tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post113259395132444967..comments2024-03-14T05:55:13.709-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: Can You Tell What This Is?Farmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132963415612708272005-11-25T18:03:00.000-06:002005-11-25T18:03:00.000-06:00My guess is you`ll find small pieces of organic ma...My guess is you`ll find small pieces of <BR/>organic material.Pine<BR/>needles,Grass ect. in<BR/>each formation. as dew<BR/>forms on same. compounded by temp. variations (uneven cooling rates)from water caught in the w tank sections & tank.<BR/>viola<BR/>fairie fickles.Ain`t<BR/>nature grand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132779777866367422005-11-23T15:02:00.000-06:002005-11-23T15:02:00.000-06:00Here's a scientific explanation for how this happe...<A HREF="http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/icespikes/icespikes.htm" REL="nofollow">Here's</A> a scientific explanation for how this happens. Not as fun as water-trough fairies or Gollum-snot, but science is fun too!kitchenmagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992982861785057694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132719985734609382005-11-22T22:26:00.000-06:002005-11-22T22:26:00.000-06:00I *so* was gonna guess it was the wind. No, reall...I *so* was gonna guess it was the wind. No, really. Would I lie?? Wait, don't answer that....<BR/><BR/>Those are some of the most interesting ice formations I've ever seen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132705473148136092005-11-22T18:24:00.000-06:002005-11-22T18:24:00.000-06:00Wow. It's so cold and wet that the wind is blowing...Wow. It's so cold and wet that the wind is blowing out upside down icicles...because the water freezes instantly...hmm. I don't think Missouri is the place for me!Reminds me of that movie, The Day After Tomorrow!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14939047743659822235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132677441203081602005-11-22T10:37:00.000-06:002005-11-22T10:37:00.000-06:00As a former farmgirl who grew up in Minnesota, I c...As a former farmgirl who grew up in Minnesota, I can say that cold+wind+water can result in some amazing formations. Water can indeed freeze in the blink of an eye - a frozen waterfall is an amazing sight. I love the "upsicle" word, and the thought of fairy popsicles is so cool...love your blog, keep it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132673600825487182005-11-22T09:33:00.000-06:002005-11-22T09:33:00.000-06:00That is so cool. I wondered about it when I saw th...That is so cool. I wondered about it when I saw the slanted ones. Knew my theory was "whipped away" at that point. LOL <BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving Farmgirl!AzureLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237310242677108033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132663587619716462005-11-22T06:46:00.000-06:002005-11-22T06:46:00.000-06:00But I hope it is Gollum....But I hope it is Gollum....Karen Baking Sodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648275442628223581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132663544820640782005-11-22T06:45:00.000-06:002005-11-22T06:45:00.000-06:00Hmm think it's a sheepsie drinking fountain with s...Hmm think it's a sheepsie drinking fountain with several little sprinkling thingies to quench their thirst, and you forgot to turn it off for the night and hey presto icemites!<BR/>Yes!! I win!! LOLKaren Baking Sodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648275442628223581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132660022659333452005-11-22T05:47:00.000-06:002005-11-22T05:47:00.000-06:00I go with emma - water trough fairies!!I go with emma - water trough fairies!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132654205478033422005-11-22T04:10:00.000-06:002005-11-22T04:10:00.000-06:00I'd say that something that's at least 4-5 inches ...I'd say that something that's at least 4-5 inches tall and has holes was sitting on top of the (water bowl for a very thirsty puppy?) thing with the icemites sticking out of it. Then it rained and froze, afer which you removed the holey thing, leaving the icemites and some very cool pictures.<BR/><BR/>It's either that or anti-gravity snot from Gollum, hidden under the ice.kitchenmagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992982861785057694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132652120272179832005-11-22T03:35:00.000-06:002005-11-22T03:35:00.000-06:00stalagmite.. but how.. maybe those llamas did that...stalagmite.. but how.. maybe those llamas did that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132640321942021002005-11-22T00:18:00.000-06:002005-11-22T00:18:00.000-06:00Very cool! I have no idea how it happened though! ...Very cool! I have no idea how it happened though! And I *love* the banner, so cute. :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224478760304481724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132633068789378812005-11-21T22:17:00.000-06:002005-11-21T22:17:00.000-06:00I'm just gonna blame cookiecrumbI'm just gonna blame cookiecrumbSamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07081680210434938456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132626916958444072005-11-21T20:35:00.000-06:002005-11-21T20:35:00.000-06:00hmmm. some kind of fairy popsicle created by bored...hmmm. some kind of fairy popsicle created by bored water-trough fairies?<BR/><BR/>I like the ice stalagmite suggestion too...although wind would seem to be a logical explanation. That or a branch that fell into the trough? Although with the guard on top, that seems the least likely...no, I definitely think it was the water trough fairies making popsicles.<BR/><BR/>emmaemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444013347678370191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132623674370830112005-11-21T19:41:00.000-06:002005-11-21T19:41:00.000-06:00How cool! I'm thinking ice stalagmites, too.How c...How cool! I'm thinking ice stalagmites, too.<BR/><BR/>How cold is it there now? It's in the 20's at night here, and the wind is blowing with all its might tonight!<BR/><BR/>I've missed you, just got the old computer up and running, and hope you are well and warm!Alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180546839924941272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132623593131179232005-11-21T19:39:00.000-06:002005-11-21T19:39:00.000-06:00I agree with cookiecrumb, whatever caused it to ha...I agree with cookiecrumb, whatever caused it to happen is very freakyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132601844779372982005-11-21T13:37:00.000-06:002005-11-21T13:37:00.000-06:00Off topic - love the whimsical new banner (or it m...Off topic - love the whimsical new banner (or it might not be SO new, I usually read via RSS) but where are the llamas?Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132596363729364612005-11-21T12:06:00.000-06:002005-11-21T12:06:00.000-06:00It looks like some sort of ice eruption ... how in...It looks like some sort of ice eruption ... how incredibly cool! Been reading your blog a while, just posted a link to it on mine. Haven't tried any of your recipes yet, but that lentil & sausage stew is calling my name. Love your photos, as well! I'm of the opinion that New England is the prettiest section of the country (having lived in them all), but I must say, your photos make the midwest look beautiful!PatLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03248083478333366854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132596293194617262005-11-21T12:04:00.000-06:002005-11-21T12:04:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.PatLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03248083478333366854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132594239846568802005-11-21T11:30:00.001-06:002005-11-21T11:30:00.001-06:00Can only guess: Ice stalagmite? (Is there such a t...Can only guess: Ice stalagmite? (Is there such a thing?)cookiecrumbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741894180391507513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1132594237782559282005-11-21T11:30:00.000-06:002005-11-21T11:30:00.000-06:00Looks like ice -- but instead of being from an eve...Looks like ice -- but instead of being from an eve, it grew up by being dripped on from above... <BR/><BR/>pree!!AzureLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237310242677108033noreply@blogger.com