Indian Peaks Monet

 

Monet at the Power Plant

 Originally built in the 1920's for a growing Boulder Economy,  The Power Plant has been enlarger and update over the years and is still in operation.

Gross Dam & Reservoir a la Monet

 Sorry I've been away.  Medical issues got the best of me with appointment and fatigue, etc.....

I did get a roll of film back featuring my Agfa Isolette Camera.  But obviously I need to work with the focusing,  So instead of my clearer images I have a set of Monet Images.  I'm sharing them with you anyway.  Visit my other Blog to see more.

Also check out the Frugal Film Project version.

Medical Hiatus

 I'll be taking off a few weeks from my Regular Sunday Posts and #WednesdayWindows Posts.  Hope to be back soon!

To follow Medical Updates check into: Through The Glass.....

#WednesdayWindows in Pueblo, Colorado

 Some wall art that cleverly incorporates a Window.......

#WednesdayWindows: Caribou Mining District

 

Colorado Front Range near Nederland.  Read more here........

The Longmont Farmer's Market

 Back from my Hospital Hiatus.  For an Update Click Here. 

We've viewed scenes from the Drive through Market.  Well, about halfway through the Summer, they started a walk through market.  By appointment only, so the crowds could be limited.....

The general scene and feeling around the Market

Lovely Veggies:

Making our Purchases:

And Always Recycle........

Thursday Doors from the Apex Ghost Town

As promised, Doors (and windows) from the Apex Ghost Town:

Check out yesterday's post to see the mine area........

The Apex "Ghost Town" & #WednesdayWindows

Tomorrow you'll see Thursday Doors posted here.  But let's start with the Mine and a few Windows:

First, what's left of the mine entrance.  It has been collapsed to keep people out.  And the foundations of the old mine office remain........

But this is still  an active claim, as a new 'mine office' sits up on the hill:

A window above and Some Windows in a New Apex House (uninhabited):

Tomorrow, more Windows and Doors from the Ghost Town......

Summary of My Flowers Film Test

Read a summary of my Flowers Film Testing.......In the end I didn't Change Color Films:

See More Flowers Here

And the Four Wise Owls Here

Hello From Denver!

A friend forwarded this NOAA satellite image to me:

That Big, Bright Spot near the center is the Denver Metro Area.  South of it Colorado Springs, and to the north Ft Collins.  Due west is Salt Lake City, and the the southeast is Oklahoma City.

Just a little Geography Lesson......

#WednesdayWindows - Ft Lupton

This being a fortress, not a lot of Windows to be found:

A few more Windows and all of the Doors coming tomorrow on my Other Blog.

Worldwide Pinhole Day

My Entry is Here:

But follow this link to read the details:

Harper Lake Pump House

Garden Update.....New Tomato Habitats......

I'm working with my usual foursome of  heirloom tomatoes.  But I used to crowd them into the two metal tanks.   Heirloom Tomatoes can get quite large, so we decided to build additional Tomato Habitat:

Above:  New Habitat with the Betalux Tomatoes; Below, the Complete Tomato Habitat,: Paul Robeson on the left and Sioux on the right.

And planted our new little guys, grown at home from seeds.  First My Favorite, Paul Robeson, a smaller purplish tomato:

Next the Sioux Tomato, typically a large red-orange tomato.

And two Betalux Tomatoes, average size fruit on a somewhat smaller plant:

Okay, they don't look like much now.  But we are talking about plants that will be 4-6 feet tall in the end.  Sometimes I've had to climb on a small ladder to pick the fruit.  Bythe way, tomatoes are technically a fruit and not a vegetable.

Garden Update......My They've Grown!

An Update on the First Plants in the Boxes.  First the Chard:

Now: 

Before:

 Collards Now:

Before:

And some new Eggplants, almost too small to see:

And Finally New Peppers:

Next Update, Our New Tomato set-up......

Some Post-Birthday Thoughts on Isolation and Re-Opening

Many of the blogs that I follow have focussed on our recent Isolation via the 'stay home' policy.  I've had my ups and downs with working from home and social distancing, but I have not been seriously depressed or anxious about the future.  I have strong contacts on social media with friends that live in other states, am using FaceBook and texting more and yes, there is that old school thing, you know, the Telephone Call....And my neighbors have a Wednesday evening Happy Hour, where we spend 90 minutes or so at the appropriate social distance drinking beer or wine (we bring our own).  I have to say, I have wonderful neighbors.

I also have a lot (more than I sometimes can stand) of teleconferencing for work.  And I did have to get used to my husband working from home in the next room.  But I've settled in now.......I've established a routine that is enriched by vocal music lessons, which I do on Zoom, starting my gardening and my photography, of course.  I'm changing my own artistic direction (visit My Inner Monet) and involved with some on-line photo groups like The Frugal Film Project.

So I've kept 'Isolation' in check by actually reaching out and staying in touch with people.  Now for the Re-Opening.......First, I've been through so much over the past decade; survived some real life threatening situations.  The LAST thing I am willing to do is take any risk that could lead to COVID-19.  I am also facing eye surgery to correct for damage cause by my brain tumor.  I'm not participating in the Re-Opening until my vision problems are resolved.  I don't want to risk any type of infection that could postpone my surgery.  I leave the house to walk the dog, go to Dr's appointments, do photography, and see (yes actually visit) a few friends at the proper social distance.  And my employer seems to be in no rush to get us back into the office.

I'm staying home, staying safe, with no regrets.

That's what I need to do!

My advice:  Do What You Need To Do!