· Multi-Tasker Hungry as a Bear

Sam is a devoted multi-tasker,

as shown in the above photo of him

painting his thumb and watching TV at the same time.

In this second photo of Sam, below,

notice how he resembles the character in the third photo.

· Construction Around the House

Mountains To Prairies Bed and Breakfast (Black Hills Home Cabins) - Sam is still applying finish to his newly sided outside wall (Chessie Lee's Peas Suite), process prolonged by snowfalls, excess cold or wind. In the meanwhile, he built an attractive microwave shelf as a topper for the short refrigerator in the Bluma Madle Suite. Plus he installed a gate to the backyard (for his use in maintenance tasks) on the privacy fence which is around the deck of the Prairie Homestead. Pics later. We just toted one of the antique breakfast tables to the deck for surface refinishing.

The RHUBARB which is planted along the boardwalk (leading to the Prairie Homestead) is just beginning to reach for sunshine, through traces of snow, pictured below. Does that not make you want to get out there and dirty your hands?

· April 9 Snowfall Unexpected

APRIL is especially full of surprises, and maybe that is why I love spring best of all seasons, besides just enjoying watching everything spring to life again. As noted and pictured in the previous post, Sam, expecting a stretch of clear skies and warm temperatures, busied himself with outdoor carpentry tasks, including applying finish to boards before applying the boards as siding on the exterior wall. Unexpected snowfall in the afternoon prompted him to transfer the boards quickly to sawhorses positioned beneath the branches of the spruce tree (first picture). He chose not to move the boards to the covered porch, to keep the porch attractive for our guests. Click the link below the three pictures to see the album.

Mountains To Prairies Bed and Breakfast Yesterday (Friday) afternoon, gobs of crystalline snow tumbled from the sky, again. Yippeeee...if only our granddaughter Ava could enjoy it with us. She agonizes over never having seen snow in person, to her remembrance. The pictures were taken at 9:00 a.m. ... 10:00 a.m. would have been too late, as the snow is meltin...

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Another April Snowfall at M2P

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· Spring Weather Motivation

For several days Sam and I were hunkered down in Hill City,

gazing at pristine spring snowfalls through the windows,

protected by warm walls while the pretty white fluff

drifted lazily outside.

Evenings have been pleasantly cool, ideal for energizing walks.

The unpredictable spring weather has been perfect

for motivating us to the task of cleaning, pricing

and settling down the antiques purchased

on our recent buying trip through warmer states.

And Sam delved into a few indoor carpentry jobs (pic).

Our B&B guests are arriving earlier this year,

and we are happy for the variety of activities their presence creates.

Today, the snow is nearly melted already!

No coat needed.

Sam is in good spirits outside doing a bit of carpentry—

siding a section of exterior wall to match the covered porch,

and to further enhance the cabin-feel of the Chessie Lee's Peas Suite.

When completed, I will post another picture.

This link will take you to a slideshow of the interior of...CLP

(Though not pictured in the slideshow,

CLP now has a comfy loveseat!)

· Prairie Homestead (Guest Nest)

Mountains To Prairies Bed and Breakfast - The ground level knotty pine cabin-style PRAIRIE HOMESTEAD of M2P first opened in August of 2009. Amenities include a 4' shower with two jets (for the lower back) in the private bath, a queen pillowtop bed, small fridge, microwave, wireless high speed internet, hd tv/dvd/vcr, cove heat and AC, plus a ceiling fan, comfortable loveseat, personal entrance/exit (out the rear of the house, onto a private deck), service entry within the house, a twin bed in a Nook which has the nostalgic idiosyncrasy of what has been dubbed a Hayloft. Prairie Homestead bears some resemblance to the larger family-sized suite, Chessie Lee's Peas, in that it is nearly all wrapped with knotty pine, though many characteristics are reminiscent of homestead life on the prairie. One may find the rising sun, the moon and the big dipper in this popular room. The round copper sink embossed with vining wild flowers rests atop a hand-crafted vanity! Follow the link to see views of the third guest nest at M2P...

Prairie Homestead

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Mountains To Prairies Bed and Breakfast

bed and breakfast hospitality lodging

hill city, central black hills, south dakota

near mount rushmore - 1880 train - custer state park

- wind cave national park - jewel cave national monument

- mountain lakes - harney peak - norbeck scenic byway

- black hills playhouse near center lake

- george s. mickelson trail - the centennial trail

- historic downtown hill city - antiques

- all things bright and beautiful

If you were to vacation in the Black Hills of South Dakota, what would be the most important part of your adventure? Would it be the local food, such as bison; would it be Mount Rushmore; hiking in the forest; climbing the towering granite rocks; fishing in the mountain streams and lakes; backpacking; caving; touring the beautiful scenic highways; enjoying the culture and art of the area; visiting Crazy Horse Mountain Carving; thinking, seeing, breathing and doing something different . . . What is important to you?