Summer!
Remember that feeling when school was out for
summer vacation?
Lazy days that stretched out before us
with no schedules, just going where
the day took us.
Roads in north Alabama wind through
the foothills of the Appalachians
and remind me of the lazy days of school summer vacation.
Days when unexpected detours can happen.
Like spotting an old blue barn...
And pulling over to look at it from all sides.
Wherever we were going can wait on a lazy
summer day.
A rusty old metal roof and peeling blue paint
say, "Country."
A glimpse of a horse trailer says, "Horses," but
where are the horses?
None in the field around the barn.
Just a birdhouse across the road near the closest house.
A quiet day with no person or animals in sight,
not even a buzzing bee or fly.
A lazy day in summer in the country...
Beat up, patched together, metal siding at odd angles,
the barn needs repairs.
Seeing the old blue barn along meandering
Appalachian roads was worth the detour
on this summer day.
Amazing how light can change color
from medium true blue to pale turquoise blue...
One last look as we slowly drive away
on a lazy summer day.
Summer days when life slows down
and stretches out before us full of
promise for more unexpected pleasant detours...
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ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous color that barn is and what a beautiful view of the mountains!
Thanks so much for sharing :)
XOX
Such a great post....Love those winding roads that always create a memory...it's inspiring to see I am not the only one who wants to get out of the car to take pic's.....or pick wild flowers...
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Christine
All so pretty ~ I love the barn and it makes me wonder all that went on inside :) Your post makes me want to get in the car and go for a drive. So true about childhood Summer vacation ~ not a care in the world! Enjoy this day ~ Judi
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. Makes me want to get in the car and go! I love those lazy days too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove That blue barn......lovely....!.....enjoy summer love Ria...x!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Judith! This reads like poetry. As a retired teacher I can relate to the feeling of looking forward to those summer days. In retirement one day is pretty much like the next. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI've intended to tell you, each time I open up your blog and see that glorious table in its alfresco setting, I'm immediately awash with of fond memories of beautiful times in France. You have captured the feel perfectly!
I want to join you at this lovely table sometime. ~ Sarah
Judith, what a lovely post. I love each of the barns and the effort it took to capture such artistic scenes. Your photos are positively bucolic! I have to say, the opening scene... that of the highway, is perhaps my favorite of all. It is not only amazing with its layers of color, but it is so reminiscent of long drives through the countryside during my 17 year tenure in Missouri. We drove so many times from St. Louis to Dallas... Interstate 44 to Highway 75. Love, love, love the South. Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeletegorgeous greens---i love the trees and the grasses in your photos. the birdhouse is lovely. charming blue barn.
ReplyDeleteFirst time I've ever seen a blue barn, but I hope it won't be the last!
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Yes, I've always loved the summer days....my grands are already counting days 'till they have to go back to school....:)
ReplyDeleteHope whoever owns the pretty blue barn will fix it up and not let it fall down. :)
What restful pictures of blue, blue, blue. (sigh) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, BB.
what wonderful images...
ReplyDeleteMeandering is good for the soul, I'd have to say! You've reminded me that I'm about due for a nice drive in the country.
ReplyDelete-Karen
Love the blue rustic barn with the green grass -so peaceful and relaxing!
ReplyDeleteAhh, yes, those were the days! That's a beautiful part of Alabama and I adore the blue barn! Thank you for the trip back when!
ReplyDeleteSummer days in the country, so relaxing. Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous photos, love them all!
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Jody
That's beautiful country! And I love the old barns! Enjoy your week my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Love that blue barn.
ReplyDeleteOh, what a lovely way to spend your day.
ReplyDeleteI love the color blue, but I wonder why this barn was painted blue. I bet it was such a pretty barn at one time. Like you... I wonder where the people and critters are. it must have been a glorious summer drive anyway.
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Marie Antoinette
Beautiful photos! Love that blue! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop!...hugs...Debbie
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blue old barn! I allso love to stop and enjoy those small moments with the camera. Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love old barns and this one painted blue is so fabulous. I always dreamed of finding just the perfect one and turning it into home. Thanks tons for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteCannot tell you how much I love the Blue in your blog! And what a fun stop. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely landscapes! Blue barns are my favorite. Pinning:) I posted DIY Doily Jacket this week.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL post. Such a sweet, peaceful, "take me away" post...so enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday...
Blessings,
Cindy
Nothing like a road trip and seeing all the barns...love the blue barn! You are one of the features today at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/08/anything-blue-friday-week-21.html Hope to see you again at my little blue soiree. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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