Monthly Archives: March 2012

In case you need another reason to obey those NO TRESPASSING signs

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I’ve mentioned before on this blog many times before that, when encountering posted land on which I’d like to “do photography” at some point, I always seek landowner permission. North Dakota state law requires that the landowner include their name on these signs to make them valid, which makes it easy to find them and place a respectful call asking for permission. Only once have I ever been told no – the guy was clearly drunk and didn’t believe that photography was the reason I wanted to tread upon his land.

I had to chuckle when I spotted this sign in an extremely remote location. In fact, after two weeks my truck is still dropping mud from the section line road adjacent to this property. I don’t even recall whether or not there was some old dilapidated farmstead or other intriguing subject beyond this sign…I simply remember finding the annotation quite amusing. I don’t think I’d want to test the landowner’s resolve, either!

Wide open spaces

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This was the view out the window of my truck as I perused some of the backroads in my ol’ stompin’ grounds a couple of weekends ago – right before some much-needed snow arrived. I’ve changed my tune a bit; when I took this photo I was pining for some deep snow, but now I’m quite ready for spring. Bring on the green grass, the warm breeze, the long evenings…it is time.

Winter didn’t exactly go as planned, but my little guys did eventually get to build a couple of little snowmen this week. They’re both old enough to ride little bikes now, and are expressing a desire to go stargazing so I anticipate big things this summer! I can’t wait to get started.

Some folks aren’t so sure they can trust Obama. And then there’s this guy

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While out on the road I keep an eye out for things like windmills (obviously) and old farm equipment like threshing machines. Even one who doesn’t naturally look for those things would have no trouble at all spotting this one along Highway 200.

As you can see, the owner is no fan of President Obama or Senator Kent Conrad, and has no problem outlining the relationship between the two. You’ll get no disagreement from me on this one, especially in their duplicitous behavior toward our state’s energy industry (of which I’m particularly proud). Besides, that’s one of the more inventive uses I’ve seen for an obsolete 1-meter C-band satellite dish lately.

Did he mention that Obama lies? I’m not sure of the metaphor he’s going for with the toilet seats, but I suspect it’s something similar to the message conveyed on this truck seen around the Bismarck-Mandan area.

If you’ve got an idea what this is all supposed to mean, post a comment. It’s got me more curious than anything I’ve seen along the enchanted highway. I’m familiar with the hand gesture given by the figure on the left…the Democrats have been giving this country the bird since they gained control of Congress in 2006. Why they’re chasing ducks I’m not exactly sure, so I’ll leave that open for your input.

You know the Democrat Party has really screwed things up when normally reserved North Dakotans are putting up displays like these and attending protest rallies in the hundreds. Normally we just go about our business and want to be left alone, so for a political party to elicit these kinds of reactions speaks volumes.