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Snake-Bytes
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| Garth Hudson - RIP, Last man standing from one of the great bands and a fine gentleman, far as I can tell. Gone up on Cripple Creek, hanging in the Acadian Driftwood. King Harvest has surely come. SvH will tip a frosty to this maestro of keyboards.Lynn Wilber — 01:33 PM |
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Winter Food Rescue Gratitude
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| Deep red purple
Stains on my fingers
From processing gorgeous cherries to freeze for later and to have with yogurt tomorrow
Miraculous orbs
Messengers of the summer that is ripening fruit right now
South of the equator
That came to be in our Jamestown Area Food Rescue
Delivered by willing volunteers on this frosty day
That I could put in my bag
To bring home to nourish
Deep gratitudeRose H-H — 11:27 PM |
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Searching for help!
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| Mandy, I can take Acab half time. I live near Derek, and Acab and I are friends. The problem is that my wife is in Alzheimer's care in Boulder, and I spend half of each week with her. She isn't walking very well, and I can't take him into her apartment. He'd knock her down for sure. He almost knocks me down. Perhaps I could take him from Friday to Monday if someone else could host him the rest of the week. I can be flexible as to the days.
Lynwood Wilson
303-442-7291
lynwood@q.conLynwood — 07:21 PM |
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MOUNTAIN FOOD RESCUE
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| FOOD PANTRY TONIGHT! MONDAY JANUARY 20TH 5:30 - 6:30PM
Please read JACF's post from earlier to learn about the severe weather protocol for tonight' pantry!
Cemetery Road is snowy and icy so please go slow and drive mindfully.
We worked hard today to bring you today's food! Thank you to all the drivers and volunteers for braving the extreme cold to be able to bring this food to you!
Produce! We have a boatload of CHERRIES! And a lot of TOMATOES! We have fresh loose greens, packaged greens, boxed greens, salad mixes, bell peppers, onions, potatoes, some carrots, APPLES, oranges, packaged green beans, avocados, lemons, limes, zucchini, squash, eggplant, cucumbers, herbs, and more.
Prepared foods! Lots of big salads (family style) and big veggie trays, single prepared meals, wraps, tuna and chicken salad, sushi, chicken cutlets with parmesan bread crumb crusts, ground chicken, sandwiches, cut up fruit, lots of cheese, black olives, plant based cheese and plant based meats. We have tinned anchovies, and brie cheese in a puff pantry crust. We still have frozen pizza too!
Meats! As mentioned before, we have frozen pizza, frozen ground turkey, pork chops, chicken thighs, and breasts, and maybe a turkey or two?
Dairy! We have some eggs and also milk, and almond and oat milk as well. Some yogurt and some salad dressing.
Baked Goods! We have cakes, pies, bagels, buns, breads, some cookies and pastries.
Snacks, chips, canned goods, cereal, pantry items! Large and interesting variety...
Again, if your neighbors cannot drive please offer them a ride or offer to shop for them. First and foremost we want everyone to stay safe AND rescue some awesome food!
Don't forget, the snow plow fairy does not just show up, we need to be able to pay them for their service!
All donations are welcome and needed.Lynnie — 04:27 PM |
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Road report -- switchbacks, et al?
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| What are the roads like today? ThanksSilvia — 02:01 PM |
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Searching for help!
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| Hello Jamestown, this is Mandy (Boulder), Kaynes mom. Dereck was in a car accident last week and is still in the hospital. When he is released this week, he will not be able to care for himself or the dog so i am searching for a short term foster or share responsibility to check on him. Right now someone is tending to the dog at home, but if some could rally together and help to take some pressure off of others, I would be so appreciative.
Dereck has not retrieved his phone from the accident yet so he has no communication besides his hospital phone. I have taken over responsibility for figuring all this out so whatever help or advice is greatly appreciated. Dereck has a concussion, along with other injuries that keeps him from accomplishing a lot on his own. Unfortunately I dont have a lot of answers but having help with the dog for a month is a goal I am looking for.
Dog info:
Name: Acab
Age: 4
Breed: Rottweiler mix
Friendly with people, dogs and cats.Mandy Isaacs — 12:20 PM |
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FOOD PANTRY SEVERE WEATHER PROTOCOL
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| JACF FOOD PANTRY SEVERE WEATHER PROTOCOL
On January 20, 2025 (tonight), the expected temperatures are predicted to be dangerously cold. JACF will still hold the food pantry from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
For everyone's safety, we are implementing a board of directors approved severe weather protocol for tonight as follows:
1. Please do not walk to the Pantry on 01-20-2025 - the temperatures will be too cold for anyone to be waiting outside. Please be extra careful driving, as the road is very icy.
2. If you have a friend or neighbor who normally walks to the pantry, please offer them a ride or please reach out to a friend or neighbor to join them in their car if you normally walk to the pantry.
3. Please park your car as you normally would at the pantry. Stay inside your car as long as possible with the heat on.
4. A member of the Pantry Volunteer Staff (me) will be outside tonight directing people into the pantry. People will be invited in by car load. There will be no lottery process for access to the Pantry tonight.
5. We will be allowing 5-10 people into the pantry at a time.
6. If you are shopping for your family, please limit the number of people you are bringing with you to shop. Please also do not bring your dogs.
7. If you are unable to adhere to this severe weather safety protocol, please stay safely home.
Thank you
Jamestown Area Community Foundation Cyndi Fitzgerald — 12:00 PM |
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Free 60" Sharp TV
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| Free Sharp - Aquos 60" LC-6OLE632U.
Used in good condition with tv stand, tv remote, and power cord included. Must pick up in the Bar K.
Message Dave at 72zero-648-6525 if interested.AlexiY — 12:48 AM |
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How to make a post
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| A note of caution for anyone on the South east end of JT.
A Skunk passed by close- -- I never saw it, but you cannot miss the AROMA !
Stick your nose out - and check, before letting your dogs out.
Good luck and I hope it is just passing through.
This is NOT a joke !
The fact that it happens juat prior to the inaguration, has Nothing to do with the occasion !!!
