This weekend started off fun with Friday off. We were able to get outside a bit again, though not as much as in past weekends. Friday night Tucker and I went to the Brew Pub in town. It was quite amusing to see all the costumes people came up with.
Saturday was spent in Cortez and down by the reservoir. It was a gorgeous day and very calm by the reservoir. It’s just a shame so many cool sites are now underneath it. In the evening, Tucker and I carved pumpkins a day too late and roasted seeds.
Sunday I worked until about 2 because we have a new exhibit coming in. Molly, the other intern/ my roommate, and I took down the last exhibit and cleaned all the duct work and lighting in the special exhibits gallery to prepare for the new exhibit. This new exhibit is called The Old Spanish Trail and I’m really looking forward to getting it up. The items came in Monday evening and yesterday we started unpacking them. I finally got to handle some museum-quality stuff and these pieces are just gorgeous! Mostly items from the 19th century, including old boots, clothes, saddles, religious iconography, and beautiful Zuni and Hopi pottery. Today I got to do some condition reporting on the pottery and it was great handling it! What can I say, I love old stuff… We also arranged everything today so that it’s ready once we get it up to the gallery. The exhibit won’t be finalized and ready to show until around Thanksgiving, but if you happen to be in the Four Corners area in the next year, you really should come see the exhibit. Probably the highlight of my week.
This morning I woke up to the first snow of the season. Just under an inch, but still made for some pretty scenery. I wish I could get better shots from the house, but below is what I have. Also enjoy some Halloween photos.
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- Halloween in Dolores- I was Little Bo Peep
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- Me and My Pumpkin- He was very happy
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- Our Pumpkins
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- The Sleeping Ute After Snow
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- Foggy Mesa Verde
