Movin on up...into the mountains

So, Saturday is the official day we get to pack up all our junk and move. Yes, this is an upgrade for us. The current house we live in is about 1100 sq feet with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. It is nicely finished inside, but much too small...especially in the summer. We found a house that suits our family well and it is farther out of Denver by about 15 miles. Last weekend, we brought some things up to store in the downstairs apartment before the current resident moves.

Front of house


Back of house


My son and I


I will post more pictures during and after the move. I have a to do list right now that is about 4 miles long!

I'm only completely and totally jealous!

Wow!

OOh awesome! I am so jealous! It's great that you guys are getting more space! Any studio room 'round there? You didn't say how much more room you are getting!

Niiice. Is it a large lot? Half an acre? Full acre? Looks so cozy. Look at all that potential firewood around, is there a fireplace? I thinkj that's the best kind of place for kids to grow up in. (not that I know jack squat about kids) But I think they are going to love it.

:)

I am totally overwhelmed with glee about the place.

It is quite a bit more space for us. The main floor and second floor are somewhere around double the space we have now. Plus, the basement is finished out as a 1 bedroom apartment complete with a kitchen and bathroom. I plan to use the apartment for a studio. I would like to hold classes there or even allow for other artists to share the studio with me.

The house has a wood pellet stove, but not a regular fireplace. Still, better than no stove! The property is 6 acres and it is mostly all those pines and aspens.

I forgot this picture...this is a view from the edge of the property. I liked this picture because of the fog that day:

Case, looks nice. Is that a mountain lion behind you in the last picture (first post)?

Case that is so great for you - It looks like a dream home!

Could be, HLJ. ;)

Thanks, it really feels like it, actually. This is our dream. :)

PARTY AT CASE'S!

When do you want us there? ;)

Yay! Hows bout next July? We might be settled in by then.

fuck that....we're coming over toNIGHT!

Monday Night Football Party! W00t!

Yeah, eff 'em here, I still have vacation time I can use!

See you in a few. :)

Did she mention that there's no electricity or internet?

Just like home!

6 acres? Criminey!! Wowsers. Niiice! Love it! Love it love it! You must supply photos of the inside sometime...I am so curious now. I bet it's cute in there!!

Oh, and I can clearly see the satellite dishes.:p

Do you have an ATV, case? That would be sooooo fun!

ATV? Screw up the acres? NaaaH! Get snow shoes!

HLJ not far off. There is electricity...internet is satellite. heat is propane and well water. No cell service. :D

We don't have an ATV, but that does sound like fun.

The house is really cute inside. I will get pictures once we start moving in.

Very cool.
That looks like my dream house if I was to live in the mountains.

Cicero;493059 wrote:

ATV? Screw up the acres? NaaaH! Get snow shoes!

That would be the ATV with optional tillers.:rolleyes:

BEAUTIFUL!! Congrats, case, that place looks like a winner!

Case I left your painting til last before hanging on my wall. It's at the end of my bed so I see it all the time. It reminds me of my beautiful lost cat, the Cellar and at least two special people.

I love the look of your house and I'm so happy you're doing well enough to upgrade. I can't wait for more info.

I hope the move wasn't too painful, but you're set and settled for years now and I wish you much joy.

6 acres?! That's an estate over here! Does it come with a title???

Princess Case,,,,,,,,,, Sg, DUHHH !!! ;)

Looks like a Patch of heaven !!!

Buy a Good chain saw , with 6 acers of trees you will need it ( well yer hubby will ) , oh and a ATV or an old Jeep , man toys !!!

I am soooooooo JEALOUS!

I would love to live someplace like that.

Thanks, you guys.

SG, I am so glad that the painting brings happiness for you. Our kids loved that one and were sad when I sent it. I ended up printing copies to hang in their bedrooms.

I've never been a big fan of living in the mountains -- too much vertical geography for a Florida girl -- but the place looks beautiful and like something out of a dream. Congrats, case! I hope the move is as smooth and easy and not-back-breaking as can be.

Nice digs!

You couldn't use a live-in maid, could you? Say the word, and I can be there in about 7 hours barring any snow storms en route. :D

Maid quarters are in the basement ;)

Seriously, though, we could rent the basement apartment out if we want or need to.

I know it's your work and your imagination that the children are responding to, but the fact they have Dylan on their wall really touches me.

