8-8-10 Bad Dog

We were at the lake this weekend. After dinner, Friday evening, Tim & I wanted to shoot the sunset. When we left, I told Keilo, (the dog), "No, you can't go," and I walked out the door. Big mistake! This is what we came home to. Apparently, Keilo thought he was going!!

8-4-10 Summer Heat

The Daily Shoot suggested "weather affects us all. Make a photo of something affected by the weather." As you can tell, this hosta is not fairing well in the summer heat.

8-3-10 Pioneer Bluffs Barn

Pretty much speaks for itself!!

8-2-10 Honey Bees

While I was wandering the grounds of Pioneer Bluffs Ranch a week ago, I came across two bee boxes. They were "a buzz" (sorry!!) with activity. Wonder if the ranch plans on selling the honey? Yummy!

8-1-10 Looking Out the Barn Window

Old wooden barns have such character. They remind us of a time gone-by. The glass has imperfections, the wood is old and rotting in places. However, many stand the test of time.

7-31-10 First Anniversary

One year ago today, our daughter & son-in-law were married. It's hard to believe it has a year since they pledged their love. Can you remember your first anniversary?

7-30-10 Watermelon Anyone?

Nothing helps cool you down than a slice of watermelon. This was very ripe, sweet, and oh, so good!

7-29-10 Little House in the Woods

Still at Pioneer Bluffs Ranch, in Chase County, Kansas. This shot made me think of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her "Little House On the Prairie" series.

7-28-10 Tricycle Ridin'

Remember, when you were finally big enough to ride a tricycle? Your feet just reaching the pedals, making the pedals go faster and faster, then coasting until you stop? Ahhh, childhood!

7-27-10 Rogler Original Homestead

This was the original Rogler homestead. The foundation is made from flattened limestone rocks. At some point, cement was poured for the floor and to secure the walls, between the timbers, & a more secure roof put on. The glass in the windows are original as they are warped and show imperfections.

7-26-10 Inside Looking Out

Pioneer Bluffs Ranch: I'm inside the farmhouse, standing in the parlor, looking out this magnificent leaded glass window. This ranch was started in 1859 by the Rogler family. Not sure when the farmhouse was built. I'm assuming in the early 1900's.

7-25-10 Pioneer Bluffs Ranch

Last night, we drove from the lake over to just north of Matfield Green, to a ranch called "Pioneer Bluffs". Up until about 4 or 5 years ago, this was a working ranch, right in the heart of Chase County, in the beautiful Flint Hills. The ranch was sold to a non-profit organization, whose mission is to preserve the land and the ranching way of life. We came here to listen to the author of "Prairy Erth", William Least Heat-Moon speak about his book and to watch a documentary that was made regarding his book about Chase County and the ranches there. Over the next few posts, I'll tell more about the ranch and the documentary that will show this fall on PBS.

7-22-10 Asian Warrior Ship

This was taken at Disney's Animal Kingdom, in the Asian section. It's a replica of an Asian warrior ship.

7-21-10 Cindy's Castle

Okay, so this isn't "my castle", but it does belong to a girl named Cindy. Glad I don't have to clean it!!!!

7-20-10 Rolling Flint Hills

I know I have posted several pictures of the Flint Hills in Kansas, but I just can't get over their beauty. As I look out over them, I try to imagine what the settlers might have been thinking as they traveled west. There actually are places where wagon wheel ruts can be found imbedded into the ground.

7-19-10 Woody in Legos

Was looking at the pictures on my phone and found this one of Woody made out of Legos. We were (briefly) in the Legoland store at Disney. I've told my school kids that when I grow up, I want to work at Legos, building things.

7-18-10 Very Old Homestead

Went to the lake this weekend and saw this very old homestead off in the distance, nestled in the beautiful Flint Hills. Just had to go check it out. I wish I could have gotten closer to see inside. Looks like it would make a great haunted house!

7-15-10 Abstraction

Today's Daily Shoot suggested "making a photograph of patterns &/or shapes that aren't recognizable objects".

7-14-10 Bloomin' Roses

It's so hot today! Went outside to see if I had any garden left and saw the roses in full bloom. Everything else is wilting in the heat, but they look great.

7-13-10 Tower of Terror

"Picture, if you will, a glittering hotel in it's heyday." You notice that the elevators are not working. You start looking around, when you find the boiler room service elevators. You step, only to become the unsuspecting passenger of a 13-story elevator malfunction. You, have entered, "The Twilight Zone's Tower of Terror"!