Remember back in March when I posted the fact that I love the Wind? Well, I still do. BUT….I am getting a tad tired of it.
We are having lots of wind! Usually it starts slowing down in the late afternoon; stopping by nightfall. But not last night…the wind blew all day yesterday…not the fun, playful kite flying winds, or the gentle soap bubble blowing breezes, but the kind that slams doors shut in the house, lifts curtains to flap and snap in the bedrooms. We are to have (yet) another day of such nonsense and then another day with 40 m.p.h. gusts lifting anything that is not nailed down up into the air and then dropped somewhere not close by.
Still the wind didn’t stop the moon light from bursting forth from behind the leaves…shining brilliant silver light upon the night-scaped land. It ruffled the dogs’ fur…making them look like little rag-a-muffins as we walked along.
During the day the wind caused the clouds to shift and scuttle across the brilliant shining sky.
So far we are not too cold, although a nasty cold front is due in here on Wednesday. If it doesn’t stall we will start to warm back up on Thursday. One day of potential snow in the mountains.
A baby water snake slithered out on the gravel to warm up…soaking the heat from the soil into his/her scales. This little snake didn’t stay long, the wind ruffled even it’s little scales.
Then suddenly, I was lifted up into the air, flung wildly into the heavens!
The view was stunning!
The wind shifted the clouds here and there…causing sun-rays to stream through the gathering mass of condensed water vapor floating in our atmosphere, lighting up the Uncompahgre Plateau and the canyon just below our mesa…the Roubidoux.!
It was so beautiful I am sure the stars even sung!
There is much joy in every day, isn’t there.
Your friend,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Beautiful pictures, Linda. We had the wind for the past few days, too. As we live west of you, we get the cold and wind first and then it blows on to you. We had 27 degrees here night before last. Where the heck is summer? Strange this year. Moon is superb, isn’t it?
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You photos are always wonderful, but these transcend your previous best. Absolutely gorgeous!
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Gorgeous views!
Dang wind! We have it here to! And it’s been COLD! But I leave the bedroom window open. Love the snapping of the sheers. So the house gets filled with dust. Ha!
Cheri
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There is much joy in every day and the wind is blowing here to and threatening to rain while the hay is going up. The garden was so wet on Saturday but by yesterday afternoon the sun and wind had dried it enough to get in and pull weeks and zap bugs. Potato beetles are simple determined to eat the potato vines.
Have a simply joyful day!!
Rita
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I agree with Marianne. Your photo skills continue to grow as you share your beautiful land with us. Our temperatures are dipping into the frigid 80s this week and a nice breeze is promised.
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such beautiful views! even with the horrendous winds! several bloggers have mentioned windstorms this week! sandstorms, actually, out west.
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I’m sorry to hear about all the wind you’re having to put up with, but you certainly got some marvelous photos.
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Yes Linda there is joy in every day for everyone prepared to look for it – and it is obvious that you do (and those two dogs too.)
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Always much beauty available if we but look for it. Sorry you have more wind than is comfortable.
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Beautiful, beautiful post!
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Your home IS beautiful. As was that big moon.
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Hope you all stay okay!
The wind probably dried the snake out quickly!
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One of your best! Such beautiful photos…
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Seems like we’ve had an awful lot of wind this spring too. But, not much moisture. Billings has gotten more. Raining and blowing right now. Depending on the temps, hay cutting may start next week. Not good hay this year. But next year might be better. I think we may have to carry rocks for the next couple of days on account of the wind, but summer is about here. 🙂
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There sure is as long as you keep your eyes open to see it! Another post filled with beautiful pics – western Colorado is one of the most stunning places on the planet IMHO 🙂 hope those strong winds die down soon, Helen
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Your view is always stunning!!!!! But seriously – love the wind – you are a little nutty girl! LOL
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Beautiful pictures, Linda!! The views of the plateau and canyon are breathtaking! Your header is so pretty, too! Didn’t get to see the moon on Friday night as it was storming here.
Yep, have the wind here, too! Was worse today with blowing sand. The farmers were racing to sand fight the fields with their sandfighter equipment (looks like rotary hoes with spaces for the cotton furrow.) We’ll all hope the winds die down soon.
Blessings!
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“Fly me to the Moon”—–is what I thought about when reading your title!!!! We were pleased to get to see that special moon here too… We probably won’t be around the next time that happens!!!! ha
Love that last couple of shots… WOW—lighting is TERRIFIC.
Hugs,
Betsy
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What a magnificent landscape you live in! You have to be able to ride with the elements where you are, that’s for sure.
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Such neat photos, Linda.
Weren’t the few days when the moon was almost full and then full absolutely gorgeous?
I went for dinner to Yosemite on Friday 13, and we ate under the full moon. Went to bed at 3:00 AM. What a treat to live under such beauty!
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Oh I love this post so much! your moon flight brought joy to me too!
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There truly is and we are blessed to know it HUGS
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