This is a great time of year to be in our banana belt area of the Colorado high country. The temperatures this weekend were in the 50's and even the winds were warm. The clouds have now taken on the look of spring/summer cumi's. There were even a few sprinkles as they passed over once in a while.
We have finally decided that even though the views are incredible we need to put up some sun shading in the great and family rooms of the house. After looking at films and pull down shades, we decided on the shades. One of the deciding factors was that the film shading would always be there, where as the pull down shades can be lifted when desired.
We went with sun shades that have a 90% blocking factor. In this case that means they are woven to allow 10% of the light through. In looking at films it was recommended we go no higher then 80%, so as not to void the window warranty. This happens because the film will raise the temperature of the window.
The shades come in a number of different weaves and colors, this of course was a Marlys decision. They will take about two weeks to be built, then we will install them. We are planning to put up a wood valance, possibly with "Molesworth style" relief scenes, stay tuned.
A pilgrimage to White Castle and the men's mall's (Menards, Fleet Farm, maybe even Northern Hydraulics) is being planned for May. I really miss these places and although Big R is "OK", it is more of a minnie mall and there of course there is no substitute for the Castle.
We are taking the truck, so carting back any treasures should not be a problem.
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