Put it There

Gus is the Director.

Barn Unloading

Gus and Zac came to help us unload the metal barn that arrived at Dilley Ranch Road on May 10th. We sure needed their help. Zac is wearing some of Jennie's safety gear that she sometimes uses on her job sites. Behind Zac is the 18 wheeler that transported the metal pieces from North Dakota for the barn.

Wildflower

This wildflower was transplanted from the Dilley property.

Poppies

This is a view out the front window.

Hungry Hummer

View from the kitchen window.

Bike Ride

The six of us rented bikes for a day and rode on the paved bike path right by the ocean on the east side of the island. Monk seals were seen on the rocks basking in the sun.

View from Pono Kai

Beautiful sunrises were enjoyed from our room at Pono Kai in Kapa'a.

Shuffelboard

Playing with the kids!

Massages

Dan is getting a chair massage from Kimo, a Hawaiian who had his "office" by the pool at Pono Kai, where we stayed. Jeremy is about to have his turn. Those 15 minute massages were magical.

Reading

Stephanie is reading Belly Laughs, a fun book about pregnancy. Her baby is due Oct. 15th.

Spouting Horn

Spouting Horn is a small lava shelf where water from waves is thrust through an opening, causing water and air to squirt out a blowhole. Dan, Stephanie, and Jeremy are posing in front of the blowhole.

Surf lessons

Here you see Jennie, Zac and Jeremy (in the middle of the picture) getting some instructions for surfing. Their lesson was at Hanalei Bay, where part of the movie South Pacific was filmed.

Hawaii

April in Hawaii is heavenly, especially if you get to spend it with your family! We were on the island of Kauai for two weeks. What a treat.

Pueblo River Walk

This walk is in downtown Pueblo and is used by many on their lunch hour.

Ring My Bell

We spent an enjoyable afternoon walk here at the Pueblo River Walk. Dan had fun ringing the bells.

It Works!

After having a hydraulic connection break during my first trial use of the 'new' backhoe, I finally have it working. Well, only after three trips to town and a phone call to the manufacturer, that is.

I also successfully dug my first (of many) short trench. It worked pretty cool.

I spent March 15th thru the 20th at the property in Canon City by myself as Karen was spending time with her mom and brother in California. The views from the house site are even more beautiful than our pictures reveal.

Dan

Working, Finally

Yesterday, I drove the motorhome with the Tacoma behind down to the property north of Canon City. I am using the skid hoe on little digging projects to get a feel for it.

When I hooked up and tested the skid hoe (backhoe), one of the connectors broke. I should be able to get it fixed in Canon City but and frustrated with the manufacturer. I guess it is just the kind of thing that happens when using mechanical equipment.

You might see that the TV antenna is up on the motorhome. I discovered last night that I can pick up four, count 'em, four channels. Not the greatest of reception but good enough to get the weather and news.

The weather has been cool today, even spitting a couple of snowflakes every now and then. It is supposed to be colder tomorrow. Brrrrrrrr.

Dan

We're There

Our good friend, Dave Eckersley, went with me to deliver the skid steer and backhoe to our property in Canon City. The truck performed well in pulling the approx. 9,000 lb. load up and down the hills. I don't even want to think about what kind of gas mileage I got......

Dan

Ready to Go

All of the new/old toys in one place, finally. The Bobcat skid steer, the backhoe, the trailer and, the latest acquisition, the 1991 Ford F250. I am ready to take the skid steer and backhoe down to the property in Canon City.

Dan

Migun

For a couple of years I've been going to Migun at the Lakewood Branch and have enjoyed the thermal massage system. The company that makes this system was established in 1988 in South Korea and represents the fusion of Asian and Western Medical techniques. The effects of Acupressure, Acupuncture, Heat-Therapy, Chiropractic, and Massage make the experience so relaxing.

When Dan finally went with me to try out Migun, he discovered how good it feels on his back and legs. So we decided to invest in one. The white "paddles" that you see consist of jade balls that are heated by helium and release far infrared rays, which emit ions that are essential for the body's continued healing and natural anti-aging systems.

It's more than a massage!