Month: April 2007

  • Ann’s Birthday at the Spa Motel

    The Spa Motel in Pagosa Springs has been a favorite of ours for a long time. It’s the alternative to the much more shishi “The Springs Resort” across the street. The place is funky and tacky in the best way, and the hot pools add pure bliss to the mix. “Taking the waters” sounds like…

  • Duct Tape Non-scratch Hobo Ass Patch

    The latest fashion from Kate Calder has been applied to these threadbare downscale brand name convertible cargo pants. An inside layer of duct tape makes the ass patch waterproof, scratchproof, bulletproof, and resistant to hot air and unwanted jobs. With a Sociometry Fair 2000 tee by Bergman Arts, it should be noted that when worn…

  • I pinch the penny at last

    I had planned my first day of bouldering at Rotary Park, but when the time comes I don’t really want to go. It’s chilly and windy. I promised Ann that I’d pick her up there after her hike though, so I make myself go. Of course, as always with bouldering, I’m glad I did. The…

  • Different Birds?

    I’ve been trying since I moved here to get a decent picture of a Great Blue Heron, but they’re so shy here that I’ve never been able to sneak up on one. Finally I noticed one had taken up residence in a pond near the bike trail, and seemed to be getting accustomed to people…

  • Buttonrock Climbing

    Sean joins me to explore the Buttonrock Reservoir area for climbing options. We want to start on the River Wall, which looks like it will get some early sun. When we see two climbers ahead of us climbing barefoot above the river to get there, we decide maybe we should try to descend from above.…