Bean Stalk?

 

I am not sure what this guy feeds this thing? The ceiling is 8 feet; and I think it would continue to grow if he would just poke a hole!

Creatures Big and Small

 No deer in the yard this morning, but there were birds in every direction. Not sure what the large black birds are down the hill are? Crows maybe?

 My friend the Steller Jay is enjoying his morning offering on the deck post.

 And a little fellow...see the Humming Bird out the west window on the feeder, which is hung very high where a bear can not get to it! And yes the feeder is empty...I'm filling it now!

 

Oops! who is this little guy, sitting by the door?

Have a nice day!

Fishing Tournament?

I couldn't figure out what was going on in the river? This is no fishing tournament. There were several Department of Wildlife trucks parked by the river and this line of uniformed guys. They had some sort of electrified pole on one hand and a net in the other. My curiosity got the best of me and I went down and asked. They said they were catching and documenting what type of fish are in the river. I am not sure how that is useful to the government.....but you can be assured they were doing their job!

Colorado in September

If you haven't been to Colorado in September

You really need to put it on your bucket list

Today was 68 degrees, sunny, dry and perfect

 

Like the saying goes: "If you are lucky enough to be in the mountains, you're lucky enough"

Our Guests from Germany

 Anna and Werner were great guests...and the weather did cooperate. Sunny and 65 degrees.

 We packed a picnic and ate at a high mountain lake. Yes, that is snow on the mtn tops.( It fell last night)...and that's a beaver was taking a swim..

We went up and down a mountain lane looking for a moose. No luck, but we did find beautiful Fall color!

Favorite Things part II

 I know these have been around for awhile. ...but I have finally decided I like them. I am talking about the battery operated candle inside the lantern. They certainly don't make a mess, flicker like a real candle and don't have a heavy fragrance.
This one sits on our mantle, and even has a timer so that it comes on at the same time every evening. Which is great because the mantle is nearly seven feet off of the floor!

 They come in several sizes and cost about the same as a real candle. I am not sure how long the battery will last...but I will let you know. Have you tried these?

Our guests from Marl, Germany arrived about dinner time in a heavy rain. They were a bit tired having driven all the way from Green River, Wyoming. But, today is supposed to be sunny and beautiful (maybe a bit muddy). I wonder what adventure awaits us?

Thistles

 A friend with a vacant lot let's us park our utility trailer there....and he can use it when he needs it to.
We had to go down there today, and put a sticker on the license plate. These tall thistles caught my eye.

 They actually weren't as tall as they appear.....I did kneel down. I feel sure they were at their peak a few weeks ago.

 but, they looked like art to me :)