Nice pics today. I love the flowers. They certainly do brighten up a dreary day here. I decided to give Fred a little exposure. He's at the groomer right now getting his "bed head" trimmed!!

Yes, Moni, that's our campsite across the lake. What makes it really incredible is the fact that so few people are in this area. The whole time we were there we saw just 2 people that weren't in our group. Ron

Great photo, Rosemary! Moni, I always enjoy your photos, especially from your travels. I enjoy all the pictures. This is the first thread I open every morning. Crossing Paint Rock Creek. The water is just a couple degrees above freezing. The lake upstream still has ice on it. On the upside; in just a few seconds your feet are so numb that you can't feel the sharp rocks. Ron

Thanks Patti. Yes, it was really done on low budget. Including the granite, all materials and labor, it was a little less than $8,000 (granite was almost 1/2 the cost). I hired a handyman and except for the granite countertop, he did everything, including the plumbing and electrical. He didn't have any overhead expenses and thus, saved me bundle of costs. He is one talented man and I was very fortunate to have found him. You know, I did alot of homework & research to be able to stay within that budget. Buying smart and did alot of bargaining when purchased the materials. It also helps to be willing to settle for less expensive materials. Yet, the finished look didn't compromised at all. I'm extremely happy to be able to have all that on what I could afford.