The Adventures of Boomer on Friday— A Walk in the Night

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Dayphoto

Mom and I went for a nice long walk one night in the Full of the November moon.

Mom and I always go for lots of walks

day and at least one at night.

Mom says her favorite night-time walk is in the full-moon, although the dark of moon allows the star-spangled sky to shine.

Mom takes her camera, although she doesn’t always get good photos. Still…she likes to snap away.

As for me…well…I like to check out news! But you knew that already! 🙂

So…..along the way we ran into a buck…who actually ran into us.

We scared him so bad he jumped the fence, then the canal and the next fence and ran away, away, away.

Mom took a picture of all the house lights over the mesa from us in what the old-timers used to call “No-Mans-Land” ….I guess it’s should be called ‘Any-man’s-land” now since there are houses all over down there.

On the way back Mom sat down on the gated pipe and just sat. Suddenly a doe came out of the corn…walked right in front of Mom and guess what…MOM GOT A PHOTO!!!

Of course the deer got a scare. She bounded off on her tip-toes in dainty leaps and bounds.

Back home the fire in the woodstove felt good…Mom and I settled in for the night…refreshed and bathed in moonlight.

Boomer

Adventure and Mysteries —-Thursday, November 9, 2017

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Dayphoto

Daily Boomer,

Mindy the cat, and I

(and sometimes Terry) go for a walk about the farm there is always something interesting to see and ponder over. Like…

A scary fire five miles away from us —which is an early burning off of a cornfield

The disturbed ground showing huge footprints

As something very large walked down one of the farm roads. My blood does not sing with the ability to know and understand tracks, but I do know this is a LARGE animal

Or these oddly placed twin ‘jet streams’ floating in the wind high in the sky

Speaking of sky…the thickened clouds bringing in weather make the shadows on the ground seem tame in comparison.

From my world to your heart,

Linda

Wrapped in Energy—-Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Dayphoto

Although, it’s a ton of work, Terry decided he wanted to fill one of the Butler bins with the remaining corn in the field

So yesterday in the warmth of the afternoon we hauled out the auger

Set it up

Then while he combines I will fill the bin; saving corn to sell at a later date.

BUT WAIT!!!!!!

Our neighbor a mile away, who is a big rancher in the area drove down our lane just as we were about to start filling the bin!

“I sure could use some corn, if you have any extra,” he explained

“We have extra”, Terry replied.

So as luck and the blessings of Heaven everything works out for the both of us. Our corn has a new home and the rancher’s cows have more feed!

Life is good!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Bounty of Goodness—-Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Dayphoto

I got a package in the mail the other day…a total surprise. After the walk down the long lane to the mailbox, finding the package—-I skipped and ran, walked and jog, back home to open this surprise addressed to me.

What a thoughtful and wonderous hand-made gift!

Thank you so much, Rita! You are most kind!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Floating Shadows in the Sky—Monday, November 6, 2017

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Dayphoto

We still have standing corn. Several more ton. There is hope to have it done by Friday.

After that dismal Bronco’s game, Boomer, Mindy and went for a wee walk. I with my camera, Boomer with his inquisitive nose, and Mindy with her green eyes a-hunting.

Stopping along the corn field I sat quietly watching the swirling birds feasting on the fallen kernels of corn

Quietly I settled down to wait and watch; my companions moving on to things of their particular interest

The little birds rose and danced on little gusts of vagrant (with corn dust) breezes

Sometimes coming close enough I wondered if I could reach out and touch their shimmering wings….but no…I only watched and snapped photos of their exquisite little dance

Of birds feeding on tattered corn stalks and shattered corn cobs floating before my eyes!

From my world to your heart,

Linda

In the Dark Gray Sky—-Sunday, November 5, 2017

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Dayphoto

In the dark gray sky, within a heavy misting of rain, thousands of prisms light up the sky — close to the Virginia state line….and Patti Suzi’s Mom Jarrett was there driving home from a very nice vacation

A double rainbow thickly arched across the sky.

Patti so very graciously sent me this photo to share with you. Multi-hued diamonds so beautiful they hardly seem logical. But here they are from one heart of wonder to each of your wonderful hearts!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Adventures of Boomer on Friday—HAPPY BIRTHDAY—November 3, 2017

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Dayphoto

I had a birthday party this week!

Well actually I had and Adoption Day Party this week.

I came to live with Mom, Dad, and

Fuzzy-waiting

Fuzzy in late October.

I was a rescue Beagle!!!

Beagle

I’ve been with Mom and Dad six years!!

Everyone says I’m about 11 years old now.

But I still do all the things I love to do

I keep the farm safe! I read the news All the Time!

Have great adventures…living on a farm is PERFECT for a Beagle

I play with friends.

And ~~always, always, always~~ (try to) come when Mom calls me!

Anyway…HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Boomer Beaglie Brown!

In the Full of Night—Harvest Continues, Thursday, November 2, 2017

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Dayphoto

Joe Cooper, a long-time reader and delightful contributor to this little blog, sent the following email and photo–

“Hi Linda.
Hope all is well.
I went to pick up my daughter tonight from a friend’s house after trick or treating.
9 o’clock and they are harvesting the soybeans.

NW corner of Stewart and Simons Roads
Plainfield, Illinois
10/31/2017 at 9pm

Just thought I would pass it along.
Thanks for giving me a good read every day.
Joe”

Harvest going on long into the night!

Thank you, Joe!

From the farming world to your heart,

Linda

The Days are Full of Harvest—Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Dayphoto

With great joy and thankfulness we are moving along in the harvest!!

We have two fields done and working on the last one!

YAY!

Where it all bogs down is at the Elevator. Terry’s second load arrived at the Elevator at 1:30 in the afternoon

He was number sixteen! It’s a time of visiting among the drivers, but still…a very long wait.

They dump two trucks at a time. The semi’s take about 45 minutes each to dump, a truck our size take 20 minutes. In between the dumping stops if there is a customer (dairy, feed lot, chicken farm…etc.) who comes in and wants a load of corn.

I went down at five to take him supper and he still had an hour and half wait to go. I stayed there to keep him company. There was one other truck behind him.

The elevator opens at 6:00 in the morning and they stop taking loads after 3:00 in the afternoon. Long hours for the workers at the elevator. Long hours, but (more likely) much appreciated over-time.

Six thirty and we were dumped and heading home!

10:00 this morning he was back in the combine opening up the third field! Hopefully by Monday of next week we will be done!

When we got in, got everything put away for the night it was dark. I looked up into the moonlit sky and saw the most perfect Halloween moon! I just had to share it with you!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda