Good news!

My best friend's dad, who lives near Colorado Springs, got word that he can return to his home. Which means it's not only still standing but inhabitable. No word on the extent of the smoke and grit damage.

I also haven't heard how it was within the family dynamics. Dad had been staying with the oldest of his daughters -- she who doesn't like anyone to mention her prodigious alcohol consumption.

Oh well, Dad is home. That's the important thing.