"Whispers #1"

A mixture of acrylic paint and raw earth was used to create a medium impasto surface for the piece, "Whispers #1", 12x12 on panel, $250. Don Long's art will be featured at the August 16, 2008, ART IN THE GARDEN show at the Rito Blanco Nursery off Hwy 84, Pagosa Springs CO. SOLD

"Whispers #1"

ART IN THE GARDEN August 16, 2008

HIGH COUNTRY CHARTERS FISHING REPORT UPDATE

The fishing on the “Quality Waters” has been great the last few weeks, even with the high flows. The river level is around 3,000 cfs now, and will be at 500 cfs by early July. This last week as the flow started to drop the fish have been feeding hard in the areas that I have been wading. As the water drops, areas that haven’t been fished are becoming accessible. These fish are in great shape and are fighting hard. They have definitely fattened up during the high flows. Last week the best patterns for me were, bloods, ufo’s, and orange bloods. The flows continue to be high in the Pagosa area, but are expected to start to slow down with in the next week. The high water makes it tough fishing now, but ensures a healthy river and great fishing through out the summer and fall. I am expecting our Private Properties to fish very well in the next 2 weeks. Below are some pictures from recent trips. Clay Craig with a Fat Bow on the San Juan with the flow over 5,000 cfs. That's me with a carp that was tailing! I put down the pike fly rod and picked up the 5wt. Hawk Storm didn't let the big one get away today!

Tight lines, Scott Taylor

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FOLK 'N BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

The first annual Folk N' Bluegrass Festival proved to be wonderful way to spend the weekend, under perfect blue skies up at Reservoir Hill. The crowds loved all the musical talent gathered for the weekend's entertainment. The diverse repertoire of songs of The Waybacks were well received as evidenced by the above photo. The soulful experience of the weekend was enjoyed by many locals as well as those who traveled across the state of Colorado to attend this wonderful event.

Pagosa's Own: John Graves

THANK YOU JOHN for all the thousands of hours of music you have provided our mountain community. You are the best! We'll look for you and your jazz group at the La Tazza Espresso Bar & Grill this week.

OK, HOW DOES THIS NEXT EVENT GO?

Kid's Rodeo 2007

I think Pagosa Springs is going to see more of Justin at the 2008 Kid's Rodeo. He and his sister won top honors in 2007. His Dad called me this morning and asked me to please post his son's photo that I had taken last summer on the Planet Pagosa Blog! Andy is working the oil fields in the Farmington/Aztec area and misses his kids.

Our three boys are now all young men living living on their own in different parts of the USA, but Susie and I miss them just the same.

2008 County $$$ Cut-backs should not even consider the 4-H Program or the Kid's Rodeo!

SNOW 2008

Driving down the National Forest Road from Rito Blanco February 2008.

Young Eagle's Glory

Hippie Gypsy