Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Dayphoto

In Jackson, Wyoming….Jackson Hole refers to the valley. The Mountain Men of yore called valley’s hole, thus Jackson Hole. We found

Antler arches…amazing pile of antlers…on each corner of the city park square

The we saw the Grand Tetons in the Teton National Park. I remember seeing this when I was fourteen years old and fell into awe with them at the time. My awe has not changed…they are still wonderful!

Photo by Wayne Maxwell.

We rode the tram to the diamond and double black diamond ski slope at the peak of of the Tetons…

The wind at the top was S.T.R.O.N.G!

ButBut the view….

WOW!

I could never ski down this, but I’m sure there are those out there that would delight in tackling this mountain

The moon that evening was perfect….

The next day we made it to Yellowstone.

Linda

P.S. Terry lost the first two games…then after that they tied! 🙂

More About Our Trip

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Dayphoto

As you know we traveled over Douglas Pass into Wyoming, heading to Green River. Along the way we had to travel around Flaming Gorge Dam

WOW!

We went through Vernal, Utah, which impressed me with all the flowers lining the streets and loaded around all the public buildings.

It looked like they used three colors of the ‘wave’ petunias…the effect was outstanding.

In Green River, we walked along the walk way…there we saw these amazing gold fish…none of us had ever seen gold fish of this type and size before….gold/red bodies and black heads

Lucky for us a couple of local men were fishing in the area and caught one. They told us we were looking upon

spawning salmon!

He quickly threw the fish back into the Green River, since catching a salmon during spawn season is illegal. Since none of us were fishermen we were delighted to see a spawning salmon.

Another stop I, personally enjoyed, was the museum at Pinedale, Wyoming

If you ever get to go there you will see exhibits of the fur traders, Plains Indians, a early settlement exhibits.

Pinedale is not far from where the Annual Rendezvous occurred during the Beaver trapping days.

I could have spent HOURS there….

but on we had to go.

Of course, I was excited to see what was in-store for all us on down the road.

Linda

Douglas Pass, Green River, Wyoming and Wild Horses

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Dayphoto

We met Terry’s family in Green River, Wyoming to begin our trip. We live close to the Utah border and they live close to the Wyoming border, meeting at Green River had us (both) driving 6 hours and a few minutes to the destination.

Our route went through Grand Junction and over Douglas Pass, to Rangely, Colorado then onto Green River, Wyoming. I DO NOT LIKE DRIVING DOUGLAS PASS!!! Pretty much straight up with lots and lots and lots (are you car sick yet) curves and straight down with lots and lots and lots (you are car sick now, I’m sure) plus the two-lane highway needs some tender loving care.

The colors were spectacular!

My photo doesn’t give them justice, but here is an idea.

We stayed in an Inn in Wild Horse Canyon, then the next day we drove through the Canyon and we saw a herd of wild horses, (which I thought was really cool).

Of course, you have to take my word for it that they were wild, they are wild.

We looked upon civilization

From the top of the canyon and even saw a train heading somewhere.

The start of the day was pretty cool. We will end the day in Jackson Hole.

Stay Tuned!

Linda

P.S. Marie ,from My Little Corner of Rhode Island, is doing a daily 4 o’clock photo, which I thought was a good idea. I asked her if I could steal her idea and do my own 4 o’clock photo showing how the day is moving into the long nights of winter.

She said “SURE”! Actually, she said “steal away” so I did!

These my two 4 o’clock photos on October 9, 2012 in Delta, Colorado.

The shadows are thick but the sunlight still plentiful.

Linda

We Took a Fun Trip Last Week

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Dayphoto

We took a little trip with Terry’s sister and her husband last week. We went to Green River, Wyoming, then to the Teton National Park and on to Yellow Stone. On the way back to Green River we traveled a small way into Idaho.

One of the fun things we did was crossing the Continental Divide (we are easily pleased) not once but four times.

