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Thursday, December 26, 2013

The Day After

I am wondering something. Is getting a migraine on Christmas like getting coal in your stocking? Shyla says it's not but this is only her second Christmas with us so she may not know for certain.

We went out for a gentle ride this morning - I felt as if I was nursing a hangover even though I didn't drink any alcohol yesterday. The morning light is almost unbelievable these days, turning my chocolate girl into a fiery red Lab. Around here, this kind of sunrise light is unique to the month around the winter solstice.
There was a small slot of clear sky on the eastern horizon. After a short time in the sun, we pedaled through a dusky early morning light that was blocked by clouds to our east.

As the sun slipped behind the clouds, Shyla stopped to gnaw on a stick, and she made such a funny face! I laughed when I saw this photo.
Then a wind kicked off of the Divide, and the clouds covered our sun.
Then, we just rode. We pedaled up high to Hug Hill, and I enjoyed the sight of a high peak spotlighted by the sun. Everywhere around it was in the shade.
The mountains look different to me every single day. I'll never tire of gazing at them, especially with a Labrador or three by my side.
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23 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlDecember 26, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    she is adorable. glad you were able to get out and enjoy today.

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  2. Kellee the CaffeinatedDecember 26, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    what a beautiful view! hope you are feeling better!

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  3. Dachshund NolaDecember 26, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Such a view! Hope you're feeling better.
    Nola

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  4. rottroverDecember 26, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    shyla looks like one of those old comedians telling a joke with her big cigar! And yes, migraines or any illness on Christmas is kinda like getting coal in your stocking :-(( Glad you could get out today and enjoy the beauty around you!

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  5. Nancy JDecember 26, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    The view, the sunlight, and then there is Shyla, together a wonderful combination for a ride up high. hope the head has cleared, by any chance has the barometer dropped?? Thunderstorm weather is a real trigger. Take care, fond greetings, Jean

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  6. Bella Roxy & MacduiDecember 26, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Bummer about the migraine....hope that beautiful scenery (and labs) helped ease it.

    XXXOOO Daisy, bella & Roxy

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  7. AnonymousDecember 26, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Love that photo with the stick, and the view....to die for!

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  8. Tweedles -- that's meDecember 26, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Shyla is such a fun loving little girl! Gosh she really charges with those sticks in her mouth!

    We hope that bad migraine is gone!
    love
    tweedles

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  9. Jo's WorldDecember 26, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Love the funny-face picture of Shyla and hope that you RODE that migrane away!

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  10. ~ Kirra ~December 27, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Wonderful views and who better to share the experience. Shyla looks so funny with the stick.

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  11. DukeDecember 27, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    You are making us laugh, Shyla! We hope your mom's migraine left quickly and didn't hang around long!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  12. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuDecember 27, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Magical mountains and a magical mountain - something of a cure for migraine?

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  13. AndreaDecember 27, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Shyla looks like somebody just told her a VERY funny joke!! *lol*

    Hope you're feeling better by now, KB. Oh my....a migraine on Christmas. That is sooooo not fair. Course, a lot of things aren't "fair", are they. :( Your need for an upcoming surgery is just one of them.

    XOXOXO

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  14. Lovable LilyDecember 27, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    I have shared in the pain of having a Christmas migraine before and it is never (at any time) fun! I sure hope by now it has gone away. I know how they can linger on for days.

    We too will NEVER tire of your beautiful photo's of life in the rockies!!

    Hugs,
    Mommy Kim

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  15. MelonDecember 27, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    No matter what happens to you, KB, you never cease to express it well. As an aspiring writer (sort of!) I admire that.
    Lovely photos of Shyla today. I'm also amazed that the mountains look different to you every single day. I think it is a gift, you have, to appreciate your environment so.
    Best wishes, Melon

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  16. UnknownDecember 27, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Those are some gorgeous photos! I'm jealous of your view of the beautiful mountains.

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  17. The Army of FourDecember 27, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I just love the sky in that last photo! And Shyla's face did make me laugh! :) What a gorgeous, funny girl!
    KZK

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  18. BarbDecember 27, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Came by to see how your holiday was - sounds like you were a bit under the weather. I agree that the views of the mountains are ever-changing. Yesterday morning, a cow moose and her calf (the same ones who visited my yard in Nov) were on the trail that we use to ski into the resort. Luckily, they moved so we could pass! Wishing you and your family all the best in 2014! Keep pedaling.

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  19. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyDecember 27, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    The migraine hangover is a terrible thing! Ugh! I think it is like getting coal! Love the gnawing picture!

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  20. SnowcatcherDecember 27, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    You had three labs this holiday season?!? What a treat that must have been!

    Hope you are feeling better today...

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  21. MurphyDecember 27, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Love the Shyla-stick photo! Yes, we love looking at the mountain too. Especially as the weather changes!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  22. Lindsjö taxarDecember 28, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Lovely Pictures!
    Wow, Beautiful mountins!

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  23. FANCY the Red Standard PoodleDecember 31, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Hi Y'all,

    My Human sympathizes with your migraine. She had one of those week long headaches and still had to show for the family gathering Christmas day.

    Y'all come by now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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