LIFE AT THE COTTAGE

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Time Travel Thursday #37 - Country Roads


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And remember to join me for Funny Faux Pas Follies this Friday.


Welcome to the 37th Time Travel Thursday linky party at the Brambleberry Cottage.

Are you ready for our next trip back in time and into the future?

Great; here we go!


Before I will even consider spending any amount of time outdoors, the thermometer on my porch has to read at least 55 degrees.

Now don't act surprised!  I shared my dislike for the cold in my very first post.


But, I'm delighted to announce, the weather is finally warm enough for me to exit my cozy little cottage cocoon.


So, on this gloriously warm spring day, I thought you might enjoy accompanying me on a scenic stroll along the winding country road I live on.


As you exit my drive, you see nothing but thick woods ahead.

However, a mere 250 yards down the road—right across from one end of my little farm—you see the picturesque pond and old timeworn outbuilding, shown in the first image.

Then, as we merrily wind our way further down the road, we encounter the blossom-bedecked farmland you see in the next four shots.

Just behind that glowing hedge of forsythia is an old log barn and a few more outbuildings.

And at the back of that sweet country flower garden—overflowing with daffodils—is an old house, where members of this neighbor's family were born.


This is another lovely scene from the same farm, with the mountain in the backdrop.


As we mosey on a bit further, we come upon the most charming farm, loaded with wonderfully iconic country buildings—like this...


and this.


Of course, this is farm country.

 So just imagine acre upon acre of beautiful fields and forests—each dotted with delightfully bucolic structures...


many of which were, at one time, the quaint little dwellings of the relatives of my neighbors.


I realize that this type of seclusion and rusticity is not for everyone.

But I so love living in this peaceful sanctuary and feel blessed that country roads take me home;)


Joining Susan for Outdoor Wednesday, Tracie for Cottage Flora Thursday, Suzanne for Vintage Thingie Thursday, and Debra for Vintage Inspiration Friday.


IF YOU LINK TO THE PARTY, PLEASE BE SURE TO LINK BACK TO THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE ON YOUR BLOG.

24 comments:

  1. We spend a lot of time in the mountains of NC and see so many old buildings and barns when we drive around! I love them! You've taken some great photos! I'm like you...I like to feel the sunshine and some warmth! Hugs! ♥

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  2. What a beautiful countryside and rustic buildings! Thanks for sharing them with us. And thanks for hosting!
    ~ Julie

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  3. Oh what a beautiful post...what lovely country scenes...so gorgeous! And I totally agree with you about warm weather, but I don't step outside until it's 70 degrees...lol I'm from California, so that explains it. Being in New Orleans now at least even if it does get cold, it's not for too long.
    I hope you're having a great week!!!
    XO

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  4. Thank you Liz for this tour of your farm and neighborhood. So much history that we just don't have around here. I love old barns and buildings that stand solid as a rock throughout the years.

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  5. Love the old buildings. Thanks for the tour of your country road.

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  6. Oh I am so envious of you living in such a beautiful spot.

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  7. So pretty...you are blessed to live there!!

    HaPpY vInTaGe ThInGiE tHuRsDaY!
    Sarah

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  8. What a great spot! Unfortunately, we're still dealing with snow here....

    Krysta

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  9. Hi There
    I just found your wonderful blog and really like those old country barns and building. reminds me of when i was a child visiting my grandparents in the country.

    I put some old button flowers on the linky . I have had these buttons saved from a 90 year old lady from years ago. She loved them and I do now

    Janice

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  10. Enjoyed every step along the way on this outing. I love seeing and smelling the fresh air of the outdoors.

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  11. Wow I love all the old buildings!!
    Everything looks so peaceful!!
    I love the in roofs!
    Thanks for sharing! I would love to see that everyday!

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  12. Like Lavender Dreamer, we live in the mountains of Western NC. These buildings are pretty common around here too. I love your post sharing theses charming old places where family history has so much life still. Thank you for sharing your lovely old buildings and gardens.

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  13. Such gorgeous images, love the walk in the country. Thanks for the great party,
    hugs,
    Debra

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  14. I loved taking this walk with you. I also do not like the cold weather, so this time of year is perfect. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  15. That is a nice country area where you live. Happy Spring.

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  16. Hi,
    Thanks for shouting out me and my rabbit last week!!
    I love the rustic buldings where you live, and all the Daffodils, hope you enjoy some warm weather soon we have been breaking 60 this week,, hurrah!!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  17. Loved your post, it was a breath of fresh air. I lived in western NC for a short time, my daughter still lives there, wish I did. Old farm buildings like these are few and far between in Alabama now.

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  18. love the barn pics! crazy for barns- you'll have to join my Spring Barn Chick Party!

    Karen
    love this post...

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  19. Love your photos. Reminds me of our place here in NH. Give me the peaceful life of the country anytime.

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  20. Living in SC these pictures look so familiar. I love seeing old buildings and years ago, my mother and I used to 'investigate' old buildings:-) Can't do that now or we'll get shot or arrested!

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  21. Sigh, we've still got snow on the ground.

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  22. Thanks for sharing! This took me back to where my mother grew up in appalachia Kentucky.

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  23. Thanks so much for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's....love your winding road you are so lucky to walk on! Glad the weather is warming up for you! hope to see you again next week! xoxo, Tracie
    PS - i've linked up to your party as well, thanks for hosting!

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  24. Thanks for hosting the party! Lots of interesting places/people to visit!

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