I'm thinking about a nice little villa on the hillside with a red roof..... Over looking the most spectacular harbor I've come across.
Yet another discovery in the midst of The Berkshires in Massachusetts. I need to go back! I love that no matter that the reds, oranges, and golds are gone the green remains through all the seasons. As we drove there was a lake here a lake there a lake everywhere! I can imagine it now.... After a great day on a boat in the sunshine we're sitting by a campfire telling the usual lies and stories with a smooth drink and of course roasted marshmallows! If you're really quiet you can hear a wolf howlllllll.
Can I get my mojo back? Will my new owner shine me up? Ouch my roof is now missing!!! I'm thinking a lot more than a spit and shine is needed to get this ole truck road worthy. I was hoping that the restoration would take years but knowing my husband we'll be lucky with months. It does have a certain character all it's own. The engine starts with the turn of the key but most everything else is lacking. One of my favorite sayings is ..... If you give a pig a pancake from a great kids book. (look it up - read it- to find out what I mean) Well my husband just got his pancake and now the syrup is on the way along with a bubble bath and a soft towel...... What I mean is one thing leads to another.... A new saw to remove the roof, a sand blaster, an upgrade to the welding equipment, a bigger air compressor..... I love it when someone finds a passion!
It's all in the details.
On our small adventure weekend I only acquired two decent pictures. I knew before I opted to tag along that it would be a fast and furious trip so I can't even complain that I couldn't get good shots going 70 mph! One of my favorite things is to investigate maps. Find new ways to get there from here to over there again. Of course that does not aleviate the fact that many U-turns will occur. My goal isn't to alway find the shortest or fastest route but rather to discover everything within a 25 mile radius of the intended route. In doing this I've come to realize this world has so much to discover that I don't think I'll ever be finished! Even if our treks consist of major roads to deliver our new (very old) truck safely in tow we did take a wrong turn and got to discover the beautiful mountains in Western Massachusetts! ( or was it a wrong turn.....) That wrong turn gave me the two shots of my weekend. This unique covered bridge spanning the Farmington River near Otis, MA and the Farmington River (western branch) itself. I confess the river scene has been tangeled with in my computer. Besides the edging I made the picture sepia and kept only the color of the river natural. The blue of the river was spectacular as it rapidly swept by the bland forest. I really was wishing that I could experience the colors of this forest two months ago but then I would have missed just how blue and clean and sparkling the river really is. Kinda makes you a little thirsty! ---------------Check out some other really great shots from around the world at http://showyourworld.blogspot.com/2009/12/my-world-tuesday-season-2-episode-9.html
“This will be a sign for you. You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling 
The barn and silo I knew while growing up.... It's sad to see this ole barn and silo slowly melting away. As I was growing up it was well kept and my brother even earned a living keeping it painted. Alfred and Nancy Watson lived here and farmed the surrounding land. We had many adventures through the years on the farm. What fond memories. Calves being born, making butter from cream, milking cows, shoveling poop, eating from the garden, exploring fascinating antiques, the tractor burning. We were 'organic' way before it was the politically correct thing to be. "Oh, the good ole days."
The typical well maintained barn and silos in the area today are usually owned by the Amish or Mennonite communities. I wonder sometimes if they know a secret that the rest of us have forgotten ......to slow down and enjoy the moments and the land.
It's great to see an old barn kept in such great shape. Somebody obviously cares for this old building. Do we live in a great little part of the world?!!! Yep!
One Singular Sensation
A 15 year old civil war drummer. Thanks
Revolutionary fighters. Thanks.
Present Day heroes. Thanks
Along the trail............. I love the mountains..I love the rolling hills...
Walk, Run, Bike, Hoseback, Sit.
Lots of scenery.
Found a challenge. - Restore this photo. I could probably spend more time on this and have already spent considerable time. It was bent, folded, and tucked away for years. Most of the people on here are my Aunts and Uncles from their younger years.
I keep hearing 'bad winter' coming..... It appears the wooly worm has a different take on the situation. I hope he's correct!
Toland Tech. Like every parent I want to keep my baby girl close to home as she grows older. Her Grandparents have found the perfect location for her higher education. It sits nestled in a small village of homes that belonged to a local quarry at one time in the middle of the mountains. It's just a few miles (as the crow flies -over the mountain) from our home. I believe it has limited courses but I'm happy to report they may have a sports team for her at the nearby lake.
Many elite colleges offer a crew team especially to girls. Well we found the lake we found the boat and we even found a yellow one to boot!! Now all we need is to purchase some really rad oars and she's ready. 
The French market, New Orleans, LA
The Pontalba buildings or apartments, NOLA.
Memories!
Ready for dinner and a night of dancing.
A majority of the Freshman class.
Friends.
