The Red Barn

I've passed this barn for many years now, well, ever since we moved out to the Peninsula. In fact, it was once a source of inspiration; when we initially set out to convert our woolshed home, we considered painting it red, much like this old place.

A few years back the barn was a victim to an arson attack. It's been holding on - just - ever since, through earthquakes, storms and most recently the vicious winds that blew down many local trees a couple of months ago.

As you can see, it's now in a sorry state. It'll will be sad when it finally succumbs to gravity,

I stopped by to take this shot on the way home tonight. The friendly horse here looked over his shoulder and then wandered over to check me out.