tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75954286672185476852024-03-08T05:52:56.530-07:00Jackson Hole RentalsOur fully-furnished apartments are located in the heart of downtown Jackson, Wyoming. We offer a convenient, yet private and quiet location for you to park your bags and enjoy all that Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding areas have to offer.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-34057388122400056372017-07-02T18:10:00.001-06:002017-07-02T18:10:28.142-06:00Visit our WebsiteWe have a new website! Visit us at <a href="http://www.hagenapartments.com/">www.hagenapartments.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-34203762544632363952015-07-14T15:13:00.000-06:002015-07-14T15:13:24.047-06:00Summer is here!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />We had enough rain and then a fantastic heat wave to really pop out the colors. Wildflowers are everywhere and walking the trails is simply magical. I almost feel as though we are trekking through the jungle!<div>
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We have 3 great families spending the summer with us. This is Gaylia's 5th summer, Rosemary's 3rd summer and we are happy to welcome Jan and Dave for their first summer. They have 2 adorable granddaughters and it is very nice to meet their family.<br /><div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-508507405164513672015-04-06T14:54:00.000-06:002015-07-14T14:54:28.883-06:00Happy Easter!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Spring melts the snow, the grass is waking up and getting ready for summer. We had a mini Easter egg hunt for Leo and Sam.<div>
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<br />The fun thing about this age is that you can keep hiding the same eggs and they are none the wiser!<div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-26681435155155685042014-10-07T14:46:00.000-06:002015-07-14T14:47:31.942-06:00Glorious Fall<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />What a beautiful fall! Our summer guests have moved on and we are getting ready for winter. We are grateful for our return guests and family that will be spending the winter with us.Cute Bradley the super hero will join John and Mary Jo, John, Julia and Leo. It will be one long winter party!<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-55980730733505153912014-10-01T14:34:00.000-06:002015-07-14T14:39:49.983-06:00October -- Early Halloween<br />
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We love our spot of land here in downtown Jackson. The people that find us need a place to stay for a few months or more while they finish up a job, visit their grandchildren, or simply explore Jackson Hole.<br />
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A family moved in for 6 months, needing a temporary place while finishing up a job. A family with 1 dog easily fits in on our property. When you have a big kid to connect with and share the excitement of your new Halloween costume, it doesn't matter that it is only October 1st! Why wait until the 31st to show your super powers!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-38638545268272380952014-06-02T09:32:00.002-06:002014-06-02T09:33:24.896-06:00Dinner, a bear and a nice driveIt seems my posts are now yearly? Well -- after an amazing winter we are now back into spring mode. I'm heading out to the grocery store this morning to pick up some oranges for the western tanager that just visited the yard, head down looking for the treats we have out every year! Sorry, I wasn't ready for you.<br />
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My sister her family have been here for the week. We took a wonderful drive to Signal Mountain Lodge for dinner last night. On the way we encountered bison, elk, pronghorn, and a bear! This sweet bear was on a search mission, sniffing everything around the String Lake parking area. Thankfully, the garbage cans are bearproof!<br />
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Our units are booked through August with return guests. We are so grateful for the families we get to share our space with. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comGrand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA43.7904282 -110.6817626999999843.0570862 -111.97265619999997 44.5237702 -109.39086919999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-46256089274404716752013-08-02T10:13:00.001-06:002013-08-02T10:13:32.110-06:00July Already?<br />
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I should probably always end the title of my posts with<span style="color: purple;"><i> "already?"</i></span>. My last post was about winter 2013, and we are well into summer, already booking into winter 2014! Our guests have traveled from Arizona, Virginia, Mississippi and Georgia so they are completely happy with the 80 degree days and cool 50 degree evenings. I hear a chuckle when I mention how hot it is! The wildflowers are amazing, the rivers are running fast, and the wildlife have been kind enough to show themselves on drives through the valley.<br />
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We have both return and new guests this summer. We met a few new pets this year, including a very friendly conure! We have had 3 guests that are here for extended stays, visiting their children, yet wanting their own space. It has worked out perfectly.<br />
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It is so nice to share the valley with people from all over the world. My aunt and her friend recently visited. We went on an amazing wildlife drive through Grand Teton National Park. We saw deer, bison, moose and a beaver! (and no elk, we had to wait for Yellowstone for that, who would have thought!!) The next day, we had a wonderful trip to Yellowstone. We stopped at the<b> Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center</b> in West Yellowstone and saw rescued bears and wolves before heading in to the park. I love the west entrance to Yellowstone. Following the river to the Madison Campground is unbelievable! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comJackson, WY, USA43.4799291 -110.7624281999999943.4338376 -110.84310919999999 43.5260206 -110.68174719999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-46139288977626262982013-03-04T08:39:00.002-07:002013-03-04T08:39:33.534-07:00March already?Winter has flown by... and it has been an interesting one weather-wise. January was FREEZING, which in hindsight was a good thing since it kept the snow from melting away. We just had a good few days of storms. I think the skiing is going to be just fine this spring.<br />
