There are a few things to cover this time. First up, this humorous photo of a dog playing with a sprinkler inside the house caught my eye. Dog is having a great time. Good thing the floor is tile, though.
(Internet photo.)
Pam continues to do some packing. Below is her doll collection waiting to be carefully boxed:
Pam’s ceramic doll collection
The biggest problem, when we do get ready to move, is how and on what schedule to relocate the animals. That will be a real challenge, particularly the cats.
Taxes are done and sent off to be processed. We will get some money back from both Federal and State as Pam’s unemployment-to-retirement dropped us into a lower tax bracket. Refunds will be a first for us in over a decade; we’ve always had to pay at tax time, both Federal and State. I’m always glad when that task is over for the year. (Pam filled out the short form. Retirement time has its advantages.)
I-70 through Glenwood Canyon was closed for most of a day due to rockslides this past week.
Feb 2019 rockslide in Glenwood Canyon (CDOT photo.)
Both east- and westbound lanes were closed. Eastbound opened first, followed by one lane westbound after many hours of work. (View above is of the westbound lanes.) Some of the boulders had to be split with dynamite into manageable sizes. All repairs, including road surface damage, will take a few weeks. Yes, we have a few travel challenges that are unique to western Colorado!
Fuel prices have dropped, as they normally do every year at this time. We are paying around $2.10 per gallon for regular. It would be nice if prices stayed that low but, sure as spring temperatures, prices will go up in the coming weeks.
Weather has been mild with lows in the teens and twenties and highs in the upper thirties and low forties. Storms are common, though, this time of year and conditions can change rapidly. A few mornings have had traffic moving at about 25 mph instead of 65 mph through canyon areas where the sun does not hit the road until late in the day. A few more storms are forecast for the upcoming week, but mostly rain as temperatures will not fall much.
Upcoming week’s weather. (Click on image to enlarge.)
As for my weekdays, routine is the word.
That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!
Pam’s Penny:
I’m packing. Exactly where and exactly when relocation occurs is still a mystery. (One thing I do know, moving expenses are no longer tax deductible.)
Happy Trails.
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