Colorado part deux or hello cows (Delta, Monument: appointed, condo, new home)

[jim9251]

Well I'm sitting on my patio in my home in Delta County looking at the West Elks to the north of me and the Grand Mesa to the west. And a large number of cows grazing in the field next to me. The trees here are already green, and irrigation water is running in the ditches, farmers are plowing, and some fields have already been planted. Earlier I heard the Somerset coal train whistle far below me, and some mourning doves are in a tree in my backyard making that cooing sound. There's a breeze, but there's always a breeze in Delta County in the afternoon. Sometimes the breeze may be 30 mph, but this evening it feels nice. Had a late lunch at RJ's in Cedaredge, best cheesburger ever. VERY different from living in a small two bedroom "condo" listening to doors slam, people yell, and the traffic on Hwy 550 to a nice country house on a few acres with nothing around but a cow or two...or 47.

So, here we go with part two of my Colorado adventures...

[Umbria]

A little cowzer saying "Welcome neighbor" OK - pictures?

[vfrpilot]

Originally Posted by Umbria

A little cowzer saying "Welcome neighbor" OK - pictures?

Here's a couple from our backyard. First are cows(obviously). Second are antelope. We live close to the Palmer Divide in Monument.

[jim9251]

To me today's cow is tomorrows steak.

For those who haven't followed my entertaining and riviting posts here, this is the beginning:

Retiring to Colorado, western slope

So long Ridgway

[Umbria]

jim- you've got some learnin to do. Cows do not equal steak Bulls & stears do.

vfrpilot - Funny pic - you've captured their attention - many are posing for your pic (or they're thinkin "Look at that weirdo - what do you suppose he's doing?")

[suzco]

baaaa...
she said sheepishly.

Wishing you the best of luck in your new home.

Oops, you said cows. Okay, moo. This pun's for ewe.

[naturegirll]

Originally Posted by jim9251

Well I'm sitting on my patio in my home in Delta County looking at the West Elks to the north of me and the Grand Mesa to the west. And a large number of cows grazing in the field next to me. The trees here are already green, and irrigation water is running in the ditches, farmers are plowing, and some fields have already been planted. Earlier I heard the Somerset coal train whistle far below me, and some mourning doves are in a tree in my backyard making that cooing sound. There's a breeze, but there's always a breeze in Delta County in the afternoon. Sometimes the breeze may be 30 mph, but this evening it feels nice. Had a late lunch at RJ's in Cedaredge, best cheesburger ever. VERY different from living in a small two bedroom "condo" listening to doors slam, people yell, and the traffic on Hwy 550 to a nice country house on a few acres with nothing around but a cow or two...or 47.

So, here we go with part two of my Colorado adventures...

That sounds heavenly...but then, it is Colorado

Sounds like the move was painless, that's a good thing....

[brightdoglover]

Did you buy or rent, if I may ask?
Much looking forward to pics and tales.

[Bideshi]

Originally Posted by Umbria

jim- you've got some learnin to do. Cows do not equal steak Bulls & stears do.

I'd eat a cow. Yup! Pass the ketchup!

[maloyo45]

Was disappointed to see Part One come to a close, so looking forward to Part Two.

And cows make fine neighbors.