On Monday the kids were out of school for MLK day. Christian's buddy called and wanted to get a few guys together for a basketball game so I drove Christian over to the school where they were all meeting to play. I told Christian that if any kids were up to no good and started causing trouble in the neighborhood to call me and I'll come get him because I didn't want to send him to his auntie and uncle in Bel Air. I got a "real funny mom" from him lol....
So anyways, after dropping him off, Braden, Dalton and I went in search of a barn. Braden "AGAIN?" ha, yes again, tomorrow's Tuesday, duh...so drove around and nothing was working in my favor, the sun was in my eyes coming up from behind every barn I'd see. For some reason there weren't any barns on the un-sunny side of the road. And when I'd find a barn and try to focus, cars were coming up out of nowhere. Gosh, don't these people have jobs to be at?!
I did get a bit brave at one point. Took a little gravel road that was called "Pioneer Road". It was a short road and I could see the end, which had a super neat old abandoned house. I drove down it and parked and walked across a small field. The boys wouldn't come with me. I didn't want to get too close to it because although it looked abandoned, I didn't want to get shot or something in case it wasn't. I didn't bring my bigger camera with me and only had my small point and shoot. I was really wishing I had brought my new cam because there were these 2 cool, spooky vultures sitting up on the roof. It was hard for me to focus with my little cam and was windy as heck. But I would love to get closer to that place and check it out. Before spring, before snakes! I'll have to make Nick take me there so I'm not so chicken :) I'll share a pic from there though this week...I know, you can't wait can you?! :D
Today is supposed to be FRIGID. The high is only in the 20's. I told the boys and Braden says "And they are making us go to school?" I know right?! Can we get a cold day?
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I was laughing out loud when I read this post! I love it! I am your newest follower. Love your blog(s) Stay warm! xx
ReplyDeleteLol! That's a very nice shot on the un-sunny side!
ReplyDeleteToo cold to think, right?! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe barn looks old and well used, but the metal roof looks much newer. Nice find!
ReplyDeleteI love the style of this barn - with that big porch-like overhang - and yes, I'm looking forward to your pic of the abandoned property!
ReplyDeleteThe snow really has gone quickly! Great location and a great barn, well done!
ReplyDeleteI've done the same thing before, well, no one has ever called me a real funny mom, but I have stalked barns before and get annoyed and cars. This is a huge barn, probably a lot of work going on around here a long time ago.
ReplyDeletei wonder about the weather this week. i could be interesting. we will see??! stay warm.
ReplyDeletelots of fences too! ha. ha!! ( :
Very charming! I hope you can get back to capture the vultures. And maybe some snakes? ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your barn! Tanya, since you like to check out the side roads and dirt roads, you would make a good American Picker!
ReplyDeleteThis one has a real western flair to it. Your son's comment, "Another one?" funny...
ReplyDeleteHaha! Bel Air!!! Loved the whole post.
ReplyDeleteGreat find! I hope you get back for a closer look.
ReplyDeleteSome schools in MN were closed today because of the cold. But the temps were -20 and colder!
the roof on the main building is pristine, but looks like they're trying to manage or save the lean-to section. :) glad you risked trespassing for this one!
ReplyDeleteThis is great fun reading your blog as well as looking at the super photos. Wrap up....saw the snow in the video you put on FB of lads snowboarding. Fun!
ReplyDeleteLoved this story! Glad you got this barn shot. Love the new roof and the fencing.
ReplyDeleteYou should have been at our barn yesterday, there was a vulture on the roof and about 4 more circling around, I think they had a nest in there one year. Hopefully nothing dead, I better check come to think of it.
ReplyDeleteNice post!
ReplyDeleteps...meant to say that some days the sun gods are with you and somedays against.
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture!! I love barn photos.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a fun adventure! I wouldn't have wanted to get too close, either. Who knows what could have been in that barn!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful picture.
ReplyDeleteOur son is five and a half, can't wait for alike situations ;) Please have a good Wednesday.
Hahahahaha! LOVED the Fresh Prince line. You are a fun mom! :) Fabulous barn! I ended up on a long creepy gravel road today. Most everything on it either was abandoned or just looked abandoned. If only you still lived in Willard, we could be barn hunt buddies!
ReplyDeleteBel Air, lol!:) Love the barn, you caught great point-and-shoot shots...and the un-sunny side no less!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking place.
ReplyDeleteWe got a 2 hour delay yes! Neat shot I miss dragging my boys around to take pics. Funny thing is my daughter in law drags my son around now to take pics. Lol
ReplyDeletecute place and a great shot for a point and shoot, i find they take really good pictures!!
ReplyDeleteand what's up with those boys?? hehe
The links to which a blogger will go to get that picture! I'm glad you found this barn.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful barn :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat old barn! I hope you go back for more pictures soon! :)
ReplyDeleteStay warm!!
love the Fresh Prince reference! hehehehee
ReplyDeleteGreat barn
Thanks for joining =)
Great shot! Finding something worth shooting that isn't toward the sun is sometimes pretty hard! :-)
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