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Whenever I see an old barn that is all but gone I think to myself what could life have been like back then. We'll never know.

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    • photo of poppy1812
    • this makes a very interesting shot! I am just like you .. I think back to who and what may have been here before me. We are just a small moment in time.

    • said poppy1812

    • 2007.07.26 at 07:36:37 PDT
    • photo of JamieSmith1313
    • Alot of hard work that is for sure! And lets not think about not having indoor pluming!

    • said JamieSmith1313

    • 2007.06.29 at 05:44:52 PDT
    • photo of kellimays
    • everything must come to an end

    • said kellimays

    • 2007.06.28 at 07:44:50 PDT
    • photo of sharwils2
    • I think as you do. One has to wonder what life was like at one time in places like this. Great 3 this week. Sharon from Minnesota

    • said sharwils2

    • 2007.06.27 at 13:03:53 PDT
    • photo of Jayramji
    • One has to go when times come, this is fact of life -Jay

    • said Jayramji

    • 2007.06.26 at 20:47:13 PDT
    • photo of faranya100
    • I often wonder what happened, to cause a farm to fall into ruin. Those big silos don't come cheap! I suspect many of the stories are unhappy ones, in the end. You've caught a sense of melancholy in the midst of the sunlight and greenery.

    • said faranya100

    • 2007.06.26 at 18:32:25 PDT
    • photo of ykarelic4
    • Mary Ann, that's another beautiful photo that you share with us! I enjoyed very much watching all three of them.

    • said ykarelic4

    • 2007.06.26 at 07:51:11 PDT
    • photo of utehempel
    • Gorgeous photo. I like how the green plants grow along the one tower. Great 3 this week, take care, Ute.

    • said utehempel

    • 2007.06.26 at 03:35:03 PDT
    • photo of patsylaird
    • Love this shot and it does bring back fond memories. But as for not knowing, I do know. My Grandparents had a farm way out in the sticks. Two miles from the nearest paved road, inaccessable except by wagon, buggy or sleigh in the winter time, or you could walk. They did have a phone because my father and his younger brother strung the line them selves. But no electricity. They used kerosine lamps, some were as bright as a 6o watt bulb, they had mantles. There was an out house, no indoor plumbing. They kept the food cold in a spring house under the carpentry shop and they had their own chickens, sold eggs and milk, heavy cream and butter from their cows. Grew their own vegetables and fruit. They even had their own smithy shop. They plowed using oxen and later horses. How do I know? Because I spent every summer there until I was 12 years old. I am headed up to that farm in early July. And yes it now has electricity and inddoor plumbing as well as central heat and air. But basically it is still that same old farm with two barns that are as grey as any other old barn. No silos though. But now it is a place for their descendants to visit and enjoy themselves whenever they want. The road is still a little iffy sometimes but then someone always has a four wheel drive to take you there and back down again if needed. I hope you enjoyed my memories as much as I enjoyed relating them. Love Patsy

    • said patsylaird

    • 2007.06.25 at 20:53:05 PDT
    • photo of grma_of6
    • Looks like you and Dee were in the same area this week or do you live in the same area? I love the overall look of this shot. It does make you wonder what happened to the families that owned this land, why no one has kept it up or rebuilt on the land. Its kind of sad really. Catch you later, Hugs, Bonnie

    • said grma_of6

    • 2007.06.25 at 19:53:52 PDT
    • photo of photoop23
    • Hi Mary Ann! My husband grew up on an old farm in Illinois and he could tell you that life was just great back then. He remembers not having electricity and the whole bit and he's not all that old! Not young, but not old! Ha! After his parents both died, he and his siblings finally had to have the old homestead bulldozed down, burned, buried in large holes in the ground and covered over--too many vandals having drug parties and other such goings on. They didn't want anyone getting hurt. Lots of happy memories remain in their minds. Nice shot!

    • said photoop23

    • 2007.06.24 at 13:55:34 PDT
    • photo of ranyaari100
    • And this is my favorit one. Wonderful shot, and great set of three this week . Greetings from Israel - RAN

    • said ranyaari100

    • 2007.06.24 at 09:15:57 PDT
    • photo of mtnets
    • Sad to see these old farm lots neglected this way. A lot of history here.

    • said mtnets

    • 2007.06.23 at 21:40:24 PDT
    • photo of wikiwords
    • I LOVE the old building shots... but honestly, I'm grateful I didn't have to live back then. Life without a cell phone, ipod and Webshots? I don't think so! I'm happy to LOOK at it so thanks for posting this one! Na Zdrowie, Kathy

    • said wikiwords

    • 2007.06.23 at 18:30:12 PDT
    • photo of coni_fer01
    • Beautiful photo - now to explore it - Thanks for sharing your lovely set of three and have a wonderful week - Connie

    • said coni_fer01

    • 2007.06.23 at 11:01:19 PDT
    • photo of hamiltrudy1
    • Time passes on, but some of the old things stay with us...

    • said hamiltrudy1

    • 2007.06.23 at 08:10:09 PDT
    • photo of umpa1
    • Another awesome capture, and I LOVE those barns, being born and raised on the farm, d/l time, just love all the growth up the side of the silo, MaryAnn you have made a big tug into my heart here, today....just loved all of your three this week, keep up the EXCELLENT work here on 3 per week...take care now, hugs~M&L.

    • said umpa1

    • 2007.06.23 at 05:44:36 PDT
    • photo of loriarnold101
    • I always think that too, it is a wonder

    • said loriarnold101

    • 2007.06.23 at 04:45:52 PDT
    • photo of sandrajacktrips
    • Hi Mary Ann it is a shot filled with questions as to why it is in this state, but it makes a stunning shot withe ivy....Sandra

    • said sandrajacktrips

    • 2007.06.23 at 03:51:01 PDT
    • photo of huguette296100
    • Is it a Amish farm like Dee Ann had seen? Interesting photo again Mary Ann! I like the composition and the light!

    • said huguette296100

    • 2007.06.22 at 18:51:47 PDT
    • photo of segseven
    • Hi Mary Ann! This is filled with peoples memories. We don't always know who or when, but for sure someone lived and loved well here. Great image! Enjoyed your 3 this week, have a great weekend. Greetings and hugs from, OKLAHOMA. Susie

    • said segseven

    • 2007.06.22 at 14:08:35 PDT
    • photo of luvnartusa
    • I do the same thing as you do, I always say "If only these walls could talk". Great shot.

    • said luvnartusa

    • 2007.06.22 at 12:01:24 PDT
    • photo of missdee101
    • Beautiful photo! I love the ivy growing up the silo and wood in the ruins. Beautiful sky to cooperate with contrasting colors. Gorgeous shot!! - DeeAnne P.S. I hear life was hard back then - lots of work with no electronic gadgets to make things easier.

    • said missdee101

    • 2007.06.22 at 05:56:47 PDT

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