INTENSITY

"The power of Nature Intensified."

Two days ago we had the most spectacular Chinook Sunset. Hopefully in the next few weeks I will have the opportunity to share some of the photos I was able to take, capturing the progression of the sunset and the beauty of the Chinook Arch's colors. Have a Sunshine Day!!!!

CHINOOKWINDS

When we moved to our acreage fifteen years ago we were very lucky to have a 360 degree view from our place. We have a view of the valley to the east where the city of Airdrie is located, to the south the view of the city of Calgary lights, to the north farmland and the lights of towns, and to the west a view of the Rocky Mountains that doesn't end. In this picture you will see a Chinook Arch. If you would like to read about Chinooks please go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinook_wind#Chinook_arch. Shortly after we moved here we named our place Chinookwinds. This is for the strong warm winds that accompany the Chinook Arch. We are very fortunate in southern Alberta to experience these throughout late fall, winter, and early spring.
In many parts of the globe when winter arrives it settles in for a long duration. But not here. The drastic temperature rise when a Chinook arrives is fantastic. It can be bitterly cold and within a few hours the temperature can rise to a balmy warmth that rapidly melts or evaporates whatever snow we have. Because we live on top of a range in the foothills we seem to get the brunt of the Chinook winds, but it is well worth having them and the wonderful reprieves throughout the cold winters.

A Rose By Any Other Name

What is it with roses? I love their beauty. Certain shades remind me of certain people that have been a part of my life, the ones that have helped shape me into the person I am today. I love to take pictures of the beauty around us. I find beauty in nature. I thought I would post this picture as our day here in southern Alberta is rather grey with a Chinook arch to the west.I love how the colors show off these roses in a soft but lovely contrasting way against the dark green of the follage. Have a wonderful weekend!

ANTIQUES

My Grandfather bought this truck from Drumheller many many years ago, it was being used as a coal truck at that time and my Grandfather bought it to haul grain from his farm outside Oyen Alberta.

I have a great passion for our past, our history and for any antiques.

This oldie is one of two grain trucks we were gifted by my Uncle.

This is an International from 1938/39. The reason I question the year is on some of its registrations the year is 1938 and on others it is 1939. Once we get it home, I am sure we will figure it out. The other truck is an International from 1957. As I mentioned I love antiques especially those that are in my family and part of our history. This old truck was still used when I was a child and I remember sitting on the fender when we waited at the elevator with a load of grain. It hasn't been used for the past 30 to 35 years and was vandalized by teens a few times where it sat in the back of my Uncle's property. We were amazed that the back tires were still inflated and the front ones, once filled held air.

Greetings!!

Hi All I have now entered the world of a blogger!

It may take me a little while to get the hang of this.

Have a great day!!

Lori