the old windmill part 1 and 2 NOW with ***PART 3*** !!!

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3. My Grandparents had a old wooden windmill that provided all the water until the late 40's.

After the war they received electric power so they put in a second well with a pumb.

I can still see the old windmill with the bailing wire around one leg.

The bailing wire was to hold down the handle when the water tank would over flow.

That well water was cold, always got a bath pulling down that handle.

The old wind mill is long gone, lack of repair.

I use to climb it sometimes for a good view of the land.

Good memories.

My job was to water the cattle at noon when they came to drink.

It is not a good idea to get in the way of thirsty cow.