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One of the benefits of a low snow year around town is the ability to witness wildlife at work. I was walking the dogs the other day and came across the "tracks" of an owl hunting for dinner. The field was barren of any animal activity except for 2 holes that looked something like this:<br />
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We began to receive calls for summer rentals a couple of weeks ago. I was so happy to hear from our return renters. Frenchie and Jackson are both bringing their parents back! (ha!!) That, combined with the fantastic tenants we had this winter, have made this year wonderful.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-47699261828519259062012-11-28T16:17:00.000-07:002012-11-28T16:17:58.695-07:00Fall into Winter<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Winter is arriving slowly. Some days the temperatures are cold, some days warm. Snow King and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are busy making snow, supplementing Mother Nature. As my 9 year old recently said, "Mom, Mother Nature should really work on the lower mountain, oh and she could work on Snow King too!" <br />
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What is new around the valley this winter? We look forward to checking out the new high speed quad chair that has replaced the Casper lift out at the Jackson Hole Ski Area. I imagine this will make the ride up the mid-mountain area a bit quicker. Not sure how easy it will be to get to the lift, we will see.<br />
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Our apartments are full this winter. We are thankful for our tenants and look forward to sharing our space as the snow starts to fill up the yard.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-7801184014652798842012-08-31T15:48:00.001-06:002012-08-31T15:48:14.330-06:00New Paint, New Doors, Big SmilesWe love our new doors! A nice coat of paint and some vibrant colors make such a difference. Kilmain Painting arrived with 3 guys, two days later the entire building was done!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-72834913620353671322012-08-20T12:31:00.000-06:002012-08-20T12:31:39.052-06:00Summer VisitorsOne of our favorite tenants, Gaylia is back this summer in all her glory! She is one of the many not-so-hidden treasures that enjoy our valley each summer. She is not content to sit on the couch reading her book though. Between waking up early and hiking the "king" (<a href="http://www.snowking.com/community/blogs/jacksonholeactivities/archive/2011/07/04/hiking-snow-king-mountain" target="_blank">more info on this can be found at the Snow King site</a>), heading north to the <a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/jhgyvc/" target="_blank">Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center</a> to volunteer 2 days a week, and entertaining guests, she somehow manages to hang with our bunnies, bake cookies for the kids and generally bring joy and love to our lives.<br />
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She had an amazing couple of weeks hiking recently and shared her photos with us.<br />
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Summer is here! It has been very nice overall. I have the garden planted, the yard is greening up and the trees are happy to be providing shade. A very nice family arrived last week, all the way from Tennessee! Ya'll! (they don't really say that though). Annabel and Grant are enjoying their company. Tomi surfaces, checks in, and then disappears again, the life of a teenager.<br />
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We are so happy to share our slice of heaven, and in return we enjoy the company of some very special people.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-65840317123135341882012-05-26T18:02:00.001-06:002012-05-27T15:14:21.895-06:00Charlie Brown sweater<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The <b>Charlie Brown Sweater</b> has returned! Artist Suzanne Morlock knit this amazing work of art. It was on tour and now it is back! This is a great distraction from the very inclement Memorial Day weekend we are having!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comJackson, WY, USA43.4799291 -110.762428243.4568856 -110.80191020000001 43.5029726 -110.7229462tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-51177102872941873512012-05-26T17:55:00.001-06:002012-05-26T17:55:31.027-06:00Spring is in the AirSpring is in the air!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0fc5T9USr8U/T8Ftc3BZ0JI/AAAAAAAABLY/f4pJ8eC4lCY/s1600/IMG_5401-731028.jpg"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0fc5T9USr8U/T8Ftc3BZ0JI/AAAAAAAABLY/f4pJ8eC4lCY/s320/IMG_5401-731028.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5746994942075064466" /></a></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-18886445706256872192012-03-13T17:37:00.000-06:002012-03-13T17:37:21.713-06:00Thankful for Our VisitorsWinter is slowly moving into Spring. It is 50 degrees today. I know that this is temporary, and the next snowstorm is around the corner (or over the mountains).<br />
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We had a moose in the front yard on Monday. Boy, she was hungry! She was so delicate as she ate the small apples. She wasn't so delicate with the branches, but that is OK with me. Winter is long -- we can share!<br />
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We live in a community surrounded by amazing people and beautiful places. Jackson draws a crowd that loves to explore -- the arts, the mountains, the restaurants, among other things. We had the good fortune of meeting 2 such people (and their sweet cat Maddie). Corey worked at the Jackson Hole Ski Area making snow early in the season. Since we didn't have much snow early in the year, this was a good thing! Sadly, the seasons have changed. Alaska was calling!<br />
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We bid a fond farewell. We are thankful for our apartments, so thankful! We meet people that truly enrich our lives.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-38919266216956079392012-02-08T15:02:00.002-07:002012-02-08T15:07:44.294-07:00Katie's notes about her trip to Jackson<br />
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do we. But I was all for staying home to “watch the house.” We were going to be
gone for about four months, at most. I really didn’t want to leave home to
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through West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska,
and finally, Wyoming. Did I mention we were driving with both a loud cat and a
psychotic dog? The dog is very neurotic
when it comes to big things, loud things, moving things, little dogs, and men
with hats. We stayed in hotels that allow pets, not the highest quality either.
