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Category Archives: Life on a Colorado Farm
Isn’t This Amazing? Wordless Wednesday
I received this in an e-mail captioned Possible Photo of the Year.
John Deere Days
Ralph and Pat Mangum, owners of the John Deere dealerships in Delta, Montrose and Grand Junction, hosted their 50th year of being in business on February 7th.
Several of the local farmers were asked to bring in their tractors so visitors could admire the 50 years of being green.
Terry was asked to bring in his 530
And the 730
We have others but these are representative of 50 years.)
I also had to get a picture of Pat Mangum with the John Deere Porcelain dolls Terry’s mother made for her.
Babysitting the New Puppy
Our oldest got a new puppy
· (no she did not need another dog
· yes she already has two dogs
· yes they both work)
But who am I to say anything.
Linkin (Misty) is puppy sitting while Shannon is at work. The puppy is 6 weeks old, Linkin is 4 years old so who is puppy sitting? (Misty) Which means Linkin (Misty) gets to house break a puppy.
When Linkin (Misty) has to go somewhere, the puppy gets to come to Grammy and Grandpa’s.
And the puppy gets to meet, Monkey, Fuzzy Dude and….
the chickens!
Anyway, the puppy is a Black Mouth Cur hound. Like all puppies she is a doll. Like all grandchildren, she gets to go home.
Proximidade Award
http://www.nananors.blogspot.com/ Life Blessings has given to me the Proximidade Award.
Thank you very much!
I am posting this award here for any and all who would like to carry it on. Since this award is for at least 8 bloggers whose writing has enriched me in some way…I grew stuck.
How do I pick 8 bloggers when every site I visit has opened to me a new and profound way of looking at life?
I have fallen in love with goats and cows, chickens and dogs, children and cats, horses and donkeys.
I have learned tiny bits about food, yarn, frugal living, soap, participated in skinning a couple of rattlesnake, and not to mention all the joys and sadness.
I have cried over sad anniversaries and rejoiced over Happy Birthday’s , felt dismay over destruction from the weather and marveled at cold so cold the air turns to ice and sparkles all the way from there to my computer.
This award is for each one of you who as reached into my life and brought to me more awareness and depth to who I am.
Pay It Forward
Deb from http://tylerfarmhomestead.blogspot.com ran a blog post about paying it forward. Since the economic times we are living in are soooooooo stressful it is nice to do some little thing that will brighten some one’s day, if just for a moment.
Therefore, the first five people to respond to her post would get something handmade by Deb, from resources on her farm. The only requirement to participate was you had to make the same offer on your blog.
Since I was one of the first five, I am offering the same thing to the first five people to respond to this post. They will get something (I am not crafty, but it will be a small something) from the resources of either our farm or made in Delta County. You will get a short e-mail with a couple of questions such as your favorite color, do you drink wine, do you like fruit, etc.
Each person will receive their item by June 1, 2009, if not before.
If you decide to participate you must offer the same on your blog.
A statement by Deb is: “A small gift wrapped in a smile and a little moral support goes a long way towards lifting the spirit of a total stranger, who quickly becomes a friend”.
Please join the fun and ‘pay it forward’.
Wordless Wednesday
This was taken just before the real melt begin. But I thought the sun on the dobies was amazing.
One Very Nervous Rooster
I don’t know if getting rid of the other rooster was a good idea, now this one has turned into a nervous rooster. And he wants to attack! Not good.
Also, he has trouble keeping track of the girls (too many hens for one rooster).
I feel sort of sorry for him, but his need to attack is a problem. So far Terry and I are the biggest roosters, but real roosters fight dirty. He waits until someone has their back turned or their head down gathering eggs and he flies at you. Bad bird!
I’ve smacked him in the head with my flip-flop the other day and Terry had to smack him in the head with a stick. With summer coming….and little grandchildren who play outside…
I’m going to have to either calm this bird down or give up on the idea of home grown baby chicks.
Saw Tooth Mountains
These beautiful mountains are visible on the way to Ridgway, Colorado. The pass Owl Creek goes through these rugged mountains linking Ridgway with Cimarron Colorado.
Bloggers are all Like Birds on a Wire
WOW! I got TWO Lemonade Stand Awards one from
http://goatsinthegarden.blogspot.com
and one from
http://thereisahorseinmybubblebath.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for giving me this award, I am very pleased that two people thought of me for this award.
Lemonade Stand Award
The Rules:
1. Put the logo on your blog or post
2. Nominate 6 to 10 blogs that show gratitude or great attitude or both
3. Be sure to link your nominees within your post
4. Let them know they have received this award by commenting on their blog
5. Share the love and link this post to the person whom you received your award from
So the awards go to (in no particular order at all)…..
1. http://manker.wordpress.com/ This is a cool blog about Inn keeping in Montana. She talks about all sorts of things and even puts recipes out there for those of us who like to cook.
2. http://justwanderingthrough.blogspot.com/ Meadowlark is a former farm girl, living in the city. She had lots of different thoughts on lots of different subjects. Most thought provoking, I dare say.
3. http://www.bedifferentactnormal.blogspot.com/ This is for the crafting person, this is a really fun spot to visit. I just plain enjoy the colors she does her blog in. Right now everything is Valentines
4. http://avereenie.blogspot.com Mrs. Ruiz is truly a fun and caring person. She visits lots of blogs and leaves many warm and supportive comments. I have really enjoyed knowing her.
5. http://haffnewie.wordpress.com/ Hi-D has just rescued one of the cutest little puppies, adding that darling girl to her family has been fun to read about.
6. http://prairieprologue.blogspot.com/ What an amazing and accomplished young woman!
I love reading many blogs, and getting to know so many great people I. Sometimes we cry together and some times we celebrate. Sometimes life is just a series of same-o-same-o, and with this storm, which has ruined power across the United States, concern for each other shows up on the blog. I had a hard time picking, because each person I visit has brought value to my life, from recipes, encouragement and Happy Birthday wishes.
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