The Evidence of our Lives—-Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Dayphoto

Our days are routine, sometimes a chaotic routine, but always a routine.

They are filled with work, the proper sort of work…not that kind of work which makes you labor, or that work you do to make a living, but a simple type of work — a work of the heart.

The peace of daily living touches the soul and gently feeds the heart; the mind.

Erasing time and space.

Keeping us young, if not in body then in our essence.

At the end of my life, it will not matter.

But daily, one step at a time we walk together within the peace of the farm.

Happy Valentine’s Day!
From my world to your heart!

Linda

Awash in the Light of the Moon—Monday, February 13, 2017

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Dayphoto

There is an energy, a voice of such fullness, an undefinable something, which causes some of us to crave walking in that silver glow called moonlight.

I watch the heavens daily paying attention to the moon growing, growing

Changing daily, until one day;

the sky ablaze, with the glory of the stars, the moon grows larger in a thick velvet sky

Shining immense and bright— burning silver and ice into the night.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

The Whole Sky Flared—-Sunday, February 12, 2017

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Dayphoto

One evening I was walking with Shannon and Romeo, the dogs–Black Dog, Rocky and Boomer, plus Mindy and Sam following us, when the whole sky flared into vivid light

Red, rose, yellow and orange. The clouds were caught up in the blaze of the setting sun.

Turning our Blue Spruce tree into branches of fire

A large and wondrous gift from the heavens.

From my world to your heart!

Linda

The Adventures of Boomer on Friday—-On the Moooooooooove

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Dayphoto

Seems like everything is moving along.

Mom, Dad and I go every day…EVERY DAY…to check on the cows, count babies, and make sure the Moms are okay. It’s not our job, but one we like to do for the cowboy and his daughter.

They come every morning. They also live a couple of miles from us so they drive by lots during the day.

Dad says we have lots of little nooks and crannies for cows to hide in so a quick check by us is a good thing. Mr. Davis knows if there is cow trouble Dad will give him a call. Mom thinks this whole checking things is a good thing. So off we go.

Which I LOVE!

Then yesterday we took a ride onto the Uncompahgre Plateau to check out the snow up there. And to go for a snow machine ride! It was cold but FUN! Also, the snow is starting to melt, so we had to drive a long ways to get to good snow.

Sammy and

Mindy Min-Min Lou are always on the move looking for mice and who knows what else.

Mom and I go for walks at night! It’s always a fast walk

…a good clip down the lane and back. Sometimes Sammy and Min-Min go with us.

Then there is the forever gathering of firewood. Mom and I gather daily, although it’s been so warm Mom hasn’t built a fire in two days. They say it’s supposed to change come tonight…rains coming in.

Then there are the cows from here and there and everywhere changing pastures.

We see lots of strings of cows moving past our farm. I always give them a good baying. (Really it’s not for the cows but those cow DOGS that I give them a good hollering!)

Well, it’s off now to do some moving of my own. There is always interesting smells to check out!

See ya!

Boomer

It Feels Like Spring—-February 9, 2017

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Dayphoto

It’s warm enough I can walk at night without a jacket, although I don’t stay out long. A brisk little walk.

Terry thinks I’m silly; he bundles up. But I run hot so it’s not too bad for me.

The days are warm…it was 67* yesterday (19.44 c). Too warm for a fire in the woodstove.

The sky is stunning

The snow in the canal all gone…the above is just a memory.

Once more we made the hour and a half drive to Parachute, Colorado to watch Blade play. He made some of the winning points.

They won!!!

Then we drove back home getting in around 8 at night. Tired but happy!

Two more games to go…we will be there, Terry told Blade. Blade replied, “Good.”

He is so cute…when he sees us walk in…even, if he is warming up, he always, always gives us a wave. 15 years old and still likes having his grandparents hanging around.

Of course his grandparents LIKE to hang around. 🙂

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

THE COWS ARE HERE! —- Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Dayphoto

Hank Davis and his daughter, Teresa brought the cows in around nine in the morning, yesterday!

They came complete with one little baby

Isn’t he/she darling?!

Then by yesterday evening there was one more! I’m so excited!

The cows are here! My most favorite time of winter!

Spring is on it’s way!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Getting Ready—-Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Dayphoto

We spent the day checking fences,

Repairing any that needed fixing

And taking down the electric fence in Romeo’s part of the farm.

When the cows come they get the whole farm. They do an excellent job of munching down all the weeds….all of them.

Romeo has selective tastes. Romeo is also a stud horse, so must be corralled until after the calves come and they all leave. He will herd the cows constantly, which isn’t a good thing.

We had extra help…Min-Min

Boomer, who always helps,

and if you look closely at this photo

Willow cat helped!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

A Surprise—-Monday, February 6, 2017

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Dayphoto

I opened my email to find this surprising email from Jake Hill—

Hello Linda,

First of all, we’re huge fans of Life on a Colorado Farm, which has been chosen by LawnStarter’s editorial team to receive our

2016 Golden Tractor Award! Congratulations!

The Golden Tractor Award celebrates the Top Farming & Agriculture Blogs on the internet. We spent countless hours scouring the web in search of the blogs that deserve recognition.

We judged your blog based on criteria such as:

How well-written and informative the 2016 content was
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We hope that you enjoy our list of winners and encourage you to show off your Golden Tractor Award on your website (along with other awards that we’re sure your blog has received).

Jake Hill

What a hugely flattering and pleasant surprise!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Phone Call—-Sunday, February 5, 2017

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Dayphoto

Our grandson called us one evening after basketball practice and once more invited us to his ALL DAY basketball tournament in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

So early Saturday morning (3:45 a.m.) we woke up, did our chores, ate breakfast and was on the road a quarter after 5!

Since it was an all day tournament and Blade played in the first game of the day (8:00 a.m.) we knew we had to get to going.

They played three games with the last one ending at five. There were more games after that but he was done at five—they won all their games!

A job well done!

We got to meet his buddies

Linky’s new good friend, Andrea (they had a sleepover and didn’t get to sleep until it was almost time to get up to make it to the game… 🙂 )

And Tally who never meets a person she doesn’t like!

We got home late, tired but very happy to be able to watch our grandson and be with the kids and our son-in-law and daughter for the whole day!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Cardinals from Virginia—Thursday, February 2, 2017

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Dayphoto

Rita from CountryGirl-LifeontheFarm sent me two lovely photos of the wonderful Cardinals she has visiting. Here is what she says: “We have several pairs this winter and I’ve heard that when you have a cardinal there’s angels watching over you. I’ll send you a couple more of the pictures I took over the weekend.”