Kate sent me a lovely rainbow…clear from the land down under!
Thank you so much, Kate!
Being tired of the ‘same-o-same-o” Terry said to me: “Pack a small lunch and let’s go for a ride.”
Off we went– over Grand Mesa to Collbran, Colorado…then taking a gravel road we headed back over Grand Mesa toward Paonia, Colorado.
We saw lots of cows being rounded up, to head down to the winter pastures. Snow was on it’s way.
Although, most of the leaves had fallen, the bare branches opened up new things for us to see…
Like this paper wasp nest!
Steadily we made our way over Buzzard to the Muddy Divide
Even passing by the Balm of Gilead Park, part of the Escalante-Dominquez Expedition in 1776.
We made it home in late afternoon. Refreshed.
And ready to begin again!
Your friend on a western Colorado Farm,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
You’ve inspired me, it’s time for a road trip for me and the Mr. We haven’t been out since our trip to Greenville WV to buy some new bulls. We always have such a good time and take the forestry roads when we can. Hopefully, sometime next week and I’ll have to plan ahead. Your photos, as usual, are beautiful!!
Rita
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Oh! Yes! A change of scene is so important to ones mental health!
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What a lovely side trip.Thanks for taking us along
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I’ll bet there is snow up there today! And all the leaves are now on the ground.
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You’re welcome! Sounds like you had a beautiful and restorative day out.
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Refreshed and ready to tackle my garden!
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🙂
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I think Terry had a great idea, and you sure got some beautiful pictures. I’m glad you got to take the ride, and thanks for taking us along with you.
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It beats being bored on a cold rainy day ANYTIME!!!
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Who would not be inspired by those lovely Autumnal views Linda. They so reminded me of all the wonderful tours we have done through your magnificent country over the years.
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Fall is the bestest time for stunning color. I’m glad you got to tour over here to see them!
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Awww, you guys are still like kids going on dates! I love that.
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It always feel very date like. 🙂
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What a wonderful idea. . .
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The pause that refreshes 🙂
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lovely skies from both hemispheres!
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YES!
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A road trip is the best break ever! Great idea.
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The last of the colors…there is snow up there now.
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Just a slight change of scenery can do wonders for the soul not to mentions Kate’s generous donation of a rainbow from down under. 🙂 Have a lovely weekend.
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