Sunday Stills Challenge POTLUCK

This week was one of those weeks where there was just nothing that struck my eye!

I wasnt happy with what I did take for this challenge, so I just posted some pictures I took around the farm, and played with them a little.

~*~Rachel~*~

My New shop...a shamless plug

Yes...a shameless plug for myself! LOL

Seriously though, I have joined Artfire, and so far I'm lovin it!

I hope that if you do a craft, any craft like photography, quilting, beading, knitting, paper making, etc...whatever you do handmade- that you might consider selling your product.

If nothing else, being dependent on yourself for something is so much more rewarding than being dependant on a large scale super market giant. (I wont mention who *aaahhhemmm w@lM@rt)

If you dont sell, then buy handmade...you'll be giving back to your community in a big way and the benefits will trickle down to everyone.....spark a flame! Build a fire! And keep it fed......thats the way you give back! Its that kind of "pay it forward" thing they talk about!

:-D

Nolin Lake, Kentucky

Black and White veiws of Nolin Lake....

A Walk In The Woods - Bernheim Forest

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is one of my favorite places to visit in Kentucky, and I've been going since I was a little kid. I make at least 2 trips a year with the kids and we always have a blast!

The hiking trails are just beautiful and full of native plants and animals. They have several lakes full of HUGE carp, bluegill, and bass. Several smaller ponds with Koi, and turtles everywhere. I must not leave out the geese and duck that stay year round.

They also have a few of the raptors that have been injured mostly by humans, who now find a safe home in the forest. The deer pictured has been there for at least 20 years! He was shot in the eye by a hunter, and some kind person brought him to Bernheim Forest and he lives very happily there in his own enclosure. There are from time to time other deer that reside with him that are being rehabilitated and then released. But this fine fella cannot be released and is well protected in his home.

Bernheim Forest was established by a German Immigrant, Isaac W. Bernheim in 1929. He was just a poor peddler when he settled in Kentucky, and he became successful in the Whiskey Disstilery business, and he gave the Forest to the people of Kentucky to show his gratitude.

Here is the link within the site that tells what Bernheim has to offer: http://www.bernheim.org/whats_at_BF.htm Go check it out!

Here is the official Bernheim Forest Link: http://www.bernheim.org/

Sampson "Sam"

Shades of Pink

Farm Wildflowers

Oliver

The many faces of Oliver, my first bottle fed calf.