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The crappy paint job on the back of the house
Opinion 

Post #200

September 25, 2016September 9, 2017 barbara 0 Comments 200, blog, computers, Photocrati, posts, website

Well, here I am at 200 posts on my blog. A good friend recently asked me if I’d learned about

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Annoyances Opinion Rant 

A trip to the hospital – a complaint

May 5, 2016September 10, 2017 barbara 0 Comments complaint, health

Here is a copy of a complaint I sent regarding just a really bad day. Be annoyed with me for

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Huh? Opinion 

Just say no …

January 4, 2014 1 Comment marijuana, opinion

The New Year started off not with a bang but with a cloud of smoke coming from the general direction

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Opinion Rant 

Product review

May 30, 2013 0 Comments in theory it's supposed to, lighting, product review

Lately I’ve made some pretty poor purchases. Very bad flooring from the worst company I’ve ever done business with –

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Annoyances Bad contractors Opinion 

What I require from contractors

May 17, 2013 0 Comments I hate contractors, shopping list, WARNING Bill Robinson!

This list is by no means inclusive but this has been my experience so far. Maybe by making this list

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Opinion Rant 

Political bugging

September 1, 2012 1 Comment politics.

I would have hoped the long driveway and isolated location of my home would have deterred solicitors but with the

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Humor Opinion Rant 

Show, don’t tell

November 26, 2010September 29, 2017 barbara 1 Comment irritating people, sarcasm

People who come by and drop their opinion off like a kid at daycare crack me up. When I was

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Opinion Rant 

Mad about neglect

November 9, 2010 3 Comments opinion, wants and waits

As I drag a broom across the dusty floor of my creativity and my house, I wonder why people don’t

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House History Opinion 

The mad history unfolds

October 30, 2010September 19, 2017 barbara 0 Comments house history

No projects today, although I stopped and chatted with the neighbor who told me lots about the weird “mountain” people

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House History Opinion Photos 

Done deal

October 2, 2010September 19, 2017 barbara 0 Comments house history

So, yesterday was the day  I closed on the house in Conifer. Of course, it didn’t go off without a

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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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