We skied Copper Mountain on Sunday after the ski mountain opened for the season on Friday, November 3. The snow was surprisingly good and even the Poma at the top was open for access to Hallelujah Ridge. The parking lot was full and the lines were long, but who cares? The snow was great, and this early in the season, the legs need a break in between runs.

According to Land Title Guarantee Company, who computes the information based on sales for the area, the dollar volume of sales is up 17% this year over the same period of time last year.

What a fabulous day we had! I am part of a hiking group of mostly women, mostly over 50. This is our second season of hiking together. Last summer we planned each hike a week in advance, and just went where we felt like going. This winter we agreed that we would have two goals for this summer; to hike Buffalo Mountain and Mt Victoria.

The latest information from our friends at the Mortgage Center in Dillon. See below for contact information.

Another week of interest rates that appear to be feeling an “easing” of the upward pressure.

The senior property tax exemption has been reinstated this year for taxes payable in 2007. For those who qualify, 50% of the first $200,000 of the actual value of their primary residence is exempted. The State Treasurer will reimburse the county treasurer the exempted property tax and he will in turn distribute to each local government. This means that the owner of a property valued at $100,000 pays tax on $50,000, and the owner of a property valued at $210,000 pays tax on $110,000.