
September 13, 2013
Colorado Under Water
Today should be a Dear Frannie Friday post, but I am forgoing that as what Colorado has been going through for the past 48 hours continues to sink in.
When I woke up yesterday to school closures for rain and possible flooding, I shook my head. Lame, I thought, but also pretty cool to get the day off to cuddle and get some packing done. We don't have TV so I didn't realize what was happening throughout the state.
I took off to Sprouts at 10 a.m. to get some milk. This is a 15 minute drive. On the drive down, I did see some nearby creeks getting full, almost up to the street. On the way home though, everything went south. Literally. Every major road in Longmont was flooded over--Hover Road, Main Street, Sunset Drive and many, many more. It took me five hours to get home.
See all the water in this Google map? Everywhere that has water, even irrigation ditches that don't show on here, were completely flooded over. This is a map from Sprouts to my house. 5.1 miles. 5 hours.
Schools were closed today as well. In addition, the Courts were closed, several towns and cities are evacuated and many, many homes, businesses and roads are under water.
Lace Pencil Skirt-thrifted; Gray Sweatshirt-Kohl's; Snakeskin Studded Heels-Vanity, gifted; Earrings-gifted; Watch-gifted
A photo from my drive home. This was 119, east of Main, west of 3rd.
Same location from my phone taken from the opposite side of the highway.
This is not my photo (image via), but this is what the town of Boulder, where I work and actually not far from where my outfit photos above were taken, looks like right now.
This photo is one of Estes Park, where Patrick and I rode the motorcycle up last weekend for our anniversary. Now it is completely under water. (Photo via)
US Highway 34, the road that connects Loveland, where my kids live with their dad, and Estes Park completely collapsed under the flood of the Big Thompson River. (Photo via) And here is a video of the drive from Estes Park:
Aurora, where my sister and oldest niece Anya are stationed at Children's Hospital for consultations for Anya's next surgery, is one of the worst. My sister said someone caught a 10 lb. carp fish in the street on Pieoria. (Photo via)
Lyons, where a lot of Kaden's baseball games were, the town just to the northwest of where we are, was evacuated and now is completely submerged under water. (Photo via)
Please, send Colorado your thoughts. And if you are in Colorado, I hope you are safe, get safe and stay safe.

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
Xoxo
Xoxo
I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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