Absolutely useless facts about you nobody cares about

Jocose · Post by **Jocose** » 10 Jan 2025, 12:43

I took down the Christmas lights, finally

FredS · Post by **FredS** » 11 Jan 2025, 16:31

A long time ago, Mrs FredS's grandparents owned a lodge in the mountains west of the Colorado town we now live in. It was built in the 1920's I think and they bought it in the 60's. The main lodge/restaurant burned down and they closed it in the 70's but her grandparents kept their summer home there. That house and the very primitive cabins still stand today. Mrs FredS cleaned cabins, did laundry, and other odd jobs around there every summer when she was a child. The first time she took me there around '83 I fell in love with the place. Eventually we moved here, primarily because I'm in love with that river.

Anyway, I buy postcards of Pine Vu (corny name, I know) whenever I can find them under $10. Here's a few. The first one shows the bridge that's claimed a lot of rafts and kayaks and even a few lives. Every river rat around knows of the place and the guidebooks warn of it, though they now call it "Pine View".

Hovannes · Post by **Hovannes** » 11 Jan 2025, 16:41

I took down the Christmas lights this morning.

Bloodhound · Post by **Bloodhound** » 14 Jan 2025, 14:51

I have a new boss (elected official) so today was swearing in day. He got sworn in, and then the attorney staff and then investigator staff got sworn in. "I (state your name) do solemnly swear...

I celebrated by getting a sandwich at the shop on the way back to the office

sweetandsour · Post by **sweetandsour** » 14 Jan 2025, 18:18

FredS wrote: 11 Jan 2025, 16:31 A long time ago, Mrs FredS's grandparents owned a lodge in the mountains west of the Colorado town we now live in. It was built in the 1920's I think and they bought it in the 60's. The main lodge/restaurant burned down and they closed it in the 70's but her grandparents kept their summer home there. That house and the very primitive cabins still stand today. Mrs FredS cleaned cabins, did laundry, and other odd jobs around there every summer when she was a child. The first time she took me there around '83 I fell in love with the place. Eventually we moved here, primarily because I'm in love with that river.

Anyway, I buy postcards of Pine Vu (corny name, I know) whenever I can find them under $10. Here's a few. The first one shows the bridge that's claimed a lot of rafts and kayaks and even a few lives. Every river rat around knows of the place and the guidebooks warn of it, though they now call it "Pine View".

So, I searched Google and found a FB post with one comment, by a guy with last name Tuttle. Small world.

https://www.facebook.com/story.php/?sto ... 8462665678

FredS · Post by **FredS** » 15 Jan 2025, 06:15

sweetandsour wrote: 14 Jan 2025, 18:18 So, I searched Google and found a FB post with one comment, by a guy with last name Tuttle. Small world.

There are some local history books that mention the place. I revisited them last night and found I was off on my dates. Built in 1947. There are conflicting accounts of the fire and closing date but is was probably very late 80's. The guy who installed the internet at our mountain cabin told Mrs FredS that he's seen the yellow and red sign at another place in the hills but he couldn't remember exactly where. I've posted on all the neighborhood groups up there and never got any more leads. Some day I'll have a replica made to put on our cabin that we call Pine Vu.

Jocose · Post by **Jocose** » 15 Jan 2025, 12:04

Jocose wrote: 02 Apr 2024, 08:37 I dropped a leaf blower on my toes while up on the roof a couple of months ago and it’s still black and blue.

In case you were wondering, It takes approximately one year for your toe nail to regrow after falling off.

coco · Post by **coco** » 15 Jan 2025, 18:19

Jocose wrote: 15 Jan 2025, 12:04
Jocose wrote: 02 Apr 2024, 08:37 I dropped a leaf blower on my toes while up on the roof a couple of months ago and it’s still black and blue.
In case you were wondering, It takes approximately one year for your toe nail to regrow after falling off.

そうですか (This is true)

ChildOfGod · Post by **ChildOfGod** » 16 Jan 2025, 10:37

I performed classical guitar for the prelude at church this Sunday. I'm working to overcome or manage anxiety while performing. This was a positive experience. Anxiety came up but I was able to deal with it and not let it get to where my hands are shaking so, that I cannot play (which is what's been happening). I basically gave a 20 minute concert. A simple gift. Super glad I could do it.

Hugo Drax · Post by **Hugo Drax** » 16 Jan 2025, 12:34

ChildOfGod wrote: 16 Jan 2025, 10:37 I performed classical guitar for the prelude at church this Sunday. I'm working to overcome or manage anxiety while performing. This was a positive experience. Anxiety came up but I was able to deal with it and not let it get to where my hands are shaking so, that I cannot play (which is what's been happening). I basically gave a 20 minute concert. A simple gift. Super glad I could do it.

Dude. Wrong thread. If I care, it doesn't belong here and I care. Great job!