Oh hai: *packing* ;)

I'll just be the "guest" while we put the finishing touches on your new place. K? Alright see ya in 5 and a half. Get the marshmallows it's time to house-warm.

Can we make the outside look like a structure in the Alps? Can we install planters? Alright. I'll just stay here, then. ;)

Sundae, that piece is really moving for me, as well. Having created it, I feel that I have a little connection (however remote) to Dyl. Especially since he went missing just when I began the piece. My son loved that painting and was very disappointed that I had to send it, so I explained the story to him. He said "Mom, I am glad you are sending that painting to your friend in England. Maybe she won't miss her kitty so much."

Cic, sounds good! Now you can help me do this.

It helps me remember how much I loved him, and that's good enough :)

:) And that makes me happy.

I know this is switching the subject back again but I just read all of this and had a question. The maid quarters are in the basement, Case? Why wasn't I informed of this and who is said maid? :biggrinje

I'm working on my green card....

mac_tire_daingean;493640 wrote:

I know this is switching the subject back again but I just read all of this and had a question. The maid quarters are in the basement, Case? Why wasn't I informed of this and who is said maid? :biggrinje

Get in line! I've already applied for the maid position. I don't mind a basement, since I figure Case will have me slaving until its time for me to go to bed, so I'll be spending very little time in my room. ;)

Get in line...


:snort:

SamIam;493725 wrote:

Get in line! I've already applied for the maid position. I don't mind a basement, since I figure Case will have me slaving until its time for me to go to bed, so I'll be spending very little time in my room. ;)

But you'll be working for Mac_tire also.

SamIam;493725 wrote:

Get in line! I've already applied for the maid position. I don't mind a basement, since I figure Case will have me slaving until its time for me to go to bed, so I'll be spending very little time in my room. ;)

Uh Sam...I believe he has better quarters upstairs. Much better provisions...Better be nice......:p He might throw you a bone if you are good.

Mac I do believe that Sam was first in line for the maid position. But I am coming apparently, to help make the log furniture. Not the maid, just the labor.

So start choppin' mac!

I volunteer to do ATV tours of your property.

For pay I just need room, board, diet coke, cigs/smokes, and an occasional case of beer.

For the record, I am less high maintenance than Shawnee. Just show me the couch.

Now if anything goes missing from the fridge it definitely was Shawnee and not me K?

Wait a minute. HG says I could sleep on a rock! A ROCK! It's true...must be my native American blood. You keep your cushy old couch.

The fridge thing? Probably was me, a victim of late night munchies. ;)


heheee

Okay, so I think I have this figured out. Sam will get to be the maid. Since she has to clean up after everyone, she gets her own apartment in the basement. (She gets her own bathroom, living room, bdrm and kitchen! Yay!) We have two counches, so Shawnee gets one and Cicero gets the other. Shawnee, the cigs and diet coke are already on hand, so just be sure to leave me some, too. Cic, you are the furniture maker and sales dept. Shawnee, you are the raw material handler. The ATV will serve as a logger, with its chopping attachment (if they can have tiller attachments, surely they can have chopping attachments?) I am the CEO of the outfit and mac_tire will be my personal slave....I mean....assistant. :cool:

Oh, boy! I can't wait! Want references, resume', etc.? Cicero might give me a reference if I gave her a really good bribe. Pretty please, Cice? I promise I'll collect all the diet coke cans the instant they're empty and make sure they get re-cycled. Ash trays wil be emptied as soon as they collect a single butt, and I'll bring my own cigarettes to smoke, so I won't be bumming them off anybody. I also have my own new super duper carpet shampoo-er. I like kids and furniture. When can I start? :)

Your whole sales department seems to be slacking already. And they're all midgets.
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I'll come and work as your PA.
I have a good phone voice.

Sounds great. Now, background check?

SamIam;494021 wrote:

Oh, boy! I can't wait! Want references, resume', etc.? Cicero might give me a reference if I gave her a really good bribe. Pretty please, Cice? I promise I'll collect all the diet coke cans the instant they're empty and make sure they get re-cycled. Ash trays wil be emptied as soon as they collect a single butt, and I'll bring my own cigarettes to smoke, so I won't be bumming them off anybody. I also have my own new super duper carpet shampoo-er. I like kids and furniture. When can I start? :)

I accept mastercard, Amex, Discover, Visa, and money orders. No checks please! Remember, I am the sales department. Oh and if your payment does not clear through paypal or my other systems (the bank) I will not be able to complete the referral transaction. I also would like to see a cover-letter attached to your payment information about your specific qualifications, and 10 other references....And btw, fill out these 20 online surveys about your market interests.

