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My name is Linda Brown. I live on a farm on the western slope of Colorado, in the high mountain desert. I’ve lived here all my life, hailing back four generations on my father’s side. Today I blog about our farm, the everyday activities that keep the farm going. I also write about my thoughts and dreams and goals. On Friday’s I always write about TLC Cai-Cai. Our sweet kitty who helps keep the farm safe. And Boo Berry Betty, a breeder dog learning to be a Farm Dog! The lovely thing about blogging it opens the world up for all of us to reach out and meet people from many different cultures and different ways of life. You can find me every day (but Saturday) at https://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/ Your Friend on a Western Colorado Farm, Linda Brown

At Least it isn’t Denver

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Dayphoto

Shannon’s truck broke just as she got to work in Grand Junction yesterday. Since she would get off around 6:30 that evening we left around 4:00 p.m. to go get her.

Thank Heavens! it was in the Target parking lot. Shannon works at Cost Cutters in the busiest mall in Grand Junction.

Why Thank Heavens! she was able to park the truck close to her work — where she pushed the truck into place wasn’t hard for Terry and I to pull her out of — AND the parking lot had lights! Lots and Lots of Lights!

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Terry had to winch by hand, because we do not have an electric winch and I had to steer not hard but scary for me the truck onto the trailer. By the time Shannon got off work the only thing left was to do was chain the truck down and come home.

We ate supper at 8:00 that evening. Long day, but not as long as if she still lived in Denver.

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A Good Christmas Was Had By All

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Dayphoto

I didn’t get a good photo of Bladen with his new Chest game (yes he plays chest and wins, and yes he is only 6),

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but Tallen and Linkin’s pictures turned out well

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Merry Christmas to One and All

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Dayphoto

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From Our House to Yours

Merry Christmas!!!

Terry and Linda Brown

(And the McCormick Grandchildren: Bladen, Linkin and Tallen)

Trying Thursday

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Dayphoto

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WHEN Can I Go OutSide!!!!!

Driving in the Wonders of Winter

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Dayphoto

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Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it’s off to work I go!

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Snow and more snow

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That is ice you see on the road.

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The cows even think it is cold.

The Longest Night of the Year

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Dayphoto

Coming soon to a calendar near you!

FIVE MORE DAYS!

THEN the days start to grow longer!

YEAH!!!!

The Weather Outside is Frightful

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Dayphoto

The wind blew in a horrible cold snap….40 degrees at the beginning of the day, then a rapid drop to 16, with lots of wind and some snow.

brrrrrrrr

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This morning, when I went to do the chores, it was 7 degrees. Then when I went to work it was 6 degrees. Snow is predicated for this afternoon 5-6 inches by nightfall.

Ugh! I drove in on ice and it looks like I will be driving home on ice and in snow!

Some of you have it worse though, so I shall not complain (too much).

Bladen Fox McCormick Came to Watch a Christmas Show

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Dayphoto

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He said he wanted to watch the TV from our bedroom (the door opens into the living room) so I said okay. When I went to check on him this is what I found.

He is such a beautiful little boy.

Wild Life

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Dayphoto

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Where we are going to pick up the combine, the canal still has enough water for the ducks to swim and play. But it won’t be long now that the canals in all of Grand Junction, Clifton, Fruita, and Loma will stand dry, waiting for the dams to open next spring.

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