Dan dug this 120 foot long ditch from the electrical panel to the area where the house will be built. It is about 2 & 1/2 feet deep. That bobcat made short work of this project. The pipe in the ditch is for the electrical wires which will be connected to the panel to provide juice for the house.
This bronze bust of America’s 16th president stands 12 & 1/2 feet high and rests on a 30 foot tall granite pedestal. It is the largest bronze head sculpture in the United States and is located in a rest area along interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming. Robert I. Russin built the 4,500-pound bronze bust in Mexico during a period of 11 months using some 10 tons of clay. It was cast in more than 30 bronze pieces designed to be bolted together. It was shipped from Mexico to Laramie.
"The statue came up from Mexico with armed guards from the Mexican Army, because they were afraid that someone was going to steal it", according to the late sculptor's son, Joe Russin.
Uncle Zac and Noah had fun playing in Noah’s pool. Noah spent most of the time filling one container with water and then pouring it into another one. Uncle Zac sure enjoyed the super duper squirt gun.
A drive one day this spring led us to Salida, where we found an interesting shop that had handmade furniture & art.
On April 24, 2010 we moved to Dilley. We are living in our RV while we build our passive solar home. Our new address is 856 Dilley Ranch Road, Canon City, 81212. It is located 12 miles north of Canon City.
Brain Prahl, my nephew, and Micah Mello, my niece, came from California to be with us when we celebrated Mom's life.
Brian is looking at a picture album and Micah is posing with Dan. We were delighted that they were able to come.
Dan is painting the bottom of his drift boat with herculiner to protect it from water. This was in preparation for our fishing trip to Montana this fall.
Zac and Jen brought mashed potatoes and a yummy yam/apple casserole for our feast.
Dan has been busy building cabinets for Jeremy and Stephanie's kitchen. The doors have been ordered. Next step is to make the drawers.
Sharon and Joanie, and I spent 5 hours hiking at Loveland Ski area where we enjoy the slopes in ski season. We climbed the 13er and loved the view at the top. Maybe next ski season we'll attempt the slopes on this side. The wildflowers were wonderful.
