After a rainy day yesterday, the new calves probably would appreciate a warm, sunny day to dry out and to take a nap in the sun.
Springtime Calves
Picture of the Day for May 2, 2014
This barn might be old and not used anymore but the roof looks good to provide some dry places for the critters outside which are probably tired of getting snowed and rained on for the past week.
It would be interesting to peek into this barn to see if there is a silo inside the barn and if it was a square one or why this particular design on the end of the barn. It must have had a purpose, one that I might never know, but I do know it is an interesting barn.
Interesting Shaped Barn
Picture of the Day for April 24, 2014
There are no leaves on the trees or corn planted in the field yet since it is the dull time of spring after the snow disappears (or most of it) and before things begin to green up, but with a rainy day on a dull landscape, I needed a more colorful picture. The old rock foundation and the mismatched upper windows caught my eye on this old barn.
Old Stones
Picture of the Day for April 5, 2014
Battered and worn, this windmill has seen many seasons and it looks as tired as I am that this winter won’t end.
Wind Battered
Picture of the Day for April 4, 2014
I prefer the autumn picture I took of this barn and I imagine a spring picture would be pretty when the apple tree is in blossom, but I don’t know if I will get to see the spring picture since it is snowing again today so there would be more snow covering the trees and fence. And that might make a pretty picture too, but I can’t get out of the driveway yet until I clear the snow to go take the picture.
For those tired of winter, look at the autumn scene instead, click on this link – Signs of Autumn.
Signs of Winter
Picture of the Day for April 3, 2014
Winter this year is like this barn, it just keeps going around and around and never ends with more ice and snow in April.
This twelve-sided barn with two small dormers, a cupola, and a two-pitch roof was built prior to 1925 and is showing some wear and tear.
Twelve-sided Barn
Picture of the Day for April 2, 2014
This cute little barn caught my eyes with the red doors, but the white barn sure would stand out more if there was green grass in the foreground instead of white snow.
Red Doors
Picture of the Day for March 30, 2014
Located on Highway 29 in Western Wisconsin, St. Matthews Lutheran Church was built in 1897 to serve the local German speaking Lutherans. The church was originally named St. Matthaeus Evangelisch Lutherische Kirche. Each hour the church has music sounding which is heard at a fair distance through the countryside. I wonder what music it will play to melt the snow and let spring arrive.
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
Picture of the Day for March 29, 2014
The barn styles often change from one area to another. The foundations may be field stones, limestone or cement depending on available materials. The roof may be rounded, have several pitches or single pitch.
Weathervanes or cupolas may adorn the roofs. Cupola, meaning little cupo or little dome, allowed light in and hot air to escape and have been a part of wooden barns history. Farmers have often referred to a cupola as a roof over a hole in the roof. This barn, built in 1893, proudly displays a pretty cupola.
Cupola Barn
Picture of the Day for March 27, 2014
The blacksmith, Tom Jones Sr., who worked in Hyde stone blacksmith shop built in 1883, which has been restored now, was also the blacksmith at Hyde Mill for many years following the Civil War. He also did veterinary work for area farmers. The Hyde Mill blacksmith shop could use a repair job now too.
Hyde Mill Blacksmith Shop
