As Tony and I were out in the lower field pounding in posts that ran 100' with black plastic attached to them we both just laughed at how this looked and how once again we realized, we don't know WHAT we are doing!
We started laughing much earlier as we both walked into Del's Farm Supply in our Carhartt and The North Face farmer apparel and didn't have a clue on what C & DT toxoid is, how to select syringes and even the thought of administering these shots makes us cringe. The young woman was very helpful. Answered all of our questions and didn't laugh at us at least not in front of us. As we drove away Tony smiled that 10 yr. old Smiley smile and said how much he liked going there! Next stop, the neighborhood hardware store. Looking for some type of temporary fencing for the sheep. Practicing pasture management is very important for livestock owners. Left with only peat moss for blueberries. Tony had another farmer moment as he handed his utility knife to the young man at McClendon's to help him open the bales of peat moss. At a large chain hardware store we found a very inexpensive alternative to expensive temporary fencing.
So there we are enduring the pouring down rain, hail and very cold weather, because that's what farmers do to get the job done and putting up this 400' of black plastic on our picturesque field. Tony suggested selling 10' sections for advertising any takers?, Andre thought we could place our logo everywhere. Then again it could be a camp site for Tonyfest 2008 July 26th plug. I think it's important that we keep laughing together. That whole stressed out decision making scene just isn't as healthy.
The grand entrance was made. Our curious animals made their way into a greener pasture, we felt so proud. They looked so happy. So we started applying peat moss on blueberries. Every once in awhile glancing to the west at the sheep and llama, llama, where's Paquito? Well against all we were told Paquito jumped the fence plastic to an even greener pasture. I am sorry I don't have a video of that hour because you would have enjoyed it I'm sure. As with most of us the idea of something sweet in the middle of the day can take us away from the task at hand. Once Paquito heard the llama candy jingle in the dish he followed with rapt attention. Bringing the sheep back in was easier too. For some reason Giaever our Aussie/border mix herded them in better than out. Hmmm, maybe it was Norsel, our lab/Newfoundland monster puppy.
Finish off a day like this with homemade nachos and a Mac & Jack and you've got the makings for a pretty good life.
Trivia for the day: Do you know where the true characters for Ma & Pa Kettle are from?
F.R.
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