well it was unusual for me too - i think that's why the memory is so strong:))

mostly my childhood was back-alleys and what not. we were poor.

barns were something mysterious and strange and rarely glimpsed...

(i wonder what fun you had?
it's amazing the games a child's imagination can create - and again, i see that now when i'm working in that area)

in fact i still have strange emotions when i find myself near a farm or a barn - which these days is quite often!!:))