Offered at $975,000 This beautiful custom Timberframe sits on 13 acres near Elephant Rock just outside Sedalia, Colorado. The Gourmet kitchen has 2 subzero fridges, Wolf 6 burner stove w/2 ovens, granite, 2 sinks, custom cabinets and a 9x9 walkin pantry. The huge deck is partly covered, allowing nearly year-round enjoyment of the outdoors. Yoy'll love the views of Denver to the Black Forest. Gated and very secluded with lots of trees, rock outcroppings & wildlife, yet just minutes to Castle Rock and I-25. This amazing custom home is loaded with extras to include hardwood floors on the main level w/carpet in the basement and a tiled entry and baths. The master BR has a gas log fireplace, ceiling fan, and deck access. You'll see lots of wildlife to include deer and turkey with occasional elk, bear, fox and lion sightings. High ceilings, exposed beams, and large windows highlight this jewel set at 7,400' and surrounded by nature's wonders. The garage is oversized to offer extra workspace. Over the garage is an extra 600 sq ft of space ready to be finished as a mother-in-law suite. The basement also has partially finished areas that could be easily turned into another br & full bath. This property is adjacent to 39 acres also offered by same owner. Broker owned. http://537madgegulch.com For more Information, Call: 303-335-0468

Can anyone guess what this is a photo of?

I've put in a good day. I worked on my road this morning with the tractor, trying to make the rain runoff go where I want it to. It seems to just have a mind of it's own and wash out in the worst places. . . a never-ending battle, I suppose.

Then, this afternoon, I worked in the basement. My "sweetie" wanted some furniture rearranged so I did that. Then, did some more rearranging of some of our items in a storage room, trying to make that area a bit more usable.

Now, I'm thirsty! My brother-in-law calls this time of day, "beer-thirty". . . time for a cold one. He also calls me his "no-brother-good-in-law", but that's another story.

Cheers!

Great Sand Dunes in Colorado.This black and white was created using Nik Silver Efex Pro.Check out the people in the lower left part of the image to get a sense of just how huge these are - the dunes are over 700 feet high!

Thanks to those men and women who work every day of the year, at all hours of the day, away from those they love to get us to those we love.

You’ve done it - you know, made a wish on the first star you see as night falls.  It goes something like this:

 “Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might have this wish I wish tonight.”

Yesterday evening, I was on the deck enjoying the crisp evening air, a cold beer, and a cigar.  The moon was up and I saw my first star of the evening, so I made a wish.  Then, I realized I was looking at a planet, Jupiter.  It made we wonder - was that wish made in vain or do planets count?  Just to be sure, I waited until I finally saw a “first star” and made my wish again - you can’t be too careful with that sort of thing.  :-)

The next thing that occurred to me was that (for me, at least) it wasn’t really a wish but a heartfelt prayer to our Lord.  So, I’m thinking that maybe it doesn’t matter it it’s prompted by a star, a planet, or just a random thought.  What counts is that the wish (prayer) is given with the understanding that it is a humble request and how or when it may be answered depends upon the infinite wisdom of God.

 

Today is the first official release day for Apple's new tablet computer, the iPad.

I read somewhere that today has been declared, "National iPad Day" - - - so, I think it would be unpatriotic to not buy one!  :-)