Tracking MAK

[Annette]

Would that be the "Bull sucking trees?" 

[MAK]

  Day 23 in Paradise brought me to the Missouri state line as I took a new dirt road that went on forever. I saw many road conditions on White Oak Hollow Rd. including hair pin turns,steep hills,areas where it was barely wide enough for 1 vehicle and at one spot a creek actually flowed across the road. There was concrete under the water to cut down on erosion problems I'm guessing. My journey brought me glimpses at steep drop offs,geese,swans,dogs that weren't happy to see me,chickens,goats,llamas,wonderful landscapes and many old vehicles.
  Of course I saw Angel (Bertha) and Red-tail Hawks. And I caught a pair of Meadowlarks talking to each other on power lines until a 2nd male showed up-then they all flew down onto a field and started searching for breakfast. As I drove thru town to get bird food at the feed and seed I spotted a tornado shelter sign (Pearidge is in what is known as tornado alley) and I finished up by giving my sisters' Jeep a bath at the local car wash as it was covered in mud from my adventures!

Check out my photo album by clicking on the link below and there's a couple videos too

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AaN3DFm0ZMWqjQO

 http://youtu.be/Kn7OD4LOquA

 http://youtu.be/0gAaHG4m9Ec

[WLABarb]

Another great day of adventures and new sights. Hey! Your Meadowlarks are more colorful than mine! I was mesmerized by how well you followed the TV around in the sky. Such a steady hand. It was a good day for both of us to get out into the sunshine and fresh air!

[MAK]

Another great day of adventures and new sights. Hey! Your Meadowlarks are more colorful than mine! I was mesmerized by how well you followed the TV around in the sky. Such a steady hand. It was a good day for both of us to get out into the sunshine and fresh air!

As far as following the TV-I'm getting better! And yes Barb, there's nothing better than enjoying nature in the sunshine and fresh air! Thanks for commenting! 

[valhalla]

"My journey brought me glimpses at steep drop offs, geese, swans, dogs that weren't happy to see me, chickens, goats, llamas, wonderful landscapes and many old vehicles."

Not llamas - those are Alpacas - loving, gentle critters that need to be with others.  A number of farmers in Smith Mt Lake, VA are working to bring them back.

As for "goats" - 1971 or 1972?  Love it and wish we knew what was under the hood!

[OlRedHair]

Another great day of adventures.  I am so enjoying following your activities in Paradise.  How many people just drive by and don't notice all the action and beauty around them!

[MAK]

"My journey brought me glimpses at steep drop offs, geese, swans, dogs that weren't happy to see me, chickens, goats, llamas, wonderful landscapes and many old vehicles."

Not llamas - those are Alpacas - loving, gentle critters that need to be with others.  A number of farmers in Smith Mt Lake, VA are working to bring them back.

As for "goats" - 1971 or 1972?  Love it and wish we knew what was under the hood!

Thanks for cluing me in on the Alpacas Janet and oh I forgot all about them being called "goats" vroom vroom!

[MAK]

Another great day of adventures.  I am so enjoying following your activities in Paradise.  How many people just drive by and don't notice all the action and beauty around them!

Nora, I imagine most people don't see what surrounds them whether driving or not! Thankfully, my parents (especially my mom-she was part Seneca Indian) brought me up to enjoy nature and all its splendor!!! 

[MAK]

  My watch on day 24 in Paradise was cut short by a flat tire! I still had a fun ride as I checked out yet another new dirt road (Slaughter Pen Rd.) It had a very steep drop off on one side making me feel a bit uneasy as I'm afraid of heights but I managed to press on. I started my day on Dove Rd. visiting Angel and after finding no hawks or little falcons I set out to find some new sights. Nice homes,more dogs, a cool rock garden and a big,beautiful spread with goats,donkeys,cows,horses,sheep,geese,hens and roosters roaming around. I found a plane weather vane, some cute miniature horses and my 2nd Bald Eagle sighting. It passed over me as I was going the wrong way and by the time I got turned around I got a couple long distance shots before it disappeared in the trees. Just before the tire went flat I did get a glimpse at a Kestrel. My little dog friends kept us (my sisters' dogs and I) company until Mike came to our rescue!

Check out todays pics by clicking the link below and there's 3 videos too

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AaN3DFm0ZMWqjQs


http://youtu.be/v3KpSbXfY4c
http://youtu.be/silMl5MBtSw
http://youtu.be/qAeoZh4VXK8

[OlRedHair]

Great videos!  At what age can a horse start to be ridden?


Nora in NW Florida

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[MAK]

Great videos!  At what age can a horse start to be ridden?


Nora in NW Florida

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At ages 2-3 years old they can start breaking them in to be ridden-reason being, the back bone needs to be fully developed before putting weight on it. We sure are getting an education aren't we Nora!? 

[Dot_Forrester]

I like the miniature horses. Are they work animals or ridden for pleasure or maybe just raised to be sold?? I must say that most of the dogs you've photographed over the past couple of weeks do not look at all friendly.

Dot in PA

[WLABarb]

Sorry about the flat tire, but I sure enjoyed tagging along on your travels today! That is interesting to learn about the age horses can be ridden, and why. I'm glad Nora asked the question. If you saw the PBS program on the history of the Lipizzan Horses, they mentioned separating the "kids" from the mares at 3 years, when training begins. It was fun watching Savannah and the calves frisking about. 

[MAK]

Sorry about the flat tire, but I sure enjoyed tagging along on your travels today! That is interesting to learn about the age horses can be ridden, and why. I'm glad Nora asked the question. If you saw the PBS program on the history of the Lipizzan Horses, they mentioned separating the "kids" from the mares at 3 years, when training begins. It was fun watching Savannah and the calves frisking about.  

Barb,I love to see horses run free especially without a rider on their back-the way it should be as far as I'm concerned. And it's great fun to watch when calves run and kick up their back legs and jump up with all four legs in the air!  

[MAK]

I like the miniature horses. Are they work animals or ridden for pleasure or maybe just raised to be sold?? I must say that most of the dogs you've photographed over the past couple of weeks do not look at all friendly.

Dot in PA

Dot, I have no idea what the mini horses are used for-the ones in my pic were being boarded at the stables where I took their pic. And most of the dogs here are watch dogs so they're not supposed to look friendly-they're doing a good job eh!?