Terry, I, and Boomer went for a walk yesterday to check out the equipment Terry is wanting to take to the consignment sales coming up. (Fuzzy and Tommy stayed at the grain bins waiting for us.)
We were really surprised at how dry the ground is, although there are still patches of worn-out and tired snow
Mostly on the north side of things.
The four-wheeler road is a tad messy with melt so we all walked in the fields. The fields were actually dry.
Over at the equipment area he decided to take the bulldozer blade, the three-bottom plow, and a couple of more items. We looked at some stuff we have to load up and take to the metal salvage place.
We measure winter by the consignment sales, one in a week, one the first of February and one the first week of March. Once those are done it’s time for spring work.
That evening we could see the promise of snow clouds starting to blow in from Utah.
Although, this morning we woke-up to nothing–just thick cloudy skies, when I went out to do the morning chores
The wind started kicking up and the snow started falling
The sort of wind that takes your breath away.
It was also shoving and pushing and tugging snow along with it
By the time the dogs, myself, and Sam the Cat made it back inside we were wet and grateful for the warm fireplace.
Now, as I sit here, in my upstairs office, I can see that the storm is moving on toward Paonia and the Gunnison Mountain Range. Bringing life-giving water to the land.
Off to haul in some wood, now that I can see again.
Your friend,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Wow, crazy that it is dry like that.
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My brother, his wife and a couple they are friends with just left Arizona for a quick warm-up visit from Paonia. I’m certain the oranges they picked and brought home will help endure the cold blast they are being welcomed with today! Your pictures are a reminder that winter isn’t over yet in my favorite place. Stay warm!! Teri
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Although I don’t want you to get any really nasty stuff, I do hope the winter brings lots of moisture so you don’t have water problems during the growing season.
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Enjoying your posts, as always. Here’s hoping for FEET of snow in those mountain ranges to the east, and full reservoirs for summer.
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It’s very dry here, we would welcome water in any form.
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What an interesting morning you are having! Snow….oh no…coming my way I wonder? Have to listen to the weather report. You are very dry! I know you need the moisture…so do we. Really enjoying the nice warmer temps out here! Not supposed to last though… 😦 Loved your photos today Linda! A nice warm fire to get rid of the chill sound great! I know that wind that takes your breath away very well! Take care!
(((((Linda)))) Send me an email if the weather gets worse! Thanks!
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well, i hope the snows continue to come to wet your ground, then!
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The wind is howling here too, and promises to get worse. Everywhere there is ice. Until around noon. Then it’s all rather like I imagine tundra to be. Standing water, running water, messy pens, terrible footing. But, there is lots of moisture in the ground and the snow pack looks good in the mountains.
Consignment sales sound like fun!
Don’t blow over.
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I love how your seasons are measured and how the rhythms of your life are tied to such different events than mine. I also love it that you have upstairs office from which to watch the world in peaceful contemplation. That would be nice.
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Everywhere Mom and I stepped was mud, mud, and puddles-of-mud. Snow, then 50 degrees, then a full day of rain. Of course we don’t do anything useful outside, like you do. We just walk around to see and be seen. Stay warm.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Amazing how fast the weather can change. The past few days have been wicked windy. But warm. Close to 50. And dry. Had to bury a cow a few days ago. There was about 2 inches of frost in the ground, then dry, dry, dry. It was unbelievable.
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Brrrrrr—sounds cold when you are out in that weather. Right now, we are sunny and fairly warm here–but a front will come through here on Wed. I think. Maybe it’s the same front in your area today.
Hope all of the snow this winter will mean a good water-year for you all this spring.
Hugs,
Betsy
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I hope this new storm doesn’t bring more snow and cold temps. I think most of this country is tired of the brrrr cold.
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I was so surprised how dry the ground was! I hope your storm is short-lived. Stay warm!
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I don’t understand how it could be so dry on your ground. I have so much to learn. I hope this storm brings the snow and moisture you need
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Lovely reading about life on your snowy farm from the comfort of our sunny farm Linda. There is a cold wind blowing (which is drying my washing) but the sun is shining and hopefully the fields will begin to dry up so that the farmer can get on to them with the tractor. There is plenty to do but the fields are far too wet after all our heavy rain.
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Crazy weather this year across the land. Snow should be adundant but am glad you are getting the snow in the mountains cause the snow melt is our life blood and I am sure especially for farmers. Even here in Idaho this month is our snowiest and yet we awakened to sun and a prediction of a temperature in the fifties. Someone has a sense of humor……
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That kind of weather looks very familiar. Best wishes for a good price on the equipment you send off to the sale.
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Wonderful photos. Glad to hear you are getting the water you need. Stay warm! ♥
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Ohh, consignment sale 🙂 If we get moisture, I’ll try and direct the ‘extra’ back your way… it’s needed! Darn wind just dries everything out. Stay warm 🙂
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Late in reading this glad you took it slow and steady brrrrrr
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