Saturday, March 8, 2008

Life On The Farm

I'm farm sitting for Nate while he's in Texas with the Mrs. visiting her family. They go once a year about this time because when there's been nothing but cold and snow for months on end she gets homesick for the warmth and sun of Texas. Ironically it was snowing there last night. It was probably warmer here since it was raining.

Taking care of the farm entails feeding and providing water for all the animals - pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens, and cattle. The thing that requires the most time is milking one cow, Isabelle. It's not all that difficult, it just takes time. The most remarkable thing though is how hard it is to get the smell of "cow" off my hands afterward. I've washed them about 6 times now and need to try again.

A side note: The bulls name is Isabull.

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