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Friday, March 11, 2011

Frosty Morning Thoughts

Me and the Mrs have been helping a friend and neighbor repaint the rooms of an old farmhouse the last few days. It's about 8 miles out in the country to the location. The ride over yesterday reminded me of why, in spite of all the complaining about the length and severity of this years winter, how beautiful Bluff County can be on a frosty morning,.

Far below, in the valley of Bear Creek, lies our destination. This home was in the hands of a pioneer family for well over a hundred years. Now, a descendent of that family, our friend, has built a new home further down the valley. When refurbished, the homestead will be home to a family of renters. Small and nothing fancy, surrounded by hills, there are lots of memories in the place. I heard a few while working the roller back and forth . It has a beautiful view which is priceless. Yes, we went birding a few weeks back, in warm and sunny Florida. Truth to tell, though, Bluff Country has been my home now, for almost fifty years. And I still love it.
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24 comments:

  1. MontanagirlFri Mar 11, 10:00:00 AM

    Great series! It's very beautiful there. Nice work, TB!!

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  2. walk2writeFri Mar 11, 10:38:00 AM

    If it weren't for the cold, I'd probably like living there. Gorgeous! Warm hearts make it seem not so frigid.

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  3. Katie (Nature ID)Fri Mar 11, 10:56:00 AM

    My grandmother used to tell me, "In polite company, don't mention politics or personal family dramas, instead discuss the weather." I still find truth in her words. Much can be gleaned from weather talk. Glad to be following your blog, Mr. T.

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  4. Christmas-etc...Fri Mar 11, 11:36:00 AM

    What's not to love?!! This is some of the most beautiful country side I have ever seen...it's like a beautiful dream...
    Give that gorgeous and oh so noble dog of yours a kiss between his ears for me! He is so perfectly named!
    Have a good weekend to you and the Mrs!
    Ann
    PS Oh yes... read them all! (re McCullough books!)

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  5. Far Side of FiftyFri Mar 11, 11:58:00 AM

    Lovely frost you have..and your bluff country is beautiful..your snow even looks prettier than ours up north..we have sun and wind today..but I hear snow is on the way:(

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  6. Veronica WaldFri Mar 11, 02:46:00 PM

    Beautiful pictures, but all I can think of to say when looking at them is: DRIVE CAREFULLY!

    Spring is just around the corner - I LOVE the changing seasons, don't you?

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  7. Out on the prairieFri Mar 11, 03:31:00 PM

    A pleasant end tothe season.

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  8. Shady GardenerFri Mar 11, 03:46:00 PM

    Is there any reason why you WOULDN'T love your area of the country? I know we're all ready for Spring - but this last (hopefully last) snowy scenery is beautiful.

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  9. UnknownFri Mar 11, 04:05:00 PM

    Beautiful! It must be very wonderful in Not-Winter seasons.

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  10. CarolFri Mar 11, 04:20:00 PM

    Great captures with the camera! It is beautiful. I would love to live in a place with a view like that!

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  11. NancyFri Mar 11, 05:09:00 PM

    How pretty -- especially because of the snow cover. :)

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  12. Brian WrixonFri Mar 11, 07:16:00 PM

    Beautiful pictures - thanks for sharing. What a talent and what lovely country to showcase it.

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  13. AnonymousFri Mar 11, 07:17:00 PM

    That is such a scenic area and so very interesting. Here in GA, we seldom see such beauty on the landscape. I appreciate you sharing part of your world. Wishing you both a lovely weekend.

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  14. GeorgeFri Mar 11, 07:43:00 PM

    Your pictures of winter in Bluff County are absolutely gorgeous. But while I really admire the scenery, I think I'll stay down here in the South and encourage you to post pictures of your frosty days.

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  15. MichelleFri Mar 11, 10:04:00 PM

    Very beautiful photos, but I am going to let you keep that snow.

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  16. RaeSat Mar 12, 02:29:00 AM

    So beautiful. It is magnificent coutryside. I see why you love it.

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  17. donnaSat Mar 12, 06:05:00 AM

    Wish I'd been along with you on that ride. I can't get over the beauty of it all. I do my share of complaining about winter but, truth be known, I don't mind winter at all. Just wish that when March arrived, the snow would depart.

    donna

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  18. possumSat Mar 12, 06:16:00 AM

    BEAUTIFUL photography. I do love snow, but I prefer seeing it on someone else's blog!
    As I look outside my window this morning, I see daffodils and, um (doing a quick count) 32 goldfinches, 4 male cardinals, 4 card wives, 3 tits, and too many sparrows to count cleaning up the spillage. No snow. I am grateful.

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  19. Al Sat Mar 12, 07:58:00 AM

    Man oh man it's pictures like those that really make me miss home. I Love the bluffs in Winter, and miss hiking at Perrot after a fresh snow fall....Maybe someday we will end up back there.

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  20. UnknownSat Mar 12, 12:54:00 PM

    And beautiful bluffs they are. Nice snow pics.

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  21. MaureenSat Mar 12, 06:28:00 PM

    Just.beautiful.

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  22. CatherineSun Mar 13, 09:10:00 AM

    These are some terrific photos ~ fantastic!
    Happy Sunday friend!
    xo Catherine

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  23. AnonymousSun Mar 13, 01:00:00 PM

    Very beautiful. And, yes, "home" has nothing to do with convenience or a Wow! factor or whatever...it's where our heart tells us we are at home.

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  24. JanieSun Mar 13, 09:57:00 PM

    Great photos of the frosty trees and the countryside.

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