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View from my Window

I was reading my friend, Gerry's, blog the other day all about the birds and such she can see through her window while she is stitching. I'll admit to being quite jealous. Here on the prairie, trees are scarce and most birds have too much sense to hang around here. A couple times a year I do see activity through my window though, and yesterday was one of those days. If you look through my window here, past the porch and my truck, you will see the road in front of my house with cattle being driven by. And yes, those are two actual cowboys moving them along with the help of a very well trained border collie. A little local colour! LOL

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Annie said…
Cowboys and cows out the window... that's just a whole other world from where I am. Hope the cowboys were hunky!
Annalisa said…
what a beautiful view!The cows and the cowboys,like an John Wayne's film!It's so different from here!You're really luky!
Annalisa
What a treat, Kerry. Love your photo -- what a great site. Can just imagine my 2 dogs barking away and trying to get out by those big play things -- they think every creature God created is for them to play with. Thanks bunches for sharing.

Hugz,
Jackie
Susan said…
Kerry, It is really funny how we all get accustomed to certain things. I don't think I notice the birds anymore for they are so common, but I am sure I would miss them if gone. Now cowboys!!! That would be a lovely sight too. Love the pic. If I cna remember I will take one out my window tomorrow.
Gerry Krueger said…
You forget to add that every tree I see I planted... In 30 years I have planted over 6000 trees on this 20 acres... I will post some early pic tomorrow...

Hugs Ger

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