For Sale by Owner ~ Daily Photo 10-18-12

 I hope I am not cheating with this picture, but I think the fencing/railing across this front porch is so attractive. I wish I had it on mine. We passed this pretty home while in West Virginia last weekend. It looks to be a lovely one, but I felt sad when I saw it was for sale. So many homes in our area are on the market these day, and they do not seem to be selling.

"It's not so much what's on the table that matters, 

as what's in the chairs."

~W.B.Gilbert

This lost is linked with Jan and Jer's Friday's Fences.

An Old Picket Fence

My daughter’s old timey picket fence and her beautiful roses.They are out of this world.

This post is linked with Jan and Jer’s "Friday Fences.”

Barn at New Monmouth Presbyterian Church

Main Barn

Shed~Outbuilding

The Homeplace

Many years ago I taught the two daughters of the people who lived here. Sadly, the old house has not been inhabited for a long time. I did see some black cows grazing here two days let week, but I have not seen them since. The long, wide porch across the front is typical of old architecture in Rockbridge County. Some of them will go so far as to wrap around one side. This has always been one my favorite spots along our road. I’m sorry I did not get better shots of the outbuilding and house, but I respect “No Trespassing” signs.

This post is linked with Tricia’s Barn Charm.

Genie’s Dream House with Old Timey Fencing

SOOC

This precious old stucco house was for sale for years. It looked so sad sitting there with no one living in it.  Whenever I took the back roads to and from school I would see it and drool. There were those "for sale" sheets out front with all the info on it, but I would not allow myself to stop. The front section looks like a little cottage with the main house behind, and there is the sweetest fence all the way around it. Last year it sold, and the people who bought it keep the place in gorgeous shape. I may be getting a bit silly in my old age, but it is sort of magical having a “dream house” as dear as this one to ride by every day or so. I don’t think any of us are too old to dream.

“Keep your heart open to dreams. For as long as there’s a dream, there is hope, and as long as there is hope, there is joy in living.”

~Anonymous

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sponsored by Jan and Jer.

Daily Photo ~ 6-29-11

The Old Wolmerdorf Body Shop

Route 60 West, Rockbridge County, Virginia

This old shop is about 4 miles from our house. Like so many, it is no longer in business but rather just has old cars parked around it. Double click on the awning and you will see it is an old Chevrolet fender...pretty clever.

"The magic formula that successful businesses have discovered is to treat customers like guests and employees like people.” 

~ Tom Peters

This post is linked with Ruby Tuesday, Signs, Signs, and Rednesday.

That’s My World Tuesday ~ 6-28-11

Mr. Stevens’ Home and Old Root Cellar 

Yesterday I posted a picture of Mr. Steven’s barn where my old Land Rover still R.I.P.’s, and today I am sharing one of his home... one of the those very, very old homes in Rockbridge County.This is a wonderful structure that dates back to the Civil War era. My shot was taken from the right side close to the barns.

“The world is a playground, and life is pushing my swing.”

 ~ Natalie Kocsis

This post is linked with That’s My World Tuesday.

signs, signs ~ 5-11-11

The Old Denmark General Store

Kerrs Creek ~ Rockbridge County, VA

Denmark Store was alive and doing well while my three children were in school...that was back in the 80’s.  It was only a mile from the house so we were always running there for bread, milk, and the likes. At the moment a gentleman has a craft store there, but I do not ever see any cars parked in front. No one seems to be able to make a go of it so far out in the country. I love the old Merita Bread sign on the side so decided to use it as my post this week. You’ve gotta love that Vitamin Enriched Merita Bread!

“I suppose I would still prefer to sit under a tree with a picnic basket rather than under a gas pump, but sign and comic strips are interesting as subject matter.”

~ Roy Lichtenstein

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Skywatch Friday ~ 4-22-11

Humpback Rock Visitor’s Center ~ Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia

"There are elements of intrinsic beauty in the simplification of a house built on the log cabin idea.”
~ Gustav Stickley
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Daily Photo ~ 4-22-11

Growing Old Alone

"Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years.  We grow old by deserting our ideals.  Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. “

 ~Samuel Ullman

Sepia Scenes ~ Window Views and Doors, Too ~ 4-20-11

What Stories Are Hidden behind This Old Door? 


"Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members.”
~Pearl S. Buck

This post is linked to "Sepia Scenes”
and 
"Window Views and Doors, Too."

Shades of Red

Shades of Red

"A careful driver is one who honks his horn when he goes through a red light."
Henry Morgan