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In very simply terms the Continental Divide separates the water sheds of the Pacific Ocean from those of the Atlantic Ocean. It runs the crest of the Rocky Mountains. And, since I love history —

The western part of it from Glacier National Park in the Rocky Mountains to the Great Lakes watershed marked the northern boundary of the Louisiana Purchase and was the border between the United States and British North America until it was superseded by the 49th Parallel in the Treat of 1818.

But I digress.

There are many other hydrological divides in America, however the “Great Divide” the Continental tends to follow a line of high peaks along the main range of the Rocky Mountains, at a much higher elevation than other divides. I’m sure there are readers of this blog that know more about the Continental Divide than I do.

For me and my fellow travelers just finding the signs and knowing we were standing on the top of the Continental “The Great Divide” was picture worthy.

Linda

The Party’s Over—Corn Harvest is Near

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Dayphoto

Willie Nelson
The Party’s Over

Songwriters: Daniel E. Stein

Turn out the lights

The party’s over

They say that

All good things must end

Call it tonight

The party’s over

It froze last night….

I am always rather sad this time of year. (the first killing frost time)

A bitter sweet sadness always take over on me. Although, I enjoy the thought of no more dragging the hose to water, and weeding the gardens, it also means that the dark, dreary days of winter are looming just ahead.

Time to think of putting everything to bed….digging the tropical plants and storing them in the basement, cleaning up the walkways of weeds, picking up all the garden ornaments and the summer furniture.

Out in the fields Terry and I will be adjusting pipe and I will gather and bring in and store the siphon tubes for another winter.

The good thing about the freezes is the field corn will start to get closer and closer to drying down for harvest. Depending on the how fast everything dries down harvest will start sometime this month.

Happy Sunday,

Linda

The Hills Come Alive

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Dayphoto

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The storms playing around on our mountains are just beautiful!

Linda

It’s Raining Here

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Dayphoto

And with rain, there is sometimes a

RAINBOW!!!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Linda

Sunday with Grandparents

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Dayphoto

The grandson had soccer at Aspen again. Both parents were able to go, and the youngest granddaughter went with them Because ‘There A Kids To Play WITH’.

But our oldest granddaughter wanted to stay with us.

So we baked cookies, gathered eggs, walked dogs and petted each and every kitten and cat a the shelter then after lunch we watched the Bronco game.

Because she loves to play on the monkey bars at school she wanted to show us what she could do…

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Then it was time for supper and a bath, before her parents came home.

It’s a tad bit fun to have a day all to yourself with your Grandparents!

Linda

Water—-The Lifeblood of Life

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Dayphoto

We received notice yesterday by the Ditch Company that the irrigation water is to be shut off early this year and (depending on the snow levels over winter) to start later next year.

Although, we have turned our water off, there are those who have planted winter wheat and also those who have just cut their hay and will need to water the alfalfa field one more time before going into winter.

“Due to drought conditions and the heavy usage of stored water this summer, the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association –UVWUA- will be shutting the Gunnison Tunnel off two and a half weeks early this year. The shut-off date will be October 15th. This decision has been made to conserve Taylor Reservoir water for next year. Growers planting winter grains should plan accordingly. Pending the type of winter we have this year, there is a possibility water will be turned on later than normal next spring. For questions or comments call the UVWUA.”

You are looking upon our head gate for the irrigation water to our place. Our share of this canal (the Ironstone) is taken out at this point. It goes back in at the end of our farm.

We were watching the Rural Farm News (yes, we do things like that) and the report on there was this drought is the largest drought in years, and years, and years, encompassing most of the United States clear into Canada.

As much as I dislike snow and ice and the dark and cold of winter….I’m sure there isn’t a person out there that doesn’t want a lot of moisture this winter.

Finger crossed and toes crossed for moisture for drought stricken regions everywhere!!!!

Linda

Fall Maintenance Work

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Dayphoto

Terry and I spent yesterday switching out the broken gated pipes for new pipes,

putting in new seals in the pipes that needed them.

He also decided that he wanted to not replace the four broken pipe but extend the dirt ditch further into the field.

If he likes this he might (MIGHT) turn the whole ditch into a cement ditch…heavy on the might. The cost will be high, but the work load (after the ditch is made) lots easier.