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Windmill Het Noorden is an octagonal smock mill, which was built in 1878. The mill was used to drain the polder of the same name, in the northeastern part of the island of Texel. Later the need arose for a more powerful drainage system and a pumping station running on oil was added. The windmill became more and more out of operation and was shut down in 1923. The mill was repaired in 1928, but was definitively decommissioned in the 1960s for the drainage of the polder. In September 2017 the Vereniging Natuurmonumenten (Society for Preservation of Nature Monuments in the Netherlands) became the owner of the windmill, after which a thorough restoration took place. Windmill Het Noorden - an iconic building on the edge of the polder - is currently once again in use by volunteers.

2 more pictures in notes above! :) What a surprise I got when I went outside to see how my poppy bud was doing! I whooped in delight when I found it completely open in the morning sun, and a gorgeous, glorious, ruby red! My very first red poppy! I stared in rapt joy at this delicate blossom before I watered the garden, and then I took pictures. So, the droplets you see were not from rain, but I certainly loved the way they made the petals look! Today was the hottest of the year so far, topping out at over 100 degrees. At the end of the day, I was not surprised to find that this beautiful poppy was fried by the heat, its petals curled up and shriveled. How happy I am that I got pictures of it this morning, so that its beauty will be remembered! Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield PC KG (22 September 1694 – 24 March 1773) was a British statesman and man of letters.He was born in London and was known as Lord Stanhope until his father's death in 1726. After being educated at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, he went on the Grand Tour of the continent. The death of Anne and the accession of George I opened up a career for him and brought him back to England. His relative James Stanhope, the king's favourite minister, procured for him the place of gentleman of the bedchamber to the Prince of Wales. He was a Whig. Wikipedia: Lord Chesterfield (Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield) Explored on June 29, 2013. Highest position, page 1 (#26).

When I saw this tendril, I instantly pictured that special symbol that you find on sheets of music. My husband immediately said what it looked like, "Oh, it looks like a treble clef! :D

There are two pictures in notes above! Would you believe me if I told you that this bud is the same kind of flower as I shared yesterday for my 365 image?! Such amazing flowers! Rough Eyelash blossoms are red, pink or white on the back of the flower and white on the front, so the buds can be found in many different shades. I thought it would be fun to get bud pictures in several colors to share because they are so pretty! Anthony "Tony" Robbins (born February 29, 1960) is an American self-help author and motivational speaker. He became well known through his infomercials and self-help books, Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement and Awaken The Giant Within. Robbins writes about subjects such as health and energy, overcoming fears, wealth-building, persuasive communication, and enhancing relationships. Robbins began his career learning from many different motivational speakers, and promoted seminars for his personal mentor, Jim Rohn. He is deeply influenced by neuro-linguistic programming technique and a variety of philosophies. Wikipedia: Tony Robbins

Close-up of a white Magnolia Stellata (Star Magnolia) blossom(Rye, New York)—March 23, 2012

Gib mir noch eine kleine Weile Zeit – ich will die Dinge so wie keiner lieben, bis sie dir alle würdig sind und weit. Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926)

It is the very first photo I posted at Ipernity four six and a half years ago in 2013 when I was migrating from Flickr. I want to stay here. I want my stable to keep me happy... Kozienice Stud Farm, Poland ----- Olympus C-8080WZ