Isn't she a cutie!

Well, tonight the mountains are supposed to get 2 to 5 ft of snow.....we are to get a small amount and the weather then, is supposed to warm and we will just get rain. But the higher elevations will continue to get snow. Here are a few pictures for all of you in sunny florida....and for one special person in san diego.... who are just so warm! Zip and I hiked alone today...its easier with one dog on longer hikes. Plus it gave me some time to work with her off the leash....she has been such a good dog and learning fast. I Hope to get some more snow pictures soon. Oh by the way Gary, I found some Palm trees here in colorado...ill try and get some pictures if the snow is not too deep tomorrow!!!!

While we were hiking in Garden of the Gods we were surprised to see a nice mule deer buck and a few little critters. Zip is not sure what to do about the rabbits, so they still stay on their leashes there. Hopefully tomorrow we are going to hike somewhere else, maybe up around Denver or Golden. The weather is beautiful and crisp. No heavy snows yet, just in the mountains around Breckenridge and Telluride. May be making a trip up that way soon for some pictures. Sorry about the focus on the one picture of the buck but it was the only one i had that showed its spread. It looks like from the shape of his rack that this old boy is on the decline....bet he was impressive a few years ago. The berries are from a rocky mountain juniper i believe....used by the indians as a tonic or mixed with tupertine as a linament....today it is used in flavoring gin....i dont think i will try either....they just looked pretty! lol.....

Well I finally feel good enough to go back out hiking, I have been fighting a cold for the past few days. Maggie and Zip were happy to get out to Garden of the Gods today. Zip just loves giving Maggie kisses! Hope you enjoy some of the rock formations like the sleeping giant and the scotsman.

Sorry it's been a while since my last post. I just got back from a drive to PA for my cousins wedding. It was nice seeing everyone! But yes I am glad to get back to MY mountains...LOL. Here are a few pictures of a hike maggie and I took before i left...My pictures of the wedding unfortunately didnt turn out...i was bummed....Hopefully someone will send me some...hint hint. I should be putting quite a few pictures of Me, Maggie, and Zip on the site this week....i dont go back to work till Dec 6th....so a hiking we will go.....for those of you who dont know Zip...well, she is an 8 month old border collie that has joined Maggie and I. Maggie enjoys having someone to play with.....And I enjoy not getting any sleep!!!! LOL....not really....she has been a wonderful addition.....Just worried she's smarter than me. NO COMMENT JARROD!!!