Short update.

Boy, are we into the weeds now. I received a call from the state BLM office. The gentleman who called took the mineral survey number of the Martha A and will do some research to see if a right-of-way exists.

I found a good summation of  Revised Statute 2477 here:

http://cozine.com/2001-march/rs-2477-old-roads-and-new-controversies/

If you use a search engine and enter R.S. 2477 you will get several pages of hits.

I received a call from our realtor at Spring Creek Realty, Jimm Hammond. Spring Creek may take the lead in forming a road association for the area containing the Martha A lode. This would benefit the realty office as it would make it easier for them to sell properties like the Martha A. In addition, Jim knows the people who live in the area and has worked with the BLM in the formation of 3 other road associations. If the BLM opinion goes against us this may be an alternative to pursue.

On another topic, our yard was white with snow this morning, first time this season. Its a little eary; normally we don’t get snow until late November. I had to dig around a bit to find my snow shovel, but had already equipped the cars with scrapers and brushes. Having the garage does help in the mornings, but the cars do sit in parking lots at work.

I’ve been working on my 1976 Scout II. In the last 3 weeks I have replaced the suspension springs, installed new front shock absorbers, and had the cracked windshield replaced. The goal is to get the Scout ready to make a trip back to Wisconsin as a tow vechicle so I can trailer Dad’s old 8N Ford tractor home. There are several repairs to be made yet, but I am making progress. I should be ready to go by spring!

Thats it for now. Thanks for looking in!