A Rural Sun Flare

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Somewhere in Botetourt County....(it appears I'm addicted to sun-flares this week!)

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”
― C.S. Lewis

I want to host a Give-A-Way on Friday for a Willy-Nilly Friday celebration! Post 5 randoms on your blog, link up, comment, follow, you're entered! I'll show you what you are able to win on Thursday!

Rubbish Tuesday & The Barn Collective On Shaver's Farm Road

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White Oak Tea Tavern
5690 Roanoke Road, Troutville
The Tea Tavern was once upon a time, circa 1783, the Cloyd House.

Not too far from the Tea Tavern is this:

On Shaver's Farm Road. Dalton turned up the bass in my mini-van to get all the cows attention. Apparently they are music lovers ;)
I have shown you this farm before HERE and HERE but both of those views were bovine-less!

Linking with Rubbish Tuesday which is a meme for the love of old things, not trash and The Barn Collective

Sunrise

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“The next morning dawned bright and sweet, like ribbon candy.”
― Sarah Addison Allen, Garden Spells

Willy Nilly Friday 5 No. 17 - A Hampton Sunset

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Walking along one of our favorite trails to one of our favorite little beaches in Hampton.

Willy Nilly Time:

1) My first 2 will be links that Ashlyn sent me: 46 Questions Every Twentysomething Still Asks Their Moms ohhhh some of these had me really lol'ing because she's really asked

2) And then this one: 17 Things That Happen When You Miss Your Dog While You're At College ...she really misses Ozzy :(

3) If you went to school in the 70's or before, you might remember some of THESE old films.

4) Do you watch American Horror Story? I love it. This season is Freak Show. Here's Sarah Paulson as conjoined twins Bette and Dot, singing Fiona Apple's "Criminal"


Freak Show is set in the 50's but the music is more modern, originally recorded by "people who identified themselves as freaks." I think that's pretty cool and it works well with the show!

5) In the market for a new house? How about a haunted one! 8 Real-Life Haunted Houses For Sale

That's mine for the week. Now it's your turn! Post 5 randoms, link back and visit other Willy-Nilly players! Have fun and have a great weekend :)

Signs, Signs & A Good Fence In Hampton

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Taking you back to summer, back to Hampton. This place sits across from the seafood market I showed you HERE

Do you play the lottery? We very seldom do. Nick will buy a ticket here and there when the jackpot is crazy big. So far we haven't won ;)
Linking with Signs, Signs and Good Fences

A Hiking We Will Go

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Horse trail in Buchanan...this is pretty much my view on every hike... me and Ozzy bringing up the rear ;)

I hope to see you back on Friday for Willy-Nilly Friday 5! Post 5 randoms, come back and link up!!

Rubbish Tuesday & The Barn Collective On Read Mountain Rd

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You might remember that white building from Friday. I wanted to share with you the barn that sits there too. I'm so happy that Amy started a new barn meme! So I get to link with Miss Roan's Rubbish Tuesday and Miss Amy's Barn Collective ...yay for twofer's!

I hope to see you back on Friday for Willy-Nilly Friday 5! Post 5 randoms, come back and link up!!