Thursday, February 5, 2015

Red Cedar River, Giveaway Reminder


Sorry, you may think that this is a bait-and-switch, but I have no intention of giving away the Red Cedar River. (You can check out the Giveaway below.)

I apologize to my dear blog friends. I missed Hodgepodge Wednesday yesterday, and have had no time to visit others' blogs. I'm hoping to get caught up over the weekend. In the meantime, I wanted to get these photos of the beautiful Red Cedar River northeast of Rice Lake, WI (where those barn photos came from in Tuesday's post). It was a beautiful sunny winter day. The river looked so blue.
I was glad to get that old square German-style house in the background on this particular farm. There are many houses like that in our area. They have a large eat-in kitchen, and the second story usually has a central hall that runs the full length of the house with bedrooms on each side. Very logical and symmetrical.

 No Skating

I wanted to stop in and say hi to everyone today and remind you that my HomemadeSoapnSuch Giveaway ends Friday night at 10 PM CST. At that time, all the names will be put into a hat and Mr. C. will draw out three winning entries. I will announce the winners on Saturday morning.


Be sure to enter my Blogiversary Giveaway
Entries close Friday night at 10 PM CST.
No hoops, easy entry.

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34 comments:

  1. Pamela GordonFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    These are beautiful scenes Judy. I like the big old farmhouse in the background (and barns). Enjoy your day.

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  2. The CrankyFebruary 5, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    We have a number of similarly styled houses in this area as well; it's one I've always loved.

    No Red Cedar River? Well shuckydern!

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  3. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestFebruary 5, 2015 at 7:54 AM

    I love seeing a river that flows by all that snow on it's banks. Very pretty photos!

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 5, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    I guess you wouldn't consider 'selling' the Red Cedar River either, would you? lol Have a good week my friend! Hugs!

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  5. MadSnapperFebruary 5, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    that river is gorgeous. stunning in fact.. I love the first one with the barn and house in the corner.. the way you described the top floor is just how the house is inside on my post today, a wide hall, maybe 10 feet with rooms on both sides.

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  6. 21 WitsFebruary 5, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Shucks, really, Minnesota is always ready for another river! Ha! Ha!

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  7. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comFebruary 5, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Judy, gorgeous photos, as always! If I ever make it to that area, I'd love to go inside one of those houses and check out that layout for myself. Sounds like something I'd like.

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  8. Bethany CarsonFebruary 5, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Lovely view of the river and the farm in the background!

    Thanks for the reminder about your giveaway! Somehow I missed that post.

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  9. eileeninmdFebruary 5, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Judy, these are wonderful images of the river and farmhouse.. Looks cold there though! Have a happy day!

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  10. TexWisGirlFebruary 5, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    beautiful blue! love the old farmhouses, too.

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  11. ElizabethFebruary 5, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Love the farmhouse and river !

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  12. NancyFebruary 5, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Amazing photos. The house design sounds interesting, especially the second floor.

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  13. Linda KayFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Judy that water is sooooo blue! What gorgeous pictures to share with us!

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  14. Arlene GFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    I love seeing all the wintry scenes you post Judy!! Here it is sunny but cold. And you are right about the Germans..they are very logical people. I am married to a 4th generation German!

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  15. Terri DFebruary 5, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Lovely photos. That little creek is running too fast to freeze!

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  16. podsoFebruary 5, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    That is a blue river, must be a clear day. That looks like an old, old house.

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  17. Primitive StarsFebruary 5, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful pictures, cold but invigerating. Blessings Francine.

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  18. SusieFebruary 5, 2015 at 2:56 PM

    Judy, Those pictures are beautiful. I love how dark blue the water looks. I like the farm buildings. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  19. LynneFebruary 5, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Lovely winter views Judy . . .
    I have liked the sun and blue sky here today!

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  20. Judith @ Lavender CottageFebruary 5, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    It's nice to see flowing water with snow along the banks. In Ontario where I live, everything is frozen.
    It sometimes takes me a few days to catch up on blog reading so it's understandable when someone else does too.

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  21. RoseFebruary 5, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful. I just really like these shots...

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  22. MichelleFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Beautiful river scenery!

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  23. LorrieFebruary 5, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Your description of the second story of the farmhouse took me back to my grandparents' home. A large squarish hallway with bedrooms on either side - yep, that describes it exactly! I loved it.

    Beautiful river with the dark water and white snowbanks.

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  24. Carla from The RiverFebruary 5, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Hi Judy,
    Your photos are amazing of the Red Cedar. I agree, it is a beautiful river.
    Squeeze that Mr. C and tell him to pick me. :-))
    Have a great weekend.
    Carla

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  25. Grandma Barb's This and ThatFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    We have several of those old square houses around here too. They are my favorite type of farm house.
    Love the open water with the snow on the bank

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  26. Nancy ShumanFebruary 5, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    Doggone! I was rushing right over to enter the Red Cedar River giveaway! Especially after seeing your stunning photos. If you ever re-consider, let us know :).

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:57 AM

    Such gorgeous snowy scenery.

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  28. TheresaFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful and can't wait to see if I win:) Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

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  29. Debby@Just BreatheFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    These photos are lovely. Loving the Winter river.....

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  30. MichelleFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    The Red cedar River looks beautiful!
    I can imagine being there right about now :)

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  31. This N ThatFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Looks cold Judy..Much like here except our skies are grey today..Have a wonderful weekend..

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  32. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    The river is a gorgeous blue! And I love the silos and the shape of the barn in the distance.

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  33. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseFebruary 7, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Beautiful picures of the river... But now I'd like to go inside that house!

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  34. Mike@Bit About BritainFebruary 7, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    Great shots, CM. I hope you don't get caught up over the weekend..! Ouch.

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