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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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Weather Wind 

Fire weather warnings – now a way of life

May 11, 2022 barbara 0

Fire weather warnings are a way of life in Colorado. As of May 9, Colorado has had 98 Fire weather

Animals Family animals 

Mabel

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 barbara 0
The tree I paid for twice
Bad contractors Contractors Photos Trees 

The tree I paid for twice

May 7, 2022 barbara 1
“Not how I do business”
Bad contractors Contractors Driveway 

“Not how I do business”

March 16, 2022 barbara 0
Gravechair
Stories Trees 

Gravechair

January 8, 2022 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
PetticoatMay2021
Skeeter
FatSkeeterjpg
PetticoatSkeeterApril2021

Foster kittens!

Tyke - foster kitten
Tyke
Fancy - foster kitten
Fancy
Bingo - foster kitten
Bingo
Vandy - foster kitten
Vandy
CB - foster kitten
Sweet little CB wasn’t feeling too well that day
Indy - foster kitten
Indy was a major pain the butt. I was relieved when he went back to the shelter: SKB!
Buzz, Henry and Domino
The first picture of Buzz along with Henry and Domino.
Jack and Little Buddy
Little Buddy and Jack in 2011.
Max - foster kitten
Max
Cat videos
You Tube has videos for cats to watch!
Foster kitten
Maureen – June 2017
Foster kittens
This crew was a big challenge! Four energetic bundles and I can’t remember their names
Sully - foster kitten
Sully
Moving cat
It’s a challenge to photograph a moving cat
Bill - foster kitten
Bill was a timid sweetie
small_ColoradoRain
small_LouisianaPepper
small_OceanBreeze
Ed - FAS foster kitten June 2018
Ed – FAS foster kitten June 2018
Foster kitten - JACK -June 2018
Foster kitten – JACK -June 2018
foster kitten - PAISELY - June 2018
foster kitten – PAISELY – June 2018
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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