The Land of Melting Shadows: Question for The Readers...

The Land of Melting Shadows

There once was a land, no further away than your imagination. A Land where the Trees’ whispers can be heard on the wind. And the squirrels chitter and chatter as they scamper to and fro amongst the branches - playing their endless game of tag.

A Land where the Brooks babble endlessly amid fern covered banks. Fish and Tadpoles play a game of Leapfrog in the clear, cool water and Turtles sunbathe nearby.

A Land where the tall Grasses sway in the breeze as if dancing to a distant tune. Wild flowers wave their petals at the busy Bees who fly by; Beckoning to them. Enticing them.

A Land where the Deer graze peacefully in the lush, green valleys. A Land where the Birds and the Faeries gather in the bushes of an evening to share the day's gossip. And the Frog serenade, with Cricket accompaniment, continues well into the night.

A Land where the morning sun melts the night into the shadows of the day. And at sunset the shadows melt into night. But there are times when the shadows melt into things best left to one’s imagination.

A Land of Melting Shadows.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Question for The Readers...

Can anyone tell me why this fire hydrant is so high off the ground?

***HINT*** This picture was taken in Leadville, Colorado, elevation 10, 152 ft.

I'll post the answer on Thursday.

3 comments:

Robin Larkspur said...: Yikes, I don't "do" scientific,mechanical or any otherwise technical stuff. But from your hint, it must have something to do with water pressure at high elevations. Either that or there are really gigantic firefighters in Colorado.; August 28, 2012 at 7:41 AM
Debra She Who Seeks said...: I bet I know! Is it because so much snow falls in winter, the hydrants need to be tall so their spouts aren't buried?

In Winnipeg the fire hydrants on main streets are normal size but have a sign above them on a tall pole which has a picture of a fire hydrant on it and an arrow pointing down. If the snowplows bury the hydrant, the emergency crew can still find it because of the sign and dig it out for use.

I once saw an American tourist taking a photo of the sign and laughing because she thought Canadians were so stupid that we need obvious signs to recognize obvious things. Clearly she must have been from a warm southern state that never has to deal with snow.; August 28, 2012 at 7:51 AM
Robin Larkspur said...: Dang it, Debra, I bet you are right. I live in a very snowy area, and we have those fire hydrant signs too. Crap.; August 28, 2012 at 9:45 AM

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