Dawn
What’s that old adage, “Red sky at morning shepherds take warning”?
We had light snow most of the day. Jake and I went for a long walk in the snow this afternoon. Jake loves the cold and wet.
We visited the cranes
The Tangle Heart Tree and fellow cottonwoods
“Are you going to eat that cheez, Glenda?” “Not with you staring at it like a crazed cheezhead, Sasha!”
You can sort of see the snow falling.
Shey’s Tree
Where’d the Sandias go?
Light snow in the headlights. Click to enlarge.
Da dynamic duo doing Duo — lingo, that is.
Late breaking news. The neighbor’s tree is on fire once again. The snow is bowing the tree’s branches into the powerline. Fortunately, it’s the highline, so there is less chance of it causing a power outage.
Looks a little like Christmas.
Only one fire crew is left watching the fire. The other firemen had to respond to more fires. Wet conditions should keep the fire from spreading further into the tree. The firemen will not attempt to extinguish the fire because they could be electrocuted.
Off Center & Not Even 
Love the picture of you and Jake cuddling together on this cold wet day (and evening)!
Thanks, Susan. Jake likes lying on the couch with me.
You look all snuggly with Jake. Love Shey’s tree.
Thanks, Brad.
great photos, such variety; who is Shey?
Shey is an author, publisher, and a wonderful woman who is sharp as a tack with great wit and humor. Thanks, John.
ahhh thanks Tim 🙂
Are you doing Duolingo with Jake!!! Great shots of the fire!
More like he was there while I was doing Duolingo. Thanks, Rebecca.
I like all these varieties of lights and shades, but (sorry – your portrait is great too) the memento-mori-party-snail is mind-blowing! 😂
Thanks, Heidi.
I left for an appt today and was shocked at how much ash was on my car. I knew there was big fire faaar north of me, but ash doesn’t usually get here so fast. As always, it made for a lovely sunset – almost worth being in a jam on the freeway.
Ashhole fires. They get you one way or the other. Thanks, Leenda.
Oh, snow clouds made the Sandias disappear!
I bet the cats ain’t too happy about Jake taking that place, but, don’t you look nice and cozy together.
Love that fiery dawn, walk and snow fall.
Hope that fire is out by now.
Silver considered whether or not to join in on the snuggle and decided, “Not!” Thanks, Marina
I think that gradually they’ll all join in!
We’ll see.
Our old adage re skies is the same but it is shepherds not sailors. Beautiful pics. The light and colors are stunning.
Updated the old adage. It makes more sense since there are no sailors around these parts. Thanks, Shey.
I guess folks here just always liked the notion…of ye olde world fields and ye olde world shepherds in them, keepign an eye on the skies.
Da dynamic duo looks great! Enjoy your playtime together…
Jake loves our playtime together. Thanks, Herman.
That is an interesting Day of the Dead snail and shell! Where did you find that?
That molten sunrise is beautiful! No snow down at my elevation (800 feet) yet, though a mushroom hunter friend says there is snow up in the mountains, and ice. She hunts chanterelle mushrooms. Just barely above 30 degrees here before sunrise this morning. We had thin fog, but it is rising. Sky looks clear in all directions.
I see the Howlin’ Thuggin’ Jugger Cheese Cat band is still making appearances. They are entertaining!
I don’t envy your fire department.
Jake looks like a great companion dog on a cold night. He will miss Grandpa Tim when his vacation in the Bosque ends.
It’s part of Tristan’s rock collection. The high today was 40. Four inches of wet, heavy snow caused havoc with trees and powerlines. Thanks, Lavinia.
Why don’t they prune the trees?
Hahahaha! We are talking about the power company. The firefighter and I commented that they should have trimmed those branches when they trimmed the branches in the tree next to it six weeks ago. But it wasn’t on their work order. Thanks, Dawn.
Wow, what a light show of a post, Tim! Love it!!! 💕🙌🏽☀️
Thanks, Cindy.
Welcome, Tim❣️
Good grief on that whole tree/fire deal. Although, Yes, does look like Christmas.
The cheez stand-offs never get boring.
Took Shey’s tree, love!
Great shot of the Tangle-Heart, at home.
BOY! Jake sure loves you! xx
Thanks, Resa. The burning tree might be like the burning bush. It’s just burning higher like a disco inferno. Jake is my new companion.
Jake is your new bestie. Even in a pic, I can see how he loves you.
Great photo of you and your dog!! 🐾 I, too, use Duolingo – just did a lesson, in fact! Beautiful photos, and holy smokes, that fire in the tree with the power line is scary!
Holy smokes is right. We got 4 inches of snow. I’m sure you would love that or not. We lost power for 15 hours today. What language are you Duoing? You can add me as a friend if you like. I’m doing Spanish. Thanks, Samantha.
I actually learned from watching The Weather Channel today that it snows in New Mexico, LOOOOOOL!!! I had no idea! Wow, that’s a long time without power! I finished the Swedish course and now I just have review lessons! I will add you!
What got you interested in Swedish? Any language is great to learn.
I heard someone speak it in an interview and I fell in love with it! 🦋💕
Good reason.
I do hope the fire was contained okay and no injuries… Loved the snail…. Sending thoughts through your stormy weather…. At least your four-legged friends look all cosy on full tummies.. 🙂
Sending HUGS xx
The fire burned itself out in the snow. But we lost power for 15 hours because of the wet, heavy snow breaking branches and powerlines. Thanks, Sue.
Good to know it burnt itself out, though 15 hours along while… Do you have generators? hope so….. Take care.. and enjoy your weekend. hopefully with restored Power x
No generator. I’ve thought about getting one, but they are expensive.
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You beat us for first snow. We’ve been having some crazy warm weather. My daughter’s area in California is under a red flag warning for wildfires. I love the photo of you and Jake all cozy together.
We ended up with four inches of wet, heavy snow that caused havoc with trees and powerlines. Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
Sounds like a mess, but the weather can be a mess. Hope clean up won’t be too terrible.
The more after was messier, as you saw. Thanks, Gigi.
Hope everything is cleaned up and back to normal.
There are downed branches all along the roadways.
That makes things difficult for sure. It takes a lot of time to get things back to normal.
I like that snail sculpture! surprised you would get fire assuming things were probably getting damp with the snowfall. Jake looks content, settling into his new home (and probably tired from the walk ha). Take care.
Good thing things were damp. Otherwise, that cottonwood would have gone up like tinder. Thanks, Thanks, Brian.
Looks like those trees need a trim. Lovely shot of you and Jake … have to ask, are the kitties ok with him? Must be some jealous moments …
The kitties are slowly getting used to him. Spunk has been the holdout. Thanks, July.