Beautiful Architecture

There are some great architecture around the State Capital.  Here is an example (the Byers-Evans House) by the Denver Art Museum.

Sunrise late November 2011

Every one is different.  That's the beauty of getting up early in Colorado.

Sunrise November 2011

Back in the day, I worked the early shift across town, and I always enjoyed the sunrises.  Here are two shots taken a couple days ago from the front yard.

"Red skies in the morning, sailors take warning," was the saying.  Don't remember that it was a particular stormy day - except for the fierce wind we have had recently.  Near 100 mph.

Sculpture at Outbac Studio in Manitou Springs

This sculpture grabbed my attention:

the sculpture

the artist

how it was displayed

Howling at the Moon

Full moon alert for 11.11.11.  Cowgirls everywhere will be kicking up their boots.

These shots were taken evening before.

Gato on Gate

Saw this darling cat on a gate in eastern Colorado over the weekend.

Bird House with Vintage Travel-Trailer Look

Spotted this in a yard in Golden.  I couldn't keep my eyes off it.

Art Show in Manitou Springs

We went to the Outbac Studio's display of photos taken by simple cameras.   Since I like simple cameras, I was eager to see their exhibition.   

The rhinestone camera below caught my eye as well as the word, art, painted on the window. 

Buck in the Foothills on Monday

Looks like it is rut.  

Buck was across the road standing on a knoll.  I was down wind and behind our vehicle.  After a long photo shoot, he wandered to the left while the does and this year's fawns went to the right.  His job was done.

scratch where it itches with whatever's available

stately pose

the girls

Plate Valley Trolley

Experience back-in-the day with a trolley ride.  When running, it goes from the Children's Museum to REI.

hat says motorman, and he sells tickets

decorated for fall

engineer

old-time picture of this trolley car

view from front of trolley

loading passengers

pint-sized firemen inspect the ride

view under bridge on trip from Children's Museum to REI

bike-path bridge near REI

front of trolley

back of trolley 

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Pumpkin Patch at 44th and Kipling

Halloween is almost here.  Here is a pumpkin patch at the 44th and Kipling church before the big snowstorm.  Below is their Tiny-Town-sized church in front of their actual one.

Old Prospector/Gunslinger Story

Special thanks to Michelle Poolet of Mount Vernon Data Systems LLC, Golden, Colorado, for the great western story and picture.

western prospector and his mule

An old prospector shuffled into the town heading an old tired mule.  The old man headed straight for the only saloon in town, to clear his parched throat.  He walked up to the saloon and tied his old mule to the hitch rail.

As he stood there, brushing some of the dust from his face and clothes, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other.

The young gunslinger looked at the old man and laughed saying, "Hey old man, have you ever danced?"

The old man looked up at the gunslinger and said, "No, I never did dance...never really wanted to."

A crowd had gathered as the gunslinger grinned and said, "Well, you old fool, you're gonna dance now" and started shooting at the old man's feet.

The old prospector not wanting to get a toe blown off started hopping around like a flea on a hot skillet.  

Everybody was laughing, fit to be tied.  When his last bullet had been fired, the young gunslinger, still laughing holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon.  

The old man turned to his pack mule pulled out a double-barrelled shotgun and cocked both hammers.  The loud clicks carried clearly through the desert air.

The crowd stopped laughing immediately.  The young gunslinger heard the sounds too, and he turned around very slowly.  The silence was almost deafening.

The crowd watched as the young gunman stared at the old timer and the large gaping holes of those twin 10-gauge barrels.  The barrels of the shotgun never wavered in the old man's hands as he quietly said, "Son, have you ever kissed a mule's ass?"

The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, "No sir...but...I've always wanted to."

There are a few Lessons Learned for all of us here:

• Never be arrogant
• Don't waste ammunition
• Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are
• Always, always make sure you know who has the power
• Don't mess with old folks.  They didn't get old by being stupid

Doorbell at the Sidewalk

Here is a great idea - especially if you have dogs or don't want visitors wandering the yard unannounced.  The doorbell is on the archway at the sidewalk rather than to the left of the front door.

faded note points out doorbell above

Cool Cowgirl Boots

Spotted these recently at a couple of second-hand stores.

Cool Gate on West Colfax near Garrison

This gate is at the Homestead Motel on West Colfax near Garrison Street.

Trick or Treat

Trick-or-treat scary in Pleasant View.

Gorilla Tripod - Handier than a Handle on a Hog

Found this tripod at a garage sale run by a college for $5.  She said it was for taking pictures of friends, but I have found so many more uses.  My old camera demonstrates mine below.  Click here for other shots of the Gorilla Tripod.  Hit the back arrow to return to this blog.

Mine does not have magnetic feet. 

Gated Entrance

One can only admire the artistry and craftsmanship of a great entrance gate, and here is one we admired on Robinson Hill recerntly.  

bugling elk

Funky Necklace

One of my favorites with jeans, boots and a tee.

Schlage Cypher Lock on Front Door

Two of my favorite things around The Place is the cypher lock on the front door and the same model on the Car Barn.  Both Home Depot and Lowe's carry them as I recall.

When I wanted the first one for my birthday, my hubby who is also an IT guy, said "Why?"  And when I wanted the second one, he said "Why there?"

After he installed them, he can't image what we did without either.  Neither can I.  They are so convenient - no keys to carry.  And we can't lock ourselves out of either place if the wind slams the door shut.

Our son also has one, but it is connected to his dead-bolt lock, and the combination must be entered to both unlock and lock the door.  Ours requires the combo only to unlock the door, and I like that much better.

Here is what it looks like:

Boulder Cowgirl

Note the horses on her sweater.

Tough Luck Cowboy

There shots of a darling shop off Boulder's Pearl Street Mall.