February 18, 2026

Another off weather day.  The wind howled and a cold front came through.  It was a blizzard for about 15 minutes, but quickly melted.  It only got into the low 30s today - which is a huge departure from the last several months.  Went and picked up the trailer we bought last Saturday.  The temporary permit system was finally back online.  Tomorrow, Lord willing, we will go back to GJ and pickup the Defender.  I did a YouTube video today while the weather was not agreeable for getting out and walking.  The cold and snow doesn't bother me a bit, but the wind sure does.  It makes photography and video hard to do.  Plus, it's my least favorite weather event.  So, we have to go to the archives again for photos.  Winter shots from 2007.

 February 17, 2026

Stormy day. It rained a lot early this morning and the wind howled. Wind chill this afternoon was 20. Quite a change from the last several weeks. It’s welcome. I was supposed to pick up the trailer we bought Saturday. But the state system was still down so they couldn’t do a permit still. We finished up the garage rearrangement today. If the weather straightens up we will head down to pickup the Defender in the next day or so…provide we have the trailer. So, again no current photos. So, it’s another blast from the past. Winter 2012

 February 16, 2026

Today we tore into the garage and storage shed trying to make room in the garage to store the SxS inside.  We got a lot done and will finish it up tomorrow.  So, there was no walking outdoors or taking photos.  Here's a shot from 2013 from up near Ridgway.