A Drive in the Country to Soothe the Soul

I dropped Mushu off at the groomers this morning and instead of going home after dropping him off, I decided I would take a drive out into the country.  I mean I live out in the country but it's always nice to see different countrysides.  I especially like driving out by Sherwood Park and seeing all the growth out there.  Amazing.  And I thought since I was heading out that way I would see if a friend was home who lives out on the 'Bear' Golf Course.  Turns out she wasn't home and no the below picture isn't her home.  Although it could be because oiy the size of the homes out there!  This would be the Golf Course Club House below.

                   

I don't do east and west and Township Roads and Range Roads, I do landmarks.  So I knew that I had to go down a certain highway and I would pass a big red barn and I would keep going until I saw a big antique sign and after that antique sign I would turn until I came to a deadend with a big red sign and at that big red sign I would go until I saw the funky fence and right after the funky fence I would turn again and.....god help me if the sign ever falls down or they change the fence.

Yeeehaww!  Pretty clear yellow sign huh?  Considering I was going about 140 clicks going by it.  Kidding!  Speed kills.

                           

I only had my macro lens today so all the pictures aren't the greatest, but the two horses above were so cute I had to stop and take their picture.  I had to face right into the sun to get the little mini horse so that's why you can barely see him.  Doesn't help he's black either.  I stepped into the ditch and went hip down into the snow so I just sat there snapping pictures of the two of them.  I wonder who was more curious of who?  And I love their thick fur winter coats yet.  Makes one wonder if there isn't still more winter ahead of us.

                         

The above pictures are of what I call a ranch.  I don't really know if it's technically a ranch, but it's got one big ass barn and lots of horses with blankets on and look at the size of the house.  Ok using my macro lens really sucks to get the right shot but this house is massive.  And I just love it.  Next time I'll bring my photo lens and you'll see a huge difference.  For right now, you'll just have to click on the pictures to 'sort of' get an idea of what I mean.

Comments

[Sirdar]

I haven't golfed Norther Bear yet. I hear it is expensive and not that good. But, I should form my own opinion one day.

Huge house!! Kind of like some of the houses north of Spruce Grove and Stony Plain. We know some relatives of the person who owns Spruceland Lumber. His house is a 10,000 sqft house. HUGE!! But this one is pretty nice too.

[Joy T.]

I'd be interested to know Sirdar because I hear the same thing. We aren't big golfers, more like hit a few balls, have a drink, hit a few more, have a drink. We just don't get out enough to be serious about it. These people are. Hence why they moved to a golf course. Gorgeous out there, but seeing all the houses going up now I don't know. They were the first to build and it was so nice with just them out there.

[Penney]

Seen that huge house and you said ranch and in my mind i said "Southfork" LOL

[sher]

It does look like Southfork! Thanks for those pictures. It reminds me of when I was living in Illinois. We lived in a rural area and I liked to go exploring down country roads!

[Debbie]

We live in the country but don't often just go for a drive for the sake of going for a drive. Unless I get lost, which has happened. Looks like you had a lovely revitalizing time.

[Joy T.]

Note to self: Must google Southfork.

Debbie: It's one of the greatest pleasures I have. To jump in the vehicle and just drive. Stop, take some pictures and continue on my way. Love it. Probably more than the dog loves his car rides :o)