Millstone by OldHippieKeyboard

Photography • Historical • posted on Dec 27, 2007

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Description

This millstone was used in a windmill -- delivered to Governor Tryon's residence in Brunswick County (NC) in 1767 -- to grind grains and is made of coquina, which is a sedimentary rock of biochemical origin, mainly composed of mineral calcite in the form of seashells or coral. When first quarried, coquina is extremely soft, which makes it easy to cut into shape. It is left out to dry for one to three years, causing it to harden. On a lighter note: I'm still tryin' to figure out how anyone managed to get one of these around their neck... ;o) ~~~~ To my valued friends: My submissions have been sparse lately due to some changes occurring in my life right now. My desire to concentrate on these will leave little time to spend on photography. I'll still be in and out on occasion, and back in full force when my journey has progressed. Peace. Gary

Comments (12)

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durleybeachbum

4:06AM | Thu, 27 December 2007

Terrific texture!

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wonderworld

4:09AM | Thu, 27 December 2007

Hope your journey is sucessful. I'm going through some crap as well my NC neighbor. If you ever want to blow by my old stacked to the gills farmhouse, bring camera and we'll go shoot. Perhaps seeing another version of life could be curing. Cynthia

Liam.

7:57AM | Thu, 27 December 2007

Very intriguing

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auntietk

8:06AM | Thu, 27 December 2007

Great photo - I love all the detail. Fascinating information, too. LOL at the "millstone around the neck" image! I always imagined it with a rope, not as a collar. You crack me up! :) I miss you when you're gone, my friend, so I wish you success and a speedy return. Take good care ...

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NekhbetSun

8:18AM | Thu, 27 December 2007

Great shot and interesting info Gary ! ...hurry back sweetie !...and btw, love the new avatar wink ~ B*B n Hugs ~

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jeroni

8:30AM | Thu, 27 December 2007

excelente captura amigo

MrsLubner

11:17AM | Thu, 27 December 2007

I hope all goes well for you. These things do take a bit of time and putting it all back on track so it feels more normal in your life is important to a good steady creative flow. Take care and I'll be watching for you whenever you do show up. :-)

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