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Conley's Ford Bridge
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One more the few covered bridges we drove across on our way home from EFRC.

Here is a bit information on covered bridges.

A covered bridge is a timber truss structure where the wooden framework is shielded by some form of roof and (generally) walled superstructure. There are numerous reasons to cover a bridge. Structurally, the covering protects the timber trusses and wooden deck from the elements, drastically expanding their lifespan.Also it was a safer way to cross the rivers when using horses, so they would not spook because of the open sides, and water.

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::casechaser
10/17/18 12:44 AM GMT
There is light at the end of the tunnel! I can appreciate the idea of covering the bridges so that horses would not spook, it is the same reason I wear hats!!!
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.0930_23
10/17/18 2:20 PM GMT
I like the angle of this shot Tigz. I am enjoying your new series.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.GomekFlorida
10/17/18 4:58 PM GMT
You forgot, to take refuge from a rain storm. Nice shot Sandi.
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Long before the white man and long before the wheel, when the dark green forests were too silent to be real. Lightfoot 1967
::Starglow
10/17/18 6:02 PM GMT
Nice capture of the bridge, I like your info on the bridges also. Thanks!
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.biffobear
10/17/18 6:15 PM GMT
The sky at the far end caught my eye ....R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
::trixxie17
10/17/18 7:01 PM GMT
Very nice one Sandi - this is a very long one too.
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Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus
.bfrank
10/19/18 12:46 AM GMT
And there I thought covering the bridge just made it look better. You live and learn. Nice shot Sandi.
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When fear comes to me I will stubbornly choose Faith Instead!!!!
.icedancer
10/30/18 7:19 PM GMT
Gorgeous old cover bridge and love the angle looking up the small incline - marvelous capture
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