I’m entering into my third day on the prairie. Yesterday was my first morning here and I woke to a clear sky with a slight haze on the horizon. The haze caused the rising sun to be a bright orange glob. Clouds moved in by mid-day and rained steadily into the night. As you can see the sun again decided to rise today and offered a good start to the day. This road leads on to their property with the Prairie House directly behind me. So, this is what they wake up to every day.
This is a shot of the house with the Front Range in the background. Longs Peak is just to left of the image. Dan has added a room to the original house and a sunroom/porch was added to west side. I think their place is wonderful. I am amazed at the quiet here and realize how appealing the isolation can be. The chicken coop, where the lovely ladies are, is just to the left. So, this mornings breakfast was a fresh two egg cheese omelet with a side of guacamole. Now, on with the day!
10 Comments
Steve Skinner
Boy, would I love to have some of that rain!
Monte Stevens
It was much needed. Looking at the forecast we are not expecting any moisture for the next 7 days.
Tom Dills
It wouldn’t be too hard to get used to that view, Monte. Glad to hear that you’re tolerating the quiet OK. Although I suppose the chickens can have a bit to say now and then, especially when you’re making omelettes. 😉
Monte Stevens
As long as the chickens get their meal worms they’re happy. Yes, I could grow to like this place. The only drawback to living out here would be the wind. Well, there could be more but for the short time I’ve been here that’s all I’m aware of.
Paul
Ah, endless horizons. What a beautiful view to wake up to. I think that I should like to take my macro lens and explore that prairie grass to see what’s hiding within!
Monte Stevens
Little critters are everywhere. The prairie is loaded with flowers and they love those. It is a ecosystem all to itself. I have not seen so many jack rabbits in ages.
I was thinking this morning as I watched the sun rise of those who do not see the sun rise. I wonder what percentage of the people in the US never, or seldom, see the sun rise or set.
E.Brooks
Wow, a great place. I could definitely enjoy being there and I don’t view that view and open spaces would get old. Kind of brings it home when you get your eggs straight from the source, and often still warm, doesn’t it. 🙂
Monte Stevens
Thier chickens are coming of age and are producing more eggs than I could consume. I would need to pass them along to neighbors. However, it seems most neighbors have their own. There are ten chickens so if 7 are laying a day that’s a lot of omelets and egg salads.
I am impressed with the quiet inside the home. As with most prairies the wind blows. I can watch the trees and prairie grass sway from the wind and not hear it. Once I step outside I can hear it. It is a place of isolation so if people or shopping are an essential part of your life this would not be the place to live.
Cedric Canard
Man, that scenery sure looks appealing. I could use some of that right now 🙂
Monte Stevens
It was good for my soul. Hated returning yesterday to the noise and pace of the city.