Too Cold to Fish
When ice chunks constantly bump into you and your eyelets freeze after a few casts, it's time to bail. I know the fish are out there, the Bald Eagles can't be wrong. Ted and I decided to take up fly tying to get to know the entomology of our local fishing holes. These two flys are good ones to fish right now, the smaller the better this time of year. I want to be able to tie the bugs I find when I'm out on the rivers rather than guess and go on a whim when I'm at the store. I used coper wire, thread on a 18 hook for the midge larva and chamois and peacock on a 14 hook for the caddis larva.

Snow Day
While Colorado's Front Range has had heaps of snow this year, we have had very little here on the Western Slope. We are hopeful that we will get that big dump soon.

Flat Screen for the Bedroom
Spendy xmas gift but we'll enjoy this for watching our favorites. Battlestar Galactica, 24, Prison Break, CSI, CSI Miami, Law and Order, Survivor, ER, Two and a Half Guys. T I V O R O C K S
The house video system runs off of a Two Channel Modulator coupled with those IR Targets on each tv. It broadcasts the satellite system on channel 45 and the DVD player on channel 47. So, if you are in a guest room and want to watch a dvd, no problem, it won't interfere with us watching something off of TIVO.

Dog Goggles
Indy didn't seem to mind her new fashion accessory until Gema told her she looked like Paris, then Indy had to say Gema looked like Brittney and then all hell broke loose.

Christmas Cookies
The annual decorating fest was held at the Greene mansion on the hill. A half a pound of butter, a gallon of icing, ok not a gallon, 4 hours of baking and decorating yielded 9 dozen confectionery delights. This years gang was Chandelle, Patty, Denise, Cassie, Jackson, and Katy. Jackson only had to wash his hands 3 times before giving up. We should have a few of these stored away in the freezer if you want to try one...

6th Grade Team Christmas Dinner
We were really happy when the Prime Rib turned out perfect. This was my first try at cooking a whole rib. Lindsey's Yorkshire pudding also turned out perfect, it was her first time to bake her grandmothers recipe. Everyone had a great time, a few conversations were loud enough that Julie gave us an earfull to let us know that she couldn't hear herself talk. Great group of people!

Xmas Dog Trick
We taught Gema to turn the tree lights on and off her first Christmas. We have a touch sensor (the gold tree) that's activated by a wet nose. Indy is a bit more of a challenge, she'll get it eventually. Today I heard them rough housing in the living room and when I went to spy on them, I found the tree lights were on.

Delle's Christmas Cactus
We were pretty surprised to find flowers on this cactus. We think it bloomed because we abused it this summer, not a lot of water or sun. We have another Christmas Cactus that grows well but has never bloomed. We have already been thinking evil thoughts? on how to make it bloom for next year.

First Big Snow at 6000'
I'm sure all this will be gone in a few days, what's important is that we are accumulating snow in the high country and that's a good thing. Gema and Indy love the snow!

Mean Dogs Suck
Little Indy and I were attacked by a German Shepard. We both had to go to the ER. The Docs didn't want to stitch me or Indy because it increases the risks of infection.

Kiki's Quilt - Stars Over Colorado
This took a year to make and it's her best work yet. Made from heritage fabrics and custom long-arm quilted by Dorthy Cornforth.

Kiki's Quilt - Stars Over Colorado
This is the label on the back of the quilt.

Kiki's Quilt - Stars Over Colorado
Here's a good shot of the entire quilt.

Planting lots of Iris
Chandelle and her mom tended her mom's Iris garden and divided the rhizomes then replanted, something we'll need to do every 4 years. The peak time to divide is in the fall when the soil is still warm and the air has begun to cool. This allows disturbed roots to re-establish themselves without placing a severe demand to supply moisture to the leaves. Patty gave us a few bags of rhizomes for our house and we made a little rock garden on the south side of the lawn..

Fall BBQ
Kiki took this great picture. I have 2 Boston Butts and 2 racks of baby back ribs in the smoker. We had the Greenes' over for one last fall hurrah before they headed south for the winter.

Mike Jans Hunting Report from Northern Alberta
Once again, a successful hunting season (4 years running!). Saw tons of black bears, Moose, Elk and of course mule deer. I shot this one from a tree stand -at 20 yards and dropped him on the spot. Mike Ukrainetz scored him at 163" so he's well into the Pope & Young record book (minimum 145). Had an awesome time and can't wait to go next year.

2006 Riverside Vikings Volleyball Coaches
Molly, Chandelle, Lindsey, and Terri

Denver Beer Fest 2006
It's not everyday I get to hang out with someone of rockstar status. It's safe to say that Chris was the mayor of the Beer Fest, he knew just about everyone on the vendor side. It seemed like people came out of the woodwork just to say hi - at times it seemed just short of asking for an autograph. Chris is a very respected Brewer by his peers and his past students. If you are ever in Kentuky, Scotland, or South Africa, try a pint of Kentucky Ale.

Denver Beer Fest 2006
The Kentucky Ale guys have a good thing going with the lick-on tattoo's.

Denver Beer Fest 2006
All you Seirra Nevada fans, this is your guy. Super nice and friendly. Next time you are in NorCal visiting winery's, be sure to stop by Steve's shop.