Two Barns

Forgive me for not stopping by and commenting - I promise I will be up to speed in the next few days.  Today I woke up around 4 a.m. and could have sworn a Mack truck ran me over in my sleep.  It was a YUCK day and I slept a lot. 

I am playing with textures (thanks Steve!).  These two barns are at my daddy's and are very old.  The one on the left is starting to lean a bit.  For more great photographs of old barns, be sure to stop by Tricia's and join in her fun new meme on Tuesday's!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Uncle T's Tractor

I hope you are not tired of seeing the old farm stuff - I have another for you today. 

This was my great-uncle's tractor that was given to daddy a few years ago.  It has a flat tire, and I think some sort of engine trouble but daddy likes to tinker with it.   Notice the rusted can sitting on top of the exhaust pipe/muffler (?).  It fits.  He also has some sort of strips of old towels on it for some reason.   Notice the seat - it looks like it would be comfortable but springy!  This tractor sits in the back yard next to the Smokehouse under the large pecan trees (I need to get shots of those too!).  Gotta love it - its a Southern Thing for sure! 

Have a very happy Thursday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass

Old Blue

Old Blue was given to my dad after his first cousin's husband died.  They were very close, and he loved daddy and wanted him to have this truck.    

Old Blue has seen better days; the floorboard is rusted through in spots and I am not sure if the heat works, but it is a perfect addition to the country!

For more Midweek Blues check out The Dusty Cellar.

xoxo,
SouthernSass
 

Sepia Saturday - Country Dirt Road

This is my neice (driving) and son (riding) on my great-grandfather's Farmall tractor.   It is also the photo seen on my header to this blog. 

I wonder what they were talking about....  It amazes me that my daddy was able to teach my neice (age 10 at the time) to drive it and shift the gears.   She is a Southern Girl through and through!  I love this pic - it is one of my all-time favorites and certainly is "home" to me.  I love that dirt road!

Be sure to visit Saturday Sepia for more great photos!

Happy Saturday!

xoxo,
SouthernSass