[ErnBatavia]

Oh, I see that now...hard to tell by the picture, but maybe someone was striving for "southwest" decor.

There are tons of Santa Fe style homes here in the desert, and it's pretty standard - for whatever reason - to have a ladder perched against the chimney or an upper landing.

(I didn't see a seatbelt on it either!)

[ccmay]

There are tons of Santa Fe style homes here in the desert, and it's pretty standard - for whatever reason - to have a ladder perched against the chimney or an upper landing.

I am in Arizona, and every other house in the wealthier parts of town looks like that. I guess it is supposed to make it look like you and your Indian tribe are going to climb up and have a war dance on top of your version of Montezuma's Castle.

I've always disliked the "adobe fortress" style of architecture. We're building a house now that is totally contemporary. My wife and I agree, there will not be so much as a Navajo rug in it.

--ccm