The drive, the view
If you don’t work in the mountains then you need to drive down the mountain each day. Early in May
Read MoreDiary of a mad homeowner
The trials and tribulations of fixing up a house filled with character but not much else
Author: barbara
The days of winter wane
OK. I know it’s the Winter Solstice today and technically this is the first day of winter but this is
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Ips beetles
It’s always something with these trees. Before the heavy rains set in I had several trees start to turn yellow,
Read More“Are you planning to stay?”
“Are you planning to stay?” I’ve been here for three years now and yes, I plan to stay at the
Read MoreSometimes I wish I had a moat
Sometimes I wish I had a moat so I could have a cool sign like this one:
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Floor finish
The floors at the Bar B are finally in. It’s been hell and it’s been anti-climactic all at the same
Read MoreCovering floors
Friends know how bad my floors are but few people know just how bad my flaky painted plywood is. When
Read MoreWoodstove wonder
Woodstoves are a staple in mountain homes and at the Bar B it’s no different. Before my new hardwood floors
Read MoreOh, for pity’s sake
People don’t listen. Twice in the last two weeks I’ve warned people about the amount of snow at the Bar
Read MoreScenes from a back yard
The back yard at the Bar B has gone through many changes. Trees down, clean-up, heavy snows, summer sun and
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