You know you live on the High Plains when...

The first thing you think upon seeing this view is, “Man, what a perfect wind tunnel! I’ll bet the wind howls through that break in the hills all winter long! Where’s their windbreak?”

When we visited 4 Eagle Ranch in late August 2007, the wind was not howling. In fact, the evening was very pleasant, a wonderful escape from the burning heat of the plains. Only the lightest breeze caressed us.

But I’m sure winter would be a different story. Or even this time of year when we are all plagued by early spring gales.

I’m sick of these gales. Breeze is great. Howling wind isn’t.

PS: Happy Birthday, Deborah Lynn. Prayers are going up for your hubby’s successful recovery.