I look forward to hearing from you again regarding the reference and remember, I am here to help! Thanks for your interest in our team.
:D

Cicero is on her way to employee of the month.

I'm glad I'm just running the physical plant, all that red tape mumbo-jumbo...that's what I'm trying to escape! ;)

Yea. I'm ambitious. I'm trying to become a partner in less than 2 years, and by my calculations, if I supply enough wood for the beds, I just might get in with the people on top.

Oh, and it would not be ethical for the above statements to be sexual in nature, or innuendo of any sort.:D

Or I'm desparate enough to take "employee of the hour". Your choice. :)

Cicero I love that picture of you. You are so cute.

BTW, we have moveded. It's gorgeous up here. We had some bears come by for a midnight snack last night. Our landlord left a small fridge outside to be gotten rid of and there was still food in it. A mama bear and her cub came by and made short work of it.

This was your spirit animal on moving day. (well, saturday in any case)
http://www.cellar.org/showthread.php?t=18455&page=3&highlight=Spirit+animal
I don't know why. So. Don't ask. I'm just odd...which is why you think I am so awesome.


Any chance of some photos after you guys are all unpacked? Any chance of you having some hot chocolate on your porch for me, and by the stove, so I may live vicariously through you? Hmm..ok. I'll just stick to my job in sales.:)

case;496696 wrote:

Cicero I love that picture of you. You are so cute.

BTW, we have moveded. It's gorgeous up here. We had some bears come by for a midnight snack last night. Our landlord left a small fridge outside to be gotten rid of and there was still food in it. A mama bear and her cub came by and made short work of it.

Cicero;496702 wrote:

This was your spirit animal on moving day. (well, saturday in any case)
http://www.cellar.org/showthread.php?t=18455&page=3&highlight=Spirit+animal
I don't know why. So. Don't ask. I'm just odd...which is why you think I am so awesome.


Any chance of some photos after you guys are all unpacked? Any chance of you having some hot chocolate on your porch for me, and by the stove, so I may live vicariously through you? Hmm..ok. I'll just stick to my job in sales.:)

Cic, I'm glad you didn't let on that it was really you and me in bear suits. Remember? You were the cute little one.

Oh, sorry...now we're in trouble.

I'm even more jealous now, case!

OMG! I turn my back for a mere few days and we now have a whole army of volunteers/partners/slaves. I must spend less time in the jacuzzi and start paying more attentions to the progression of these well laid plans. :3eye:

Cicero;496702 wrote:

This was your spirit animal on moving day. (well, saturday in any case)
http://www.cellar.org/showthread.php?t=18455&page=3&highlight=Spirit+animal
I don't know why. So. Don't ask. I'm just odd...which is why you think I am so awesome.


Any chance of some photos after you guys are all unpacked? Any chance of you having some hot chocolate on your porch for me, and by the stove, so I may live vicariously through you? Hmm..ok. I'll just stick to my job in sales.:)

Apparently we have the great interweb available again. Hopefully more pics soon after this weekend. Hurry up cic...the snow is melting your hot chocolate on the porch..i mean the hot chocolate is melting..it's hot..and it's chocolate...the snow is neither of those things. running back to the jacuzzi

For the record, I have only called you Mr. Case about 25 times. :)

Cicero;497284 wrote:

For the record, I have only called you Mr. Case about 25 times. :)

And what have you called me during the remaining times? :D

Oh...woa! How did you guys figure out those calls were from me?!?

pad-dum-dump. :)

When A Cicero Calls...

(the calls are coming from INSIDE THE MOUNTAIN)

Release the Cracken!! If you hear that you know it's me.....

Now, what fucking jacuzzi is he talking about?!? No one mentioned the jacuzzi.


Oh on top of all that they have a jacuzzi now too, wtf. Alright, back to packing.

jacuzzi is in the master bath. :-) You know...steam up in the jacuzzi with the jets until you can barely breath..then run out into the 5 degree weather...then run back into the tub?
mr case looking around in a confused manner for kraakens:unsure: