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House History

House History Leave or Stay 

If I move – things I’d miss: The air

July 7, 2016 0 Comments buy, impressions, real estate, sell, Stories

The summer air at the Bar B is incredible. There’s a scent in the air that only manifests when the

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House History 

Hot tub? What hot tub?

February 26, 2013September 9, 2017 barbara 0 Comments garage, hot tub

My Tupperware drawer was the place where single Tups go. Are you missing lids? I seem to be hosting a

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House History Remodel 

Living rooms need walls, not exposed Tyvek

January 28, 2013September 19, 2017 barbara 0 Comments drywall, tyvek

Flat paint on drywall, wallpaper, Tyvek, Wood paneling, ceramic tile … all on one wall. That was the reality of

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the old closet
House History Remodel 

The Duck Room

January 20, 2013September 19, 2017 barbara 0 Comments Duck Room, wallpaper, walls

OK, it’s time to move from improvements done outside to some of the projects done inside. I don’t have many

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House History Mitigation Photos Trees 

Tree killer

December 9, 2012September 19, 2017 barbara 0 Comments backyard, trees

That’s right, I’m at it again. I’m a tree killer. Chris and I have been talking about taking down the

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House History Landscaping Photos 

No moat no more

July 7, 2011September 19, 2017 barbara 0 Comments excavating, photos

The moat has been a sore spot since I first laid eyes on this place. It wasn’t really a moat

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House History Photos Snow 

Snow in June

July 6, 2011September 19, 2017 barbara 0 Comments June snow, snow

Colorado’s weather is legendary. Psychotic. Unpredictable. Like trying to lose weight by only eating ice cream. I woke up on

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Driveway House History Photos 

Gas line … bye-bye propane

July 6, 2011October 26, 2017 barbara 0 Comments CNG, driveway, propane

Everyone down in Denver probably takes their gas line for granted. Not me. After a winter graced by the fluidity

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House History Remodel 

Archeology

March 29, 2011September 19, 2017 barbara 2 Comments crawlspace, furnace, scary, water filter

The trapdoor that leads to the underside of the house also leads to another world, dusty and dirty. Unfortunately, that’s

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House History Remodel 

What do I do with my what?

December 24, 2010September 19, 2017 barbara 0 Comments leech field, septic

The short man with bandy legs and a sludge-colored cotton jacket asked me without any preamble, “So tell me what

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Night plow
Photos Snow Weather 

Night plow

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 barbara 0

Sometimes the plow guy comes in the early, early morning. I get up and go start my car and move

More trees
Photos Trees Woodshed 

More trees

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 barbara 0
Ugh. The bathroom
Bathroom Contractors Floors Good contractors Leave or Stay Photos Remodel 

Ugh. The bathroom

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 barbara 0
The Rainbow Bridge
Animals Family animals Photos Sad 

The Rainbow Bridge

December 21, 2020 barbara 0
Jingles
Foster kittens Photos 

Jingles

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 barbara 0

Bar B cats

Petticoat outside in deep snow
April 17, 2016 – Petticoat wanted out. I let her out.
The last picture of Buzz
Buzz, hanging out in his favorite spot in the yard. September 2016.
Ragdoll
Nina 2009
Jack in sunlight
This is one of my favorite images of Jack. He loved sunshine and sought it out any time he could.
Jack and Little Buddy
Little Buddy and Jack in 2011.
Skeeter in the sun
Skeeter enjoying the morning light
Christmas ornament
I have lots of "B's" for all occasions and holidays.
Nina in the dark
Nina in 2009
Hummingbird at the feeder
Hummingbird August 2013

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