Earlier, the smoke plume from the Stoner Mesa Fire (now more than 3,500 acres in very rough country), had been rising high into the sky on our southeastern horizon, but by the time I got out to see the ponies, it was settling again for the night. There’s still a haze, but it’s nice to see more of our blue sky again.
Temple looks as beautiful as always, especially with McKenna Peak and Temple (yes, named for her namesake(s)) Butte in the background.
I heard a rumor that some wet weather might be coming into our region toward the end of the week or weekend, but the forecast is either behind the times, or it doesn’t want to give us a (false?) sense of hope. Ha. Any hope is great hope at this point!
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Temple is beautiful. ❤️ And so is that blue sky! We have a heavy veil of smoke here; can’t even see the mountains at times so very low visibility. As to the forecast, all I can say is: yeah, right.
It’s awful out here this morning. 😦 With the north/northwest winds the past few days, I think it might be from the Lee Fire. Can’t imagine the anxiety of the people closer to it.
Hope some rain will finally head your way!
I hope so, too, but it’s sure not finding its way into our forecasts.
Temple is stunning! We finally have rain here in Missouri and I hope you will soon have it, too! ❣️
She really is. 🙂 I’m glad you have rain! Hope it’s nice, gentle rain … and I sure hope we get it, too!
I spoke to soon, TJ, and put too much trust in the forecast (which I hardly ever check anymore!). There MIGHT be a chance today. Barely drizzles! LOL! 😂
XOXO