Roof Top Dogs on Duty

17, originally uploaded by walterjii.

These are two beautiful german shephards letting me know it is their roof and for me just to keep walking !!

The Grand Lady - Made My Day !!

18, originally uploaded by walterjii.

Good Morning to you all. This picture of the lady tells a lot about the people of Peru. I took this at one of the local farmers markets where everyting imagineable is for sale, especially fresh produce, chicken, fish, rice beans, ect. The story here is one of individual productivity, this is her complete store, a basket of candy and small food items and in the cart more inventory. You will see her and others like her of all ages on every street corner and sometimes in the middle of the road selling one on one. This is her living and she probable lives in one room somewhere without a roof, dirt floor, yet with all of the dignity, pride, humility and class we all can appreciate.

The next picture, not a good one, but depicts the dogs on top of the houses along with chickens and rabbits.
The roof tops are vary well utilized and is where the laundry is done along with the drying of the clothes. You sometimes look up and see three big ass dogs looking down at you and will be quick to let you know you are approaching their turf. Pit Bulls and Rotewilers are plentyful here along with the skinny pure bread no hair Peruvian dog which is one ugly critter, not many cats though. The dogs are amazing that they do not respond to a whistle or calls we are used to and so smart. You will see one readying himself to cross the highway, looking in both directions for just the right time and then shoot across dodging traffic. No I would call that street smart !!!.

Meigs Co. Lester

Meigs Co. Lester, originally uploaded by walterjii.

This is my old friend Lester Alexander who escaped his appointment with the executioner at the Athems,Ohio County Dog Pound about 5 years ago. Since then, Lester has been in charge of the grounds around our farm house. He is loosing his sight now, still needs a good woman and still is in the game, however, like me, a little slower that years gone by.

Our Farm House & B&B

Our Farm House & B&B, originally uploaded by walterjii.

Well folks, this is the old farm house, a little added on to over the years, yet 5 generations of country doctors resided here, the Sweat Family. I also raised 8 kids here and worked their asses off doing all of the stone work, good for them as they are all doing very well. This is also the home of our new Bed and Breakfast or event center, yes, design your own event. App.100 acres to roam over and only 10 miles from down town Athens, Ohio, home of Ohio University. Come and check us out at 40889 School Lot Road, Albany, Ohio 45710, just 3 miles down the road past OU Airport on Co. Rd. 71, exit off of Route 32/50.

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