(From Pinterest)
Off we went, in the chill cool wind of late evening
Where we saw a rainbow playing around on the Grand Mesa foothills
The sunset was lovely
We stood on the ditch bank and just enjoyed being together out on the land.
Your friend on western Colorado farm,
Linda
Our daughter, Kimberly, and son-in-law, Cliff had never been to the East Portal of the Black Canyon so last Sunday Terry and I gathered them up and drove to see where our irrigation water begins.
The Diversion tunnel took ten years to complete, in awful conditions with very basic tools and the technology in the years 1899-1909
Everyone is always amazed at the road just getting to the bottom of the canyon, which is pretty much the road the team and wagons traveled way back when. (It’s a tad scary, just so you know)
The engineering was stunning in the fact the tunnel is almost 6 miles long, through solid rock and soft unstable ground meeting within inches in the middle. The town of LaJane (no longer here) was on the end with the soft soil. (LaJane is pronounced Lu-wan)
Besides the amazing undertaking to get the irrigation water from the Black Canyon to the farm grounds in Montrose and Delta
The views and the history of the canyon are astounding.
The management of the Diversion Tunnel and the water that flows through it is by the Uncompahgre Valley Water Users
One of the ditch riders and his family live in the house in the canyon. He takes care of the dam, the water flow, and other specialized requirements.
The sound of roaring water, the magnificent black walls
Made for a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
Then to round out the fullness of the day, we saw a Rainbow!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
(From Pinterest)
After I made my post yesterday, in full intentions of painting the back porch
I, instead, decided to wash all the windows in the house
Then, of course, I decided I would weed. Just one garden room,
maybe two
By that time I needed to start lunch
Well, it was close enough anyway.
Then after lunch…I had no more excuses…I began.
In a windless hot part of the day I began. How silly of me. But by the time I had the walls started and I saw the difference my heart lifted up and I had all sorts of energy to continue.
I am so glad I finally started! The room is taking shape. Today I will do the trim and Terry is going to lay a new floor (which is needed desperately), then I will wash down the outside door.
I’m so glad I began! And my shoulder did NOT hurt at all last night! YAY!
In a couple of days, I will tackle the bathroom!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Chapter Ten
While I was sleeping, I dreamed of MOM!
Mom and I doing things.
You know just stuff.
I also dreamed of barking the mailman down the long lane
and baying at the UPS driver.
I even dreamed that Mom took me to that big friendly to dogs store and let me sniff around while she did some shopping.
That dream woke me up with a start.
I MISS MOM! I thought.
Here I am way over here and Mom is somewhere way over there.
WHY did I think I wanted to go on an adventure in 90*+ weather, coyotes loose on the farm and me in an elderly stage of life?
WHY?
As I was sitting there in the shade Harry the Hawk came coasting by. I just watched him.
I sorta, kinda, don’t really like Harry. He likes to eat my friends or potential friends. I really didn’t want Harry to see me…who knows he might want to eat a really sweet, fat, wonderful, old beagle.
I scooted back under the brush a little further.
Harry flew on.
Good!
About that time I noticed we were experiencing raindrops!
YAY!
Raindrops are good. Cools down the earth and the sky.
Looking around I spied a RAINBOW!
Yippee! I shouted. Bouncing right out from under my bush and bounded over by the equipment, “A RAINBOW!” I bayed
“A RAINBOW!”
“I like rainbows, also. Beagle dog!” a tiny little voice called to me.
Turning around I saw a member of Chip’s family. “Hey! I haven’t seen you before. Are you new here?” I asked.
“Well, kinda new. I’ve been living with my Mom and three siblings. Mom told us we could all go out and play now. We didn’t have to stay inside with her all the time.”
“Pleased to meet you….” I paused. “Ur, umm…I don’t think I know your name. I’m Boomer and you are?”
“Beatrice—Mom says the name means Bringer of Joy in our language.”
“Well, now, isn’t that just perfect. All things are starting to look up…I met you, the Bringer of Joy and I saw a rainbow.”
Beatrice gave me a huge smile, “I have to go now, Boomer Beagle Dog, it’s starting to get night and Mom told me I had to be back in the nest before dark. She said danger lurked out of the nest in the dark.”
With that, she flicked her tail at me and was gone.
Hum. I slept for a long time, I mused.
Dark. I’m not looking forward to another night out here, but I guess I slept way too long today and here I am.
In the darkening evening.
BUT
I Saw a RAINBOW and I Met Beatrice. Things are looking up!
I trotted down to the little creek and got a good drink of water, then put one paw in front of the other to head myself home.
Every minute, every moment, every second of your life
Be open to your God,
If you are open your God will be there.
You will always receive an answer
Even answers you don’t want to receive
But if you never ask for an answer
or look to see if your God is with you
Then the God(s) cannot answer you, lead you, or be there for you
But, O! My!
When your God(s) answers
It is so wonderful and terrifying
(Rainbow a gift from my daughter Shannon to me, and now to you)
It is like having wings lift you up into Glory!
From my world to your heart,
Linda
Our air is full of the scent of the Lilacs
Rich and sweet and lush all at the same moment
All three of my bushes are in bloom fluttering gently in the soft spring breezes
How very blessed we are, for it’s been several years since we have had blooms
Thankfully not this year.
Another glorious gift from the sky arrived in my message box on FaceBook
A most beautiful double rainbow spanning Vadarae’s cotton fields in Texas. A most delightful sight! Glorious to behold!
Thank you, Vadarae! A rainbow from you, now for all of us!
From my heart to your world,
Linda
It’ has rained every day since Friday
The morning sun struggled to break through the thick clouds; color skimming over the tops of the Paonia mountains and under the massive drizzling thick, heavy clouds
Then last night, the sun broke through, making everything bright and dazzling
And I saw in the northeast
A rainbow, filling my beating heart with quiet happiness
Today the sun is shining it all it’s splendor, with a taste of warmth in the air!
From my heart to your world,
Linda
As the storm started leaving yesterday I saw another RAINBOW!!!
END TO END!!!
Then last evening the sky looked like THIS
Beautiful and peaceful and just right lovely!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
Summer has ended, so has early fall
The plants are all gone…not just nipped, but finished
No more glimmering colors of brightness, no spicy and floral scents on the breeze
The air is now sharp with cold and the sky scudding with wind-blown grey clouds
The seasons have turned—
Jack Frost our visitor
Still, I am thinking there will be a few more rainbows before the snow clouds arrive. After they come I will watch for Sundogs; beautiful colors of ice in the sky!
Your friend on a western Colorado farm,
Linda
It’s been raining for days and days…and nights and nights
But with the rain, there are bursts of color which pummels the dark sky with joy
The sun breaks through the heavy clouds
Freshening the sky and our eyes
From my world to your hearts,
Linda
