Our first stint as housesitters just finished and we can honestly say we enjoyed taking care of plants and animals immensely. I am just relieved that nothing bad happened like an animal getting sick, peeing and pooping on the carpet (the cats or dogs--I know what you were thinking!) or dead plants due to too much heat and sun.
Thank goodness the "monsoons" have started and each day it clouds up and rains a bit in the afternoon. Finally a respite from the summer heat. Thank you Vickie and Marty for the opportunity to continue a resume of dedicated housesitting. Our kitty found and eliminated her first two mice from their house. She is finally earning her keep!
Currently we are moved into Sam's house in Steamboat in a somewhat quiet neighborhood not far from Downtown. Instead of Deer, coyotes and cows, we have the possibility of the local bear rummaging in our alleyway. All garbage stays indoors till collection day. We have plants indoor and out and sweet Hawk (an older English Setter) to care for, as well as minor household chores to complete.
Dennis Taliafero came up for a 24 hour visit. He couldn't stop talking about the wonderful view from Marty and Vickie's deck and hot tub. He was truly impressed with the remote feel of their home.
Kathy W. (formerly of falafel King, currently unemployed--yahoo! and Happy Birthday on the 25th!) came up last Thursday and she and I (Diane) and Linda (formerly of Boulder Allegro coffee roasting fame, currently the roaster at Steamboat Coffee Roasters) headed to Mica Lake for three wonderful days of nature and wilderness enjoyment. With backpacks on our backs, a border collie named Murphy and bearded collie named Duncan, we set up camp in a prime location near the lake. From there we blazed trails up to three different ridges surrounding the lake, each trip about a mile as the crow flies, but 800 to 1000 feet in elevation gain. Lots of rapidly melting snow fields and incredible vistas. A herd of elk majestically silhouetted against the sky, looked down upon our campsite each night just before our nightly campfires. Thunder and rainclouds barely dampened the grass two nights, while it rained more in town. This experience was a wonderful contrast from being a sailor. Yes I must admit I did miss the mountains of Colorado and feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportuity to have experienced them once again!
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