M0untainF0rester
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Working on developing our property in the southern Rockies
The boy kitties climbed into the trees after a snow. Adrock and Yauch.
December 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The boy kitties climbed into the trees after a snow. Adrock and Yauch.
The dogs’ first experience with snow. At first they didn’t know what to think but now they’re playing and jumping in the air to catch it.
November 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The dogs’ first experience with snow. At first they didn’t know what to think but now they’re playing and jumping in the air to catch it.
Chuck and Yauch catching some early morning rays.
November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Chuck and Yauch catching some early morning rays.
Our girl cat Diamond, getting some sun after a chilly morning, taking turns near the puppies, Chuck and Dee. Diamond is the smallest of the cats and isn’t always thrilled with puppy energy, or the energy of her brothers, for that matter. But she does like them, and goes up to them when they’re calm.
October 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Our girl cat Diamond, getting some sun after a chilly morning, taking turns near the puppies, Chuck and Dee. Diamond is the smallest of the cats and isn’t always thrilled with puppy energy, or the energy of her brothers, for that matter. But she does like them, and goes up to them when they’re calm.
Cats and dogs consorting right out in the open! It’s a scandal, I tell you!!
October 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Cats and dogs consorting right out in the open! It’s a scandal, I tell you!!
The pictures of Chuck and Dee inside the barn were taken one month ago, their first day here. The puppiness is very apparent. They’re still puppies, 4 months old this week, but you can see the difference in these pics taken today. Dee is next to the power pole, Chuck is in front of the tree.
October 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The pictures of Chuck and Dee inside the barn were taken one month ago, their first day here. The puppiness is very apparent. They’re still puppies, 4 months old this week, but you can see the difference in these pics taken today. Dee is next to the power pole, Chuck is in front of the tree.
Babies everywhere need a nap after lunch. These two might be as little as 3 months old, not older than 4 months. Dee is in the purple collar, Chuck is in the green. They like to lap sit but they’re heavy on my legs. They’re learning how to walk on a leash, today was the second day of training.
September 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Babies everywhere need a nap after lunch. These two might be as little as 3 months old, not older than 4 months. Dee is in the purple collar, Chuck is in the green. They like to lap sit but they’re heavy on my legs. They’re learning how to walk on a leash, today was the second day of training.
Dee and Chuck are very tired after all our exploring of the property. They were born in a nice rescue facility about 20 miles from us. They’ve walked miles along the trails we have here, on their second day with us. They’re big but young, ~4 months, and puppy-tired, so they need to crash right now.
September 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Dee and Chuck are very tired after all our exploring of the property. They were born in a nice rescue facility about 20 miles from us. They’ve walked miles along the trails we have here, on their second day with us. They’re big but young, ~4 months, and puppy-tired, so they need to crash right now.
Two new doggies. Blue heeler x German Shepherd/Bull Terrier mix, about 3 1/2 months old. Very smart and friendly. They seem like excellent dogs and we do like heeler mixes. The brother has a dark spot over the right eye, he’s Chuck. The sister is in the cage with a toy, she’s Dee.
September 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Two new doggies. Blue heeler x German Shepherd/Bull Terrier mix, about 3 1/2 months old. Very smart and friendly. They seem like excellent dogs and we do like heeler mixes. The brother has a dark spot over the right eye, he’s Chuck. The sister is in the cage with a toy, she’s Dee.
Valles Caldera national preserve, near Los Alamos NM.
August 23, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Valles Caldera national preserve, near Los Alamos NM.
This summer has seen a super bloom of sunflowers. This stand near our barn is self-sown, and the bees are loving it. It’s also the time for golden crownbeard to bloom. This patch next to the driveway is also entirely self-sown.
August 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This summer has seen a super bloom of sunflowers. This stand near our barn is self-sown, and the bees are loving it. It’s also the time for golden crownbeard to bloom. This patch next to the driveway is also entirely self-sown.
This enclosure is where the cats and dogs will sleep. Only thing left is the mesh. The barn is already insulated and we will add more to the walls to make it warmer for winter. We’ll add a pet door to the barn wall so they can go in or out as they please. Cats hunt at night.
August 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This enclosure is where the cats and dogs will sleep. Only thing left is the mesh. The barn is already insulated and we will add more to the walls to make it warmer for winter. We’ll add a pet door to the barn wall so they can go in or out as they please. Cats hunt at night.
A tower for the cats. Yes, it’s Grinch Green.
August 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A tower for the cats. Yes, it’s Grinch Green.
They’re obviously sleeping and had zero interest in photos, but we decided on names. Left to right, please meet Adrock, Yauch (pronounced “Yowk”), and Diamond. Beastie Boys theme. Diamond is the female; props to Mike D for being a good sport without even knowing. We used his name for our girl cat.
July 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
They’re obviously sleeping and had zero interest in photos, but we decided on names. Left to right, please meet Adrock, Yauch (pronounced “Yowk”), and Diamond. Beastie Boys theme. Diamond is the female; props to Mike D for being a good sport without even knowing. We used his name for our girl cat.
New barn cats.
July 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
New barn cats.
You have to look close but you may be able to see a rabbit getting some shade by our propane tank. This is from our dining room window.
June 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
You have to look close but you may be able to see a rabbit getting some shade by our propane tank. This is from our dining room window.
Last fall we had a massive crop of piñon nuts around here, and one result is a surplus of mice. A co-worker of Alycia’s has a barn cat that just littered two kittens, which we will soon get. This will be their house. There’s a sheltered place by the barn where they will stay.
June 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Last fall we had a massive crop of piñon nuts around here, and one result is a surplus of mice. A co-worker of Alycia’s has a barn cat that just littered two kittens, which we will soon get. This will be their house. There’s a sheltered place by the barn where they will stay.
Two blooms with more soon to pop as well. This is a pineapple cactus. They struggle to compete with the prickly pear, which is beginning to bloom itself.
June 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Two blooms with more soon to pop as well. This is a pineapple cactus. They struggle to compete with the prickly pear, which is beginning to bloom itself.
OK this can be enough furniture porn for one day. A glassware cabinet, also from Karachi. It had been sitting out in the weather at a furniture seller’s outdoor area. He gave it for what seemed like a very low price. We’ll probably set a lamp on it.
June 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
OK this can be enough furniture porn for one day. A glassware cabinet, also from Karachi. It had been sitting out in the weather at a furniture seller’s outdoor area. He gave it for what seemed like a very low price. We’ll probably set a lamp on it.
Here’s another very special piece, from our days in Karachi. Cred to the legendary Mrs Faruqui for telling me about the cabinet, which I got for Alycia’s birthday. Reawakens fond memories from half a lifetime ago.
June 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Here’s another very special piece, from our days in Karachi. Cred to the legendary Mrs Faruqui for telling me about the cabinet, which I got for Alycia’s birthday. Reawakens fond memories from half a lifetime ago.
On 4 June 2025, we finally moved out of “provisional quarters” (in order: Ford van, van inside barn, and camp trailer) and into the house. It’s far from finished but it’s getting cleaner and more organized every hour. That means we’re sleeping in our own place. First time ever!
June 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
On 4 June 2025, we finally moved out of “provisional quarters” (in order: Ford van, van inside barn, and camp trailer) and into the house. It’s far from finished but it’s getting cleaner and more organized every hour. That means we’re sleeping in our own place. First time ever!
Handmade by our neighbor. We have a few stored art pieces that we will be putting around the house, but this is the first. I don’t usually think of a dining table as art, but this one is.
June 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Handmade by our neighbor. We have a few stored art pieces that we will be putting around the house, but this is the first. I don’t usually think of a dining table as art, but this one is.