About the photo: This is the original homestead from our property – and yes, it’s still standing, won’t you come in for a cup of burnt coffee boiled in a pan over the cookstove? The land has since been divided, and the 20 acres we own isn’t graced by this dwelling. Our neighbor who does own the property this sits upon has plans to reinforce the structure and keep it up as an historic landmark – she just needs to keep her cows from knocking the place over. You wouldn’t believe how many tourists and locals alike pull over to take pictures of this old homestead!
Did a member of your family build this cabin? Or was it on the property when you bought it? I love historic buildings. They’re rich with story. I’d love to know more about this one. :~D
Oh, the things we take for granted. At least, I have a floor, even it part of it is concrete and plywood. :) I can’t image sweeping dirt.
Jen November 14th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
Riley, that’s my favorite, too. One day I went by and a cow had somehow made his way *into* the house, and had his head poking through a window – of course, my camera was nowhere to be found!
Mrs. Darling, I hope this little home is still standing 100 years from now – it’s a good reminder of what our *needs* really are.
Comedy Plus, yeah, I pull over for stuff like this, too. I try to always carry my camera in my purse, but try not to hold up traffic!
Raggedy, Thank you – I’ve taken about a dozen pictures of this old house over the past few years, and tried to pick the ones that did it most justice.
Diana, exactly! It’s all about perspective and expectations.
e-Mom, my family didn’t build this – oh, but that would be a good story to tell! I’m trying to find out more history on the house – the elderly couple that owned this land for half a century or more have both died, and unfortunately, a lot of history died with them. But there’s families in these parts that go waaay back, so I’m hoping to dig up some information. I also love historic buildings and their stories!
Renae, yep, that’s an electrical box! I heard that this house was inhabited until the 1940s… And your concrete floors – well, that’s the latest high fashion, so you’re in good company. :-)
hey neighbor … we live in the largest city to the south of you and are always contemplating a move to the more rural parts of our area! Your pictures sure do feed that thought! :)
Yes, it was the juniper trees that gave it away. And then the Veteran’s Day parade pictures. Is your son in the homeschool cub scout group? We almost joined it but decided not this year.
Jen November 17th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
JacciM, when I passed the little house yesterday, I thought of your comment – it does look unstable!
LivingforGod, I know my Oregon coast! There’s no better place. :-)
Deb, thanks for visiting!
Christie, I love to meet new neighbors, I’m so glad you stopped by! Our rural areas are wonderful, even if shrinking.
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I like the second shot of the cow looking from around the side of the house.
That is amazing! It would be a shame to knock it down. Look at that thing. Entire families use to live in that amount of space! Amazing!
I would pull over too. Awesome. I want to go inside though. Have a great WW. :)
Amazing. Fantastic pictures!
Happy WW!
And we complain if the airconditioning isn’t keeping us cool enough in the summer! Amazing what people used to live in!
Did a member of your family build this cabin? Or was it on the property when you bought it? I love historic buildings. They’re rich with story. I’d love to know more about this one. :~D
Is that an electrical box on the outside!?
Oh, the things we take for granted. At least, I have a floor, even it part of it is concrete and plywood. :) I can’t image sweeping dirt.
Riley, that’s my favorite, too. One day I went by and a cow had somehow made his way *into* the house, and had his head poking through a window – of course, my camera was nowhere to be found!
Mrs. Darling, I hope this little home is still standing 100 years from now – it’s a good reminder of what our *needs* really are.
Comedy Plus, yeah, I pull over for stuff like this, too. I try to always carry my camera in my purse, but try not to hold up traffic!
Raggedy, Thank you – I’ve taken about a dozen pictures of this old house over the past few years, and tried to pick the ones that did it most justice.
Diana, exactly! It’s all about perspective and expectations.
e-Mom, my family didn’t build this – oh, but that would be a good story to tell! I’m trying to find out more history on the house – the elderly couple that owned this land for half a century or more have both died, and unfortunately, a lot of history died with them. But there’s families in these parts that go waaay back, so I’m hoping to dig up some information. I also love historic buildings and their stories!
Renae, yep, that’s an electrical box! I heard that this house was inhabited until the 1940s… And your concrete floors – well, that’s the latest high fashion, so you’re in good company. :-)
Wow. That’s quite the home, there :) It really does look like a good wind would take it down. Oh, my.
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog! It’s always nice to meet a new blog :) Hope to hear from you again!
Blessings,
Jacci
Thanks for visiting my blog! You’re right about the picture :). It was taken at Oceanside in OR last month.
Happy WW!
Nice Wednesday post! Hope you are having a good one! Please come stop by my blog for a visit!
hey neighbor … we live in the largest city to the south of you and are always contemplating a move to the more rural parts of our area! Your pictures sure do feed that thought! :)
I would love to join you for some burnt coffee! Will that include burnt biscuits as well? ( :
Great pics!
Warmly,
Mandi
Yes, it was the juniper trees that gave it away. And then the Veteran’s Day parade pictures. Is your son in the homeschool cub scout group? We almost joined it but decided not this year.
JacciM, when I passed the little house yesterday, I thought of your comment – it does look unstable!
LivingforGod, I know my Oregon coast! There’s no better place. :-)
Deb, thanks for visiting!
Christie, I love to meet new neighbors, I’m so glad you stopped by! Our rural areas are wonderful, even if shrinking.
Mandi, Of course, biscuits as well. :-)
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