Connie in Ouray

 We have received a lot of rain in the past few days to week but not nearly as much as Bayfield/Durango/Pagosa Springs.  They have been inundated and evacuated and overwhelmed.  All of this is caused by Hurricane Pricilla in the Pacific Ocean. Steve, Barb, Mike, and I took one last hike before the leaves all fell, going out Sunday afternoon during a break in storms.  Mike and Steve took care of a tree that was partially blocking Sutton Mine Trail before the drainages.  We are so lucky to live here. Abram Dempsey and Teddy

 There is rain in the forecast the next six days, flood watch Thursday 6 p.m. through Saturday 6 p.m.  The aspens have been late but glorious, but I think we're coming to an end with this forecast. trail to the mine our very own aspen forest on Sutton Mine Trail looking south Uncompaghre Riverwalk, Sneffels on the left

 Town is full, tourists are acting crazy, and the aspens are beautiful!

 

  Just a buck hanging out in the Whites' yard

 It's currently 50 degrees and raining at our house.   Because of the rain we've been receiving, all fire restrictions have been lifted, but that doesn't mean we are out of drought.  We are not, and I'm still hyper vigilant about outdoor fires.  I have put away my "grab and go" items, though. Not that I'm anxious for snow or anything, but I looked up when our earliest measurable snowfall has been the last four years, and it is October 12, three inches of snow.  That was in 2021. Our very own neighbor (and husband) Mike Waters has been elected president of the Ouray Trail Group.  As he puts it, there is no glamour in this position, just a lot of work and meetings.  We had the annual end-of-season picnic at our house last night, moved from the Ampitheater because of rain, and somehow we managed to feed and fit into our little house 35-40 members of the trail group.  Thanks to Amber and Robby for letting us use their parking spots! San Miguel Po...