On The Other Side of The Road
- November 27, 2009
- Category: Daily Diary
- (16) Comments
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I actually got Mountain Man to stop work for a while and enjoy an outing with me. Hope you’ll join us.
Circling Hawks Ranch (Mountain Man named it) has a secret treasure. Lake frontage on a tributary of Bull Shoals Lake tucked behind woodland on the other side of the road.
The view through our woods:
At the shoreline. Last time we were here, there was a drought. We actually drove where this water is now. What a delight to find the water level so high.
One thing I love about this part of the country is that no one person owns the shoreline around the lakes. It belongs to the Corps of Engineers who own about 60,000 acres around Bull Shoals Lake and that land is open to the public. In Vermont, if you bought lake front property, in most circumstances, you would own the property all the way to the water.
When I first came here, I saw many white crosses on trees. Ignorant me, I thought they had some ominous meaning and I was about ready to head home. I learned it’s the way the Corps of Engineer land designates public property. Here’s one of the white crosses by the lake.
Headed back into our woods.
Good morning! That is a very interesting building. More wonderful views for you to look at and share with us. We had 30 for dinner at my cousin's yesterday. Gorgeous cool day, lots of sunshine and the best food ever, especially my squash casserole. I'm glad the MM took time out to enjoy the day with you. You have a wondeful life with MM. I'm thankful you found him when you did.
Date: November 27, 2009
I love finding things like this!
When I was nine, my parents built their first home in a very rural area. On a day of exploring the woods, I came upon a house, probably built in the 1920's. No windows or doors left on it. But the inside still had furniture etc. I was so excited I ran home to get my Dad and take him back to show him! He was just as intrigued as me! But after we looked at everything that someone had left behind years ago, I was forbidden to ever go back there without him!
Smart Dad!
We would tromp thru the woods often and go visit the lonley house. Then one day when we went it had been torn down. I think we were both sad.
When you find out more about the building please let us know the history behind this!
Have a wonderful day!!
Blessings, Misha
Date: November 27, 2009
What a great little building. Wouldn't it be fun to turn into a little get away bunkhouse
Date: November 27, 2009
I have no idea what it could be but it looks a little scary!
I love the pictures! I'm glad Mountain Man took some time off for a while!
Have a nice weekend!
Date: November 27, 2009
I think it's a root cellar, or … a grave, hahaha, just kidding, thank you for sharing your life in the woods, from a town girl.
Date: November 27, 2009
Nice view you have there! Maybe that building is a tomb.
Date: November 27, 2009
Interesting building indeed! Perhaps it was a secret hideaway?
Date: November 27, 2009
No clue but what about Army Corp of Engineers putting it there…? It looks, vaguely, Army'ish.
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Happy T-Day!
Date: November 28, 2009
Interesting building! My imagination runs wild sometimes..Jesse James hideout? It is probably a root cellar..you have a great view there..a lovely piece of property:)
Date: November 28, 2009
It looks like the storm/root cellars where I grew up. The water table was too high to have cellars under the homes, so they were dug into a hill.
Date: November 28, 2009
Sunny blue skies – how lovely! The old house looks like an old food cellar of some sort…
Here in Sweden most of the shoreline is owned by the local states/counties, giving access to everyone to enjoy!
Date: November 28, 2009
After finding out what you have about the Corps of Engineers, you will have a different perspective about our experience with their property lines back in '67 (I think). You can read about it in The Fifth Crumb of The Crackerhead Chronicles. Of course, with all of the adventures you could be having around your new place with the very mild weather we are having so far, I don't see how you could justify making much time for reading.
Date: November 28, 2009
I had no idea that is how the Corps operates in some parts of the country. I think it's sounds like a good thing for sure.
And on the cellar? I have no idea but I think I'd try to pry the door open or somehow get inside. Probably get in trouble too.
Date: November 29, 2009
Could it be some sort of ice house or something to do with food preservation?
Date: November 29, 2009
It DOES look like a barracks or something army-ish, but it also looks like a root cellar. But the inclusion of a DATE inscribed above the threshold is puzzling. If you ever find out what it is, please let us know.
Date: November 30, 2009
Someday, when I am old and super grey,
I'm going to travel and come your way.
I going to stop and pause awhile, shoot the breeze
and share a smile.
I’ll see what you see and touch what you touch.
Instead of sitting on my couch!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.con
Date: November 30, 2009