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Upon reaching our destination, Jackson, Wyoming, we
searched for our apartment. It only took a few minutes before we located the
house, and half a dozen other places we had to visit later. Since we were in
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When we reached the apartment, I was glad. I wanted to
lie down and cry. Unfortunately, my parents needed my help unpacking. We were
halfway unpacked when I heard a loud burst of barking. I looked around, not
seeing anything. Then, suddenly something small crashed into me. I looked down,
and sure enough, a tiny dog staring at us. It seemed like the puppy was trying
to take us all in at once. I looked around, wondering where her owners were. A
sharp whistle followed by an “Angie, come!” emitted from near the landlady’s
home. I turned my head to see a tall, friendly-looking woman exit the house.
The dog ran over, and stopped barking. My parents introduced us, and the
landlady introduced herself as Audrey.The next day, Audrey and a younger girl
came over to the apartment with coats for my brother and I. The girl’s name was
Annabel. (She was ten years old, and had two brothers.) Annabel was glad to
help out with anything. She and I were soon to become great friends. I met her
brothers Tomi and Grant next. They were some of the nicest people I had ever
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Annabel, Tomi, and Grant were welcoming, and helped me
fit in to Wyoming life. They made my time in Wyoming bearable, and not
torturous like I had expected. I guess I thought living anywhere but Virginia
would be terrible, without my friends and my house. Actually, I was wrong in
thinking that. I learned from my time in Wyoming, that wherever you go, there
is always someone to welcome you and make you feel at home.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-66723579557412326452012-01-17T12:17:00.003-07:002012-01-17T12:17:44.879-07:00Waiting for snow, moose and moreAlthough the busiest time of the year around here is the summer, the people that experience Jackson in the winter have their own special treat!<br />
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<br />We had a moose visit our yard last winter. This photo was taken out by our garden. I'm sure she walked over the fence, the snow was so deep! When we saw her, we opened the gates. She got up and walked out!<div>
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<br />We are lucky to have enough snow to ski, but barely! Grant is on the ski club J6 ski team. His first race was at Snow King resort (3 blocks away!) on the 31st of December.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comThermopolis, WY 82443, USA43.6460672 -108.212043243.6230872 -108.2515252 43.669047199999994 -108.17256119999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-20230084951095434792011-09-30T12:34:00.000-06:002011-10-29T12:57:59.969-06:00Amazing Summer<br />
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We had such amazing people choose to stay with us this summer! I'd like to thank the powers that be for directing Gaylia our way. She has so much love and energy. She attended soccer games, did my laundry while I recovered from my knee surgery and shared her family with us on their visit! Annabel, Tomi, Zach and Grant became fast friends in about two minutes!</div>
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And then there is Jackson! The sweetest, most loveable dog you'd ever meet. Thankfully, he brought his mom Michele and his dad Bob to visit. We really enjoyed their company. Jackson would find the open door, run directly into Annabel's room and grab a sock or a stuffed animal. On the way out, he would take a quick bit of food.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-20490342722253711202011-08-08T13:15:00.000-06:002011-10-29T13:19:46.456-06:00Ski LakeSki lake is a family-friendly hike. Located about halfway up Teton Pass, this hike is accessible to just about anybody from the dog, to the baby in the backpack, to the visiting friend from Los Angeles. Sarah was in town visiting for about a month. We all decided to get out and enjoy the wildflowers and the scenery. The beautiful wildflowers seemed to take our mind off of the persistent hum of just about every kind of biting bug imaginable. (and boy were they bad!)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comPhillips Canyon Tr, Wilson, WY 83014, USA43.5254293 -110.932368443.4333253 -111.0902969 43.6175333 -110.7744399tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-19348421291947853652011-07-07T21:35:00.000-06:002011-10-29T12:56:53.155-06:00Family Visits<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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We love sharing our little slice of heaven with our family and friends. Sister Camille and niece Sonja came for a visit and helped plant the garden!<br />
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Neeli stopped by on her way back to Maryland. She helped me create some storage bins for our over-sized bedding, thanks!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-48077854761631053072011-06-17T22:32:00.000-06:002011-10-29T12:56:09.243-06:00color of the week: yellowYellow birds, yellow flowers... yellow everywhere! The arrowleaf balsamroot is blooming all over the valley. From Grand Teton National Park to South Park, the hills are alive with color. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view of hillside south of town</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">arrowleaf balsamroot (balsamorhiza sagittata)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">female western tanager</td></tr>
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We have had some especially beautiful visitors to our feeder! The male western tanager is simply amazing!
