Friday and Saturday were super busy!
Terry got the pinto beans bladed and
placed in nice fluffy rows to dry. We are still holding our breath that the rains stay away…(OH! PLEASE STAY AWAY! Just until the pinto beans are in the Beanery!) It might be like wishing in the wind
since we can see storms moving all around us.
Terry has all the hay baled and part of the field in the hay yard…this afternoon should see every last bale stacked and ready for sale. (Fingers crossed)
You can see the storms playing on Grand Mesa in this photo.
Everything seems like a ‘race against the weather’ this time of year.
I’ve got part of the fence scraped and brushed ready to paint down at the other house and I even have all but the two biggest flower beds weeded in my yard. Sure feels good to start getting caught back up.
Tuesday and Wednesday Misty will be back for some training she needs for her new job, Linkin has asked to come with her. It will mean missing two days of school. Linkin is a very good student, so I think she will get to come with her mother. It will nice to have that ten-year-old here again. Her Grandpa has bought her a neat surprise. He will give it to her at this point, if she comes. Otherwise it will wait until a later, or even much later date.
Maybe Linkin’s Best Friend can come out after school on Tuesday and stay for supper. I’ll ask Misty and Ellie’s Mom. Hopefully she can.
Today we only do what we must do…a day of rest. Makes the week go faster.
Your friend,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Love how the sun touches the clouds with a gold tint in the last photo!
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Nuthin’ better than a day of “rest” and looking forward to a couple of 10-year olds visiting. Enjoy!
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continued good luck with the weather! we got an inch and 1/2 (almost) of rain with thunderstorms last night. it was SUCH a relief!
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I know schools get freaked when kids miss a day or two, but from what I’ve seen their time spent doing other things is just as important. My cousin’s son was taken out of school for 2 weeks in the fall to travel with his grandparents. They didn’t go to amusement parks, they stopped at every train-related museum and place they could find across the nation. The result? A now-16-year old kid who is an expert on all things train. He also knows a lot about diesel and steam engines, has restored an old tractor, and is certified to run steam engines. Aside from having interests outside the Internet, he is also a kid who profoundly respects the elderly.
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I hope you do feet to see Linkin for a couple of days. Is there any chance that the surprise Grandpa has for her has to do with her love of archery. Enjoy your day of rest. I hope the weather continues to hold until the harvests are in.
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It’s interesting about the beans. Yeah, for getting the hay almost done.
I’ve been working in the yard also. Weeding and cutting stuff back. The canna tubers are doing well! They are HUGE! Love them. Such a gorgeous pop of red in the yard.
Cheri
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We are crossing fingers and paws for the weather to cooperate with your plans. Hoping to receive more of the wonderful pinto beans that took us through some delicious chili soups of last winter.
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A day of rest well deserved. Enjoy! Your photos are beautiful. I’ll do my best to keep the showers on this side of the divide for you 🙂 fingers crossed!
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I wish you could send the storms our way! Wouldn’t that be great, to be able to create a high-pressure bubble around just your farm, just when you need it? And then a big wind to blow it south-east. Hooray for Linkin coming to visit! It’ll be fun if her friend can come, too. I used to love having friends near my grandparents’ place, making visits even more special.
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Hi There, Well–since you both have been so busy lately, it will be wonderful to see your precious granddaughter again for a few days… Can’t wait to hear about her surprise!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
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Beautiful pictures! Praying for dry weather for you.
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Another beautiful header, Linda!! Is that a sundog or just a reflection? I, too, will hope the rain stays away until your crops are in. It will be great to have Misty back and , hopefully, Linkin will be able to come too. You have been one busy lady! Sure sounds like you are getting lots of jobs done at both places.
Take care…blessings!
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Looks like everything is falling into place. How sweet to get a surprise visit!
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Hoping the weather treats you well. Thank you for all your hard work!
Have a blessed week. ♥
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I hope the rain held off for you Linda. It must be an anxious time, bringing in the harvest.
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Did it rain? Please tell me it didn’t rain!
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