Category Archives: Life on a Colorado Farm

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

Blue Mesa Reservoir —- Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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Blue Mesa Reservoir is the primary Reservoir from which OUR irrigation water flows THROUGH.

Our irrigation water comes from Taylor Park Reservoir, owned and operated by the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users.   The Water from Taylor Park flows into the Gunnison River through Blue Mesa Reservoir then out to all of us.

We took a short trip (it’s about an hour or so to the reservoir) to see how low it is.

It’s low.

You can see by the water line.

Gosh, I sure hope we have lots and lots and lots of snow this winter.

For our water in the Gunnison and the Uncompaghre flow into the Colorado River and all of you know how bad THAT is.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

Our Astounding, Miraculous, Inspiring Moon, Tuesday, September 13, 2022

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That beautiful moon!

So incredible

sending to earth scintillating sheets

of silver brilliance!

How lucky we are, you and I.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

A Day in the Life of an Ordinary Farmer —- Monday, September 12, 2022

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We spent all day Thursday hauling dirt from the settling pond a mile from our farm.

Load the trailer, dump the trailer repeat.

We will use this dirt to fill in low spots on the fields, to fix a road that washed out, and to pack areas which  the wind has whipped bare (like over culverts)

Last load—8-5 we are tired and ready to stop.

Done for another year.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

 

I SAW A SUNDOG!!! —- Sunday, September 11, 2022

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I saw a sundog (through our dirty car’s windows 🙂 )

Our temperatures are starting to come down.  YAY!

It sure is time for a break in the heat and for lovely Autumn temperatures to arrive!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

 

The Adventures of TLC Cai-Cai and Boo Berry —SCATTER— Chapter Six, Friday, September 9, 2022

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There is something just marvelous

About

Birds!

Just so you know.

Although, Mom says I like them for the wrong reasons.

Not really, Mom.

I like them because they are….

DO NOT EVEN THINK OF IT!!! Mom yelled at me.

Shish!

Hummmm I like them because they have lift off

They can fly

AND THEY CAN

SCATTER!  

They did, lift-off,

and they did

Scatter.

Sigh

TLC Cai-Cai

FIRE!!!! Thursday, September 8, 2022

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Driving home one evening Terry and I saw black smoke rising swiftly and darkly on the horizon

It was still strong and black on the Uncompahgre Plateau when we went out to change the water.

But, the fire map I consulted didn’t mention anything, so I guess this is subscribed burn.

Sure looks scary to me.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Heat Shamelessly Covering the Land —- Wednesday, September 7, 2022

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It’s so hot (right now)

All our work is done early in the morning

And late at night

Although, the night has those amazing darting, biting bugs in it.

Do I sound whiny —- sigh— I guess I am.

I must do something about that.

So here is a stunning photo of the brilliantly hot sun through the corn!

Lovely!  I must say!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Savoring Summer — Tuesday, September 6, 2022

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Although the birds are migrating

There are still lots of feathered friends around

The little squirrels are busy gathering and eating and gathering

While our majestic hawk has the challenge of finding food from the sky

The heat has returned to our part of the world, we are reaching triple digits again

Stil the daily work of the farm

And the everyday bliss of Summer goes on.

Of which I am shamelessly

Grateful for.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

To Lift Your Spirits — Monday, September 5, 2022

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These darling little hand-carved ornaments come to me by way of Connie 

She and her husband, Gene, craved them all year long, then gift them for Christmas.

Aren’t they marvelous?  And so very creative!

Once more, THANK YOU, Connie  https://farsideoffifty.blogspot.com/

THANK YOU!  THANK you! THANK YOU!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Rain Added (Although Not Right on the Farm), Sunday, September 4, 2022

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Although watching it shower on the A’dobies was a delight.

The sunset bedazzling and very elaborate

The clouds gradually quieted as the sun subtracted itself from the simple life

Of our each and every day.

Work tilting forward always

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda