May 15, 2026

Today Allen and I went turkey hunting in Sanborn.  We at least saw one turkey running across the road...a hen.  It was a very warm day.  We hiked around a bit up in Hanks at my favorite spot.  Lots of elk sign there and very strong smell of elk.  It then got pretty windy by afternoon, so we didn't hunt anymore, just hung out in the wood.  There's nothing wrong with that.  Praise the Lord!  Nikon P950 Unedited Jpegs

 May 10, 2026

Today is Mother's Day.  We went to church this morning.  This is the first year Joann will not have her mom on mother's day.  We miss both our moms but know they are blissfully happy in heaven.  Thanks to Jesus, we don't grieve as those who have no hope.  Anyway, this afternoon we took off up Hwy 90.  Then we went over to Dave Wood and on into Sanborn.  Very little snow left on top of the Divide Road.  Usually it's still closed this time of year.  We had to stop in Sanborn to let a herd of 30 or so elk cross the road.  We saw a few deer too.  It was a very blessed day! Iphone 15Pro

 May 6, 2026

This morning it rained a bunch…1/4”. That’s not much for most places but it is for here, especially with the decades long drought. The mountains got a fresh coat of white, including the Uncompahgre. The wind blew all day. I walked anyway, winter coat and all. It’s supposed to freeze tonight. Unfortunately most of the fruit in the area is already lost. The record warm temps in March got it all budded out and then it froze. And next week we’re back to record highs at least twenty degrees above normal. Nikon P950