( I'm sure?)RandyO — 08:40 PM |
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High-end fridge and gas range w/ convection oven for sale!! $300 OBO
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| Email sent on the range.sbertram — 10:51 AM |
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Shoveling Available!
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| Colin did a great job today shoveling my 2 decks. He lives in the Bar-K, and I highly recommend him to my neighbors.Silvia — 07:45 PM |
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Are you interested in Our Jamestown Community Garden?
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| Are you a resident of Jamestown and interested in growing your own food at our Jamestown Community Garden?
Did you know the Jamestown Community Garden takes applications year round?
If you are interested in having a garden plot in the future, please click the link below and have your name added to the Waitlist.
Click here for a link to the application form to be added to our Waitlist.
For more information, please visit the Gardens Webpage at:
Sincerely,
The Community Garden CommitteeDeanna — 05:51 PM |
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How to unsubscribe from email
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Hello! I have unsubscribed from all the Forums I am able to (2 say "invalid forum" when I try to unsubscribe) and yet I am still getting the daily forum recap in my email inbox. I'm not sure what else to do to stop receiving the daily email. I'd appreciate any help - thank you!!
Barb,
You still had some forum subscriptions. I removed them from the database and you should be good now.
Thank you, Dan - I appreciate it!
Hi Dan. Sorry to bug you, but out of the blue I've started receiving BB email notifications again. I was hoping you might be able to assist. Thanks!Barb Fusco — 04:29 PM |
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High-end fridge and gas range w/ convection oven for sale!! $300 OBO
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| What are the measurements of the Fridge Matty?jsullivan — 04:17 PM |
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Muchas Gracias Snowplow Fairy!
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| Big shout out to our "Un-named Plow Fairy"! I got gas money for you!John Hardman — 11:26 AM |
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Shoveling Available!
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Hi neighbors! Colin is available for shoveling this weekend in the Bar-K and Jamestown. 303-949-4735.
Am a Bar-K resident and would like to hire Colin later today (Saturday) , perhaps early afternoon, for some shoveling. Will call in a few hours, but I wanted to get on your list. Thanks.Silvia — 06:42 AM |
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Shoveling Available!
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| Hi neighbors! Colin is available for shoveling this weekend in the Bar-K and Jamestown. 303-949-4735.Ben Perry — 12:08 AM |
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ADOPT A REZ DOG: Henri
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| Gizmo and Ozzie brother are both
Rez Dogs. Henri
sure is one handsome dude.
Sal DeVincenzo (Admin) — 07:24 PM |
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12th street clear! Truck unstuck!
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| Safe driving all!Matt Julie CK — 03:19 PM |
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ADOPT A REZ DOG: Henri
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| Sweet boy! What a face. :)KlausN — 01:51 PM |
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Truck stuck on 12th st
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| Geek squad black truck slid and stuck on rock in middle of road near Gosbees’sMatt Julie CK — 12:58 PM |
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Tree Removal Help?
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| Thank you for the help. I ended up finding an arborist in Ward who helped us out. He made quick work of five trees in one day. If anyone is looking for help in the future, his name is Joel, and his number is (303) 931.8583. Can't recommend him enough.iwasinthepool — 11:57 AM |
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ADOPT A REZ DOG: Henri
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| I hope that Henri finds his forever home soon!Julia — 11:37 AM |
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Anyone got a cheap laptop laying around?
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| I found an older Dell that had been collecting dust. I sent an email but if you want it it's yours.Mnewlon — 11:36 AM |
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ADOPT A REZ DOG: Henri
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| My foster dog Henri wanted to introduce himself! He's looking for a home and would be a perfect mountain dog. I'm fostering through https://www.blackhathumanesociety.org where some of our favorite JT/BAR-K dogs like Tupelo and Teddy & Wyatt are from!
If you have any questions or are interested in Henri feel free to reach out by text/call at 781-four92-four180 or reply here on the BB
- Claire (foster human)
Hi!
My name is Henri, I'm a little over a year old, and I've been told that I'm 60lbs of pure, certified lover boy!
I was found on the Navajo Nation this summer and taken in by a nice lady who got me my shots and got me neutered, woof, not my favorite :dodgy: . Anyway, I wasn't full grown this summer, but I am now! I just moved to a new foster home in Jamestown, and I think I kinda like it here!
Someone said that I have "lab energy"... whatever that means! I just really love my people and want to be around them and have their attention 24/7 and maybe follow them to the bathroom to make sure they don't forget about me in those 2 minutes. I'm also super into this thing my foster human calls "couch," it's just so comfy so I spend a lot of time there snuggling by myself or ideally with foster dog sister or foster human. I sleep in a crate at night and I'm getting pretty good at going in on my own when it's bedtime, 2025 new year, new me!
Did I mention I love people?! I just want them to pet me all the time, and sometimes I get a little excited and jump up for a hug, but I'm really working on it... and let's be honest, the humans want the hugs too. I ride pretty well in the car, humble brag: I've never gotten carsick on these canyon roads even though my foster mom drives like a maniac! Sometimes we go to breweries and meet people and dogs and have snacks after a hike, it's the best!
I also LOVE other dogs, literally every single one I've met. My foster sister Becky and I play all the time, and we haven't even known each other that long! I'll share treats with her but I prefer to dine separately from other pets for my meals, think mafia boss in the wood-paneled empty back room of a restaurant with a napkin tucked into my collar. I'm totally okay sharing my food with people, with some trust, stability, and training I really think sharing food around other dogs is something I can work on!
I need exercise to keep up my peak physical form... I mean have you seen how handsome I am?! I'd love a yard to run around in or someone that walks every day! Once I've got my exercise it's right back to the couch though... although I might need a few minutes of zoomies in the house before I settle down! I am a big fan of plush toys and soft things in general. I especially like clothing and shoes that smell like my humans, I don't destroy them I just want to bring them around with me to show how much I love you... and maybe get a little attention!
My history with cats and small children is mostly unknown. I spent a night at another foster's house on my way here and I was interested in her cats but didn't chase them, I can probably be trained to leave them alone.
If I had a theme song it would be "Somebody to Love" by Justin Bieber... I just need somebody to loooooooooovvveeeee!
