Dear me, these mule deer are late for school. They are just down the hill from the school beyond the fence.
See them there, talking about whether it’s wise to skip school. The leader of the pack reminds them that this school has been closed since 1966, and the teacher is long gone.
But what to do about this fence. Who will go first to show how it’s done? Finally, one of them hops over and the rest follow, running until they are out of sight. They are already far away from me, but they’re taking no chances.
This white-tailed deer is a bit braver and as long as I didn’t try to get out of the truck it posed for a couple of pictures. You can see the line where I didn’t have the window lowered enough.
They’re only deer, whether mule deer or white-tailed deer, but I like to take a picture of them because they are such en”dear”ing animals. Maybe I watched too many Walt Disney movies, but I love seeing these gentle animals.
By the way, if there are any truck experts out there, I’d appreciate knowing the models and year of the trucks by the school.
I will be on the road for a few days, but will answer your comments when I am connected again.
Lovely pictures and deer are en”deer”ing!
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They sure are. I love seeing them.
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en’dearing’ deers indeed… Love their eyes and their alertness and their speed.
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There’s something about deer that we humans can’t help but love.
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Beautiful creatures.
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Always gentle and harmless.
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I love the last two shot, Anneli. Of course, the old school and trucks are great to see.
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That last one is a white-tailed deer and the others are mule deer (with the big ears).
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They’re really lovely. Great photos. 🙂
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Thanks, Lynette. I always love seeing them.
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They are sure pretty in their new winter coats!
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They are. I’m amazed at how many we saw. They seemed to be everywhere.
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En”dear”ing, indeed 🙂
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TY, Hans.
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Love those two old trucks! 🙂
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I bet they were fine trucks in their day, and now they are great reminders of the “good ole days.”
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Great shots, but I’m curious about the school. I went to a school which looked very much like that one, positioned out there on the ‘lone prairie’. I’d be very tempted to peek into the windows to see if any of the old desks and blackboards survived!
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I know!! That’s what I felt like doing too.
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Hi Anneli. Love the old school and pickup trucks. Hubby says the old rusted one is a five-window Chevy pickup – maybe 1952. The other one not sure about. Maybe a 60’s Chevy?
Have safe travels.
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Thanks for that, Lori. The thing about old trucks and machinery in that part of the country is that it doesn’t rust as quickly as it would in the salty coastal air, so they are much better preserved over the years.
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When we lived in Florida, we rarely saw rust on cars. With all the snow and salted roads, cars rust pretty quick where I live now.
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Yes, of course. I guess the road salt does some damage.
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Enjoyed your Montana Blogs Anneli, the photography of the solitude of the open areas, the mule deer, big sky’s, cottonwood trees with golden leaves; Where are the birds? Clap Clap Hoorah!
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Haha. The birds were more elusive this year but we just had to work harder.
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