Here is a shot of the fire near Wolf Creek Pass from our house. Thankfully there have been no fatalities.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Wildfires in the West
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and friends of the 19 Hotshots that died fighting the fire near Yarnell, Arizona this weekend. Those were brave men that largely go unrecognized for their bravery and dedication to the job of fighting wildfires, may they Rest In Peace.
Here is a shot of the fire near Wolf Creek Pass from our house. Thankfully there have been no fatalities.
Here is a shot of the fire near Wolf Creek Pass from our house. Thankfully there have been no fatalities.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Rattlesnakes and vintage
Heading out to drink some outstanding local beer at one of our 5 breweries, I encountered a local denizen - a rattlesnake. Having grown up in the southwest and aware of the consequences of a negative encounter , I dispatched the viper. Contrary to popular movie lore, it is not that easy to shoot a snake in the head! It took 9 shots at close range from a .45 to render this reptile neutral and a final stomp from my vintage 1950's Acme boots (wearing vintage 1960's Levi's 501's) to finally dispatch this venomous serpent.
By the way, the beer afterwards was outstanding! If you are ever in Durango, Colorado do not miss out on the exceptional beer that is brewed here, you will not be disappointed .
I hope to post some photos of our recent sweet vintage finds this weekend, stay tuned!
By the way, the beer afterwards was outstanding! If you are ever in Durango, Colorado do not miss out on the exceptional beer that is brewed here, you will not be disappointed .
I hope to post some photos of our recent sweet vintage finds this weekend, stay tuned!
Friday, June 7, 2013
Cool estate finds this week
Check out these very nice finds this week!
A sweet 1944 varsity sweater in mint condition. The unusual mustard body with navy blue chenille numbers makes this a sweet find.
Another rare find is an original Grenfell weaving.
It is truly amazing what pops up when you least expect it!
A sweet 1944 varsity sweater in mint condition. The unusual mustard body with navy blue chenille numbers makes this a sweet find.
Another rare find is an original Grenfell weaving.
It is truly amazing what pops up when you least expect it!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Fantastic Trade Blanket Find!
We just found this wonderful Shuler & Benninghofer trade blanket at an estate sale. Near mint condition in the Apache pattern, this is a bold and beautiful wool blanket!
It's this sort of stuff that thrills us week after week. The surprises are endless!
It's this sort of stuff that thrills us week after week. The surprises are endless!
Monday, May 13, 2013
On The Road In Colorado
Springtime in Colorado is a great time to be out searching for vintage treasures! We hit some estate sales in Denver and continued on for four days searching for stuff. On the way south we passed an old ghost town below Trinidad and had to check it out. The old town of Morley is only stone foundations, but was once an active company coal mining town. The coolest building is St. Aloysius church completed in 1917. It is the only facade still standing.
The old store at Dehli is an artifact on the road from La Junta to Trinidad. Made of adobe and stucco, it probably won't be around in another 100 years. Pretty cool to sit on the old porch though.
The old store at Dehli is an artifact on the road from La Junta to Trinidad. Made of adobe and stucco, it probably won't be around in another 100 years. Pretty cool to sit on the old porch though.
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