Could you be that somebody?! If so, contact my personal assistant, I mean foster mom, Claire, to meet me or to get more info!
ceg9899 — 11:29 AM |
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Webinar with BoCo AAA on 23rd is CANCELED
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| Received today through the IMA (InterMountain Alliance) pipeline:
Hello Everyone,I just heard from Corrin, one of the presenters.They will reschedule as soon as they are able.Thanks to us all for extending patience and compassion,no matter what the reason.
I'll keep you posted when they reschedule. I'm really looking forward to this information.Rose H-H — 12:12 AM |
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Valentines Day this year is DRAG-entines Day!
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| We have an exciting line up for a fancy dinner and rowdy Valentines Day Show this year!
Buy tickets quickly if you would like to join.
We are posting here on the BB first before anywhere else to make sure Jimtown area folks get a head start on tickets. If anyone wants to come and the price is too high, please email to make arangements at jamestownmercantilecafe@gmail.com
We want to pay the performers well but also want everyone to be able to join.
All the rest of the details below
Ms. America Jackson, Sadie LaPorte and Jewels of the Court are coming to save the day with Drag-entines Day at The Merc.
These Drag Queens will make you love to love
An $80 Valentines Day Ticket includes a sexy appetizer, a titillating salad, an amazing entrée, a decadent dessert, a cocktail and includes as a fun show. Bring some $1 dollar bills to tip the sexy ladies though! (More drink specials available for purchase)
We can only fit 50 lovers in the Merc, when we’re sold out, we’re sold out! So grab em at the link , and come have a rowdy night with your Merc Pals.
Menu includes Pink French 75 Cocktails or Pink Broken Heart Mocktail, Sexy Spicy Shrimp Cocktail or Lovely Stuffed Artichoke Hearts, Beet and Strawberry Salad, Either Braised Beef Short Ribs or Heart of Palm in Mushroom Red Wine Sauce, and Choice of Tiramisu, Flourless Chocolate Torte or Passion Fruit Tarte.Jamestown Merc — 11:55 PM |
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Fire Mitigation & Tree Cutting Available
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| Henry Mans is in town for a couple of weeks and is available for tree work. He just helped me drop so many trees on my property in 1 day.
He had to work around my house, shed, and power lines and he did great. He's like a monkey in the trees and has the gear to do it all!
Definitely worth calling / texting him for an estimate.
His cell is: 303-667-2375JamieP — 05:32 PM |
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Tree Removal Help?
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| Henry Mans is in town for a couple of weeks and just helped me do so much on my property in 1 day! He can do it all! Definitely worth calling / texting him for an estimate.
His cell: 303-667-2375JamieP — 05:30 PM |
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Free Walking Machine with delivery
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| Dear Neighbors,
We have a walking machine that seen little usage lately, and we would like to find a new home for it.
It is an industrial quality unit, built by Smooth Motor Corp. Speed 1-10 miles/hour so it can be used for running as well.
It is relatively narrow, under 27" and the length is 68" so it does not require a lot of space.
The walking/running angle can not be changed. Has a safety stop and handle bars.
It is a solidly built machine, which means it is very heavy. We are giving it away and also deliver it for free in the JT area,
if you do not have the means to transport it.
Cheers,
BelaBela — 09:17 PM |
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Instrument Practice
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| Hi-
I have been taking Mandolin lessons for about a year and really enjoying learning the instrument.
I'm sure having some practice partners would help my skills.
Anyone have some time for some jamming?
I have some fun covers that everyone knows and would like to learn new songs too.
Thanks,
Scott
three 0 three two two nine eight nine 1 nineScott Allen — 05:44 PM |
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It’s here! Karaoke week! And real musicians too…
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| Riddle:
What starts off as awkward as your annual exam, veers into highway car wreck vibes, but ends up more addictive than prison cigarettes?
Answer:
Merc Karaoke.
It’s not pretty. It’s not supposed to be.
But there will be Hot Sake and Japanese Plates of food flowin.
It only happens once a year-
Choose your song now. You’ve still got a few days of showers and car commutes to practice!
Friday- Open at 5 for Miso, Yakitori, Noodles and more.
You’re starring under the bright lights around 7.
Thursday- Actual good music! Andres Santana is playing. We’re looking forward to a beautiful night.
Come enjoy Thai Panang Curry, Green Salad with Miso dressing, Spring Rolls, lettuce wraps and more yum. If you like a sweet lil eve with lovely music, come hang. 5pm
Wednesday Open Mic continues- pull up a seat, grab a burger, enjoy tunes and sing one. Open at 5 Open Mic at 6
Saturday Breakfast Market 10-2
Sunday Brunch with music by John Shepherd and friends. Whether sunshine, snowshine starshine, moonshine, we’ll be there making your brunch so come enjoy. 10-2Jamestown Merc — 10:54 PM |
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T'ai Chi
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| T'ai Chi classes are starting for the New Year. Classes meet on Tuesdays at 6PM at JVFD firehall.All are welcome.Vic/Kathleen — 06:03 PM |
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webinar on home insurance in "fire country" on Feb 11
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| The Watershed Center (formerly known as the Left Hand Watershed Center) is collaborating with St Vrain Forest Health Partnership to presenting a webinar called "Staying Covered in Fire Country: Navigating Home Insurance" on Feb 11 at 6 pm.
Register at https://lefthandwatershedcenter-bloom.kindful.com/e/stay-covered-1
Joe Ryan
joeryan80481 — 05:41 PM |
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Trailer for sale
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| My friend Jeff Patterson has a trailer for sale, He lives out near Johnstown. If this sounds interesting to you, here's the info you need to get ahold of him SvH: for sale, sport /utility trailer , 4 good tires on tandem axle, 4 x 20 deck over type $1800.00 or best offer thanks Jeff 720 495 5053Lynn Wilber — 04:57 PM |
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MOUNTAIN FOOD RESCUE
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| FOOD PANTRY TONIGHT! MONDAY JANUARY 13TH 5:30 - 6:30PM
CEMETERY ROAD IS STILL SNOWY AND ICY, KEEP YOUR ROLL SLOW
Really nice pantry tonight! So much great produce! Here goes... We have grapes, apples, oranges, pears, kiwi fruit, strawberries, bananas, mangoes, lemons, limes, pomegranates, melons. And we have yams, squash, cucumbers, zucchini, bell peppers, potatoes, onions, broccoli, avocados, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, green beans, packaged salad greens, mushrooms (including shiitake!), and celery.
