weather, geology, and a possible cootenanny

 It's raining this afternoon as I write this.  I woke up this morning to rain on a metal roof, which made me not want to get up at all.  It is so soothing.

We saw a report in The Denver Post yesterday that a possible triple dip la nina is setting up in the Pacific, which means heavier snow for the Rockies.   The "triple drip" means this would be the third year in a row for a la nina year, although our snow levels were down last year.  Maybe more northern and central mountains?   I don't know as it lumped the southern mountains in with the report.

When Mike was out with the dogs this morning, he noticed that the renters at the VRBO had left two full trash bags outside in the driveway, and since bears are out and about right now, I let Steve, one of the VRBO managers, know that he might want to ask them to put those in the garage.  He responded immediately that he would take care of it.  I continue to be so impressed with how well-maintained the property is and how responsive the managers have been.  

Tuesday night, we went to the Wright to hear Steve Cumella and Mike Boruta talk about the geology in Ouray.  Mike did all the drone footage.  It was a fascinating hour of interesting information and gorgeous shots.  And by the way, the theater at the Wright was completely full!

Book that covers geology in Ouray

We have five ducks or coots on the pond as migratory birds start their journey south.  Thinking they were coots -  but we're still not sure - we looked up what a group of coots is called, and the correct name is a commotion.  I prefer Greg's term of cootenanny.  

Rocky Mountain beeplant 
right in my front yard

My petunias, purchased in Kansas in May,
have summered well in Colorado

The cootenanny