Some Good Fences Along The Way

It has been a typical spring here. 

One day it is beautiful and sunny, 

And the next few days it rains. 

So come along with me

 as we take a rainy drive to the market. 

My windshield wipers can hardly keep up

 as we hit a sudden squall! 

The beautiful purple plum trees have lost their bright pink blooms

and now have their deep hued leaves. 

This weathered horse fence graces the front of a horse stable. 

You can see the covered exercise pen behind. 

This sturdy fencing graces the fields

 of the large farm against the trees. 

 Cottonwood and Douglas Fir tower above.

The frequent rains keep things very green. 

A lovely Cherry tree frames a view 

of neat fencing behind a messy yellow shed. 

A surprise! A herd of cow Roosevelt Elk!

They seem a bit nervous 

as vehicles slow to take a look. 

I worry about them while I shop, 

but they are gone on the return. 

Elk are passing through this time of year, 

moving into higher pastures for the summer.  

A pastoral scene behind barbed wire. 

A vintage beauty on the same farm. 

Don't you wish old trucks could talk? 

For some reason, I just love this old farm. 

The plain little house is painted

 in the the loveliest shade of faded pink, 

guarded by an ancient, twisted fir. 

The winter wind gets strong right here, 

rushing down the mountain passes

 on its' way to the sea. 

Purple mountains behind are obscured by the low cloud cover.

 I have seen the moon rise here and it is quite lovely.  

I can imagine the view from the modest

 little farm house window.

Another lovely cherry tree behind a neat fence. 

This building is a 'small plane' garage. 

It sits across from a private air strip. 

There are several lovely homes along the grassy strip, 

all with small planes. 

Now wouldn't that be a lovely way to get around? 

A better view of the pretty fence. 

We're at the top of my little mountain now - almost home! 

These giant rocks were found when clearing our mountain road. 

This property is ringed with these large

 (and mossy) stones to keep vehicles from taking 

short cuts around the corner. 

After a wet and blustery ride,
we arrive home to the reward of a rainbow.

A lovely ending to our day.

I hope you enjoyed a rainy drive

 with some Good Fences along the way!

Don't forget to visit all the rest of the beautiful Good Fences
over at The Run Around Ranch Report

xoxo