Terry and I needed a break! We needed something to do that wasn’t related to the farm, something different—and close enough to the farm we would only be gone a few hours.
So off we went to the Uncompahgre Plateau.
Up there we ran into Hank and Angie Davis, as we turned onto the trail to Dry Mesa. Davis’ are the ranchers who calve out their cows on our place in the winter. They also live and ranch just below us in the Roubidoux Canyon. AND they live on the Plateau while the cows are summering up there.
A short ways in we ran into Bob and Lois Helgland and their son, also on their way to Dry Mesa. The Helgland’s live on the Plateau most of the year, but have another home two miles from us heading east.
Then we met our daughter Shannon and Jason on their way for a Sunday ride. We rode with them.
I always bring up the rear…I’m slow. I’m not on a ride to race. I’m on a ride to take photos
Although, I sometimes get so far behind I can’t see or hear anyone. It’s usually at that point I get concerned I took the wrong road and am now lost.
So far I haven’t. Which is a good thing.
By two o’clock we were back home setting water in the heat and the wind.
A nice break. One much needed.
Your friend,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
I’m glad you were able to take that much-needed break and get some beautiful photos in the process.
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It was lovely! Thanks, George!
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Sounds like a fun afternoon! That’s the way we have to “get away ” too, right now. Something we can fit in between milkings.
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We used to milk so I understand. Now we have to fit everything into between changing water. Although, to be honest we have always had to fit everything into water changes. I hope you get a wee break soon!
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I love it when you go up that way and post photographs of it Linda – it looks such fascinating scenery. I do agree that in farming you need regular breaks otherwise you can get so inward looking. Something to do with living on the job I think.
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And the work seems to become a huge druge…a slight break is all it takes, but oh so necessary!
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Beautiful photos, Linda. Sounds like Grand Central Station…everybody’s there, Colorado-style.
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One side of the plateau is loaded with people…that is the side 25 Mesa is on. It is truly crowded there. Where we went there are very, very few people—to run into our neighbors was a nice surprise!
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It’s good that you have a place so close that you can rejuvenate the soul and meet your neighbors.
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I know…it’s in our back yard, so to speak!
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What a beautiful and scenic place to ride to. Seems like the best place from some time out… and we all need that from time to time. Do you need licences to ride the four-wheelers on public roads?
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No, but we need a permit per off-road vehicle, which are very reasonable and purchased once a year.
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Looks like a great way to spend part of a day! 🙂
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Mind rest! We sure needed it!
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How nice to have somewhere close by to get away to. And even more fun to run into your peeps! 😀
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It was fun to see the kids…we all rode together, which was nice.
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I always chuckle if I’m out in the “middle of nowhere” and run into people I know. You know you’ve lived in an area for along time if you run into as many folks as you did that you know! Take care and stay cool!
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So very true!
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Everyone needs a change of scenery to keep on keeping on. Good for you. Don’t get lost now. That wouldn’t be good.
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