Souvenir Photo Studio, by Al Bourassa

Monday, February 3, 2014

Monday February 3 , 2014 Deer, Sunsets

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Monday February 3 , 2014

My fingers are so sore from scrubbing, cleaning, lifting, sorting, and being washed 100 times a day. But I am beginning to see the light at the end of this tunnel. I have recycled tons of stuff and donated a bunch more so the place is emptying out.

My deer friends continue to visit, but not when there is a snowstorm like this morning. But the afternoon was sunny and bright so I managed to get outside and do a lots of my chores.

Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al

7 Deer friends visited last evening

I waited for the leader to jump the fence but he eventually just turned away

This beauty took a rest just below our dining room

I sure am going to miss these gentle creatures

I won't miss these snowstorms though

This is the late shot, manual, hand-held one second


We had a pretty tame sunset tonight

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Saturday February 1, 2014 Tracks, Rockies

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Saturday February 1, 2014

So busy with the problems of disposing of everything but things seem to be finally falling into place. Have sold a few things, at least enough to put a deposit on a packing company to get everything ready for final disposal. Women In Need will come and take just about everything on Feb 11th. At least I will have a telephone, computer, and a bed until I am forced out into the street on the 14th.

While I hate the necessity to shovel snow, I truly love a fresh snowfall making everything so clean and white, and making the Rockies so darn beautiful. The deer, rabbit and prairie chickens make such neat patterns in the new snow.

The actual SOLD sign finally went on our sign at the front. It is amazing how many folks cruise our cul-de-sac to see if any of these homes come up for sale. We are beginning to see the light at the end of this tunnel. Maybe now I might get a night's sleep...

Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al

Meandering deer tracks

Deer checking the bushes for munchies

Winter sight

Tried this is stark B+W

Jan 30 Pastel Sunset

Jan 31 Noon Rockies

Feb 1 Noon Rockies

Yup! The deal is done!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Wednesday January 29, 2014 Deer

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Wednesday January 29, 2014

Had to get an oil change in the car so it will be ready if I am able to take a trip to Edmonton in February…

The day started off nicely but quickly deteriorated with fluff snow. There were a few deer in the backyard and I felt so sorry for them as they got covered with snow. I know that snow is an insulator and their fur is meant to cope with the elements but it still tugs at the heartstrings as you want to go out and offer them a blanket…

I had another meeting with the owners of the house tonight and we hammered out a few more details and discussed moving the possession date up to Feb 14^th which would give us both more time to deal with post-sale issues. They also chose what items they would like to keep so that reduces the amount of items I need to sell.

I guess Cuenca got hit with a very unusual heavy hail and rainstorm city-wide yesterday that even caused some power outages.

Hope everyone is toasty warm….

Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al

This was the gorgeous mid-day view yesterday

The deer were enjoying the exposed grass

See him cock an ear as I talk to him

Then the snow starts to blow in

They stayed in my yard for a long while

I feel so sorry for them, even though I know this is nature

That seemingly plaintive look

Then they curl up against the snow to keep warm

They would run away if I offered them a blanket...

Monday, January 27, 2014

Monday January 27, 2014 Deer

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Monday January 27, 2014

Another day of preparing stuff for sale, doing repairs, etc.

The Rockies were very misty at lunchtime today but still visible.

In the mid-afternoon I was again graced by the herd of nine deer. The largest one was hogging the neighbour's bird feeder and chasing off any interlopers. I managed to get a couple of shots of the whole herd while one of the battles was in engagement. Then one youngster jumped the fence and barely made it, clipping his hooves on the top of the fence.
Later in the afternoon there were TWELVE deer back there......

The weather is gorgeous but cool, but seems much warmer when the wind dies down.

Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al

The Rockies are misty today but still visible

This big fella was hogging the bird feeder

Even the birds would not come near him

Part of the herd of nine arrives

Nine deer in this shot, and a fight in the center

The big deer was not allowing anything near the bird feeder

They seem so lost at times but I am glad they come near my place

This little one jumps the fence

Almost all the way over

but he clips his hooves but makes it.

They can tell we are friends

We even manage to talk to them

It looks like a doe and fawn

This one thinks he is hidden.

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Sunday January 26, 2014 Sunsets

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Sunday January 26, 2014

The last couple have days have been spent solidifying the house deal so now we are just awaiting the final paperwork without the conditions.

The Rockies are so pretty in the winter and we have also been treated to some colourful sunsets. The one tonight looked like the crown on the Statue Of Liberty!

I went and visited Mom today. She continues to amaze us at the ripe old age of 97. We went for a quick walk through her complex and I was quite taken by an ornate chess set which is prominent in the main hallway.

Mom is very thrilled to have my roll-top desk in the corner of her living room where it fits like a glove.

Looking forward to visits from my sister and my children this week.

Hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's excitement, Cheers, Al