If you enjoyed my post on the Little People Project, you’ll love this.
First, feast your gaze on these gorgeous landscape photos:
Photos courtesy of MatthewAlbanese.com
Photos courtesy of MatthewAlbanese.com
Photos courtesy of MatthewAlbanese.com
Photos courtesy of MatthewAlbanese.com
Rivers in flood, erupting volcanoes, coral reefs, Northern Lights … the moon??
This photographer must really get around!
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Have you ever been to Bonn?
Photo by Matthias Zepper via Wikipedia
Alas, I have not, but if I were to get up and gallivant to Germany, I would be compelled to book a night or two at BaseCamp, a refuge among Bonn’s big-city bustle that beckons my inner glamper.
Photo courtesy of Pop Up City
Housed in a revamped storage warehouse,
Photo courtesy of BaseCamp
BaseCamp offers the year-round comfort of a hotel (it’s indoors, complete with furniture and WiFi) with the charm of a retro camp-o-rama.
All of the rooms, as you can see, are housed in adorable “canned ham” classics and other vintage vehicles with nifty names like Flower Power,
Photo courtesy of BaseCamp
Space Shuttle,
Photo courtesy of BaseCamp
and Safari.
Photo courtesy of BaseCamp
Most of the trailers also offer cute little compartmentalized “yards” where you can lounge or picnic, soaking up the sounds of the campground.
Photo courtesy of BaseCamp
Rates range from $32 to just over $100 per night.
Sweet dreams!
Photo courtesy of BaseCamp
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My featured Merit Badge Awardee of the Week is … Sue Hacker!!!
Sue Hacker (Teenie weenies, #5458) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning a Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert Level Horse Dreams Merit Badge!
“In my back road drives, I found myself admiring those cute little tiny horses. I knew nothing about them or if they required more because of their small size. After talking with a trainer friend, I learned they were so easy to care for and required less hay, and space. I also learned they are great for cart driving for adults, which looked pretty fun.
I kinda peeked on craigslist to see miniature horses were on there, and found a handsome little sorrel paint. He was with a rescue group and a lot older. I looked at the rescue site, and saw a little miniature mare, the same age. I inquired about him, then about her, and asked if it’s possible to get them both. They said that would be ideal because they have been together all their life. But If I wanted just one, that would be okay too. Without any hesitation, I happily adopted them both and even a cart to drive him. It didn’t take me long to realize he knew how to cart drive, but he’s happier just enjoying the retired life with his little woman. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to make Sniffy and Libby part of our family.
Um, well… it has turned dangerous – in the best of ways. I have since rescued three other horses and have been continually learning more about not only horses, but different breeds. I am always sharing the joy of horses with my daughters and encouraging them to enjoy these amazing and beautiful animals.”
Buy props used in MaryJane’s books and magazine!
5% of profits will benefit www.firstbook.org, a non-profit that provides new books to children from low-income families throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Here’s how:
MaryJane will post a photo and a description of a prop and its cost along with a few details as to its condition here: https://shop.maryjanesfarm.org/MaryJanesCurations. It’s a playful way to be the new owner of a little bit of farm herstory.
