I thought I would show you the barn from the farm Roger and I lived on for a short while early in our marriage. We pass by the old corn crib on the way to the barn....
Ain't it a beauty! Roger thinks that tree is actually helping to keep the barn from leaning.
When we lived there, I don't think the tree was any taller than the barn, if as tall.
And the barn did not have any boards missing...I have no idea how old it is. I think it had been there as long as our family lived there. This farm used to belong to my grandfather on my dad's side of the family.
In all the years I have seen this place I once called home, I have never seen it as grown up as it is now. When we were kids, the people that owned it by lived in Michigan and only came down about once a year. They paid us to keep the yard mowed...
Barn Charm
These are lovely pictures Rose, what a great place. :)
ReplyDeletei think i'd want to live there now... just beautiful, rose.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what an awesome place to have lived!
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos of where you once lived!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the road to the barn! You picked the right time of the year to go. I'm glad the barn is standing for you to still enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI hope you looked for a missing board lying around and took it with you. :)
Thanks for sharing this wonderful memory with us.
What a lovely place. I love the dirt road and how it's covered in fall leaves in the first photo.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beauty--even with the missing boards--gives it character!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that beautiful, esp w/ the fall colored tree! Love the barn & that rusty roof!
ReplyDeletePeople don't know what work is, today, or taking pride in taking care of something... too bad the place is falling apart, so sorry, Rose!
What a lovely setting!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of this old barn. I like the shape of the roof line and the beautiful maple tree 'holding' it up. It's sad that the property is all grown up. Pamela
ReplyDeletelove the leaf covered path ... so pretty. great barn shots. (:
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty! I love the big tree, I think it probably is helping hold it up.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...looks like it is in an secluded area...
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally charming place! I love every one of these pictures!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!! The barn is lovely as well as the setting. I think Roger is probably right about the tree holding the barn up. It must have made you a bit sad to see it so run down.
ReplyDeleteThis all makes for a very pleasant looking scene - though I am sure your memories are getting a bit of a shake up by the changes.
ReplyDeleteThe barn is really amazing, especially fanked by that gold tree. What an idyllic setting. :)
ReplyDeleteClassic old barn- love the rusty roof and the beautiful fall colors on that tree.
ReplyDeleteRose it is a beauty! That first shot with the leaf path is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteA very charming barn and with memories to make it more special. That first photo looks like it could be given some sort of "treatment" to make it look like an impressionist painting with the right program. Very soft looking already. I like it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming old barn in such a lovely setting
ReplyDeleteA fine series of this attractive barn. The post is made better to learn that this barn is part of your family history. Very interesting post.
ReplyDeleteit is beautiful, the barn and the tree and the road. i love it all. does anyone live there now?
ReplyDeleteps thank you for the comment about my camera... i can't believe people resort to stealing like that & have the audacity to pilfer thru someone's belongings while they lay asleep just feet away... it's beyond me! Lock up everything you own, everyday... I'm working on getting in the habit of that, now! =)
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
ReplyDeleteLove the corn crib with the road to the right!
ReplyDeletelove the one where it's hiding behind the tree! beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pictures - and what memories for you. I know it makes you sad to see it all grown up.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
a great story!! too bad no one is taking care of it now!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! I particularly like your first image. It would be so delightful to walk around the property.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Sweet memories. We lived next to a farm growing up. My mom still lives there. I have photos of the silos in family pictures from 1959. We took our family pictures at Thanksgiving in front of them this past year. The farmer died and his daughter came down from up north and tore them down this summer. I miss them.
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of the barn...but not the shape it's in. Makes a super photo op, though!
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