Today was too nice a day not to get some outdoor stuff done, so I got my hot tub drained and cleaned this morning. Mid 50's, sunny, you can't beat it! I'd take down my Christmas lights too, but I have a thing about taking them down too early, it just does not seem right. I hate for Christmas to be over, when you get right down to it!
This was not a great year by some measures. Colorado Springs real estate sales, which is how I make my living, were down significantly. The line between making a living and not making a living can get a little blurry in these times! My mother in law's health problems have been an interesting new season for us. And I lost my own dad at New Years last year, so the year started with a pretty major funeral in our family history. And the Broncos and the Rockies both missed the playoffs (ok, not that big a deal).
But even a tough year had some nice silver linings. My 2 oldest sons completed some important educational milestones this year. Our newest granddaughter, Ashley was born. We have all been pretty healthy. We have survived the toughest year economically that I can remember. Heck, I even got a Wii for Christmas! Life is good in Colorado Springs :-)
Showing posts with label New Year Highlight Lists. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Year Highlight Lists. Show all posts
Monday, December 29, 2008
Monday, December 31, 2007
2007 is winding to a close, and 2008 is about to begin. In Colorado Springs, that will be marked by the annual fireworks display atop Pikes Peak, put on by the Adaman Club, who climb up every year in the cold to entertain those of us who stay up late enough to watch.
There are a few highlights for 2007 here.
1. The roads got better, substantially. The Cosmix project, a major I25 freeway upgrade, is now complete. Time for the next round, but this was a biggy, and it feels pretty good driving I25 downtown from Briargate these days. The Woodmen / Powers interchange is a biggy as well, and while not yet complete, is already helping, especially the north /south flow on Powers.
2. The commercial expansion continues, and many new big box retailers have either already opened new stores this year, or are about to, including such names Costco, Target, JC Penny, Walmart and more. This makes the shopping choices, convenience and usually prices, better for all of us.
3. The Rockies making it into the World Series was a big regional boost, and while they did get swept, they put on a great show at the end of the season.
There are also a few things we'd like to forget about here:
1. The tragic shootings at New Life Church. After the painful events at the church of late 2006 (the senior pastor was fired in disgrace), this was a personal tragedy for a very faithful family, and a shock to the church and city as a whole.
2. The real estate market has been in the tank, down almost 20% from last year, and substantially more when compared with 2005, our peak year.
3. The Broncos also tanked, with only the 2nd losing season under Mike Shanahan
In 2008 we are looking forward to:
1. The safe return of thousands of troops to Fort Carson, and hopefully a major draw down of the over all force deployed in Iraq
2. Continued commercial expansion, with the opening of our first Costco and hopefully the new theater and entertainment complex at Voyager and Interquest
3. The beginning of the residential real estate recovery!
There are a few highlights for 2007 here.
1. The roads got better, substantially. The Cosmix project, a major I25 freeway upgrade, is now complete. Time for the next round, but this was a biggy, and it feels pretty good driving I25 downtown from Briargate these days. The Woodmen / Powers interchange is a biggy as well, and while not yet complete, is already helping, especially the north /south flow on Powers.
2. The commercial expansion continues, and many new big box retailers have either already opened new stores this year, or are about to, including such names Costco, Target, JC Penny, Walmart and more. This makes the shopping choices, convenience and usually prices, better for all of us.
3. The Rockies making it into the World Series was a big regional boost, and while they did get swept, they put on a great show at the end of the season.
There are also a few things we'd like to forget about here:
1. The tragic shootings at New Life Church. After the painful events at the church of late 2006 (the senior pastor was fired in disgrace), this was a personal tragedy for a very faithful family, and a shock to the church and city as a whole.
2. The real estate market has been in the tank, down almost 20% from last year, and substantially more when compared with 2005, our peak year.
3. The Broncos also tanked, with only the 2nd losing season under Mike Shanahan
In 2008 we are looking forward to:
1. The safe return of thousands of troops to Fort Carson, and hopefully a major draw down of the over all force deployed in Iraq
2. Continued commercial expansion, with the opening of our first Costco and hopefully the new theater and entertainment complex at Voyager and Interquest
3. The beginning of the residential real estate recovery!
Happy New Year Everybody!
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