Barn Charm – Mom Would Be Smiling

Posted on August 20, 2013 | 16 Comments

Saturday, as I passed my childhood home, I glanced (as I usually do) at the dairy barn that sits across the highway.

I immediately made a u-turn, found a safe place to pull over, and grabbed my camera from its usual spot under my seat. Since the last time I’d been by there the barn, the owners had added something new.

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In my Mom’s later years, she would occasionally see a pick-up truck pass by with an American flag flying in the back – “straight out” in the wind. This pleased her to no end.  She would have loved to look out her front windows at this huge flag on the old silo.

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(Not to be the “flag police”, but I just wish the owners had hung it with the Union [blue] to the left.)

Linking up to Barn Charm.

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16 responses to “Barn Charm – Mom Would Be Smiling”

  1. georgettesullins's avatar georgettesullins | August 20, 2013 at 8:00 am | Reply

    What an enormous flag!
    One year I was completely stumped as to what to get my FIL for his birthday. Then it hit me…an American flag for out by the driveway and inside fence. He loved it and we had to replace it several times over the years since he hung it out every day.

  2. Pix Under the Palm Fronds's avatar Pix Under the Oaks | August 20, 2013 at 8:07 am | Reply

    Very cool! It certainly does stand out. That really is a beautiful charming barn charm scene!

  3. June's avatar June | August 20, 2013 at 8:25 am | Reply

    I’m glad they’re taking care of the dairy barn and that flag is a great addition. You’e right, Mama would be pleased!

  4. Natalie's avatar Natalie | August 20, 2013 at 8:37 am | Reply

    Love it, love it, love it!

  5. thesisterslice's avatar thesisterslice | August 20, 2013 at 9:01 am | Reply

    You made me smile. I will think Barn Charm every time I pass one.Great Post! Thanks!

  6. TexWisGirl's avatar TexWisGirl | August 20, 2013 at 9:50 am | Reply

    that’s awesome, though.

  8. Susie's avatar Susie | August 20, 2013 at 10:04 am | Reply

    Me too 🙂

  9. mollieandalfie's avatar mollieandalfie | August 20, 2013 at 10:20 am | Reply

    It looks a lovely barn, we have nothing like that here . Have a wonderful Tuesday xx00xxx

    Mollie and Alfie

  10. Marshall's avatar Marshall | August 20, 2013 at 11:14 am | Reply

    You know me … the first thing I thought was that the Union was on the wrong side …. but it looks great ! Definitely an eye-catcher !

  11. Ashly :)'s avatar Ashly :) | August 20, 2013 at 11:17 am | Reply

    How beautiful!! I had no idea that was your “home place” I’ve passed by there several times, how neat 🙂

  12. Mama's Empty Nest's avatar Mama's Empty Nest | August 20, 2013 at 5:26 pm | Reply

    Now that is grand! Beautiful sight. 🙂

  13. jhuber's avatar jhuber | August 20, 2013 at 7:11 pm | Reply

    We noticed it leaving Church Sunday and LOVED it too! Who wouldn’t?

  14. Shirley Matthews Dunn's avatar Shirley Matthews Dunn | August 20, 2013 at 11:22 pm | Reply

    What a great addition to the silo and barn. Beautiful! I am sure your Mother would have enjoyed it.

  15. pattisj's avatar pattisj | August 21, 2013 at 12:11 am | Reply

    I thought the blue was supposed to be on the left when hung in this manner. Thanks for clarifying that. I’m glad they are proud to display their colors, only wish your mom could see it.

  16. dorannrule's avatar dorannrule | August 21, 2013 at 4:58 pm | Reply

    A great view and my Mom would have loved passing by too!

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