Our Apache

We've known something was wrong for a few weeks now. Wolves don't show pain, it's not their style. When Apache started limping and having trouble with his paw and leg, it was time to get it checked out. We have 2 of the most wonderful Vets for our boys ( The Vet on South Wadsworth) and they checked out all sorts of things it could be. After an Ultra Sound it was detirmined that Apache has Cancer in his shoulder that is affecting the muscle and bone. It has also spread to his chest. The Vets told us we could operate and maybe give him a few months more but at what cost to his quality of life. We've decided to let God decide when He's ready for Apache. Lots of treats, outtings when he's able and a whole lot of love. Apache will be 14 in the spring. We've been blessed to have him in our household for 3 years.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!!!

Occasionally the weather Gurus do get it right. First real snow of the season. We don't count the pansy-assed "flurries" we got last week. It has to be sliding down the hill in 4-wheel drive, searching under the seat for the snow brush, looking for any gloves even the funny little purple Walmart dollar gloves kind of snow. Around a foot on the level. CNN actually broadcast from good ole Idaho Springs this morning. Whoopee we made the big time. It's really good for the ski areas, though. That and snow on Monday night Football do more for Colorado Tourism than all the big bucks promotions in the world. It used to be a favorite game to watch the flatlanders try to navigate the mountains in a blizzard. Those of us who worked in the Tourist industry (You know who you are) recall with fondness the fine visitors to our state who would in all seriousness inquire if we could actually live way up here in the mountains all winter or did we have to move down to Denver to go to school and buy groceries. We would just nod our heads and point to the interstate highway about 100 yards behind them. Then we'd sell them stuff and send them on
their way. Thanks to all of you for coming to Colorado.

If you need to clean house, just invite company over!

I'm not known as the best housekeeper in the world, and living with 2 hairy shedding dogs doesn't help. When I vacuum, or should I say when my Hubby vacuums, there's enough to make a brand new dog. anyway, we're having friends over from Grand Junction, Co to go see Vinnie Castilla play his last game with the Colorado Rockies. We used to go to a lot of Rockies game when Larry Walker, Dante Bichette, Andres Galaraga, and Vinnie were known as the Blake Street Bombers. Lots of fun. If we brought friends from way out of town, there was always the fun of getting them to try "Rocky Mountain Oysters" and then seeing the look on their faces when they found out what they really were. Enough said... thanks, Vinnie, for being a great player and a stand up person. We're glad you've come home to Denver to retire and be part of the Rockies.

SNOW!
Welcome to Colorado, home of 4 distinct seasons. Getting ready to snow, snowing, melting and construction. Did you know that the Orange construction cone is the state flower of Colorado due to it's abundance. Just kidding but it seems that way sometimes. Up here in the mountains we have a growing season of 12 weeks if we're lucky. We used to try to grow tomatoes in pots on our deck but they would still be little green rocks when the first frost would come. OK everyone haul the pots into the house at night then back out in the morning. The dang little things never would ripen. I finally got smart and headed to the farmers market. Way cheaper in the long run

Thursday September 21, 2006

This would have been our Father's 80th Birthday. Happy Birthday Dad. You were a great role model for both of your kids and gave us our life long obsession with sports. Much to our Mom's dismay, most weekends were spent firmly planted in front of the TV watching Football, Basketball, Hockey, or if there wasn't ANY other event with a stick or ball, the ever mind numbing PGA. We miss you!