Are You Curious...

to know what's under the railroad tracks?
You go first!

Bardwell Ferry Tracks
Shelburne, Massachusetts

The Way 'Eye' See It

My apologies to my Blogger Friends for my lack of visits and comments in recent days. I have been experiencing some vision problems that have really restricted my time on the computer.

While working to resolve these issues, I will do my best to keep up with your posts as I enjoy so many of your blogs. I will also make every effort to post a daily picture; I hope that you will be patient with me.

Thank you all so much for your kind comments, they are greatly appreciated.

☼ Sunny

A Toast To Being Ewesful

Here's to sheep...
what could be better,
Than this year's fleece
Is next year's sweater.

Little Mohawk Sheep
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Windows To The Past

Once upon a time...
machinery hummed and paper flourished.

The former James Ramage Paper Company
Monroe Bridge, Massachusetts
Established 1887

Please click picture for better detail.

Never Underestimate

...the weight of a few million snow flakes.

Route 9 Barn
South Hadley, Massachusetts

Sadly, for some old barns,
it was their last harsh New England Winter.

Yankee Ingenuity

When the weather's too cold for the flowers to bloom...
paint them on your barn.

I was losing the light at the end of the day,
so...please click picture for a better peek.

Peep Show

...MY official start of Spring!

Peeps Marshmallow Chicks
Who said they're not a food group?

Never

...give a cow a Magic Marker!

Belle
Ashfield, Massachusetts

Picture taken Autumn 2010.

No Salmon

...at Salmon Falls.

In March, the Deerfield River 'springs' to life
with the run off from northern melting snow.

Salmon Falls
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Yesterday Was Just A Teasin'...

'Cause today...
we're back to freezin'!

Winter Returns
Ashfield, Massachusetts

Like the old song says, "What a Difference A Day Makes".
If you missed yesterday's post, please click here.

Springtime Magic

Hocus Pocus...
Crocus!

In Soft Focus
Ashfield, Massachusetts

To Be Perfect

...doesn't necessarily mean it has to be perfect.

Old White Barn
Hadley, Massachusetts

Looking For Trouble

...they don't call him Blaack Baart for nothing!

Little Mohawk Sheep
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Black Bart was a notorious American Old West outlaw.

Borrowing Words

...because mine are stuck in my throat.
"At the point where hope would otherwise become hopelessness,
it becomes faith."
~Robert Brault

Our prayers and hearts go out to the people of Japan.

Nobska Point Bench
Falmouth, Massachusetts

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A pat on the back to all of you who guessed
a tree's shadow on a snowy field.
Thanks so much for stopping by.

While Waiting For Spring To Spring...

I offer you another 'what is it?' picture.
I'll even give you a clue...
it's a negative image.

Check back tomorrow (Friday) for the answer.
☺

Ewe Decide

Are sheep family get togethers much different from our own?
...Cousin Baabaara wouldn't let anyone get a word in edgewise
...Uncle Baarney copped a snooze
...and Junior couldn't wait to go home!

Little Mohawk Sheep
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

That Sinking Feeling

This unique barn sits on a hill and I admire it everytime I drive by. Having this many windows in a barn is really intriguing me, not to mention the great looking cupola; so the other day I decided to venture up the hillside road to get a better picture. Rain and melting snow had saturated the ground, and when I was about a quarter of the way up the gravel road, my tires began to slowly sink into the soggy, muddy mess! With no place to turn around, I gingerly backed down and was relieved to safely reach the main road. Guess a better picture will have to wait until mud season is over!

Hillside Barn
Conway, Massachusetts

For more charming barns from around the world,
please check out Barn Charm, hosted by Tricia.

Rails And Rust

...think of it as 'Industrial Art'.

Under the Cheapside Railroad Bridge
Greenfield, Massachusetts

A New England Tradition

Sugar On Snow

This delicacy has been a traditional spring-time favorite at sugar houses and sugar camps for over 200 years. In some areas of the maple region, it is also known as "leather aprons" or "leather britches", due to its chewy, leathery consistency. Here in New England we know it as sugar-on-snow. A real New England Sugar Eat can easily be prepared at home.

Ingredients: Maple Syrup, Pan of snow, Sour pickles, Saltines or plain doughnuts.

Heat maple syrup to 22 to 28 degrees F. above the boiling point of water. Usually heating to about 234 degrees will do the job. A higher heat will make a stiffer product. As soon as the syrup reaches the proper temperature, it is poured or drizzled immediately, without stirring, over packed snow or shaved ice. Because it cools so rapidly, the supersaturated solution does not have a chance to crystallize. It will form a thin glassy, chewy, taffy-like sheet over the snow. Twirl it up with a fork and enjoy! Traditionally it's served with sour pickles to cut the sweetness, and saltines or plain doughnuts.

Paul's Sugar House
Williamsburg, Massachusetts

Anticipation...

An-tic-i-pa-tion noun
The act of looking forward;
especially: pleasurable expectation.
HORSE TRANSLATION: Where's our carrots?

Winter Horses
Rowe, Massachusetts

Hallelujah!

...the sun came out!
Now if the snow would just melt.

Along The Mohawk Trail
Florida, Massachusetts

Picture taken February, 2011

How Many Geese

...in a gaggle?
At least five.

In flight they're a flock
...or a skein.

Barnyard Geese
Leeds, Massachusetts

Many thanks to all who took a guess at yesterday's picture, and if you said water, you were correct. To be more specific...it was a close up of a pot of boiling water.

Put On Your Thinking Cap

"Think left and think right
and think low and think high.
Oh, the thinks you can think up
if only you try!"
~Dr. Seuss

What do you think this is a picture of?
Check back tomorrow for the answer.
☺

Snow Topper

"There seems to be so much more winter than we need this year."
~ Kathleen Norris

Atherton Farm Cupola
Buckland, Massachusetts

For more charming barns from around the world,
please check out Barn Charm, hosted by Tricia.

When They Said The Bulbs Were Up

...I thought they were talking about Daffodils!

Country Pie Pizza
Ashfield, Massachusetts

Just Because

...the sky is blue
just because
...shadows dance on snow
just because
...there is a barn
just because
...I want to share with you,
just because.

Creamery Road
Ashfield, Massachusetts

Before The Crocus

...come the sap buckets,
and the promise of a sweet spring!

Tapping the Maple Trees
Ashfield, Massachusetts

If you would like to read more about Maple Syrup Season,
please click HERE to see a prior post.

Donkeys And Ponys And Goats

...oh my!

Barnyard Potpourri
Diemand Farm
Wendell, Massachusetts

Be sure to check out Farm Friendly Friday
at Verde Farm hosted by Amy and Richie.

No Yellow Brick Road

...but we do have a Tin Man in a nearby town!

Good Time Stove Company
Goshen, Massachusetts

TM is sharing his ♥ on 'Guest Heart Thursday' at
Random Hearts hosted by Clytie.

M-I-C-K-E-Y

M-O-U-S-E
When a plain old snowman just won't do!

Route 112
Buckland, Massachusetts

Eye Catcher

No matter the season, this red barn always stands out...
even more so against the winter snow.

Located in the shadow of the Taconic Mountains,
home of Mount Greylock, the highest point in Massachusetts,
the Hairpin Barn, as I call it, is a part of the fabric of New England.

From the Hairpin Turn, Mohawk Trail
North Adams, Massachusetts

For more charming barns from around the world,
please check out Barn Charm, hosted by Tricia.