Some pictures, etc...

I thought it'd be fun to just change out the header every couple of days with some of my more clear shots from the weekend. In the header, above, is a shot of the San Juans over Ridgway, Colorado. Isn't it breathtaking? (And doesn't that lack of an "e" in the middle of Ridgway drive you nuts?) Can you see how the high winds on the top of the mountain are blowing the snow up into a white fuzz? It's a gorgeous setting, any time of year here! Many movies have been filmed in Ridgway, including How the West Was Won and True Grit.

It's also a fabulous place for antique shopping. I found the best old book there on Monday! I'm going to have Michelle type it into the computer to share with you. It'll serve as typing lessons for her and I know you'll enjoy it! It's a 1904 edition of the children's manners book, Goop Tales by Gelett Burgess.

Below are some of the poorly focused shots I got, due mainly to the fact that I was driving the car while I took them... Don't worry, though; I was going about 4 miles an hour. After my weekend adventures, I was definitely driving prudently!

Below: Some mountain goats, taking a leisurely stroll down the highway on the way to Ouray.



Icicles coming off a redstone cliff on the side of the road. I wish I could have gotten a picture from further back, because they completely covered the wall of rock up about 25' or so.

Our Lady of the Snow.
Deer roam freely through the streets of Ouray. They are practically tame and so smart! They have figured out how to keep warm by standing close to the houses in town on very cold days.

These guys have uncovered a patch of grass from under the snow and are nibbling away.