Brutal Cold Brings Trouble to Paradise

Dang, things are not going so well with this blast of cold temps. First off, our heater is not working right, and has been steadily falling since last night to a cool 61 deg. in the house. Secondly, I forgot that a small portion of our main water line had not been buried, and now we have no water. Pretty dumb on my part, and not sure what problems we will experiance because of this oversight. I know this, you better be properly bundled to go out, because it is as bitter cold as I have ever felt, and it doesn't take long to start having problems with exposed skin. It was -4 deg. this morning, and has only warmed up to -2 deg. , holy cow that's cold. Hopefully the cabins have not had any problems with frozen water lines, and I need to go check on them today. I am growing tired of all this, and am ready to be able to work outside in more normal conditions. I am currently working on a new exercise trail, and I have several projects that need to get done, starting with Matt's treehouse and our front entry porch. But, it's looking like a long and brutal winter, and we have a ways to go. Today is just one of those days when nothing goes right, whatever it is that I need to work, won't, whatever it is that I need to do, I can't. Oh well, some times all that we are left with is just to appreciate being alive and well. And since all of my efforts are being defeated, we have no water, and no prospects for getting some anytime soon. Wish me luck. Love to all, The Hollowhead

Jones Family Christmas Hike

On top of the world

I love this little spring

My favorite time of day

Mac's 1st hike with the Jones clan

Outside looking in

Time for a hike

The outside fireplace

Brother Ken

My man Matt in his element

Pink and black

What would we do without this little guy

The young adults

The deck at dusk

The day after Christmas, the remaining crew all got together for a picnic in Broadwater Hollow, a special little gorge that we run in our kayaks when there is more water. About 3 miles from our house, this is the perfect place to come when there is not a lot of time. Everyone really enjoyed this little outing, we we could all get together more like this.

Rachel the explorer

Falling Off Falling Water Falls

This is what I would like to be doing right now. Hopefully, I can get back to it soon. This is Falling Water Falls, and it's fun to run over and over. I finally was able to download vidios from my camera, and I'm going to share some over the next few posts.

Jones Family Christmas At The Cabin

God bless all of our family, I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did. It was awesome getting to catch up with so many of our beloved family members. Heres to a Happy 2014.

First Vidio of Osage Creek

This is test run of the first video I have loaded, thanks to daughter Whitney for helping the old man come into the 21st century. Many more are to follow.

Christmas Season Begins

Let's see now, This is just Dec. 13th, and we have had total snow cover for 9 straight days. I mean it feels like we are living in a ski resort, hardly any of it has melted. The roads are beginning to clear up on the main highways, but down in the gorge there has been no clearing. But, it is beautiful, and I wake up each day and look out my window and just say "wow". The worst thing is that the nights have been so brutal, that I have not been able to enjoy the outside fireplace. Hopefully, saturday night will be nice enough that I can hang out and build a big warm fire. And by nice enough, I mean temps in the 30s without a  northern wind, and that is exactly what  is forecasted, yeehaw. Also, the full moon is this weekend, and the reflection on the snow  from the full moon is fantastic. Jordan and Alex will arrive Sunday, as will Whitney and Brian, so let the festivities begin, our first Christmas with our newest member of the Jones clan. I am going to just enjoy all of my family this Holiday season, and savor every moment, because life can change in the blink of an eye. Hopefully, we will not get another round of snow that is being forecast for next weekend and avoid any travel problems for the family. I am going to drop into the Gorge tommoro and get some good snow pictures, so check back.  Love to all, the Hollohead

Snow Scenes From Our Deck

Very beautiful, very expensive snow scenes to wake up to the past couple days. The problem with owning your own business is that days like these close the store. Right during Christmas shopping season, ouch! But of course all one can do is make the best of things, and appreciate all of our blessings, life has a way of coming back around. It's time to decorate for Christmas anyway, so that should help elevate the mood, and Matt has missed school the past 2 days so he is happy. Soon, our daughters will arrive for the holidays, bringing much joy and activity to our slow winter household. I can't wait, I love their company and their families, and this will be an awesome Christmas season. Today, we hope to procure a tree and bring in the spirit of the season. Enjoy the snow, and love to all.