I suspect that with as few trees around as there are, they grub roots for fire wood. They probably climb the tower and turn the pump by hand. Can you image, Rob, living in country like that, where you dig for wood and climb for water! Wow!
OH my....what a beautiful winter scene!! I love the black and white effect and then the tiny bit of blue sky...and from where you were taking the pic..its perfect!! Then there is the curve of the road and the way the fence meets up with it...well, its a very nice composition!!
Real sense of wonder about this house. Clean and pristine. The contrast of the well maintained building with the lack of footsteps in the snow, the lack of movement around the building. Well caught.