Incoming!!

 I just saw our weather report go from winter storm watch to winter storm warning starting Thursday morning into Friday morning.  The only snow estimates I've seen are for Telluride, upwards of 18 inches.  Time will tell, but we did get three inches Monday night into Tuesday.  My unofficial total for the winter season is 18 inches - dismal.

View of the pond from our house

When we left yesterday morning to go to Montrose to look at bathroom plumbing supplies - the "pod" has to go - Steve, the property manager for 5 MFL, had already taken the snowblower down the main road.  That was much appreciated.  He told Mike the other day that they are booked for Christmas and New Year's so he'll want to keep that cleared for guests, and we will benefit.

Interesting cloud bank as we came into Ridgway from Ouray

 On Monday, Mike and I moved the red canoe farther along the damp road just.in.case.  For those of you who haven't heard this story, last spring, Dempsey fell through the ice on the pond, and Mike's rescue was difficult as he had to wade through thigh-high snow just to get to the pond.  In hindsight, I wouldn't have been able to save my boy.  With a canoe and a life vest for me, I'd have a shot at it.  We thought perhaps Dempsey had learned his lesson, but when we were checking the valves on the dam road, he went trotting around on the ice. 

Following Marchelle's lead, I bought lighted collars for Mirabella (pink) and Dempsey (blue).  These two pups go running of into the dark any chance they get, and it's easier to spot them in the distance.  

Can you tell Dempsey is less than thrilled?

I'll be reporting here as the systems move through Mineral Farms Lane.  Mike is with Ouray Trail Group working on Silver Shields this morning, and I'm taking advantage of beautiful snow to listen to Christmas music and wrap presents.