Squirrel Logic

If I get the angle just right....

Squirrel Logic

If I get the angle just right....

Property Photos

Jason and I went out to the property to look around now that the trees have started to get their leaves and everything is starting to bloom - wow what a difference just 3 weeks makes from when we first went out to look at it!  We also wanted to figure out exactly where we would clear for our camper and general living area as well as find the best place to put in a circular drive to easily get the camper and vehicles in and out.  I took a few photos while we were there, of course it's mostly just trees!  Also added an arial view from Google maps showing our tract.  :)

Photos are here!

Property Photos

Jason and I went out to the property to look around now that the trees have started to get their leaves and everything is starting to bloom - wow what a difference just 3 weeks makes from when we first went out to look at it!  We also wanted to figure out exactly where we would clear for our camper and general living area as well as find the best place to put in a circular drive to easily get the camper and vehicles in and out.  I took a few photos while we were there, of course it's mostly just trees!  Also added an arial view from Google maps showing our tract.  :)

Photos are here!

Camping We Will Go!

This afternoon we signed the final papers for the purchase of 6 beautifully wooded acres in southern Indiana!  No, we're not moving.  We bought it to use as our own private get-away.  We love nature and love to go camping, so what better than to have our own private camping spot all year long?  For now we plan on putting the camper out there and may eventually build a little cabin in it's place.

I was hoping to get some photos up with this entry as we had planned on going out to the property after the signing, but it was pouring rain so it wouldn't have done much good.  Plenty of photos to come I'm sure as there will be much nature and photo opportunities each trip we make!

I think we need to name our little get-away...but so far no luck in coming up with anything good.  I considered "The Oaks" since we did buy it on Oaks Day (the race day before Derby Day here in Kentucky).  But I'm not sure that fits right.  We may need to spend a couple of weekends on site before it can be appropriately named.  Jason mentioned "Camp Mesker" and another that comes to mind is "Dog Woods" since our dogs will almost always accompany us there.  I'm sure we'll think of something eventually...suggestions welcome!

Camping We Will Go!

This afternoon we signed the final papers for the purchase of 6 beautifully wooded acres in southern Indiana!  No, we're not moving.  We bought it to use as our own private get-away.  We love nature and love to go camping, so what better than to have our own private camping spot all year long?  For now we plan on putting the camper out there and may eventually build a little cabin in it's place.

I was hoping to get some photos up with this entry as we had planned on going out to the property after the signing, but it was pouring rain so it wouldn't have done much good.  Plenty of photos to come I'm sure as there will be much nature and photo opportunities each trip we make!

I think we need to name our little get-away...but so far no luck in coming up with anything good.  I considered "The Oaks" since we did buy it on Oaks Day (the race day before Derby Day here in Kentucky).  But I'm not sure that fits right.  We may need to spend a couple of weekends on site before it can be appropriately named.  Jason mentioned "Camp Mesker" and another that comes to mind is "Dog Woods" since our dogs will almost always accompany us there.  I'm sure we'll think of something eventually...suggestions welcome!

The Great Balloon Blow

As part of the Kentucky Derby Festival each year there is a Balloon Glow the night before one of the hot-air balloon races.  Generally this is a pretty cool event with up to 50 balloons lighting up on the dark fields of the Kentucky State Fairgrounds.  Last night, however, we got to see a whopping 6 balloons...maybe 8.  Unfortunately it was way too windy to allow the balloons to glow in their full glory.  Under normal weather conditions the crowd is allowed to wander around the balloons up close, talk to the crew and get tons of great photos.  Due to the balloons being tethered and the flame threat from high winds they crowd was not allowed into the field with the balloons.   So instead, I will point you to my photos from the 2006 Balloon Glow and you can pretend that it's current.  ;)