I can "bearly" see what is in that tree!
My friend Jan took these photos of a mama bear and her cubs in Glacier View Meadows last week and promised to call me if the bears come back to her neighbor's house, so that I can see them too.
The beautiful cinnamon colored sow seems to be a good mom - she sent her cubs up into the tree.
I'm not sure if that was to protect them or if she put them in "time-out"!
"Black Bears" are not always black - they can be honey colored, blond, brown or black. A black bear can live up to 20 years in the wild. They can run in bursts up to 35 mph and can run uphill or downhill very quickly. As you can see they're very good climbers! Black bears are strong swimmers, too.
info: Colorado Division of Wildlife
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net
800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'm here to help you.
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
School's out for the summer and so are the bears; and some of them are breaking into parked cars in between Livermore and Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.
The bears don't want to take the car for a joy ride nor do they want the GPS, loose change or the cell phone that we left in there.
They're hungry and somewhere along the line they learned that cars sometimes contain tasty snacks.
According to the Coloradoan News, 4 vehicle break-ins were reported to the DOW and 9 have been reported to the Glacier Meadows Homeowners Association. It was unclear if some of those reports were duplicates of the same incident but that could be between 9 to13 break-ins just in the last 2 weeks!
We're reminded to not leave food or anything that smells like food (air fresheners, food wrappers, perfume even lip gloss) in our cars and to keep the car doors locked. The idea being that if they can't get in they will eventually move on.
We ALL have to lock our cars in order to retrain the bear/s though - just like we would in a big city, say for instance Fresno, Modesto or Sacramento CA, cities that are included in the top ten list for car theft.
We protect the bear's lives by doing our part. They only get 2 strikes before they get taken out. I think that's really a shame especially when they are just doing what bears do...
On the other hand human car thieves know better...
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Save a Bear - Lock your car
Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net
800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'm here to help you.
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
It was Friday morning at 8:37 and the West Lake Campground was already full, I'm not sure about the others but I know it's not any fun drving around looking for a place to camp.
It's disappointing to get all packed up and ready to enjoy a weekend of relaxation...
Only to see something like this:
DON'T GET YOUR Knickers WADERS IN A TWIST:
You can get your VERY OWN camping spot in Red Feather Lakes !
Several parcels of land between 1 acres - 3.5 acres are available in Crystal Lakes- now that's a nice size campsite! Some already have driveways, turn-a rounds , electricity, and fire pits. All you would need to do is pull in and start having fun.
When you are a property owner in Crystal Lakes you can get water for your RV/camper, there is a dump station, restaurant and laundry facilities too.
Wouldn't it be great to not ever worry again about the campgrounds being full? You can even leave your rig on your property for 5 months out of the year. That will save on gasoline!
It's too late to help you this weekend, but with a little advanced planning we can find the perfect camping spot for you.
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This summer could be the best summer yet!
No more twisted waders, or worry about finding a place to camp...
and you'll never be caught by surprise again.
Cabins, Homes and other lands are also available.
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net
800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'm here to help you.
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
If you can't take the heat....come to Red Feather Lakes, Colorado!
Yes, the winter was long...sometimes cold and windy but you can't beat the summer, all the way through Indian Summer in Red Feather Lakes!
This is the time of year when I get bragging rights about the weather but I love Colorado in all four seasons so you could say I'm a little biased! Here's the current weather forecast for this week:
Are you just sitting in your air-conditioned space wishing that you could go outside to do something fun?
You can in the Red Feather Lakes area where the mountain air is already perfectly "conditioned" for all sorts of outdoor activities; hiking, biking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, horseshoes and golfing to name a few.
or, just plain sitting outside with family and friends telling tales with an ice cold beverage in hand might be more your style? There's plenty of room for that too!
Real Estate choices include:
Your very own camping land (no more worries if the campgrounds are full)
Small rustic cabins, year ‘round cabins, starter homes and custom homes
There is a sand green golf course in the Village and a Championship 18 hole golf course in Fox Acres Mountain Community. (Club membership is required in Fox Acres - 17 homes are presently available)
Private fishing lakes and public lakes are always nearby for the avid anglers.
We are surrounded by Forest Lands.
Can't take the heat?
Summer is just beginning here.
You can chill out (or at least cool down) in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado!
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net
800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'm here to help you.
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
We can only take the peace and quiet of Glacier View Meadows for so long before it's time for a Taste of Fort Collins.
Taste of Fort Collins is a two day festival featuring live music, local and international foods as well as many artisans and crafters.
Through the sea of people I saw carnival rides in the Kid Zone at the end of one street. I think it was a street anyway; it was difficult to recognize the streets from the parking lots in the area surrounded by City and County Buildings because there were people everywhere!
People
Children who had visited the Face Painting booth, people with bright pink hair, girls in their summer dresses, college kids, college kids in Fedoras, "baby boomer kids" and everyone in every generation in between came out to participate in the Taste of Fort Collins.
Food & Drink
There are over 25 food booths and beverages available like Fort Collins' own handcrafted beers from Odell Brewing Company, Wines, Coke, Skye Vodka cocktails and of course water.
Devil's Spit
I tried a brisket sandwich from Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-b-que with the best sauce ever, called Devil's Spit. I hesitated before adding that sauce, but hey- it's a festival and it was excellently hot.
The funnel cake was delicious- way too much for 2 people and big enough to feed a large family of eight.
