After The Rains
amywink September 18th, 2009
As much as I loved the rain and the resulting mud, I am happy to be getting back to driving tomorrow. Life interrupted this Friday’s planned drive this week for both Mary and I.
But, not tomorrow. Tomorrow, it’s back in the driver’s seat.
I hope Will is looking forward to it as well. He’s been extra frisky this week since the temperatures have cooled down considerably. Next week, we are looking at highs in the low 80’s again after a cold front arrives on the first day of autumn.
Last week’s rains have triggered new growth all over Taipan Station and the horses left their round bale for the pleasures of new grass. Wednesday, I walked the pasture with the dogs and looked over the changes in the pasture.
In the yard, the rains soaked the ground enough to get the mushrooms popping up all over.
Down by the stock tank, where water will eventually rise, I found what I think is Chinese Lantern.
Swarms of happy bees were feasting on the pale pink blooms of this plant in full bloom now. Any ideas?
And Wonder of Wonders, there’s water in the bottom. Here it is this week, after 4 inches of rain finally fell:
In August, this was all you could see:
I eventually found the horses at the far end of the back pasture, enjoying the sunshine and green grass.