We have lots of milk, cheese, and some yogurt.
Not as much as usual in the prepared foods dept, but some neat looking veggie power bowls, sushi, and prepared salads, and prepared soups.
We were able to do a nice restocking of canned goods, pantry items, and a big variety of drinks.
Bakery goods are a little slim today.
In the meat dept we are pretty well stocked! We have frozen pizzas, pork sausage, hamburger, ground turkey, pork chops, beef tri-tips, some beef roasts, turkey, chicken, wild caught sockeye salmon.
All in all a very well rounded pantry! The heat is on and we really hope you will make the effort to come out and help rescue some excellent food!
As usual your donations are much appreciatedLynnie — 03:55 PM |
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WINTER CSC- Please Read! xo
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| We’re in!Marcia M — 03:10 PM |
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WINTER CSC- Please Read! xo
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| Hello Area Community!
Presenting CSC Program - Winter 2024/25
CSC Stands for Community Supported Café.
Like Farms that have Community Supported Agriculture Programs, Mountain Cafes like The Merc also have seasons that you can support with your membership.
The program works like this:
The member pre-purchases 6 “Dinners” at The Merc to be redeemed anytime during the program dates, from January 15th-March 15th
Because your pre-payment helps with Wintertime overhead operational costs, in return, we are grateful to offer your meals at a very discounted rate. Each Dinner Ticket includes an entrée, a dessert and two drinks of your choice. Instead of a total of $45, each Dinner Ticket is only $35, so your commitment to 6 meals comes to $210 plus a tip for the friendly irreverent service, to total $250
You have the entire two months to use your Dinner Tickets. You can come in six visits or come with five friends and use em up. The bonus is that you have a few fun nights out already bought and paid for during the dark winter months, AND it’s a good reminder to get out of the house and connect with neighbors and food and music and community.
Buy as many CSC Memberships as you like! Have a big family or like to visit often? Grab a few memberships and save loads. Just use em during the CSC Cycle.
We pay the bills, the musicians have an audience, you get out and have fun, we all win.
CSC Memberships can be purchased on the Merc Website under “Merc Merch and CSC”
Jamestown Merc — 07:42 PM |
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Office Chair
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| Loved this office chair but I've moved to a different type of chair.
Asking $20 OBO.
I can drop it off in the bar-k or JT or you can pick up.
jamieDOTpreiraATgmail.comJamieP — 06:38 PM |
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Air compressor
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| Tire filled.
Thanks Rich Kane !Sara — 05:37 PM |
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Golden dream question
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| Anyone up here, by chance, have an arbor press-1 ton is fine, with a working range up to 12” and/or a strain gauge or load cell that matt can borrow for a few days :exclamation:
If so please call matt/julie at 72 zero 243-nine six 83.
Thanks so much CommUNITY :heart:Matt Julie CK — 04:31 PM |
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Air compressor
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| Hi ! My Acura has a tire that's going flat.. does anyone have an air compressor handy?720 48zero 0422.
Thank you,
MilliganSara — 01:14 PM |
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Recycle & Burritos!
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| Don’t forget to come down say Hi to the Fam and grab some food! :D
Happy Saturday Morning All :heart:Matt Julie CK — 10:59 AM |
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Ember storm
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Sorry, we have both tried and the photo from the paper cannot be attached. Must have a lock embedded?Laurel Wanrow — 08:08 AM |
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Ember storm
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| The attached photo from LA’s Palisades Fire, published in today’s Washington Post, is a good—if terrifying—illustration of an ember storm. During recent wildfire mitigation efforts for our cabin on Ward St., we were encouraged by Wildfire Partners to think in terms of these and make our structures more aerodynamic, as it were, avoiding traps and eddies where enough embers could accumulate and start a fire.
burtonwc1 — 03:22 PM |
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Ember storm
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| I don’t see the photo.St.Kate of the Canyon — 03:00 PM |
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Wildfire Smoke Safety
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| Greetings Neighbors,
Searching for advice for friends in California, I saw this link today and thought others might like to have it as well. Hopefully we don't need it...
Cal Aston — 12:51 PM |
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Help moving a wood pile
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| Hey, thanks Ben.iwasinthepool — 11:42 AM |
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Documents Shredded
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| You can also take documents to agreed to Eco-Cycle’s CHaRM in Boulder
MichalJD — 07:56 AM |
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Webinar on SERVICES in the MOUNTAINS for AGING in PLACE
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| Got this message through the InterMountain Alliance (IMA) pipeline:
Services for mountain seniors who are aging in place are often erratic or non-existent, despite the best intentions of agencies on the Plains.This is a mountain resilience issue. To help us understand the situation better, IMA is presenting a webinar on January 23rd at 11:45 am with BoCo Area Agency on Aging entitled Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Service Overview for Mountain Communities At 11:45 am on Thursday January 23 Join ZoomGov Meeting here:
Registration is NOT needed.
This is open to everyone.
There will be time for Q & A.
Bring your questions, invite your friends and neighbors.
Further information:
Topic Introduction: The mission of the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) is to deliver, fund, and advocate for services that promote well-being, independence, and dignity for older adults, people living with disabilities, caregivers, and veterans in Boulder County. Because of the uniqueness of the mountain and foothill areas of Boulder County, we creatively problem solve with clients and alongside communities to provide services based on specific client needs and strengths and resource availability in the area. Lindsay and Corrin will present on what the BCAAA Resource Specialists and other BCAAA programs provide and factors that impact resource availability.
Lindsay’s Bio: Lindsay Neville (she/her) is the Aging Policy Advocate & Planner for the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. She heads up the agency's political advocacy, planning, and communications. Lindsay also serves as an Incident Manager for ESF 6/Mass Sheltering during disasters.
