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
How engaging it was (social shares, comments, aesthetics)
Popularity (pageviews, “popular posts” lists, etc.)

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.”

We don’t have cardinals here so seeing these lovely brilliant red birds in real life, must be a feast for the eyes.

And to think the Angels have sent them as messengers is an even lovelier thought!

Thank you, Rita for sharing with me and with my blog friends!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Dixie’s Birthday—Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Dayphoto

Dixie (the darling little girl with the bottom of her soles facing us) was my best friend all of my life. From the time we were born.

Judy is one year older than us, (Judy has her hand up) and is Dixie’s sister. It seems that Judy is always there to pick up the pieces and glue all of us back together.

Dixie always told us (Judy and I) , the first voice she recognized was Judy’s. For she could remember hearing it from the beginning of all time.

She was a tiny, vivacious, extremely funny and a very intelligent redhead. (I’m in the plaid and she is the white dress)

We had good times and bad times, wonderful fun times and some miserable fights. But no matter what, we were always friends through everything.

I am holding the cat; she is holding the cat’s paw.

We lost her over 20 years ago to cancer. There isn’t a day that goes that I don’t think of her. To see her in my photos makes me smile, although my heart is stricken.

Happy Birthday, My wonderful friend of my heart. Although you are not here, I know you are not truly gone.

From my heart always,

Linda