It was drizzly when I went in this morning, and it sprinkled just enough to make it is little muggy today. Then, about 5:00, it began to really cloud up seriously, and by 5:30, the sky opened up with a downpour. YAY!! And YAY, again!! We need all the rain we can get! The rain wasn't long-lived or terribly heavy, but it was nice to see it, nonetheless. There were enough breaks that I was able to get my stuff and the dogs into the truck and I left the Gallery just about 6:00, closing time.
It is good to have some rain, for sure. When I got home, I was unloading everything and getting it into the house, and I was struck with the delicious smell of rain in the pines. Oh, is there anything better? I don't think so. I love the smell of salt sea breezes. I love the smell of lilacs in the spring. I love the fresh smell of anywhere after a rain. But to smell the mountain freshness with a rain is absolutely the best ever. Ahhhhhhh.
And just a while ago I stepped out on the deck and got these shots.....
This is to the southeast.
To the west as the sun is setting
To the north, the mountains are barely visable, but the clouds are spectacular. (You'll have to click on it to see the mountains.)
To the east, there is no sign of the Capitans. But do you see the sunshine lighting up the horse arena just above the green trees?
This is to the east. The Capitans are completely socked in with mist/rain/clouds/whatever. The horizon is pretty, however, and if you look almost center of the shot there is a hint of a rainbow.
A little close view of the rainbow.
And the rainbow in it's glory!
What a marvelous end to the day!! I definitely live if God's Country. How could anything this beautiful be other than.... ???
Oh, lawdy, Life is beautiful!!!!
Very cool pictures and I am very glad you guys got some much needed rain. Looks like you need to continue with your rain dance you do every night. :)
ReplyDeleteAs I was looking at the pics I saw the house with the green roof and I was like, "Hey, I remember that house". Isn't that the really big one by your house?
Caroline, that house is the one right off the highway. But any time you look east from my house you see that one.
ReplyDeleteRain dance? Oh no, honey, you have it all mixed up!! That every-night-dance is is the "find me a man" dance!! BWAAAAAA ha ha ha ha ha!!!
Oh. Sorry.
Caroline, that house is the one right off the highway. But any time you look east from my house you see that one.
ReplyDeleteRain dance? Oh no, honey, you have it all mixed up!! That every-night-dance is is the "find me a man" dance!! BWAAAAAA ha ha ha ha ha!!!
Oh. Sorry.
Reading your second response was like "de ja vu".....
ReplyDeleteCaroline, phttttttbbbbbbbthththththth!!!! So I have happy fingers tonight!!
ReplyDeletede ja vu, indeed. Smart alec kid.
:D
You keep me around for the laughter don't you??
ReplyDeleteNow listen ... it's probably not wise to press me to think why I keep you around!!
ReplyDeleteLOL!!
I love the smell of rain too - mostly the kind that accompanies storms.
ReplyDeleteIt is a goal of mine this year to see your beautiful state - perhaps we can meet in person!
There is a LOT to be said for scent and what it means to us...it seems to me that you had one of those days where you were stimulated by a number of your senses and by the joy of the world around you. Those are THE best days in the world.
ReplyDeleteJulie, I think for me most of it is that rain cleans the air, allowing the other scents to be more clear.
ReplyDeleteWhen you get ready for that trip, let me know, and we'll meet, for sure! I'd llke that! Email me and we'll exchange phone numbers!
Sherry, you're probably right. I think some days I am simply more open to the stimuli around me, and what marvelous days those are!
Hey, if Julie is coming to NM I want to make sure I am there as well. Don't forget me when you guys make your plans.
ReplyDeleteCaroline, OK, we'll keep you in mind, too!
ReplyDeleteCaroline, we'll plan it together - I'm stoked!
ReplyDeleteWe had rain yesterday/this morning too and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous pictures! I could actually smell the rain! And there's nothing that compares to the smell of a desert rain.
ReplyDeleteLOL!! Julie, you don't know what you're getting yourself into, does she, Caroline???
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like fun, for sure!
Jenster, ohhh, I *know* you understand it!! Yes, it is the best!
Patti, I skipped right over your comment! Rain always refreshes, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteThe pictures of the clouds looks a lot like it did here most of this month. I liked the rainbow pictures.
ReplyDeleteDaisy, I like cloudy weather, but not for long periods. That day was a really pretty one.
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