Corrin’s Bio: : Corrin Godar (she/her) is the Client Services Supervisor for the Community Living Team at the Area Agency on Aging. She supports the resource specialist serving the mountains areas and internal educational and support programs for unpaid family caregivers of older adults. Time: Jan 23, 2025 11:45 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join ZoomGov Meeting
Dial by your location
• 833 568 8864 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 161 887 7898
Passcode: 742610Rose H-H — 09:32 PM |
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Funky Week!
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| Not spicy!!Jamestown Merc — 04:06 PM |
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Funky Week!
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| Is the chicken spicy hot? Or not?
Ree needs not.Marcia M — 11:48 AM |
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SCIENCE WITH STRANGERS
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| SCIENCE WITH STRANGERS!
If you attended last year, you know it was a total blast.
It also sold out very quickly, so buy tickets now if you’d like to join.
Here are the details:
At Science with Strangers, you RSVP and then are seated with people that you don’t know yet.
Each Science Dinner revolves around an interesting discussion topic, where 3-4 Experts will give a very brief talk on their area of expertise regarding the subject, followed by a dinner course and conversation at the table.
During dessert, we encourage everyone to get up and talk to new people, or friends that you came with, or guest speakers, ect.
LAST Science with Strangers, we learned about and discussed the subject of “Consciousness”
This Science with Strangers, we will learn about “TIME”
Time encompasses so much of our perception. We have memories and future plans and grasp to hold onto the ever-elusive present. It feels like a one-way river rolling at a constant speed, but we know that time is actually relative to gravity, and the implications of time being relative are extraordinary! Without any mass, how fast could it go?
Does all of time actually exist everywhere? Are we living in a “Block Universe”? If so, why can’t we go backwards? Is it entropy- or are we all experiencing an illusion of time together in a physical state that is simply one dimension of many?
We likely won’t have all of my questions answered, but it can be fascinating to think about!
Guest lecturers are being organized, after you sign up, you’ll receive a short description of the speakers and their area of expertise.
Please specify when you buy an Eventbrite Ticket if you would like the Omnivore or Vegetarian Option and if you have any other dietary preferences. The menu is listed on the Eventbrite and we are happy to accommodate all restrictions.
Each $65 Dinner Ticket includes dinner, lectures and one drink of your choice; Beer, Wine, Cocktail of the Night, Kombucha, Mocktail of the Night, ect.
Extra drinks can be purchased at The Merc.
You can purchase your dinner tickets with the link below:
Jamestown Merc — 11:05 AM |
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Help moving a wood pile
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| Colin Perry is just the (young) man for the job. Text/call him at (303) 949-4735 to work out the details. References available.Ben Perry — 10:21 AM |
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Help moving a wood pile
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| Hey JT!
Does anyone have some kids looking to earn some cash this weekend (could be adults too). My wood pile needs to be moved about 30' over but I am not around to do it. It's not much wood. Maybe a 1/2 cord or less. I have a wheelbarrow you can use as well.
Let me know. It'll take less than an hour.iwasinthepool — 09:09 PM |
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SAVE THE DATE: Want to Win Best Chili Bragging Rights for the 2025 Chili Cook-Off?
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| You can't win if you aren't there! :D
The BIGGEST fundraiser of the year for Jamestown Elementary School is just around the corner – and we want YOU to be a part of it
Join us on SUNDAY, Feb 23rd
Doors open: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Bring your crockpot of chili by 4:30 pm for judging.
Tickets: Cash or Venmo
Here's what you can expect: Desserts, and Friendly Competition –
Compete for the People’s Choice, or take home a prize for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place chili Auction –
Check out an amazing line-up of items from local businesses, services, and unique experiences.
This is THE event of the year to spice things up, have fun, and support a great cause – our kids at Jamestown Elementary School.
Don’t miss your chance to show off your culinary skills, enjoy delicious food, and help raise funds for our school! Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and let’s make this the best Chili Cook-Off yet
If you have any goods or services that you would like to donate for the silent auction, please reach out to Klaus (klausnowels@gmail.com) or another JES parent
Donations by:
The Spot
Meow Wolf
Sweet Bloom Coffee
Knotted Root
Ozo Coffee
Top Golf
Silipint
Denver Zoo
Glenwood Adventure Park
Liberty Puzzles
The Escape Room
Bobo's Bars
Fable Homes
Hapa Sushi
Motomaki
Boulder Rock Club
Yoga Pod
With many more to come!
More details to follow...
Looking forward to seeing everyone for this special event
— The Jamestown Elementary School PTOKlausN — 05:24 PM |
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Truck Unstuck
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| Buddy to the rescue-thank you!Karen DeVincenzo — 04:41 PM |
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Stuck Truck
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| There’s a propane truck in the ditch on Wapiti. Can anybody help? (2:25p Wednesday)Karen DeVincenzo — 03:25 PM |
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Documents Shredded
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| Green girl has an event the first Saturday of every month. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Looks like the dates aren't updated for 2025 but first Saturday of every month: https://www.greengirlrecycling.com/longmont-free-secure-paper-sheddingJamieP — 12:38 PM |
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Documents Shredded
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| Looking for recommendations on where to have documents shredded-anyone?brothertonbeth@msn.com — 11:19 AM |
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The book "Wintering"
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| Hi neighbors! Does anyone have the book Wintering by Katherine May that I could borrow? jamieDOTpreira@gmail.com
305 -- 898 -- 8219JamieP — 06:53 PM |
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Express Toll transponder sticker found
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| Hey Neighbors,
While at the post office yesterday I found an Express Toll transponder on the ground.
I tacked it up on the bulletin board and you can retrieve it there.Annamaria — 04:48 PM |
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WANTED: wireless keyboard
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| Looking for a wireless keyboard for my office.
Holler if you have one and would like to rehome it.TimS — 03:34 PM |
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water test
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Debbie,
At https://bouldercounty.gov/environment/water/water-testing/, Boulder County Health recommends three commercial labs for testing of radioactivity in water -- screenshot attached.
