Many western states are seeing record rainfall and snow this spring, and Colorado is no exception. Some ski areas, such as Aspen, reopened this weekend due to snowfall. All that snow is going to melt very soon, however, starting with the next ninety-degree day. And where does the snowmelt go? Down river, towards our domicile, among others.
With that in mind, local officials here in Larimer County have issued flood preparedness warnings. We live nearby a river and an irrigation ditch and are prime candidates for flooding. Right now all is okay, but we'll know more after a meeting with officals this Wednesday night. Cross your fingers that our neighborhood is spared the worst!
On a happier note, a pair of Violet-green Swallows has taken up nest-building in one of our nest boxes. For the last 4 years, we've regularly had at least one pair do so, but this year, they were late. Will post a photo of them soon.
Red Fox are all over town! In the last week, I saw three walking down the streets in broad daylight, looking like stray dogs. Luckily, we don't see many out here (or I wouldn't have any chickens left!).
Yesterday, Laporte saw hundreds of bikers come to town. Local saloons (we have two) were grilling outdoor lunches and I got to see a myriad of motorcycle styles. Totally unexpected, but a fun way to end a morning out at church and the gym. (I assume that this ride was part of some kind of Memorial Day tribute).
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