A Wondrous Visit with Good People—-Sunday, August 26, 2018

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dayphoto

For three evenings and two full days Terry and I were delighted and happy to have long-time blog friends come to our little farm for a whirlwind visit.

This is the fourth time in as many years we have had the great good fortune to have Bob and Elaine make the many hour trip to come see us. This time they brought their band new camper and brand new pick-up and lots and lots of yummy home-grown organic produce from their very own greenhouse.

We took them to the East Portal of the Black Canyon

So they could see where our irrigation water comes from.

The colors are starting to change, although it isn’t even September.

Elaine and I went rock hunting. Read interpretative signs, and Terry explained how the irrigation water gets to all the farms down the way.

Home again where I fixed Green Chili chicken, and roasted tomatillos salsa and chicken tacos for supper.

The next day we all headed up to Grand Mesa driving the whole length from the Delta side to the Mesa side coming into Palisade where we purchased pears and peaches.

And had a yummy lunch at Cafe 11.0 in Palisade.

Back home we had pork tenderloin cooked in apple juice with sliced apples, mashed potatoes, salad and fresh peaches and vanilla ice cream.

Suddenly it was time for our very delightful visit to end.

The time was just too short!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Joy of Thunder—- Thursday, August 23, 2018

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Dayphoto

We have had rain!!!

Beautiful cool misty rain…although not long, nor in sheets of showers

But still, it is rain! Other places around us got more rain than we. But I will take whatever we get and feel a relief at that!

Even the little hummingbirds calmly rested on the flowers as the thunder rolled over-head

In the stillness after the storm(s) rolled through the little birds fed in the bright pearled mist

The earth not so wet we slipped as we walked along the ditch banks.

Still, the moisture in the air, the lack of smoke because of the rain was all bliss!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Sky Swam with Colors of Jewels — Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Dayphoto

Once more I have been gifted with the beauty of a lovely rainbow.

In my mail first thing in the morning I had this wondrous gift from a long-time reader, Joe.

“Something for you.” he wrote.

And there it was in the cold air fragrant with rain. The dance of colors flickering through the sky, glowing like jewels sparkling just there for all of the world to see

the gift of a rainbow!

Thank you, Joe!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Hanging there in the Grey Sky—-Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Dayphoto

I opened my email to find a lovely little note from a wonderous world far, far away from where I live…in the magical land of Sweden

“Hi, Linda!

Here is a beautiful rainbow photographed from my porch – just for you 🙂

All the best for you, Terry, Boomer and all other creatures at the farm!”

Asta in Sweden

Then as I continued to open the photo the rainbow burst upon my screen.

How very blessed I am to have such gifts from around the whole wide world!

Thank you, Asta!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Come Sit with Me—Monday, August 20, 2018

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Dayphoto

Come sit with me…let time slow down…

Let the hummingbirds be the only whirlwind

Enjoy (with me) our now fall days…summer is quickly passing

Morning air is crisp if not clear, and the plants have dew drops like rain upon their leaves

The crows are back a sure sign of soon to be harvesting and I heard two owls in the wee morning light today

Moisture is even in the air —above the smoke-filled clouds

Either a slight rainbow or a sundog…cooler weather is coming our way

Terry has stopped the water on the pinto bean field…in one week he will start pulling the beans. In two weeks we harvest.

Still for a short while…sit with me

Let the summer day pass into fall with peace and joy

Quietness and comfort as the day winds down

And the little hummingbirds drink their fill

In that hour between day and night

Just before the sun sets.

From my world to your heart, My Friends,

Linda

In the Early Morning Light—-Sunday, August 19, 2018

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Dayphoto

In the very early morning light, after the first set of water…there is usually a load of hay to load out…

Early before the heat of the day rises to swallow all in its rugged grip.

Since we only had the one load yesterday, Terry wanted to take a little trip to Gunnison, Colorado to visit a huge car show they had going on

Off we went getting there close to noon.

We saw around 268 different cars, trucks, and rat rods. Everything from a few hundred dollars in value to over six figures! They came from all around the state of Colorado and even a few as far away as Texas.

It was lots of fun…seeing old friends and new friends and getting ideas for Terry’s own cars.

And for me…I saw this delightful happy little dog and her Dad. I asked if I could get a photo and the answer was yes.

Sunglasses and big smiles all around.

We stayed until the end.

Drove home to change water and have supper at one of our daughter’s house, where our son-in-law is an outstanding chef.

A wee break in our daily work.

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Who Said Chipmunks Were Cute? —- Thursday, August 16, 2018

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Dayphoto

I mean after all Stewart and I

Are most darling little squirrels

Anyone could ask for.

Just ask Boomer. We help him lots and lots of times!

Stewart and Stanley Squirrel

Your friend(s) on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Chipmunks—Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Dayphoto

We have at least ONE little chipmunk here on the farm. Maybe there is more, but I can’t tell them apart; I only see one at a time.

I think he/she/they have come in on the large semi-load of firewood we get each year.

Thankfully he/she/they have stayed safe from the mirid of predators who also live on our farm.

But our little chipmunk(s) are wild little creatures…

Nothing like the little pet(s) who live in the Black Forest with Elaine and Bob!

Doesn’t that just make you SMILE out LOUD!!!

Your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

The Sky Drained of Color —- Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Dayphoto

The sky filled with smoke more than ever before yesterday.

Leaving not a smidge of blue sky anywhere

Tendrils of smoke wafted around our heads, in our eyes, and settled upon our skin

The whole sky had a grey sheen to it

The air smelled of forests burning,

the taste of wood ash on our tongues

the smoke lay heavy although smoke itself is not heavy

It might as well be

It comes in such a volume it weights on all lungs — human, animal, bugs, and plants

That breathing is a stress upon itself.

Gradually the sun turned the sky to pink and the smoke turned the sun red

As the western side of the United States continues to burn.

With sadness your friend on a western Colorado farm,

Linda

Simplicity/Borrowed Time—Monday, August 13, 2018

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Dayphoto

We loaded out a hay customer in 100* weather yesterday. (37.7778c). Exhausting all of us. The last bale placed on the hay trailer at 2:40 p.m.

Since Karen now had the long drive back to her Dairy in Edwards, Colorado, we decided a quick break in town for a small lunch would be just the thing.