I have seen results from Hazen Research, but not from the other two. I would go with Hazen because they appear to do just analysis, not treatment, whereas the other two companies do both, and I always get just a bit concerned about a company doing analyses that might lead to a treatment recommendation that they are selling.
Joe
Thank you!!DebAllen — 01:38 PM |
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water test
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| Debbie,
At https://bouldercounty.gov/environment/water/water-testing/, Boulder County Health recommends three commercial labs for testing of radioactivity in water -- screenshot attached.
I have seen results from Hazen Research, but not from the other two. I would go with Hazen because they appear to do just analysis, not treatment, whereas the other two companies do both, and I always get just a bit concerned about a company doing analyses that might lead to a treatment recommendation that they are selling.
Joejoeryan80481 — 12:17 PM |
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Funky Week!
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| This week it has got to be FUNKY!
Watch out! We’re just up here getting very lucky with a cosmic collision of funk headed our way. Put on your party suit and your dancing shoes my friends!
Thursday MMB3 is a super fun Organ Trio. They get DOWN. We’ll have some Cajun lovin- New Orleans Chicken n Grits, Cajun Clam Chowder, Salad, homemade desserts. We’ve even got mocktails these days for the mock-curious. Open at 5, music at 7
Friday- CANYON COLLECTIVE will be a hoot! Lots of fun and shareable plates. Grab your friends. There are horns and horns means we party. Empanadas, Salads, Wings, Bruschetta… Open at 5, Music at 7
Wednesday – the best burgers continue- it’s like a burger food truck drove straight through smash burger and then stopped at yer mom’s house. Come sing a song at Open Mic. We’re proud of you! Open at 5 Open Mic at 6
Tuesday- Bingo for Jamestown PTO. Cards are $5
You win fun prizes and dine on grilled cheeses. Open at 5 Bingo at 6
Saturday the little market with your breakfast. 10-2
Sunday Brunch with Bluegrass. Music by THE FOGGY TOPS Come chill and get youJamestown Merc — 11:19 AM |
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Tree Removal Help?
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| I highly recommend Good People Tree Service- they are excellent
Tree ServiceJese Engwall — 10:49 AM |
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Road report?
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| How are the roads/switchbacks today? ThanksSilvia — 09:40 AM |
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January https://bar-k.org/showthread.php?tid=40376th
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| Four years ago today ---
Our soon- to -be president attempted to Stop the legal transformation of President to President Legal transformation of power.
In a few weeks, he Is again the "man" in charge.
I cannot let this date go by without reminding everybody what the Vote means.
For those who voted him in -- -
Bless you, and I hope you have a memory---
The next 4YEARS Is YOUR fault !
For All of the rest of us -- ??
I Love the USA- especially after having lived in Russia for a year,
We will adjust- in spite of those "hat wearers" who Need to be led.
Please remember this, and I hope for the sake of your kids, and my young relatives, that we can correct this "swing" of the pendalum in our politics.
Happy New Year !RandyO — 04:26 PM |
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MOUNTAIN FOOD RESCUE
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| FOOD PANTRY TONIGHT! MONDAY JANUARY 6 5:30 - 6:30PM
We know it's cold and it may snow tonight but if you don't come down tonight think about having to go down below to the grocery store tomorrow when it's really going to be cold and maybe icy! And they charge you real money for their food! We'll turn up the heat and leave the lights on for you!
CAUTION! CEMETERY ROAD IS STILL ICY! Please drive carefully and slowly
Tonight we have mushrooms, lots of packaged greens, packaged spinach, cut up butternut squash (perfect for a winter soup on a cold night), carrots, bell peppers, onions, potatoes, herbs, oranges, apples, mangos, melons, blueberries, kumquats, grapes, kiwi fruit, mangos, lemons and limes.
Lots of prepared foods, shrimp, prepared salads, cut up fruit, veggies trays, wraps, empanadas etc.
Meats! A whole freezer full of chicken breast tenderloins, chicken breasts, whole chickens, pork chops, ground turkey, frozen pizza and more!
We have milk, eggs, cheese, and yogurt too.
We have cakes, and more cakes, cookies, chocolate babka, cupcakes, bread, buns and other baked goodies.
Lots of snacks, chips, and drinks.
Plenty of pantry items and canned goods too!
So put on your fleece lined pants or long underwear and come on down! You'll be so happy you did!
As always, please donate what you can, it's much appreciatedLynnie — 03:47 PM |
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Tree Removal Help?
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Geesaman tree service. Did a wonderful job for us!Nancy L — 03:28 PM |
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water test
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Bar-K residents,
I'm a professor in the Environmental Engineering Program at UC Boulder -- and a neighbor; Martha Russo and I live across from Rock Lake.
I teach undergrad and grad courses in Water Chemistry and Environmental Organic Chemistry. My research specialty is the "fate and transport of contaminants in natural water" and over the years, I've run a few outreach and research projects addressing water quality in the Left Hand Creek watershed. I have been very interested in Boulder County's recent letters about uranium and radioactivity in our groundwater.
I'd be glad to pitch in about anyone's concerns, here on the BB or by email (joeryan80481@gmail.com).
One item I'd start with is to be cautious about getting water quality analysis results from a company that also sells water treatment equipment -- I'd want the water quality results from an entity that doesn't do the treatment.
Another item is getting water quality tests after installing treatment like reverse osmosis (RO) or other filtration to see that the treatment is actually making the water safe to drink.
Finally, if you do get some treatment system, make sure you maintain it (e.g., change the filters) as recommended.
Joe Ryan
Hi Joe, Thanks for the info. Who would you recommend for water testing?
DebbieDebAllen — 03:26 PM |
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Tree Removal Help?
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| Is there anyone in town who could help me with taking down a couple of trees, or does anyone know a reliable service?iwasinthepool — 11:55 AM |
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water test
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| Bar-K residents,
I'm a professor in the Environmental Engineering Program at UC Boulder -- and a neighbor; Martha Russo and I live across from Rock Lake.
I teach undergrad and grad courses in Water Chemistry and Environmental Organic Chemistry. My research specialty is the "fate and transport of contaminants in natural water" and over the years, I've run a few outreach and research projects addressing water quality in the Left Hand Creek watershed. I have been very interested in Boulder County's recent letters about uranium and radioactivity in our groundwater.
