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January 2016

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Skiing the Halfpipe

Cool dudes dressed in baggy ski pants come cruising up to the lip.  “Are you going next?”  Somewhat terrified, I give a silent nod.  Everyone is grouped at the bottom peering up at me.  Ever the procrastinator, I have ended up being the last of my class to go.  Why…

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Little Critters, Big Snow

The world outside was trimmed in white.  The snow was fresh and squeaky, and as Shawnee tried to climb into the unbroken snow, her entire body disappeared into a fluff of white powder, with only the top of her back showing.  Her tail poked above the mounds of snow, serving…

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Wildlife Crossing

As more and more moose, deer, and elk continue to populate the Nederland area as well as other foothill towns, wildlife crossing signs appear along our major roadways such as Boulder Canyon, Peak to Peak Highway and others.  You can tell a lot about mountain sense of humor by looking…

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Warm and Windy

Whoosh, whoosh — whistle, whistle.  I could hear the winds blowing early this morning.  Peeking out the windows, I could also see the trees bowing back and forth as well.  A windy day in Nederland is no surprise, so when I planned to take the dogs for a walk this…

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