The female is more subtle in color, it is interesting seeing the two of them together, you may not think it is the same bird!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comGrand Teton National Park, 101 Moose, Jackson, WY 83001, USA43.8113221 -110.6550220000000343.5371996 -110.91790900000004 44.085444599999995 -110.39213500000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-21320220761271588942011-06-07T16:18:00.000-06:002011-10-29T12:54:48.715-06:00birds, birds and more birdsI can't get enough of the birds visiting our feeder this spring. I need to stop watching the birds and get the garden planted and more flowers in the ground! We have actually cut the lawn once, things are greening up and growing fast.<br />
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This bird watched the feeder for quite a while before jumping down for some seeds.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">see the sunflower seed?!</td></tr>
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I love that this bird sat long enough for me to catch a shot of her with a sunflower seed in her mouth.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-13063984423442492892011-05-30T22:03:00.000-06:002011-10-29T12:52:39.418-06:00spring is in the air!It is about time to cut the grass! This is exciting news around town. We have had plenty of rain and snow this spring.<br />
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Valley residents have been following the news about the slide in the Snake River Canyon. I like the photo on Bradley Boner's website:<a href="http://bradlyjboner.photoshelter.com/image/I0000Cgz00SfZ.cs" target="_blank"> http://bradlyjboner.photoshelter.com/image/I0000Cgz00SfZ.cs</a> The road is open to traffic, thanks to the hard work of the <a href="http://www.dot.state.wy.us/wydot/" target="_blank">Wyoming Department of Transportation</a><br />
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The white crowned sparrow is one of my favorite feeder birds. They are
small, fast and delicate. I love the distinct cap on the top of his
head. <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/white-crowned_Sparrow/id">All About Birds</a> is a great website for detailed information about any of the birds on this page. </div>
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We have had some great birds visit the feeder the past few weeks: grosbeaks have been very busy and seem to control the feeder.</div>
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The clark's nutcracker loved the suet and finished it up in about 2 days. Visit the <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/clarks_nutcracker/id" target="_blank">All About Birds</a> website to learn more about this bird.</div>
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The finch and the siskin seem to share the feeder with relatively few altercations. When they hang together in the box elder, I feel like I'm looking at a decorated Christmas tree!</div>
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These birds have been regular visitors to our feeder for the last month. Sadly (for the bird), happily (for the raptor), three of these birds were chased into the window and stunned before the "sharpy" could have his breakfast.</div>
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When my son Grant was 4 or 5 we were talking about the "great circle of life" and he wisely said "no mom, it is the great triangle of death". I was so excited to see this amazing raptor. I know that the pine siskins (yes 3) were not...</div>
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We are finishing up some projects around the property. We will be adding flowers and trees to the yard as well as some additional finish work on the decks. We are also busy deciding on a color to paint the exterior of the apartment....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595428667218547685.post-27453353292390691532011-03-18T18:22:00.000-06:002011-06-17T22:46:40.366-06:00as winter turns to springWe are watching the snow slowly melt in the backyard as the hawks and other seasonal birds begin to return to the valley.<br />
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We still have plenty of snow in the mountains with many more weeks of Spring skiing to come!<br />
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We rented our 2 bedroom unit to the nicest family this winter. They spent their days skiing, exploring the valley and playing with our kids. Oh, they spent quite a bit of time "going to school" too!<br />
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One of our favorite long-term tenants was back for the winter. He and his dog Peanut spent some time in our 1 bedroom unit, waiting to move into his new house.<br />
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It has been so much fun sharing our favorite little slice of heavenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02259880414044741587noreply@blogger.com