Wanna Be a Steader!

A Winter's Drive to the Farm Stores

Well, the "dusting" of snow we were to get last night turned into about 2"...2 very slick inches.  But I needed milk this morning so I scraped the snow off of my car while the defrost ran and then our little dog, Maggie, and I were off for very our slow-going 'adventure' in the country to get our brown eggs and milk.

Maggie just LOVES car rides.  This is her seat of choice.

As our adventure went along we had to go rather slow as the roads weren't salted very well, if at all. 

Ice-covered trees and shrubs are so lovely on wintry roads.  I love it when the sun shines shines on the icey branches.

I didn't have to stop here today, but this is the little discount grocery store that I shop at before I go to any of the major groceries around.  Stoney Creek Market is next to the house on a German Baptist farm; they built this neat little building for their store.  I'm here at least once a week.

Just past Stoney Creek Market is the local Old Order German Baptist Meeting House (they live like Amish)...below is the hitching lot where they park their buggies when they arrive.  You can also see one of the out-houses; there's one for ladies and one for men.

Just a little farther and we see the BIG HONKIN' grain elevator that is next to the farm where I get the brown eggs and milk.  You can see this eleavator for miles, as the land around is rather flat, so if you get lost around here you can get your barings by finding the elevator.  See how little that SUV is in front of it?

Just past the elevator we pull into the farm lane and drive up to this little inconspicuous little out-building w/a generator in back (as the Old Order folks do not have electricty). 

This little building is where the treasure lies!  Inside are 3 friges filled w/brown eggs and whole (pasturized but not homogenized) milk!

Now...take a close look at that milk.  You can actually SEE the line where the cream and milk seperate!  OK...everyone all together...OOOO - AHHHH!!!

I was hoping that I would pass a couple of buggies on the drive, but I didn't.  So, for your enjoyment, here is this farm family's horse and you can spy the front of the buggie sticking out of the barn on the left.

And here are the 'ladies' who donate the milk to the farmer.  Thanks, girls.  The ladies who donate the eggs where inside, they don't like the cold so much.

Admittedly, I am more of a mammal person than a bird person, but I DO LOVE red-tailed hawks.  I think they are one of God's most beautiful creatures.  Well, the Lord was smiling on my trip and blessed me with a gorgeous one this morning!  Is this an awesome bird or WHAT?!

Just one more pic of the snow-covered fields and roads on our way home. 

Thanks for going on my journey to the farm.  Hope you enjoyed the ride.

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

Thanks for the pics....

01:09, 2009-Jan-12 .. Posted by rstewart8888

Ilove to see the country side from other areas (also love road trips) Yours were great.... Rob stewart Ontario Canada

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03:12, 2009-Jan-12 .. Posted by stitchnchick

I LOVE the pictures! I am so glad you got that camera! :-) I hope I can take that trip someday, for real, but let's wait until it's warm, shall we? lol
I know it's winter and I do love to really celebrate each season, but I'm also looking forward to a warm up now. :-)

Amy

your blog

03:20, 2009-Jan-12 .. Posted by cami

I was doing the rendom blog and came to your blog. I just love it. You have a talent for writing in it. I love your pictures. I wish I lived where you can go buy milk like you are able. I am adding you to my friends so I can read more when I have time.
Camilla

Dreamy!!!

03:22, 2009-Jan-12 .. Posted by Barefootcountrygirl

Thank you for posting such wonderful pics!! I love them all! I adore Ohio, I would love to move there someday!

Liked the ride.

04:10, 2009-Jan-12 .. Posted by TwoLittleBlessings

Thank you for taking all of us with you. I like the area where you live. We live so far from anything like that that it doesn't seem real to me. *smile* I am glad you enjoyed the ride and that you got home safe and sound. *smile* Take care and, thank you again. Winter blessings.-me-(Mommy of two little blessings)

The Ride in the Country!

08:58, 2009-Jan-13 .. Posted by Anonymous

Wow! That was a beautiful ride! I sure enjoyed visiting The German Baptist-first I've heard of them, (I live among many Amish farms and communities--in fact-- Amish fellows helped us build two rooms onto the back of the new cabin.) so it was informative and so interesting!

Hello friend!

08:45, 2009-Feb-12 .. Posted by Anonymous

Thanks for taking us along on your drive. What a lovely place you're blessed to live in! Though they are not as often I would like, I always love my visits here. Life has a way of keeping a mama's hands always busy.

Blessings,
Lea