Our first ever pedi-cab ride was fun. Patrick, our driver delivered us to our destination and saved our weary feet from walking the distance back to the car. Thanks Patrick!
It was a great evening at the Taste of Fort Collins; full of people watching, music by Saturday's headliner, Third Eye Blind, shopping and eating in the streets.
and nice to wake up this morning in the peace and quiet of Glacier View Meadows which is close enough to the City, but yet a world away.
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That's the beauty of it, a little taste of this.......
and a little taste of that......
the Taste of Fort Collins benefits the Special Olympics Larimer County and Kiwanis Club International.
There's a great line up for entertainment on Sunday also, including today's headliner Steven Page (formerly of the Bare Naked Ladies) performing at 6:00 p.m.
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.marydouglas-redfeatherlakes.net
800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
I specialize in the Red Feather Lakes area, Crystal Lakes and Glacier View Meadows Subdivisions, if you are interested in buying or selling your mountain home, please give me a call, I'd be happy to assist you.
The information contained in Mary's blog is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and the opinions and views expressed in these articles are solely those of the author.
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Specializing in mountain property in the Red Feather Lakes area. " A day in the mountains will always soothe your city soul."
I am a Colorado native, and grew up in Denver.
I've lived in Glacier View Meadows, a mountain subdivision in the Red Feather Lakes area since 1996. In the early 70's I moved from Denver to Gunnison, Co. ( yes it is cold there!) with my husband and daughter, where I discovered my love for small towns and living in the mountains.
Before I became a Real Estate Agent, I worked in the Title Insurance business for over 30 years, in Denver, Gunnison and Fort Collins -assisting buyers, sellers, real estate brokers, attorneys and lenders get to the closing table. As the Office Manager, I created many positive relationships with those customers and my co-workers.
I'm interested in listening to my clients, staying in constant communication and going the extra mile to make their real estate experience a positive one.
Let's get started! Let me put my combined 34 years of real estate experience work for you!
The Red Feather Lakes area is vast, with small residential vacant lots, cabins, ranches, large mountain homes, and huge tracts of land surrounded by 600,000 acres of beautiful Roosevelt National Forest.
Each property is unique, and the topography is consistently diverse, just like each person in a transaction is unique.
My experience in providing great customer service, problem solving, listening, and getting your questions answered will allow you to buy or sell, with the confidence that I care about you. I live by the Golden Rule and treat people the same way that I would like to be treated.
Buyers, I understand it an important decision whether you are moving here or buying recreational property here. I will answer all of your questions and maybe some you didn't even think about. Living in the mountains and purchasing mountain property is different than buying something in the City -- It just makes sense to use a local Realtor(r) who not only works here but lives here too!
Sellers, choosing a local Realtor(r) that knows the area and has the resources and knowledge to market your property is one of the best decisions you will ever make. Having the power of United Country's world wide marketing services makes Ponderosa Realty a unique brokerage in the area. Being local, I'm never far away from my listings and can provide additional services for you if you're an absentee owner, too!
United Country not only provides world wide exposure for our listings but also has a Home Mortgage Division, Home Protection Plan and a Land Finance Division -extra tools in the toolbox to help both of my buyer and seller clients!
Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service
and meet your unique needs.
I am dedicated to you and to your real estate goals!
Member: COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Member: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
REALTORS® are held to a strict Code of Ethics
Dear Mary, The family and I greatly appreciate all of your help with the cabin. Your friendship was invaluable to us and we hope to see you soon. Please accept this little gift... S.R & family
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Geri and I were totally pleased with everything that you did for us, and that you were very nice and pleasant to work with. The property you sold us was exactly as you described to me over the phone and we were totally pleased that we were able to close on the property by faxing the documents. My wife and I work long hours and with the economy in the state that it's in we didn't want to miss any work. So you made the transaction easy for us and we would definitely do business with you again.
It's nice to know that there are people like you that aren't only hungry to make a sale, but that you take interest in both parties being happy in the end. So I believe it was a win, win outcome for us all. Thanks again for your kindness and really caring about us not just as another sale for commission but as a friend. Please tell the lady at the restaurant that we will be back for more pie soon. Thanks, again Jim and Geri.
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(SOMETIMES I AM LUCKY ENOUGH TO WORK WITH VERY FUN and FUNNY PEOPLE)
Mary was a pleasure to work, easy going and not pushy. I use to have a lot of money, but she found a way for me to spend it all. She has made me broke. So if you want to keep your money, stay away from her!
She was very patient when pursuing answers for my questions, and I thought I had a lot of them. I never felt rushed to hurry though anything, it was a very relaxing experience. I would highly recommend using her for your real estate needs.
Fred Yates
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Now that the purchase is a done deal, Helen and I would like you to know how we appreciate your patient efforts to make it happen. As we think back, we realize how hard it was to bring about a mutually satisfying contract between us and the sellers...
You stayed with us through the offers and counteroffers till we reached what we feel was the best compromise for price, furnishings, and the seller financing...
Buying real estate can be unpleasant because so much money is involved, and you were certainly very instrumental in making this purchase so successful.
Most sincerely, Fred and Helen Koch
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Mary, I'm glad you heard it from Jon first yesterday how much we appreciate all that you did. You were better than family to us and we really can't express that appreciation in words. We hope you feel it. You did a lot of extras for us by checking on the house, propane, etc. And it was so awesome of you. This sale would not have gone this smoothly without you and maybe not at all. Please stay in touch, we'll miss you!
Jon & Barb
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