First Signs Of Spring...

Our first bluebird appeared the day before the storm. A sure sign that spring is near. I thought that I heard him two days before, but I didn't lay eyes on him until the day before. He was a bit disheveled after his long journey. I have not seen him since and was unable to get a picture of him. 

The cattle rancher had to plow a large area on the side of a large hill, so he could drop hay for his cows that are about to calf. It is amazing how square he made it. It is almost as if he put up a fence. The cows do not venture out of the square. I guess they know where their bread is buttered. 

All the snow has dropped off the roof now. It is stacked high against the house on both sides. It is also hard as a rock from melting and refreezing. It was too dangerous to try and moved it when it was still falling from the roof. I guess it will stay until it melts. It won't take long with the warm temperatures that we are experiencing. Mud will take its place soon enough. 

We successfully maneuvered down the driveway with the front bumper pushing the snow all the way. A delivery was postponed due to the snow. It never made it to the front range. They would have had to traverse two counties that have declared state of emergencies. I will not order anything else until this mess has improved. We will also place cones at the end of the driveway to keep delivery vehicles out and keep the damage to the driveway to a minimum once the snow starts to melt.

This is just part of life here in the high Rockies. It takes a lot of planning and forethought to keep things running smoothly. It also takes fortitude to live a remote off grid lifestyle. It is not for everyone. 

Mrs. Smith