Life on the farm

[MossRoad]

I sledded right into lake tahoe as a kid… will never forget it!

There was an escarpment in our neighborhood that rose above the lake. The plan was to sled down the escarpment and out onto the ice. The reality was WHAM!!! when we got to the ice. .... too steep to make the transition out onto the lake.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

1977 load of firewood to put in the basement.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

My brother sent me this pic of Dad working on the pond dam. I loved running that little dozer, I pulled out a lot of logs with it.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

another angle. this shows how steep some of the hay fields are.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I have talked about what we call the Old House on the property. I believe this picture is it, taken in 1948 when dad was looking to buy the farm. Just left of Dad is the dug well. My Aunt, and my Great grandfather that died that year. I

 

[bindian]

Awesome! Keep'em comin'.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Awesome! Keep'em comin'.

Next saturday dad turns 100

 

[sixdogs]

Next saturday dad turns 100

That is remarkable and just think of the things he has seen and done. Can any of us imagine OUR birthday cake with the number 100 written on it?

 

[2LaneCruzer]

My Dad and his Star automobile, taken on the farm, Okeene Ok, about 1930.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I posted this in the GM thread, but will put it here also.
My brother just posted pics of my grandfathers place, new owner bulldozed it all, it’s all gone. The house dad was born in 100 years ago, was almost 200 years old.
I'm more upset with my Aunt and then cousin that let it run down in the 35 years since he died, and the fact that my cousin would not respond when we wanted to buy it. It was too far gone to be used. They put cut stones on pallets. They also tearing down my GG grandparents place across the ridge, they have removed the slate roof, so it looks like they are salvaging what material that might be of value. The only good outcome from all this is my Dad gets 1/4 of the estate, but I'd rather had the property. Dad planted the lone pine that was behind the house. 2nd pic is 2008, 20 years after my grandfather died. I helped paint the house a few times.

 

[civilian]

Fuddy, that camper picture at Crater Lake? Jon

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Fuddy, that camper picture at Crater Lake? Jon

Good question. I happened to find picture online searching Ultravan. I know it's grandfather's by FMCA #.

 

[civilian]

Good question. I happened to find picture online searching Ultravan. I know it's grandfather's by FMCA #.

Just looking at the background reminds me of Crater Lake, mostly that island and the mountains. Jon

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I've spoke of having picnics above the pond. this 1965 picture shows the picnic table up in the woods above the pond. One of my sisters sitting on the old fishing tree. 1963 pic of a picnic, I'm in the back right of my dad.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

1963 My oldest brother fishing.

 

[ultrarunner]

Fuddy, that camper picture at Crater Lake? Jon

Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe

As kids we would take an old inner tube out to the island and back…

Emerald Bay was often calm when the lake was choppy… loved to water ski there before it was no longer allowed…

The entire Bay with Island and Estate Viking home was under private ownership before becoming State park.

 

[ultrarunner]

I posted this in the GM thread, but will put it here also.
My brother just posted pics of my grandfathers place, new owner bulldozed it all, it’s all gone. The house dad was born in 100 years ago, was almost 200 years old.
I'm more upset with my Aunt and then cousin that let it run down in the 35 years since he died, and the fact that my cousin would not respond when we wanted to buy it. It was too far gone to be used. They put cut stones on pallets. They also tearing down my GG grandparents place across the ridge, they have removed the slate roof, so it looks like they are salvaging what material that might be of value. The only good outcome from all this is my Dad gets 1/4 of the estate, but I'd rather had the property. Dad planted the lone pine that was behind the house. 2nd pic is 2008, 20 years after my grandfather died. I helped paint the house a few times.View attachment 857651
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I’m learning family is funny that way…

Things can go sideways the moment someone expresses an interest in something…

I’ve seen it where a family member paid a premium for a family property with emotional attachment when all the other heirs only interested in cash.

Fast forward and the money the others received often long spent and not remembered but the one that bought the farm or cabin or cottage somehow took advantage because look what it’s worth today!

Sometimes all you have are memories….

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

Life is short.
Pictures freeze that moment in time.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I’m learning family is funny that way…

Things can go sideways the moment someone expresses an interest in something…

I’ve seen it where a family member paid a premium for a family property with emotional attachment when all the other heirs only interested in cash.

Fast forward and the money the others received often long spent and not remembered but the one that bought the farm or cabin or cottage somehow took advantage because look what it’s worth today!

Sometimes all you have are memories….

Yes, they can be funny. My cousin who inherited it from my Aunt did nothing with it. My Aunt barely did anything, mowed once in awhile.

My brother went by today, my GG grandparents house is now gone. I wasn't so attached to that house, but that was the better land.

Anyways, big party still on for Saturday.

 

[Oaktree]

Life is short.
Pictures freeze that moment in time.

Sadly, so many of those old photos were taken using cameras with less-than-great resolution. Even a cellphone camera runs rings around them.