Category Archives: windmills

The Simple Life

Posted on October 23, 2014 by robinofrockridge

In this era of high tech electronics, many often say they’d like to go back to the simple life. Others, my friend A included, admit “Not me. Life was tough back then.” Consider the simple water wheel and how it … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, farming, Kids' stories, water wheels, windmills | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Salute to Windmill Park Donors

Posted on October 7, 2014 by robinofrockridge

Every one appreciates coming across something that is free. The Shattuck Windmill Museum & Park in Oklahoma is free to the public, 365 days a year–although the museum does appreciate donations. The annual work week crew donates their time each … Continue reading →

Posted in farming, Uncategorized, windmills | Leave a comment

Saving A Bit of History

Posted on September 30, 2014 by robinofrockridge

This is work week at the Shattuck Windmill Museum & Park in Oklahoma. Several of us from different parts of the U.S. are here to service & repair the large collection of antique water pumping windmills. Here’s the old dugout … Continue reading →

Posted in travel, water wheels, windmills | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Happy Father’s Day, Kevin

Posted on June 17, 2011 by robinofrockridge

For Father’s Day I’m going to tell you a bit about Kevin. Kevin, a long time firefighter and now a fire marshal, has been interested in and working with windmills for about fourteen years now. Never one to sit around on … Continue reading →

Posted in authors, California Writers Club, farming, Father's Day, firefighters, great stories, Horses, Ponies, Sonoma County, windmills, Writers, writing | 10 Comments