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Well....I have no idea how to describe the events of the last few weeks; but here we are now, counting down the hours until we head west.Today I hired a total stranger to drive me & my pony to hubby's cousin's. Twister will board there until we can trailer him out west. This was a very interesting truck ride. She was on her cell phone 90% of the time, which was probably good. I had no idea

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Well, we've started counting down the days.Soon we'll be loading up the trailers, the trucks, the camper...The 5 of us are heading west for Easter, settling hubby into his new apartment, meeting with our Colorado realtor (met with our WI one last Friday), and visiting my Colorado aunt & uncle for Easter dinner. The kids & I plan to stay for 2 weeks and then head back to the Northwoods to tie up

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