We started the irrigation water back up. The alfalfa field was just too dry to make it through the winter.
Early morning and every evening is very cold here, although it is warming up some in the afternoon.
Yesterday was horrible with wind and cold and just plain nasty.
Boomer thought he was going to freeze to death so I took off one of my jackets so he could warm up.
The storm blew on by and left us with another killing frost—no ice on the running water though.
Terry had the corn tested yesterday one field was 18 and all the others at 19. We have a long ways to go to get to 14 moisture content. If this cold stays we might get there in two weeks or so.
Two weeks will give me a nice amount of time…I’m just about done painting INSIDE the house. I have the trim/cabinets/doors in the kitchen and the ceiling in the Dining Room. I dread that ceiling as it’s very tall, that is why I keep putting it off. Still I should be able to get to it either today or tomorrow. YIPPEE!
Then I can start on the trim outside and the fences.
Once the corn is harvested we will have to work on getting all the fences on the place cow/calf proof so Mr. Davis’ cows can come to the Brown Nursery. I call our place the Brown Nursery since all the spring’n heifers (first year to calf) calve out on our place. They were babies here two years ago so they are delighted to arrive back. Lots of kicking up of heels and running when they first come in—then they wander everywhere checking out to see what has changed. It takes them about three days to settle down to the place they want to graze first. I always enjoy having them here.
But first………..there is the house to finish and the trim and fences to fix. Oh, and the corn to harvest! (and the irrigation water to change until the ditch is shut off on Saturday).
Your friend,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Can I ask a question ? The house you are painting and repairing….will it be rented out or did it just need some TLC after your family moved out ? Its lots of work for you ! Yes, fall is leaving us way too soon.
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Nice Comment about your blog on the “Delta On our side of the Divide” facebook post!! ❤
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Sounds like you are keeping busy! Lovely photo of the irrigation trough with the pastel colors in the background!
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I wouldn’t mind if you sent a little of your cold weather this way — we hit 80° yesterday, which is way too warm for the end of October here on the Plateau. I’m glad you’re getting your alfalfa irrigated.
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you keeping boomer comfy made me smile. 🙂
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Boomer made me smile!
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Super photographs of the irrigation channels Linda – each time you post some we learn a little more about the whole thing, which is so foreign to us over here.
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Crunch time!
It’s raining here now…..I’m sure the corn won’t get cut here either…..2 years ago they didn’t get it cut until January! Cut and fed to the feedlot immediately!
Love that last picture.
Cheri
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Boomer in clothes is precious. I was wondering if you have decided to rent out the house.
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I love that they are excited to be back at your farm :-).
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I agree. Boomer has a great mom who makes sure he keeps warm. And happy cows dancing in a fresh pasture will be fun. Hope that corn gets down to 14 before it snows!
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a farmer’s work is endless so I do not envy you in fact I admire that you manage to carry on day afxter day…what a lovely thing to do to give Boomer one of your jackets ….such a kind heart xxx
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Boomer is a lucky fellow. I’m reading backwards. This day looks cooooold; the later post that I already read looked pretty nice. You are working so hard.
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I’m glad you’re able to do your painting. Boomer looks snuggly in your jacket.
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