Highway 20 Views 2
So here, in no particular order:
No surprise to see more windmills on these high plains, but why is it I take comfort at these old style windmills but the new ones for electricity just irritate me?
With lights and bleachers and an old school bus on stilts, the Merriman Speedway Mud Races look like they could be a Good Ol' Time!
Though in spots, Nebraska had the solid guardrails I'm used to... there were quite a few of these cable guardrails. Are they supposed to slingshot you back onto the roadway? Because that's all I could think of... the Roadrunner boing-ing off these Acme cables...
In a teensy town with 6 other normal tall metal granary complexes, there was this one on the outskirts of town. To me it looked more like a drying barn where you could spread the grain around with a tractor... anyone know? It is huge!
Fort Robinson State Park. I could totally explore this place in the summer when I had tons of time... when this is greens up, it has to be gorgeous.
Hundreds of train cars full of Wyoming coal headed east. You're welcome.
In 1918, they built buildings with character. What happened?
Don't forget... Q&A on Thursday!
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That storage bldg. is for bulk fertilizer or grain. It has a "trip slinger" running from the top front to back inside to divert the product to different areas. The tight covering is actually canvas. Yeay, the coal train comes right through York, Ne. many times a day. You'd love to hike around the Ft. Rob area. Almost as good as Wy. (almost)
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One of my favorite things is the old windmill. I love them - they are beautiful, and a real symbol of the prairie and mountain states. Thanks for a great picture of one, and the nice variety of other sites on your trip!
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Where do you guys get your horses from that you use to move your cattle? Do you have a *guy* you call, or is it just word of mouth?
Do all of your family members have there own horse they prefer to ride? Does your father-in-law still ride?
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I agree, I would take a windmill like that anyday over the new ones. Great photos!
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Great peek into your road trip... loved the avenue and the building shots in particular - agree wholeheartedly about old buildings!! And I think you know where I stand when it comes to 'real' windmills...
BB
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My road trip was NOTHING compared to your recent trip... I'm glad you enjoyed the good ol' USA! Maybe next time you'll make it to Wyoming! and yes, I think I recall pics of a windmill or two on your blog!
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I would love to hear about the other studs you where considering for Dally and the process of elimination.
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Just used your highway guardrail picture as my desktop background. I love those kind of pics, reminds me of all my highway travels to Canada with the folks when we were kids to visit family. And yes!! we went thru Wyoming and Montana. My 2 dream states to (hopefully...:>) one day retire in.....Just get me the h@ll out of this place...Cali!!!lol
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