Ft Collins, CO

Ft Collins is a really nice place, with a mix of old and new properties reflecting the history and the recent growth. They have Colorado State University, founded as an agricultural college, now with 34,000 students and 65 fields of study. Downtown is a marvelously walkable area very close to single family homes from the 1920s, with bars, restaurants and music.

Looking at properties, we saw some very "interesting" places, including a master-plumber's property with steam-punk tendencies and a workshop out back for (1st floor) Harley-Davidson's and (2nd floor) stained glass. Heating was in triplicate: pellet stoves, propane boiler for radiant floor heating, and heat-pumps.

We were able to visit with Kevin and Kristi, whom we met in Eleuthera Bahamas during the COVID lockdown period and later buddy-boated with back to the United States

John was able to do some rock climbing with Kevin at Horsetooth Reservoir, the first climbing he had done in about 45 years.Read more