Monthly Archives: August 2005

The ranch owners…Rusty and Brigette found this little Golden Mantle after his mother had been killed. They fed him with an eye dropper until he could manage on his own and they named him ‘Lucky’. The name fits him don’t … Continue reading →

We went up Wolf Creek Pass today and I couldn’t believe the number of different flowers that cover the fields.  

We caught sight of this wonderful old building bathed in golden light and I jumped out of the car to grab a shot before the light disappeared. While I was lining up the shot I felt a wet and exploratory … Continue reading →

This little bird and all his feathered friends have come in multitudes this year. Our ‘front yard’ is filled with tweets and flutterings all day long. (I have GOT to get a bird book and do my homework!)

It wasn’t enough that the clouds lit up in ribbons of color…A rainbow appeared as well! Moments in time just sometimes take your breath away!  

 Today was fun…Rick picked up some ‘blue ribbons’ at the County Fair. Several people here at the ranch entered and they ALL came out winners! What a talented bunch gather here.  

We took in the local fair today…Well, for a little while at least, before the thunder started to make the ground tremble! The locals always say they know when time for the fair…it RAINS!  

I love the signs of the Old West that are a part of Colorado. This old abandoned chute tells a story of stock drives that once raised the dust here and filled the air with the shouts of cowmen and … Continue reading →

This cute little baby is busy snacking on a ‘critter buffet’ A flower would probably count as desert!