I recently returned from my annual birthday trip to The Lot in Colorado. My time was spent in a mix of work around the lot and riding ATV trails. Weather was a factor, with several days featuring afternoon rain and night time temps dropping into the 40s. Get ready for a lot of photos!

Without a lot of explanation, here is a group of photos taken along various ATV trails. Check the captions for a few details. Remember, you can click on the photo to see an enlarged version that opens in a new tab.

Approaching Spinney Reservoir and Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir
Typical trail through an aspen grove
Near 11 Mile Canyon Reservoir
Trails cover open area as well as forests
A few water crossings are involved
Some trails get a little steeper

There are things to see along the trails. Here are a few additional things I saw along the way.

Old ranch cabin
North end of Spinney Reservoir
Mining remains
Beaver ponds

There was a female moose near the beaver pond shown above, but she disappeared into the brush before I could get my camera out.

I took a drive over Boreas Pass as I try to do every year I am in Colorado. (Pam’s mother’s ashes are spread at the top of the pass.) This year construction work limited access to the old section house but I was able to hike around the area a bit.

New signage this year
Pass, section house, and cabin from slope east of the pass
“Artsy” shot of western mountains

Back at the lot there were a few changes. I acquired a table and chairs for outdoor dining. Take a look at these photos taken around The Lot.

View down drive to South Park
Table and chairs are new this year
Morning fog over the park
Rain left water on the grasses

The only real problem I encountered was a stoppage on Hwy 285 leaving Fairplay. It turns out a Class-A RV had caught fire, closing the road for what felt like a long time.

Not a lot of information to go on
Quick shot of burned RV as I went past

In general news, there have been at least 3 new houses in the area over the last year, including a new dome home going in right now. This place is just down and around the curve from Sanderling Court.

Although the weather had been dry, I was able to get a campfire permit and enjoyed an evening fire a couple of times.

Evening campfire

I cut a few dead trees, started a new brush pile, and cut some firewood. My main emphasis this time was not to do a lot of work on The Lot, but to enjoy getting out on the ATV trails and the cooler weather provided by the high country. I enjoyed the trip!

That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!

Pam’s Penny

Per usual when Himself is on “vacay,” I paint. This time it was finishing detail painting in the second floor bathroom and continuing to work on detail painting on the front/wrap around porch. One project finished, one project ongoing.

Oops, the main floor bathroom sink [stopper and drain] finally died. The pre-purchase house inspection report from five years ago mentioned issues with that sink, but we’ve had bigger fish to fry. The local plumbing shop responded quickly and new parts were installed forthwith. No more leaking, no more inadequate drainage. Works well for the first time since we moved in.

Sink taken apart for repair

Check in with Felicity on her new vlog, which documents the renovation of the historic property just purchased in New York state. Himself will include the link below.

Felicity’s latest YouTube video: https://youtu.be/thYXDV65uxo?si=AvuWYCEY_XjYubbB

Happy Trails.