Rain, Rain, Rain

This is getting a little monotonous.  Another weekend of on-and-off rain is severely limiting our ability to work on our weekend chores. And it is cold…nighttime temps dropping into the 30s and the furnace running from time to time.

The lawn looks nice and green, but trying to get it cut between rainstorms is a little difficult. I did manage to mow yesterday morning, but was left with clumps of wet grass dotting the lawn. Some I picked up, the rest is just there to attach to dog and cat feet and be dragged into the house. Pam put a couple of old towels down inside the door to supplement the rug and try to catch as much grass as possible before it could  spread throughout the house.

Taking The Box up to the Sanderling lot is also out; Fairplay received a dusting of snow and more is forecast for 7,000 feet and above. Pam checks webcams in the area and a few of the images appear to be from the middle of winter, instead of spring.

Fairplay, CO, on May 10th

So…given the long-range forecast (more rain [or snow?] likely for next weekend) we changed plans and now think The Box will go up to The Lot the first weekend in June. An alternative plan is for me to take a day off during  the next few weeks and move The Box then; this would get around having to deal with weekend traffic over Vail and Hoosier Passes. It just depends on the weather.

Last year at this time we had just finished putting in the driveway extension and had snow flurries during that job, so snow in the high country is not unusual for this time of year. But the amount of rain we are getting here in the high desert is setting records. (Several flash flood warnings were issued this past week.) Colorado can use the moisture; I just wish it would rain during the week and leave weekends free for doing fun stuff.

Lilacs, Peonies, and Columbine are blooming in the yard along with a few different colors of Iris.

Flowers blooming in our yard

Blue iris

News of other odds and ends…

We are still waiting to get forms for the refinancing of the house, had hoped to have that done this past week. Maybe we will move forward this week. (?)

Craig and Dianne are moving ahead on their house construction in the North Woods of Wisconsin (and it looks wet there too). Interesting to see the photos of the progress Craig posts on Facebook (and occasionally on Dianne’s blog Puppy Tails).

The new tires on the Honda are a nice addition, particularly with all the rain we have been getting. Handling and security is much improved over the old tires.

I am receiving a 3% raise at the Sheriff’s Office this year, better than nothing but it probably won’t keep up with the price of gasoline which has gone up over $1.00 per gallon since hitting a low of $1.50 (or less) late last year.

In between rain and wind storms, a neighbor is having a yard sale to raise money for the Boy Scouts; a good cause but the traffic is driving the dogs nuts. We can’t let them out in the front yard or they would go hoarse from barking.

That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!

Pam’s Two Cents Worth:

I ordered poppy plant starters for the Sanderling lot (approved for elevations over 7,000 feet) and this year I’m going to try to plant the Heavenly Blue variety of morning glories (from seed) up there too.  That is, if Spring ever comes to Sanderling…

Enjoy Mother’s Day, those of you who have found that designation to be fulfilling.

Happy Trails.