Don't Fence Me In!

When you bring "Farmer Boy"
from rural~to~urban Prairie,
you'd expect to hear him say. . .
"Don't  fence  me  in"!

Arriving On Crooked Creek,
"Mr. Ed" had many adjustments to make.
One of those . . .fences!

Privacy fences are common 
in the majority of housing areas in our growing urban town.

The fences to our North and South are original to our property 
and were a joint agreement with the homeowners.

The East and West fences belong solely to "Mr. Ed" and I.
Due to their disrepair, they have been completely replaced.

I have grown quite fond 
of the original fences On Crooked Creek!
In time, they too, will have to be replaced.

But for the time being,
we'll continue to enjoy their charm and character they provide
this "Farmer Boy" and I On Crooked Creek!

* * * * * * * FYI * * * * * * *
These photos were taken in 2010.
My first Spring taking photos with
my Canon point~and~shoot camera.
My first blog post is dated 08/26/2010!

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Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creek will be joining

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Mary @ Little Red House for

Thursday's Inspiration!

Be sure to visit

for you’ll come away

filled with amazing inspiration!

Snowman Blend. . .

How silently came the SNOW to the Prairie
On Crooked Creek this past week. . .

 

 

it fell on the treetops, the rooftops

and painted most everything white!

 

 

 

Since "Mr. Ed" and I had no place to go ~

we sat at the patio window

and watched it SNOW, and SNOW, and SNOW!

 

 

I was in hopes

that we would receive enough accumulation

to make Snow angels.

 

 

1.5 inches isn't enough

to suffice a photo worthy Snow angel. . .

instead, I make a Snowman Blend!

 

 

 

 

I began with an ample sized SNOWman Mug.

 

 

 

 

To which I carefully added Cappuccino French Vanilla Mix.

 

Directions:

Add 3 tablespoons of mix per 1 cup (8oz.) of boiling water.

(Adjust amount to suit your taste)

I did a lot of adjusting, dear ones!

 

 

 

Next, I added some Coffee~mate Coffee Creamer.

Once again, a lot of adjusting!

Stir well.

 

* * Tip * *

I used a miniature wire whip

to incorporate more air into the Cappuccino!

 

 

 

 

 

Several dollops of whipped cream topping

make for a great finishing touch!

 

* * Tip * *

One could add cinnamon,

chocolate curls or other embellishments,

but for me this is the perfect SNOWMAN Blend!

 

 

For your viewing pleasure,

here are a few photos

taken On Crooked Creek

through the open patio door of our backyard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As silently as the SNOW came to the Prairie, so it left.

But not before covering us with a blanket of white.

 

 

Pure enjoyment

describes the SNOW,

the SNOW scenes and

my SNOWMAN Blend !

 

 

Until next time. . .

 

 

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On Crooked Creek is joining StoneGable

for Tutorials Tips and Tidbits

with our sweet hostess, Yvonne!

Be sure to visit and be inspired with amazing

step ~ by ~ step creative ideas for your own home!













Coming Full Circle. . .

Coming full circle
              in the life of a Sunflower
                         On Crooked Creek !



Dried Giant Yellow  Sunflower Head
from the Sunflower Patch On Crooked Creek!

What began as a seed,
planted by "Mr. Ed" in the Sunflower Patch,
grew despite the severe drough on the Prairie,
and now is dried and ready to be harvested for next years crop !

 Except. . .
I have one more use for this dried Sunflower head. . .



Dried Giant Yellow Sunflower
from the stem side.

before it becomes harvested seed
                                On Crooked Creek !

A  Sunflower cloche !

Seeing these last year in the Land of Blog,
I vowed to try to make one for Fall
this year On Crooked Creek !

When "Mr. Ed" took me out to the garage,
I was giddy with excitement at the sight of the drying heads!

On Crooked Creek,
                the life of this Sunflower
                                          is coming full circle!


Until next time. . .

FYI:
You can view the variety of Sunflowers
grown On Crooked Creek  in a previous post Feed The Birds
by clicking on the title!

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On Crooked Creek is joining our dearest hostess, Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for a Fall Cloche Party ! Be sure to visit and see all the amazing ways to creatively use your cloches!!!

In An Autumnal Garden. . .

Drawing close to the time of year
when "Mr. Ed" and I take our Annual Trout Fishing Trip
to Bennett Spring State Park!

I come to the garden alone. . .

while the dew is still on the roses,

Although "Mr. Ed" will tell you he goes for the Trout Fishing,
being in nature and total relaxation. . .

And the voice I hear

falling on my ear, the Son of God discloses.

. . .and I might tell you I go for the creative design planning,
the shopping and being alone with "Mr. Ed".

And He walks with me,

And He talks with me. . .

Each year, we return for a time of rest and relaxation.
A time to draw closer to one another.
A time to draw closer to God.

And He tells me I am His own!

Seeking His direction and guidance in our lives.
No phone calls, no computers, no pre~determined schedules!

Oh, the JOY we share as we tarry there!

None other, has ever known.

Annual Trout Fishing Trip
to Bennett Spring State Park. . .
here we come!


Until next time. . .


Feed The Birds. . .

Whether you're a faithful follower ~
                 or new to On Crooked Creek ~
you only have to open this blog to know that . . .
          I  L O V E Sunflowers!!!

Here On Crooked Creek ~
"Mr. Ed" grows Sunflowers every year just for me. . .
                                                                          and to feed the birds! ! !

Lovely, petite, Lemon Ice variety ~

                                Vivid, Russian Red variety ~

                                                    and, traditional, Giant Yellow variety! ! !

Each bud brings about an air of anticipation!

Especially ~
when the volunteer seeds begin to sprout ~

step ~

by ~

 



 

step  !

 

Sunflowers ~
              planted not by "Mr. Ed" ~
                             but rather by the birds that eat from our feeders
                                             On Crooked Creek!

 

Singly ~

 



 

in pairs ~

or trilogies ! ! !

 

 

 

 

Regardless of their origin. . .

                                   all become a source to

                                                                        feed the birds !

 

 

 

Awaiting the day of transformation from flower ~ to ~ feed,

a giant Sunflower head dries in the sweltering triple digit

temperatures on a heirloom tractor seat !

 

 

 

 

Feeding the birds ~

        brings "Mr. Ed" and I beautiful Sunflowers ~

                                                          here On Crooked Creek ! ! !

 

 

 

Until next time. . .