First round of 2022

Charles took advantage of some amazing spring weather to get in his first round of golf since last December this afternoon at Indian Peaks Golf Course.

We're back!

Smoke from yesterday's fire obscures the base of the Flatirons
(NCAR is on the middle/right edge in this photo)

We are back home this morning following yesterday's mandatory evacuation from our south Boulder neighborhood. 

Favorable weather conditions including lower than expected winds and higher humidity overnight allowed for us to return home in time to offer worship via Zoom from Charles' office at the church.

The County reported this morning that the fire was 21% contained and that there have been no injuries or structures lost.

An particularly unusual day

This morning at Wesley Foundation

Fire developing along the Front Range

 

Our morning began at the Wesley Foundation at CU and a presentation by J.J. Warren. Belinda is on the Foundation board and was involved in all phases of the event.

We hadn't been home long when we were told by church members of the mandatory evacuation under way in south Boulder, including our neighborhood! So, a whirl of activity ensued and we soon found ourselves settling into a hotel (along with Wesley) for the night. Who know what tomorrow may bring!

Signs of spring

Charles noticed some color at the parsonage this morning, the sure sign of spring making its presence known at the parsonage!
 

A small piece from the studio

Skogsrået (The Wood Nymph) - 8x8, candle wax on wood panel

Charles created a small piece for an upcoming exhibit here in Boulder yesterday. He has fun using old church candles to make pieces that are quite organic in nature. The title of the piece, Skogsrået (The Wood Nymph), comes from a Sibelius piece.

A busy week with P.E.O.

While Charles was in Cheyenne this week with the Board of Ordained Ministry, Belinda was busy with many activities including two events with her P.E.O. sisters: An Irish Tea and a "Puppy Shower"! 

Afternoon in Cheyenne

Charles likes to make the best use of his time away from home, seeing and doing things he can't do locally. After his afternoon BOM session ended today, he decided to take in the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens. 

Given the time of day and the approaching rain, he didn't see everything that was outside, but the main building was quite nice!

It's St. Urho's Day!!

To learn more, visit http://sainturho.com/

A Cheyenne bonus

A unexpected break in the schedule gave Charles the opportunity to pay a visit to the Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) Old West Museum. With a focus on events and personalities of the CFD it would have been a nice musuem in itself, add to it an impressive collection of wagons, it was a very nice exhibit. To cap it off, there was a nice juried art show being held which Charles enjoyed very much.

Today in Cheyenne

One of the many sculpture pieces

Seen in an alley

Front window at the Cowgirl Museum

There are several of these giant boots in town

Another alley mural

Charles took a walk around the neighborhood of the First UMC in Cheyenne (where his meeting is) during his lunch break and noticed some street art and murals that made for an enjoyable time to enjoy this last week of winter.

Choo-choo!

Welcome to Cheyenne

A huge model railroad occupied the second floor

Lots of memorabilia

Charles took advantage of some free time this morning after arriving early before his meeting in Cheyenne to visit the Cheyenne Depot Museum. This is a nice place that gives a good account of the role railroads had in the conquest of the west.

North to Cheyenne

Charles made the two-hour drive north to Cheyenne, Wyoming today to attend the Conference's Board of Ordained Ministry meeting. 

He's hoping for a more subdued meeting that the previous two meetings he attended! Three years ago, this week he was in Casper, Wyoming when an overnight snowstorm dumped 36" on the town. Two years ago, the meeting was in Cheyenne and at the end of the week, Covid had shut down the world. So, if nothing happens aside from the meeting, it will be a treat!

Happy birthday, Wesley!

According to our vet in San Antonio, Texas, today is the tenth birthday of our dear Wesley!

Making the most of each day

 

Wesley makes the most of his days with lots of bird/squirrel watching and even more naps.

"Glory to Ukraine!"

"Слава Україні!" ("Glory to Ukraine!")

"Slava Ukraini! ("Glory to Ukraine!")

Charles worked on two versions of the Ukrainian flag this week, one in acrylic and the other in acrylic & oil. 

Ready for Lent

Charles was in the backyard this afternoon, burning palm branches (from the canceled 2020 Palm Sunday) to make ashes ahead of the church's Ash Wednesday service. It was quite a sight!