Sparkle and Quilt

 

I LOVE the intensity in her eyes.  This is not a zoom, this is how close I got to her and she was so intent on the birds outside she never paid  any attention to me or the camera. 

I took this picture last night with just the ceiling light on low.  The next one is this  morning about 8:30 and just natural light. (It’s better)

 

I even added the pillow this a.m. 

Can’t say enough about my quilt!!

Today I will be going out to Deb’s, and having lunch, doing a Jafra facial, and watching Nascar.  Her husband Andy is in Las Vegas at the race.  Hopefully it won’t get rained out. 

Also will watch the rest of the Olympics, at least the highlights.

Then tomorrow starts my census taking job.  Have a great day everybody!! 

Thanks Auntie Jacque

 

Here’s Kisa checking out her new kitty quilt.

It must have been okay!!

And here are Kisa on the right and Sparkle on the left enjoying their kitty quilts. 

Thanks again Auntie Jacque!! 

MY QUILT !!!!! :)

 

Oh my goodness.  It is just gorgeous!!  Isn’t it?  

 

These are the two kitty quilts. 

And of course, Sparkle had to get on one and investigate!!

It was well worth the wait.  Thanks so much Jacque.  Your work is the best!! 

Correction

I keep saying Cortez and I mean Mancos. Course, you probably don't even know the difference, RIGHT????

Trip to Mancos

This is the back of the dog park. I had taken a picture of the other side a week or so ago, but couldn’t get this side because there were too many cars in the way!! (Just thought I’d get both sides for you!)

Yesterday I went to training just down the road, where we got finger printed. They didn’t have the paperwork because of some of the mountain passes between here and Denver were closed due to snow, so it was just a half-day.

So, today I drove to Cortez for my census taking training. I took pictures on the way there and back. I will not post all of them (90) but just the really cool shots! You can click on them to enlarge.

So, here’s on the way to Cortez:

This is Mesa Verde.

Now for the going home pictures:

Back in Durango now!

I go to Cortez again Wed and Thursday and have hands-on training Friday here in Durango. Then on Monday, we’ll be all set to start the door-to-door verifying address, number of residents,… or leave the questionnaire on the door knob. They hope to have this area done in 3-4 weeks.

Then starting May 1, they will have crews go around and try to get counts on the houses that did not send their census in. They don’t decide who’s on those crews until a couple of weeks before.

Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Colorado Does NOT Need Any More Snow!!!!

Posting a picture from this last fall before we got any snow in town because I AM SICK OF SNOW!!!!! I shoveled at least 8 inches of heavy wet snow today. Tried to teach Manley to shovel, but he just kept eating it all instead.

So, got my exercise in for today. Now I’m just going to read, watch the Olympics and then Nascar, plus get ready for my trip to Cortez tomorrow for the Census Taking training. The roads better be clear and dry!! I have to go there all 5 days, and hope to get some people together to carpool.

Just got a call from the Census Bureau and the training is here in Durango, right off of the road I live on! And they pay for lunch too!! So, that was good news!!

At least Manley likes walking through the deep snow!!!

Have a great day y’all!!

Happy Birthday Jill

 

Today is Jill’s birthday.  She is the one on the far left in this picture that was taken this fall up in Madison, WI. 

Jill has already opened her gifts from me and really likes them.  I will let her tell you more about them. 

Today it is snowing, adding to the 6 inches we already got yesterday.  The main roads are clear, as I went to the store, library, got groceries and dropped off a job application. 

Have a great weekend every one and til next time!! 

Happy Birthday again Jill!!

The Gang’s All Here!!

 

Aren’t they just cute!!  Manley is hogging the sunshine.  Good Boy! 

Just a relaxing day today. Emailed my resume to 2 places in the paper.   It was about 45 degrees this afternoon and bright sunshine!

So, Nicole and I sat in the hot tub for 2+ hours, drank wine, chatted with the other kids when they came home from school and then I watched them play ‘beer pong’.  It’s like ping pong/pool/basketball all in one.   I got a little sun too.  (And yes, I had sunscreen on! )

Got a call about a UPS Store job yesterday, and then today I got an email from the Fort Lewis College (library position) and I passed the first hurdle.  They will let me know in a couple of weeks about the next step. 

But, I have my training for the Census Taker position this next week.   I committed to that so have to follow through. 

