Friends in the Country

Some of us are more brave than others! Don't kid yourself, it was not an easy task to climb to the top of my old windmill and tie it down.

I was looking through the old photos of when I first bought the farm and came across this photo. It was a very windy day when the windmill brake decided to come loose. The windmill would not stop turning around. Being a newcomer to the country lifestyle, I almost panicked at what to do about it. I called a newly acquainted country friend, and he came right over. He thought nothing about climbing up the steps to the top of this fast turning windmill. As you can see by the photo, the top of a windmill is not small.

The windmill is old and has been repaired a few times since then. But when something breaks loose on a very windy weekend day, you must rely on the generosity of neighbors and friends.

By the way, I couldn't resist altering the photo in photoshop to give the double image effect. I also had it framed, to give to him as a thank you gift.

Meggie Mac

The Windmill

If you have been following me from my humble beginning of two weeks ago, you can see I'm writing a hodgepodge of my life. When I first woke up this morning, I thought I had "zip" for today's posting. But, as the day lite inched it's way into my bedroom, I turned to face the window. There she was, the windmill.  My inspiration for today!
During the summer months the trees block a complete view of the top of the windmill. But this morning, the cooler weather has taken most of the foliage from the tree. And, there it was. Standing proudly as she has for many years.
Looking at the windmill in the early morning lite, reminded me of one of the reasons I chose this old farmhouse. Part of me fell in love with the site of her, holding on to be rescued.

On the priority list, the windmill has always been on the bottom. But, in order to save her, there have been several occasions where help was needed to keep it from falling down.

Stephen, the local carpenter/handyman is doing the job I wouldn't dare attempt myself.

Yes, it probably would have been cheaper to take her down and erect a shiny new one.
There is no doubt about it....it wouldn't be the same!

Meggie Mac