Don't ask me about cows -I have a cowboy hat, but I don't know beans about cows. Like most people, I know about milk, beef, leather...and I know that every June the cows move from the low pasture to the high pasture. I know, after 13 years of commuting to the city, my office thought that a cattle drive was about the best excuse they had ever heard of for being late!
It happened yesterday!
The first cattle drive of the year!
I first saw them on the road near my house
Yesterday was cool, cloudy and drizzling rain
and they mooooooove sooooooo slowly!
Who says happy cows are from California?
The cows move about 3 miles per hour
It's a long day for the cattle drivers
and of course, I ran into them again on my way to work, I took this through the windshield.
It looks like a lot of work to keep those cows moving, but this kind of a traffic jam just makes me smile.
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
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's a spectacular mountain day in Glacier View Meadows!
It's 78 degrees today, with the exception of a few small patches of snow in some areas, there are tiny signs up Spring popping up all over the hillside.
Here are a few signs of Spring from my walk today.
(There was even a Bee on one of the tiny flowers)
These little pink flowers would be easy to miss.
It looks like soon the Honeysuckle will be in Bloom
and the Mountain Mahogany is starting to bud
Our dog decided it would be a good day to wade in the water
I think she's grinning!
The best find of the day was the Purple Pasque Flower
a sure sign that Spring is here!
There are no big beautiful displays yet...these tiny little signs are out there,
I just had to go on a walk and find them!
I hope you found some tiny treasures in your day too!
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain REALTOR ®, United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
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.
Lack of oxygen causes High-Altitude sickness. At higher altitudes the air becomes "thinner," which means there is less oxygen is in the atmosphere. With each breath, you get less oxygen in your lungs so the amount of oxygen in your blood declines, also.
When someone coming from a lower elevation feels sick at high altitudes, it's called High- Altitude sickness or Mountain sickness. There's a medical term for it too, but we'll leave that one for the doctors. The symptoms usually become noticeable around 7,000 or 8,000 feet. People who have heart or lung disease may experience symptoms at even lower elevations.
This post is not about climbing Mount Everest or Annapurna! (the higher the altitude, the greater the effects) and I'm not a doctor, but our own Red Feather Lakes doctor, Dr. Janice Weixelman travelled to Nepal in 2006 to study the effects of extreme altitude on people who travel there to climb those huge mountains!
I have lived in Colorado all my life, and was never concerned about the high altitude except for the special baking directions - But for some people, high- altitude sickness is very real.
I started researching this topic so I would know what to look for in order to help my clients who travel to Red Feather Lakes, Colorado looking for their own special place in the Colorado Mountains.
The Village of Red Feather Lakes is approximately 8100 to 8200 feet; Bellaire Lakes which is not far from the Village is 8600 feet. There are many locations on this planet that are higher in elevation, and if you are traveling to any of them you may experience high-altitude or mountain-sickness.
Symptoms usually begin within the first 2 days after arriving at a high altitude and can include:
Generally high altitude sickness is temporary and the symptoms go away as your body adjusts, however for certain people it can be very serious and even life threatening causing cerebral or pulmonary edemas.
If you have any concerns or health conditions consult with your physician, before you leave home!
I've read that increasing altitude slowly is the best way to avoid the effects of high altitude. If you are coming from sea level, take 2 days to reach 8,000 feet, and then another day for each 1,000 to 2,000 feet higher.
Although that's not always possible, you will still adjust in a few days and here are some tips to help:
And, I recommend you go to the Oxygen Bar!
When you come to look at property you will be amazed at how beautiful Red Feather Lakes is
and if you experience any problems with the altitude,
I'll take you over to Dr. Janice's Red Feather Lakes Clinic,
there's an Oxygen Bar there and I'll buy you some "air"!
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain REALTOR ®, United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
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.
Like many places around the world, you can see a million stars on a clear night in the Red Feather Lakes area.
One of the things I love about living here, is that our subdivision covenants prohibit leaving our outside lights on at night.
We don't have street lights either, so there is no artificial light interfering or competing with the starlight...
If you have been far away from the city lights, you know exactly what I'm talking about! The abundance of stars is overwhelming.
There is something very peaceful and comforting about a night sky lit up with a million stars. Sitting outside on the deck, I am reminded how small I am in this universe! You can check your ego at the first star, and then wish upon another one.
I am a casual star gazer, I don't have a telescope and The Big Dipper, Orion and Cassiopeia are only a few constellations that I know and can recognize. There are so many stars it's hard to imagine that these same stars served as a guide for ancient mariners.
Tell me about your favorite star gazing place. Have you been to an Observatory or Planetarium in your area? Have you seen the Northern Lights? That is something I really want to see someday.
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City lights are beautiful, even though they dim the stars. They are necessary for traffic, safety and commercial buildings,
but when I get home it's nice to look up in the sky and see those brilliant stars sprinkled across my beautiful Red Feather Lakes Sky!
"God's in his heaven and all's right with the world"
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Moon and stars picture purchased from
"© Vladya | Dreamstime.com"
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Mary Douglas, your Mountain REALTOR ®, United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO
800-531-2195
"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"
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.
Crystal Lakes Subdivision, CO, Market Report 1st quarter 2009
51 LOTS are currently on the market
0 sales are pending
3 lots sold in the 1st quarter (6%)
High $43,000
Low 30,000
Median 39,000
ADOM 276
32 HOMES are currently on the market
0 sales are pending
3 Homes sold in the 1st quarter (10%)
High $320,000
Low 149,000
Median 235,000
ADOM 114
Interest rates are low and we have a good selection of lots and homes in Crystal Lakes. It's a great time to think about moving to the mountains! If you are interested in buying or selling, contact Mary Douglas at 800-531-2195. Let me help you with your real estate needs
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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.
I worked in the Title Insurance business for over 30 years in 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 hope my calm, caring attitude and good sense of humor will bring balance to any transaction.
My goal as your real estate agent is to earn your confidence and trust and make your real estate transaction a pleasure.
I love meeting new people and helping them explore our Red Feather Lakes area. I love watching their kids run through the woods, and climb on the rocks. I picture them enjoying many happy family times together, on their new mountain property. This is one of the many joys of working in the real estate business in the mountains.
A day in the mountains will soothe your city soul!
I lived and worked in Fort Collins for many years, I am familiar with the City, and most areas in Larimer County.
I am not opposed to working in any area of Larimer County, and would appreciate the opportunity to work with you, no matter where you are located. I am here to assist you, listen, and help you reach your desired real estate goals.
Let's get started!
The Red Feather Lakes area is vast, with small residential vacant lots, cabins, ranches, large mountain homes, and huge tracts of land surrounded by the 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.
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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