I found out last night that Shaun White, the snowboarder who got the gold last night, had a half-pipe built  in Silverton, CO.  That’s an hour north of here, and the college kids up front know where it is.  And Chelsea had a friend who dated Shaun!   Plus, Eliot, who was one of the first 3 original kids, knows Billy Kidd, the skier, who has a ranch in Steamboat Springs, CO.

Plus, I got my Jafra case today!!  Looked through the brochures….. and am excited to start!   I talked with Nicole about it and she is excited to see what it is all about and get a complimentary facial. 

And……..my quilt, kitty blankets, and pillowcases are done and will be sent to me very soon!  I will of course take pictures and share!! 

So, everything is happening at once here and finally!!! 

Want  pictures?  Okay:

Kisa on my lap all covered up. 

My bobcat Kalista up in the cat tree.

Sparkle and her yellow eyes!

Manley had a tough day---being Manley. 

Have a great day guys and take care.

Happy Birthday Jacque

 

Today is my older sister’s birthday.  Jacque is the 2nd one from the right, in the green shirt and red sweater.  She lives in Madison, WI right now. 

She will call me later today (after work and errands) and then open her presents from me that I left up there in October. 

It’s a beautiful day here, and I hope she has a wonderful day.  Her coworkers probably made and brought a few cookies or bars for her, as she is loved at work.   Well, her family loves her too!!  :)

Happy Birthday Jacque and hope your day is special!!  

My Kisa

 

Here’s Kisa, who spent the better part of the day sleeping on my lap.  I have had a cold for the last couple of days and elected to take it easy today. 

So, I watched the 6 & 1/2 hour Nascar Daytona 500 (usually a 3 hour race) and then on to the Olympics.  It was surprising to realize that I enjoyed more of the winter sports than I had originally thought I would. 

Off to bed in a bit and then to enjoy my last week off before my training and new job start. 

Hope y’all had a good Valentine’s Day. 

Friday Cats

This looks like a shelf, but is in fact my little furnace. It has 50 bricks stacked into this unit and it is thermo-controlled. And see, only candles and flowers and vase.

Now, see the yellow eyes?? That would be Sparkle peeking at me.

And here she is all comfy and warm.

Then later she moved next to Kalista, who loves being on her back and is sound asleep.

Earlier today I was taking pictures from the south end of town.

This last picture is the small mountain inside the dog park. I would have gotten the rest of it had the other cars not been in my way while I was trying to drive and take pictures!! :)

More later!

Guess Where I Am?

This is Manley posting. Hey Auntie Jacque and Auntie Kim---mom let me up on the sofa last night!! I helped keep her warm too!!

And that’s Sparkle on the sofa arm behind me, hence the eyes open. You might have to click on the picture to see her better.

Then mom took me and gave me a bath today. I’m not sure she loves me anymore! She knows I hate baths.

You guys have a great day and I will try to post every now and then.

Manley

Taking Turns

 

Kisa and Kalista taking turns at the water bowl and watching each other’s back. 

Made Green Chile/Pork Soup today. Yummy!

Just waiting for the next big snow storm and for American Idol to start!!  

Sun through the Snowy Trees

This was my scenery out my north window as the sun was coming up over the mountains this morning. (Remember to click on pictures to enlarge them!!)

I made my pico de gallo yesterday and went next door to the kids’ place to watch the Super Bowl. They made pizza and we cheered our teams on.

Glad football is over, and bring on the Nascar Racing! Did I hear that Danica Patrick is going to do Nascar now instead of Formula One? Watch out guys! And Kyle Busch is engaged now! wow.

My sister’s dog, Tag, is 8 years old today. Manley already sent his present to him and he loves it.

That’s all I’ve got this morning. Have a good day and stay warm and dry.

Robins

I was sitting at my computer this morning watching the robins fly from this tree to the top of my roof. There are 10 in this picture. Click on picture to enlarge it. That’s when I noticed that there were others watching them as well:

Kalista on the left, Sparkle on the right.

Kisa in the bedroom.

And then tonight I noticed this dog half on the sofa:

and half off!!

I think he read the comment from his Auntie Jacque and Auntie Kim on a blog the other day!! He was gnawing on his bunny for about 5 minutes, then just got off!

So much for the life and times in Durango!!