windmills

Near where we live (less than five miles, I'd guess) the landscape is dotted with huge white windmills. Awhile back the Sergeant and I noticed an area for parking and a walking path, so yesterday - a bright, sunny day - we decided to take the Little Mister for a walk.

As we were driving up I told the Sergeant something I've said many times before: "I just don't understand why people don't want windmills. They say they're an eyesore. But I think they're cool! I mean, I don't think I'd want them dotting every inch of the landscape, but where they are useful..."

And he replied, "I'd rather see one hundred windmills than one nuclear power plant, or coal-burning plant."

So true!

We had a lovely walk, and I (of course!) took lots of pictures...

The windmills go on for miles, in both directions.

At the base of one of the windmills, looking up.
I cannot describe how big they are!

A new windmill being built.
(No work done yesterday, as it was Sunday.)

And on one edge of the big circle path...horses!
The Little Mister was intrigued.

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And now for other business...last week Joy gave me an award! I think it's so great that we pass around awards and cyber-love to our bloggy friends. :)

She said, "I am passing this award on to ... The Dragonfly over at On Dragonfly Wings because of her regular encouragement. It means so much to me." Thanks Joy! I'm so glad I can be encouraging to you!!

And in turn I pass this award on to Amy. She deserves a little cyber-love 'cause...well, 'cause she's amazing!! She is currently pregnant, but not with her own child...she's a surrogate mother, for the second time! I am in awe of her. Read all about it at Amy's World. :)

And I also send cyber-love to my bestest friend in the whole wide world, Rose Daughter. We've been friends since kindergarten, and will be forever more. Who better for this award? :)