Our Eccentric Neighbor

 

We have a rather eccentric "good"

neighbor.  He goes by the alias Rufus Swan. 

He's a retired computer programmer,

confirmed bachelor (no ex wives, no

children & no pets), musician and occasional

 carpenter.  A couple years ago he started a

 project at the end of his drive way 

to "display" his house numbers.

Rufus is an avid member of the local historical

 society.  He has a great interest in the

historic buildings in this part of the Ozarks.

  I was very anxious to see his creation. 

Perhaps it would be an miniature school
house or cabin.....................

 Yep...... he built an Ozark outhouse. 

Now, some folks probably wouldn't
 appreciate this sort of humor, but we
 happen to think it's a hoot!

When Christmas rolled around that

year, I snuck over and hung this sign.

I thought it was the perfect decoration

for someone who doesn't get "into" the

holiday spirit much.  It hangs there still.

He often mentions the latest person

who stops to read his sign and

take a photo of his outhouse!

The house numbers are just to the left

 of the lantern and above the dishpan. 

 When I give directions to my house, I end

them by saying...............

"We're the first driveway on the left,

past the outhouse."

 

Not many people

can say that!

 

Enjoy the season.