Saturday, August 11, 2007

Things here at 2lmzfarms have slowed down a little. Mainly due to the heat and lack of rain. There are no more goat shows for us utnil September. The next barrel race will be August 25 and it will be held at night so maybe it will have cooled off by the time the race starts. I haven't rode any this week for the heat is awful. I have just been feeding , watering, and milking. I have noticed a drop in milk production. I think the heat has a lot to do with it. The garden is dried up. No matter how much water we put on it , it dried up. It's times like these that makes one ask theirselves if farming is the way of life. Then you watch a newborn critter come into this world , or gather eggs, or have fresh milk and you know then that farming is rewarding. ( next time I questions myself, please remind me of this post). I can not imagine what living in a city is like. I'm grateful that I live where if I wanted to run naked in my yard I can without someone seeing me. I have been known to run out to the barn in nearly nothing. Oh, the joys of living in the country. Sure, I have neighbors but they are not that close to me. Living in the country is like living in your own little world. Here in this small town, everyone knows everybody and nearly everyone you meet you are somewhat related to them. Here is the downfall of living in a small town, everyone knows what you are doing, even if you don't.

1 comment:

Sharon said...

I love this post! It's sounds so much like where I live. I was transplanted into country life when I married. I was from an upper middle class family and my life was somewhat planned out for me, but I was more attracted to the more exciting and more risky lifestyles. Well, I got it! We have over 100 acres and you're right about going outside with almost nothing on. We've done the same. As far as knowing everyone in town that is also true here. I can remember when our son might have done something he shouldn't have and I would know about it before he got home. While I do miss the malls and store being just around the corner, living in the country is very layed back, quite, relaxing, and fun! It's also fun having so many animals like we do and watching them and interacting with them. I'm sorry, I've gone on and on. Sometimes I do that! Anyway, check out my mouse post and I'll check back again soon and see what's new! Have a great day!