I'd be glad to pitch in about anyone's concerns, here on the BB or by email (joeryan80481@gmail.com).
One item I'd start with is to be cautious about getting water quality analysis results from a company that also sells water treatment equipment -- I'd want the water quality results from an entity that doesn't do the treatment.
Another item is getting water quality tests after installing treatment like reverse osmosis (RO) or other filtration to see that the treatment is actually making the water safe to drink.
Finally, if you do get some treatment system, make sure you maintain it (e.g., change the filters) as recommended.
Joe Ryanjoeryan80481 — 10:39 AM |
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Baby G - our new Jimtowner
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| Congratulations to all of you, and welcome, BabyG! So excited to meet you! :heart:WendyE — 06:06 PM |
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Sony Bravia TV + 3 sets RF headphones
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| FREE Sony Bravia ~ 50" TV. Still works great. Top of the line when we bought it years ago.
Has a thin pixelated line toward the very bottom of the screen that doesn't interfere with picture.
3 sets of Sony wireless RF (radio frequency) headphones.
This could be a great setup for kids, grandkids, or just to have in another room for anyone.
nancy 303-four-four-2-596three, or email.Nancy L — 12:48 PM |
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Mystery with our recycling
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| So weird, Kelly!
Nancy - Western Disposal has yellow bags similar to the orange trash ones and they pick up recycling up here too :-)JamieP — 12:10 PM |
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Mystery with our recycling
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Our pre-Christmas recycling was just left at the top of our driveway on Ridge Road today. It was the one we attached a gift for Izick on. Gift is still intact and money is still enclosed in the card. We are so confused. Did someone pick it up and keep it for over the holiday? Thank you maybe? Or did our recycling roll down the street somehow and someone picked it up?
Thanks for any leads, odd to see it appear today.
Thanks!
-Kelly
Our pre-Christmas recycling was just left at the top of our driveway on Ridge Road today. It was the one we attached a gift for Izick on. Gift is still intact and money is still enclosed in the card. We are so confused. Did someone pick it up and keep it for over the holiday? Thank you maybe? Or did our recycling roll down the street somehow and someone picked it up?
Thanks for any leads, odd to see it appear today.
Thanks!
-Kelly
Kelly, Izick works for Western Disposal (unless he switched to Green Girl?), so if someone else picks up your recycling, maybe they saw the card for him and knew it was not meant for them, so left it. But if your pre-Christmas recycling went away and came back again, that's a bit stranger!
Nancy Farmer — 12:53 AM |
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Mystery with our recycling
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| Our pre-Christmas recycling was just left at the top of our driveway on Ridge Road today. It was the one we attached a gift for Izick on. Gift is still intact and money is still enclosed in the card. We are so confused. Did someone pick it up and keep it for over the holiday? Thank you maybe? Or did our recycling roll down the street somehow and someone picked it up?
Thanks for any leads, odd to see it appear today.
Thanks!
-Kelly
Edit: Mystery solved! Wind and nice neighbors:)KKolar — 08:38 PM |
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Chaz & Rima Update
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| Hi friends,
I wanted to let you know how the youngsters are doing down at Duke University in NC.
First and foremost, thank you for your kindness to our family. The Go-Fund-Me campaign has hit the goal and more. Thoughts, prayers and reaching out with kind words are comfort as well. This has been a great relief and helped Chaz and Rima with the move to North Carolina. Damned expensive!
Since this is Rima's second double lung transplant she has realistic expectations of the program and what to do.
They arrived on December 1st and immediately Rima started being evaluated for entry into the lung transplant program.
After two weeks of testing she was accepted into phase one, the Relocation Program, also know as boot camp. Boot camp is every day with few days off, thus relocation. She will not be put on the waiting list for lungs until she’s met her personal boot camp goals. I’m not sure what all of the goals are but gaining weight was one of them. After she is “listed” she remains in boot camp until lungs become available. Last time she waited 8 months.
Rima’s network within the transplant and CF community has made the relocation easy. C&R had made arrangements to stay with friends for a month while looking for an apartment. However, within two weeks the network had found a single level, two bedroom townhouse within five miles of the hospital.
Rima’s sister, Laima, drove Rima’s packed car down before Christmas. They’ve got their clothes, pillows, blankies, and comfort items. Laima, who was Rima’s caregiver for her first transplant, has been a great help in navigating the system. She made sure all was well and then returned home to Colorado. She plans on going down to NC when it’s time for surgery.
Duke has social workers, councilors and support groups for not only Rima but for her caregivers, (aka Chaz).
They know I am always available for them. I'll go when they call. I expect to go help out with post op recovery.
Sending much gratitude and thanks to you.
Now I’m going to cue up Tom Petty “The waiting is the hardest part.”
Warmly,
KateSt.Kate of the Canyon — 06:00 PM |
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Large, Beautiful Dining Table with 6 Chairs
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| Large, Beautiful Dining Table with 6 Chairs – Perfect for Family Gatherings and Elegant Meals
Enhance your dining experience with this stunning 80” x 46” dining table, complete with two additional inserts for extended seating and versatility. This heavy, solidly crafted table is built to last and makes a bold statement in any dining space. Its size and design are perfect for hosting family dinners, celebrations, or cozy evenings with loved ones.
Included are six chairs:
Four dark brown leather chairs: These chairs exude sophistication, showing a touch of character with minor cat scratches.
Two gorgeous captain chairs: Featuring fabric seats, these chairs add a touch of elegance and comfort, ideal for the heads of the table.
This set combines style, functionality, and timeless design, making it a fantastic addition to your home. The table is heavy and requires 3-4 people to move, showcasing its solid construction.
Pricing:
$50 for the set.
Don’t miss this opportunity to bring home a beautiful and functional centerpiece for your dining space. Message now to arrange pickup! Text 303-Six Four 2-5160.
