Fall is here in a big way. We have had our first high desert frost of the season and snow flakes fell in Glenwood Springs where we both work. I-70 passes (Vail and Eisenhower) were closed due to snow last week. Mountain tops are now white with fresh snow.
Of course, it’s colder and snowier up at Sanderling. I had been to The Lot last weekend and pretty much shut down The Box, emptying the holding tanks and draining the water. All the “freezable” stuff like liquid soaps, canned goods, and lotions and potions were brought home. I have not brought The Box down from the high country yet, though, as we don’t have off-street parking for it until our snowbird neighbors head back to Arizona. They let us park The Box on their property in the same spot they normally park their Class-A motorhome. I did bring home the chipper, as I decided not to over-winter it on The Lot.
Here are some Fall color photos taken over the last couple of weeks.
Mosquito Range across South Park
Driveway at dusk with moon rise
Link Ridge hillside as seen from our driveway
A walkabout at Sanderling revealed some damage from a recent wind storm. We found a couple trees that were snapped off at the base, perhaps from a microburst:
Wind snapped this aspen off at the base
Elsewhere on The Lot we can now enjoy the results of our last chip-spreading activity. This inviting path leads up to The Nook:
Chips spread on The Nook footpath
It’s time to begin Fall chores at the high desert elevation, such as raking leaves, cutting the last of the firewood, winterizing the swamp cooler, getting the AC unit out of the bedroom window. Night arrives much earlier now; there are some chores that have to wait until weekends to get done. Wood cutting is one of them. And maybe I will have a chance to work on the OC-3 crawler.
That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!
Pam’s Penny Worth:
I think we had maybe 15 minutes of Fall weather before it started feeling like Winter.
Happy Trails.
“Endless Fall” in Wisconsin, though a frost warning for the Northern part of the state may change that…
After a month-and-a-half of little rain, 3-4 inches in a 24 hour period — keeps us well ahead of our yearly average…
Only the “time sensitive” trees have begun losing their leaves – “temperature sensitive” remain green. Well, mostly green, as a few Red Maple are beginning to turn, but only part of the tree and only on the South side…
It seemed like your “season” on the lot was far too short — unusual weather.
The OC-3 looks like a lot of work, with hoists, a heated garage, and “extra hands” helpful. Of course, you could use it to “remodel” the lot if you wanted, along with its towing capabilities…
At least we’re (mostly) hurricane free — even moisture from the tropical depressions didn’t reach this far North.
Thankful for the little things, and not complaining about the warm Fall…
Do you just blow out lines, then fill with pink…Or just run till the water turns pink coming out?
Guys:
Thanks for the notes. Have had a couple nights below freezing in the last week or so. Fall colors are past peak but still brilliant patches here and there.
Craig:
I run the water until pink come out, including shower and outdoor shower. Gets RV antifreeze into the P-traps. Hot water heater is isolated from the rest of the system via a couple valves; I just take out the anode rod and drain the heater.
Larry:
Yes, a garage and proper tolls would be a big help. I may have to get an engine hoist to help with hydraulic cylinders and bucket/blade frames. A shop would be a nice luxury. I am hoping to get the Oliver running so I can put it in the garage for work sessions. Will have to see how that goes!