Originally Built This “hut” For The Owls We Saw Hanging Out Around Our Home... Was Eventually Taken

I was working out in the yard doing some trimming of a tree, and heard a “YAK!” and looked to see this pretty bird eating off the seed bell.  It was quick and wouldn’t give me much time to get a photo... took me a couple times before I caught this shot.  I don’t know if it’s a bluebird or blue jay, but I do know it’s pretty!

I live right next to a great bike trail... San Gabriel Bike Trail.  It’s longer in miles than I could ever travel, reaching from the mountains to the north of me, and the beach to the south-west.  I like to ride, but I have a bad knee, so I got me a very nice electric bike and it makes it easier to enjoy getting out there.  I recently mounted an action camera to the frame to capture video as I sonder around.

Important words, especially in these times...

This is my hometown!!  Was born nearby in Durango and was raised here amongst other family members... uncles, aunts and cousins.  Even three of my grandparents lived here for a time.  This is how small town life is.  I was close enough to friends that I consider them like brothers and sisters... extended family.  My life started and stayed here for most of my life, many of my family members as well, and some still live there.  My two kids now live there.  It’s like the hub of my life.  #pagosasprings #colorado

Before it started filling out for the new season, I installed these two T poles with clothes lines criss-crossed across the top... not for clothes, but to redirect the vine’s growth.  In past years, it’s grown so big that in invades the neighboring rose bush, avacado tree and citris trees.  It has even climbed up in my neighbor’s apple trees, and he told me that my vine is not letting his trees grow apples.  I am going to manage it this year and have it grow onto this system I built, and have it create a canopy.  It will be cool to see grapes hanging down.  

Early October 2021 - If I'm going to Colorado, I'm always taking my Pentax with me... but especially so if it's FALL!!