P.S. The only reason we are parting with this set is we've inherited another set.Dee — 11:47 AM |
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package
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| Does anyone know Michael Montgomery? I got a package addressed to him but using my address.....???Kim Renner Busey — 07:45 PM |
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insurance renewal
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Insurance company reviews often seem futile. With insurers dropping clients based on perceived safety, it’s hard to find one worth recommending. State Farm, despite its stellar reviews, recently dropped California and parts of Colorado due to potential losses. Realistically, if JT burns to the ground, we’ll all likely face prolonged disputes with our insurers, regardless of our loyalty or the company’s reputation. To them, we’re just dollar signs until it’s time to put them on a check.
I just need someone to cover us so our mortgage company doesn't decide for us.
Loyalty-schmoylaty It's business, and they don't care.
Contact a local insurance broker, they know who's servicing our area, let them do the leg-work.
I've been cancelled 3 times in 15 years, even with mitigation.
Insurance companies take your money until they think they may have to pay-out, their reps are not your friend, they may be friendly, but that's about it.
Good Luck!Hollis — 07:24 PM |
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insurance renewal
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| Insurance company reviews often seem futile. With insurers dropping clients based on perceived safety, it’s hard to find one worth recommending. State Farm, despite its stellar reviews, recently dropped California and parts of Colorado due to potential losses. Realistically, if JT burns to the ground, we’ll all likely face prolonged disputes with our insurers, regardless of our loyalty or the company’s reputation. To them, we’re just dollar signs until it’s time to put them on a check.
I just need someone to cover us so our mortgage company doesn't decide for us.iwasinthepool — 05:40 PM |
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insurance renewal
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| Lemonade Home Owner's Insurance Reviews
Hollis — 05:26 PM |
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insurance renewal
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| After being dropped by State Farm suddenly, with the same “no trees/grrenery of any sort within 200 ft” we’ve had no issues with Lemonade insurance. Haven’t needed to put in claim so no clue how that would go, but our mortgage has been happy and lemonade has renewed us since 2021 without issue.Steph-and-DanielA — 03:43 PM |
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Bingo Night - Tues. Jan 7th
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| What’s a better way to start the new year than Bingo Night at The Merc with all of your friends and neighbors!
Bingo will be this Tues. Jan. 7th at 6pm, open for dinner at 5pm.
$5/bingo card and lots of prizes to win, white elephant style. Come for dinner, play bingo and win leftover xmas gifts!
This event is hosted by Jamestown Elementary School and proceeds go to fund our mountain school. Thank you!Kristin — 12:11 PM |
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insurance renewal
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| Keep me posted if you find something. I had State Farm and they "sent a letter" asking for my phone number, which they had. When we didn't receive the letter they dropped us without notice. Right now I've got Allstate but their mitigation requirements are basically "Can you see trees? That's too close to trees."iwasinthepool — 11:15 AM |
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insurance renewal
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| There is an earlier thread about insurance I started a couple weeks ago you might want to look at that as there was a lot of good discussion. I qualify for USAA and now a member myself but I did not qualify for their discounted insurance since my father who served did not become a USAA member. They offered my their broker service and referred me to Liberty Mutual....I am little annoyed with USAA and their somewhat deceiving ads on TV. I am working with an independent broker now and still awaiting a final response. Currently with State Farm, my insurance nearly doubled with them recently. Good luck!Greg and Cindy — 11:05 AM |
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Bear is awake
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| looks like exactly the same. similar photo, similar size feet of bear. I took this on dec 30.
I fear this bear is going to starve........
Nancy L — 06:39 PM |
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Bear is awake
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| Took this at lower park today (1/1/25) on the snowy south path near the restrooms. Probably the same small bear. Poor thing - still hungry!BrookeC — 05:50 PM |
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Lost iPhone in Bar-K ?
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| Hey folks, Happy New Year! ???
I may have lost my black iPhone on Rock Lake, Wapiti, or Ridge Rd. If you happen to find a phone, please call me on Denise's land line: 303-459-3072.
Thanks,
Johnjohn_luttrell@msn.com — 05:01 PM |
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insurance renewal
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| What is everyone else doing for insurance? We are having trouble with Allstate right now. They basically want us to take down every tree within 100ft of the house. Are there any companies out there people have had luck with?iwasinthepool — 04:08 PM |
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Crash by Greenbriar
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| A crash on Hwy36 blocks southbound traffic. If heading to Boulder, use Old Stage.Steve O — 12:41 PM |
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Baby G - our new Jimtowner
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| Congratulations Amber and Matty! What a beautiful little dude! Much love! :heart:Carly — 11:27 AM |
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water test
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| Just a few houses away from Kim & across the road.
MonikaC — 12:39 AM |
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water test
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| If anyone wants a referral to the small company that did our treatment system I’m happy to get you in touch. They have done a few in the neighborhood and I’ve only heard good things.Tom P on Ranch — 11:59 PM |
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water test
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| Hi,
When we tested 2 1/2 years ago, ours were 32.3 (alpha) and 10.3 (beta). Well is at 500’ (in bar-k). We use a RO called water drop (tankless) and it works great. Way easier to change the filters than the previous system we had which had a tank.
As for those numbers, sounds like an outlier. Maybe request a second test to confirm?
—tara
calbeartara — 08:27 PM |
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water test
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| Reverse osmosis water filters for under your sink are often less than $200 on Amazon and will take out, I think, radioactive elements as well as lead and fluoride. You can add mineral drops if you like or use a remineralization cartridge too. One of our local water experts can confirm.
I need to replace the 20 micron filter every month, due to iron, but it’s not expensive. The other filters last from 6 months to 2 years, depending.
FYI, when I tested our water 20 years ago, we had 3 times the recommended amount of fluoride and some lead, which is not safe for children in any amount.
In case it’s helpful, I have this one, but there are tankless versions too and other neighbors have APEC brand and like them also.
Julia — 05:35 PM |
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Interested in Our JT Community Garden?
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| Did you know the Jamestown Community Garden takes applications year round?
If you are interested in having a garden plot in the future, please click the link below and have your name added to the Waitlist.
Click here for a link to the application form to be added to our Waitlist.
For more information, please visit the Gardens Webpage at:
Sincerely,
The Community Garden Committee
Deanna — 05:18 PM |
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