We start early this time of year…Just before First Light
and end way after the sunlight has washed from the sky
Terry has moved from disking into plowing. (Yes, we still plow. Terry and I are firm believers of the re-building the soil, with last year’s old stalks.
We don’t burn off the land, nor do we do no-till. No-till dosen’t work in our area, although it has been tried here. We have tried also—the only part of the farm that is not plowed is last year’s bean ground—and, of course the hay fields, unless they are to be replanted.)
Our books are now done and at the CPA, all my housework is finally caught up—
And I have begun the spring yard work. Sure is lots of ‘stuff’ to be raked and cleaned and readied for planting next month.
We were so tired last night we fell asleep in our chairs.
Around 4 in the morning I woke–ready to start the day…shish (I’ve moved to daylight saving time in my body) the moon was just about to set. My window was filled with stars, a sort of hazy luminous cloud mist was starting to wisp across the moon, the black-velvet of the night slowing fading into indigo,
Lifting my heart in gladness. We are all so lucky…you and I…to be able to live in this amazingly beautiful world.
Later on—after the work started outside—the sun brighten the clouds, in the east calling all to ‘wake-up’ a new day is beginning!
From my world to your heart,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
This post is beautiful proof that a farmer’s work is never done.
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And the older you get……………
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I’ve never understood why people would burn their fields. What is no till?
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They don’t plow up the land. In sandy soil you can just plant right right beside the old stalks
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Even on my little 1/4 acre I “plow” using my pitchfork & shovel to help renew the soil with compost & manure. (my underground “girls” need to be fed too.
I truly believe that farmers, like yourselves, are the true heroes of the world so we all get fed.
Your pictures are amazing as usual. That last one!!! No words to describe it,
Regards, Sandy
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I think everyone forgets the earthworms. But you are very right…we work hard to keep our earthworms working!!
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You must be healthy, wealthy and wise, because you certainly are early to rise. xx
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And late to come in 🙂
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You look so ghostly in the early light. When is the time change? It is usually different here. I don’t know why.
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Sunday March 12th this year! I like it best…I’m up anyway.
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I think we always do it the Sunday after Paddy’s Day.
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Gosh…what time do you go to bed to get up that early? The wild swans left yesterday and today the snow geese flocks arrived; they fill the air with their chatter. Approaching Spring is noisy here….I love it! Guess Terry gave up on retirement, lol
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He gave up for this year (once more) he wants to put in some transfer pipes and a cement ditch. Maybe next year….but I wonder.
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J > Yup, Linda, that’s just how it was with us yesterday. The first day this year of working outdoors from breakfast until we couldn’t see any more, and nodding off after our evening meal!
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Lots of work and the rebuilding of strength…SPRING TIME!
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I managed to pull a few weeds today. Spring is finally here. 🙂 And so is the work.
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Yes! So is the work!
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Oh Linda! … the one commenter above is right … you and Terry really are heros.
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No, just too full of dirt in our veins…tee hee
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ahhh… rhythymz …
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Exhaustion
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You both work so hard Linda .. I agree, burning off is not good. Beautiful images .. I adore the one with the branches and the golden sky .. magic 😃
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I like that one also!
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