Saturday, February 7, 2009

Dad and Daughter - Teamwork!

If a fella is looking for a good woman, find one that, while she was growing up, helped her Daddy on the farm! This girl and her sister were clearly a big help to their Dad the day we visited their farm.

Little cuties-down on the farm!

These little ones bear a striking resemblance to their mother and to one another.....gee you can not tell if I am talking about the lambs or the girls!! Actually, BOTH. These cuties (the human ones) are the daughters of one of my co-workers. They were gracious enough to let Paul and I come out and watch them take care of the (lamb) babies on this day. The (human) girls really do look a lot like their mom!

The past gives way to the future

The windmill on the right is dwarfed by it's new, mighty, modern, cousin. In fact, it has lost it's blades somewhere along the path of history. This turbine can be found in Cloud County, KS.
Paul and I had a teriffic day .... after visiting a farm full of newborn lambs, we then did some work for the Storm Spotters ham radio network in this area. We traveled a lot of country roads, marking the highest, best viewing sites in Clay County for where a spotter can go in severe weather to aid the weather service, local responders and our radio station in spotting. Then we kept heading West to see the recently built Wind Farms. Very cool!! (no pun intended!)

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

A farm long gone

This old building has seen better times, but that old limestone has withstood the test of time!

Looking into the past

I love the old-film look to this photo. Just having some fun with photography!

Isn't it obvious???

There is a group here in Kansas whose mantra is "Dare to do Dirt". I have chosen it for myself, as well. On this particular day David and I dared to do dirt and went exploring...thought this sign was pretty neat. I love to take my camera out and just enjoy the scenery, find interesting out-of-the-way places, buildings and landscapes. I will tell you a secret, this photo is enhanced using Photoshop Elements 7. I am enjoying getting to know that program. Paul bought it for me as a Valentine gift!