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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Rainbow Wednesday

We had only one rainy day on our high trip, and it was the first day. It rained almost all day, and mice somehow found their way into our LabMobile to escape the cold deluge. I have an utterly irrational terror of mice in closed spaces, like our LabMobile. 

However, a mouse prompted me to see a double rainbow. He suddenly scurried out from under a cabinet door toward me. I screamed and ran out of the LabMobile in my socks (on the wet ground). I was met by this sight!

I was more than happy to stay outside to watch the rainbows evolve.
It was sunset, and the sky quickly got darker but the rainbows persisted. As I contemplated the double rainbow, I remembered that we'd visited this campsite less than a month after K died in 2012. On that visit, I spent time every day gazing at this peak and crying for my lost girl. It seemed fitting to see this incredible double rainbow over that same peak.

It's also stunning how so many parts of my world are still defined by their relation to Angel K.
As an aside, we eventually caught the mice using a live trap, and we took them for a long walk away from our LabMobile before releasing them.
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28 comments:

  1. Brian's Home BlogAugust 5, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    WOW, that is amazing!

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  2. RubyAugust 5, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    Oh, that is just beautifuls!!!! What a great shot! Nows, Ma has a thingie abouts mice and rats and all small critters..I thinks that's why she secretly gots terriers in the furst place! ☺
    Anyhu, glads you finally got it! (it met a better fate than if I would have gotten to it furst..shaky shaky! BOL!!)
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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  3. MurphyAugust 5, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    That is beautiful! About 2 weeks ago we saw the most brilliant rainbow I ever saw and I didn't have a camera - rats! Oh, you are nicer to mice than I am.

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  4. zoepheedogsAugust 5, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Those rainbow shots are absolutely gorgeous!

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  5. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥August 5, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful rainbows and amazing photos of them!!! It is not surprising that the love you shared with K shows up in some beautiful ways all around your beautiful world.

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  6. rottroverAugust 5, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    My first thought upon see in your beautiful photos was of K and Gizmo who were diagnosed with osteo very near each other.

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  7. LindaAugust 5, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    I feel the rainbow is a gift from K to you.
    She is saying, Don't worry mom here's a rainbow to cheer you up.
    xo Cinnamon

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  8. Jackie BouchardAugust 5, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Beautiful! Well, if you have to see a mouse, I guess seeing one which then leads you to such natural beauty is the best way to do it! :)

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  9. GOOSEAugust 5, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    So beautiful. And maybe even more so that you caught and set your visitor free.
    Blessings,
    Michelle

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  10. Nancy JAugust 5, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    mice, I have a fearful dread of tem, and rats, if I see one, even at a distance, I am terrified. Rainbows are so beautiful, and you captured this one in all its glory.

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  11. Idaho PugRanchAugust 5, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    Glorious rainbow pictures, just beautiful!
    hugs
    Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel

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  12. Tweedles -- that's meAugust 5, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    K's life and your life were entwined with each other,,, making you one.
    And now Shyla has entwined herself too. I think K sent you the rainbow to remind you of that.

    The rainbow is spectacular,,,
    And were glad you caught mousy and let it go.
    love
    tweedles

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  13. SullyAugust 5, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    I loves your photo.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  14. MelonAugust 5, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    That's a beautiful photo. And I too, thought the same thing - that you make a lot of spiritual - in a way - comments relating to K. Were you always that kind of person, or was it since K?

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  15. Bella Roxy & MacduiAugust 6, 2015 at 2:17 AM

    Mountain lions....bears....moose..bobcats....and a mouse gets that reaction?!

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  16. easyweimaranerAugust 6, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    you caught the perfect moment with your cam BRAVO!

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  17. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuAugust 6, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    Spectacular. Thank you!

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  18. Diane TaylorAugust 6, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    I hate mice!!! They always make me nervous for some reason.

    What beautiful rainbows! I always think of my son when I see one.

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  19. SnowcatcherAugust 6, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    Spectacular shots! What a great way to remember Angel K, too.

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  20. UnknownAugust 6, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Wow those shots are simply stunning. Well done to the mouse in getting you outside in your socks on the wet ground to capture that sight. Amazing.

    Kiersten

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  21. The Adventures of the LLB GangAugust 6, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    What a wonderful discovery and in such a special place!!

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  22. Jo's WorldAugust 6, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    Exquisite rainbows and a sweet memory to go with it!

    I hope the bears never find out you are scared of mice.

    Cheers, Jo and the Petz

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  23. Two French BulldogsAugust 6, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Ahhhh gorgeous
    Snorts
    Lily & Edward

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  24. BarbAugust 6, 2015 at 12:59 PM

    You were blessed with a once in a lifetime sight!

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  25. The Army of FourAugust 6, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    What a glorious sight!
    KZK

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  26. NCmountainwomanAugust 6, 2015 at 4:26 PM

    Mice don't bother me so much but I don't think I would like to be in a vehicle with one scurrying around. Lovely rainbow and memories of K.

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  27. fromsophiesviewAugust 6, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    I was just talking to Jim about K the other day and look a mouse hops into your world to remind you how sweet K was. Double rainbows must mean good luck and if they don't, well they do in our world!

    Cheers now be careful with that mouse behind you!
    Ron

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  28. DukeAugust 7, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Wow - just wow!

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