Winters Beauty

The human spirit needs places

where nature has not been 

rearranged by the hand of man.

Nothing is more beautiful

than the loveliness of the woods

before sunrise. 

                                  George Washington Carver

Winters beauty greeted us today.

What an awesome sight to behold,

our waterfall in the woods

transformed into a sculpted gift

 from nature.

The silence of the woods 

is dreamlike,

God's simple gift to us.

                                      Connie

Preparing for the Storm

Winter storm warning posted for southern Missouri. 

1/2 to 3/4 inches of ice followed by 6 to 12 inches of snow 

Then below zero temps for Wednesday night

60 degrees on Friday and Saturday and now this.......

My "cats" playing in the snow

Just kidding - my ceramic cats playing in the snow

Last major snow March 2008

The generator is ready, gas and diesel fuel purchased.  Oil lamps and candles are ready, however they are always out and used.  Last minute grocery staples were bought, cupboards are full.  Extra chicken feed was purchased for our hens and the heat lamp is set up in the coop.  Finished up laundry, mailed my swap package, chow mein casserole is in the oven. The only item missing is the Spring issue of "A Primitive Place".  Sure would nice to curl up, watch the snow and read this terrific magazine.  It was not in the morning mail so will have to make do, will be to busy shoveling the white stuff anyway.

I like this picture much better!!!

Samantha taking a nap with her ceramic look alike.

Prim Blessings to all my friends.

Looks like tomorrow will not be an Ordinary Day

None the less, preparation is key, that we are.

                Connie

First Snow Of The Season

It is a beautiful first snow.  The hue colors of Fall have been replaced with pure white airy flakes, making the landscape innocent and clean again.  Smell of the first snow heightens my senses.  Memories abound of the holidays to come...caring, sharing,  joyous gatherings.

I know you will not last long, Welcome first snow,  lay low, stay awhile.  

  October 25, 2010 Turret Colorado

 

October in the Mountains

Capturing the Autumn colors

Fine Fall day for a walk

Daydreaming

Hiking to Hecula Castle

2 mile ride down the Austin Trail on ATV's, plus a  1 1/2 mile walk on an old wagon trail, we are able to view the magnificent Hecula Castle rock formation.  Cool sunny weather and great friends was the perfect combination for today's hike.

Anita, Howard, Richard and Richard

Taking a break

Thirsty Black Labs

Hecula Castle Rock Formation

Hecula Castle is long time landmark, guards the western entrance to Box Canyon and Railroad Gulch.  This gorge once was the route for locomotives who hauled iron ore from the Calumet Mine high in the Ute Trail country east to the Arkansas River.

Stunning Rock Formation

Looking into the Canyon below

Smile, you made it, Connie and Richard

Fall Vacation Cut Short

 With the prediction of more snow on the way we decided to leave the mountain earlier than planned.  Our short trip has created many memories.  Chili feed with great friends, morning coffee clutches, mountain hiking, cozy wood stove fires, beautiful Fall landscapes and "The First Snow of the Season" , we are blessed...

Snow covered Mule

Packing up, ready to leave

Keeping Watch ... Till I Return

Such beautiful Ordinary Days these were, thank you for visiting, come back soon.

                                                                       Connie