What a diff'rence a day makes
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
United States
October 29, 2020 11:09pm CST
Phew, 'tis been a rough ride 'round these parts since Sunday. Grey skies, cold winds, ice fog, sleet, snow 'n rain 've left a lovely, muddy, happy mess here'n the High Plains. If'n not fer the wind, I'd been ravin' 't such a marvelous 'xperience. To feel the dampness'n air, raindrops 'n snow/sleet dancin' 'cross the rooftops.
Our projected blizzard turned to a 'bust' Wednesday eve. Though the clouds put great 'ffort'n such'n e'ent, those teensy snowflakes finally gave'n to brilliant sunshine. 'twas a kiss from the heavens, that glorious light glimmerin' 'cross the sky.
Today I 'wakened to a streak 'f bright light, near blindin'. Gigglin' with joy I donned my winter clothin' 'n headed to check my wee herd. Muddy, frazzled, disheveled from high winds fer days'n all sorts 'f weather e'ents. They greeted me with soft nickers, I greeted 'em with carrots 'n lovin' scratches. We'd survived the storm yet 'gain.
Outside 'f the blessin' 'f much needed moisture, such 'lso offered great background fer bird watchin', pic snappin'. 'r so's I thought. Took hundreds 'f pics 'f sweet lil birds foragin' 'round the snow 'n ice. The skies too grey to show their magnificence. Perhaps fer my eyes 'nly?
'n then, this pair flew from the shakin' trees (wind gusts 'f 45mph) to brave the elements fer a drink 'f water from the falls. A tender moment captured that'll warm my heart 'lways ~
Nary a clue what they'd be. Perhaps somebody here'll know? I've guesses, but 've been horribly wrong with such'f late.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Oct 20
yepperz, 'twas mighty frigid. thankful fer the moisture though. thanks, such's passed. all snow/ice melted 'n the sun shines brilliant now.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Oct 20
yes ma'am, 'twas mighty cold with the winds. glad to've the moisture though. what? ya'd not wish the weather to change'n the blink 'f'n eye with 30-40 degree temp drops?
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
3 Nov 20
Hurrah for the bust!! We list power at the cottage due to the high winds but otherwise all is well here
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
3 Nov 20
'twas sure joyous to miss that blizzard. oh dear, i hope such 'twas not fer very long. glad yer doin' 'lright.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 Nov 20
@crazyhorseladycx It is cold today but we have warmer weather coming.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
1 Nov 20
@crazyhorseladycx 
I would have if I could.
I would have if I could.1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Oct 20
ya could'a hopped down this way'n 'njoyed such :) from 'ndoors coz outdoors 'twas a fright.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Oct 20
me's well. ya ne'er know fer certain with the horses. one could get really spooked'n go through a fence 'r cause other 'njuries to 'emselves. hence my nervous nelly self, goin' to check'n 'em oft.
i'm thinkin' a lesser goldfinch, but a new mexican one? the texas species havin' the black, these'n olive greenish grey. yepperz, sure delight to see 'em.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
31 Oct 20
@just4him {knockin' wood} 'tis thankfully be some years since such's 'ccurred.
aw, thanks, ms. valerie!
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@just4him (317014)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
31 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx I understand and hope that never happens.
I'm happy to see them through the eyes of your camera.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
4 Nov 20
lol, i wish such 'twas true. when there'd be ice, snow 'n high winds, truly doesn't matter if'n yer movin' 'round. the latter'll get'cha regardless. we've 'nother front comin' monday, though such's to be 'mild'. gonna be 82 here tomorrow.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
5 Nov 20
@dgobucks226 she seems to get a kick out'ta such. autumn 'n spring 're like this - wild temp swings with all sorts'a weather. e'ery now'n then she'll throw such durin' the winter, too. folks wearin' t-shirts'n flip flops't Christmas time jest fer a blizzard to hit a few days later.
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@dgobucks226 (35552)
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4 Nov 20
@crazyhorseladycx Wow! What a turn around. Mother Nature is definitely playing with you all...
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
1 Nov 20
i hope yer able to get those 'n soon, hon.
they kinda do, a bit puffed due to the frigid cold that day. but, i'm leanin' towards lesser goldfinch. not the ones from texas like i shared not long 'go. seems their be a new mexico 'un that's olive grey 'nstead 'f the black. i dunno, i've gotten many species wrong. most confusin'...
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
15 Nov 20
fer certain :) 'twas delighted to catch 'em both together'n sittin' still. most oft they're constantly movin' some body part'f 'nother. tons 'f blurred shots, lol. most critters've not the choice. they've gotta eat 'n they've gotta drink. the rest 'f the time they huddle somewhere. the birds 've a purty good insulation via those feathers. they'll fluff like those trebles from star trek.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Oct 20
i'm thinkin' lesser goldfinch, the new mexico variety? the one from texas's black'n top. ick'n yer snow squalls. i fear i couldn't reside where there'd be so much snow'n cold. we're to be 72(f) tomorrow. to be pleasant fer a while anyhow. this's our 2nd 'winter e'ent' this autumn thus far.
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@wolfgirl569 (105704)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Oct 20
Glad the weather is done beating you up. Great photo.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Oct 20
me, too. still 've winds but nothin' like earlier'n the week. such 'twas brutal. thanks :)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
5 Nov 20
thanks :) 'twas sweet to see the pair, a miracle a shot 'f such came out, lol. i'm thinkin' new mexico lesser goldfinch?? the one from texas (shared earlier here) 'tis the jest black head 'n top feathers. then 'gain, i could be'n serious err yet 'gain.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
30 Oct 20
Looks like you are enjoying the weather.What' s your little herd?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Oct 20
'njoyed the moisture, not the high winds. 'twas brutally cold with the latter. my lil herd 'tis my horses.
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
30 Oct 20
i sure 'njoyed the brief time they spent there. thanks :) this'd be the 2nd cold front this autumn. such's cleared now 'n the temps're movin' towards our 'normal' this time 'f year. to be 72 (f) tomorrow.
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