A Bit of Texas Past for Jeff by myrrhluz

Photography • Rural/Countryscapes • posted on Jul 30, 2014

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Because this is way past your birthday. Sorry! My internet has been acting up, (we had to get a new router). This is a picture of Sauer-Beckmann Living history farm. Here's a bit about it from an information board at the farm. "Here, costumed interpreters carry out the day-to-day activities of a turn-of-the-century German-Texan farm family. You might spot them plowing the garden with a team of horses, or watch them tend the farm animals. Daily chores include milking, gathering eggs and slopping the hogs. Household duties include cooking, scrubbing the floors with homemade lye soap, conning, churning butter and making cheese." (We didn't spot them doing any of those things, but had a great time.) A VERY HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, JEFF!

Comments (18)

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durleybeachbum

2:39PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

"Slopping the hogs". I quite fancy that as part of my routine!

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jayfar

2:58PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

As it was my birthday a few days ago I am taking this lovely picture as for me so if that is correct I thank you very much Lucinda. Jeff.

myrrhluz

3:03PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

Oops! I should have said. It is certainly for you!

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drifterlee

3:31PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

Very nice shot!!!!

alanwilliams

5:11PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

superb pic.

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jendellas

5:48PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

Interesting place. X

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Faemike55

7:37PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

Wonderful capture of this quiet farm scene Great gift to Jeff

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danapommet

8:06PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

Well worth a zoom to check out the many textures in the wood - including the poles. Nice looking cow!

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jocko500

10:17PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

this is wonderful shot of history

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KatesFriend

10:28PM | Wed, 30 July 2014

I love her very casual ease like she knows that she's putting on a show for the visitors. Permit me to demonstrate how to be a cow on an Edwardian era farm. I get the definite impression that this is her spot. She comes here every afternoon and rests in the shade. You shot this well. Even with the bright sunshine in the foreground I can still see details in the darkness of the barn behind the cow.

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auntietk

12:50AM | Thu, 31 July 2014

Idyllic, bucolic, and oh, SUCH hard work! Give me the mod cons any day. :) I bet that was an interesting place to visit!

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wysiwig

1:27AM | Thu, 31 July 2014

So, no time for video games or texting? This is a great shot. It really captures the feel of your narration. Wonderful weathered wood textures and the patina of rust on the roof. The heifer is a nice touch.

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helanker

8:33AM | Thu, 31 July 2014

Looks like an interesting farm to pay a visit. Love the little cow :-)

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magnus073

7:42PM | Thu, 31 July 2014

Wow Lucinda, you are so good at these thoughtful dedi's for your friends. I would also love to watch and experience people showing us how things were done a long time ago.

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clbsmiley

10:48AM | Fri, 01 August 2014

same wavelink.... nice

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dochtersions

4:21AM | Sun, 03 August 2014

This is a brilliant photo, Lucinda. Look at all these old natural wood-things, with all those lovely colors and details. Everything breathes the atmosphere of long ago, a kind of peaceful, as well as satisfaction. The kind of burgundy-red color of the roof is very nice to seem my friend. Haha, I first thought it was a dog, instead of a cow. I think this photo fits very well to our dear friend, Jeff. ;-)

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