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<\/a>Kind-of sums up our attitude.<\/p><\/div>\n
ATV rides:<\/p>\n
The weather has been so pleasant\u00a0that I have been able to get in a few more local ATV rides. Nothing special; I ride west\u00a0out of\u00a0De Beque into the Wild Horse Mesa area. However, on my last ride I found a gated trail, previously locked, is now open for public use. Apparently the Forest Service came to an agreement with a private landowner to allow access across a small portion (.1 mile) of the landowner’s property. This agreement\u00a0\u00a0opens a huge area for future riding and exploration.<\/p>\n
On my last trip I took these\u00a0photos:<\/p>\n
<\/a>Moon rise over a promontory<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>De Beque Canyon \/ Colorado River\u00a0overlook<\/p><\/div>\n
As long as the weather remains fairly warm\u00a0I’ll keep riding.<\/p>\n
House Hunt:<\/p>\n
Last weekend we did a drive-by of several houses in the Cedaredge area. Of the 4\u00a0we looked at, one may have possibilities. Located on 3+ acres and with a stream going through, the lot is appealing. The house is a two-story plus basement, which means steps, but it does have bedrooms and a bath on the main floor. Drawbacks: coal boiler for the hot water heating system, a cistern for water, and no garage. (There is a pad poured for a garage or shed.) \u00a0For us, the water is the biggest issue; we would have to put in a well or see\u00a0if city water was available as an option. The coal boiler would have to be replaced with a natural gas or propane boiler. Eventually a garage\u00a0or carport\u00a0would be needed.\u00a0Right now we are waiting for our realtor to get us a plat map of the property. If we find another house or two in Cedaredge with possibilities,\u00a0we’ll arrange to see the inside of this one too. No rush.<\/p>\n