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SImple EntertainmentWe don't go to movies. We don't hang out at the mall. We don't watch TV. We don't go to sports stadiums. We aren't bored either. In fact, there is sooo much to learn and do that we will never be bored. And boy, do we have a good time!Take our barnyard animals, for instance. We have half a mind to move a couch out to the barnyard. Each species has characteristics that are unique to its kind and are fascinating to observe. We learn by observation what their strengths are and discuss how we can utilize them to help us on our farm. We are also thoroughly entertained by their antics. It is hilarious to watch the sheep RUN to Farmer John when he starts up the chain saw. They know his voice, but they RUN to his chain saw (for they know he is cutting down trees in the barn yard and the tree leaves must be like candy to them.) Yes, it is quite fascinating to watch God's creatures. The other day our daughters were folding laundry and laughing when the oldest exclaimed, "Who needs a stadium!?" While they were folding laundry, they watched the puppy and the cat out the back door through the screen. The cat was trying to non-challantly walk away from the puppy. The puppy saw her every move and was motivated to terrorize her whether she was moving, lying, sitting, spitting, batting her claws or lashing her tail impatiently. The girls were laughing hysterically. Very simple entertainment. In our state, some stadiums are going to be built which our children and children's children will more than likely be paying for. The chances are slim of us ever putting a foot in them, but we are forced to pay nonetheless. We choose simple entertainment and simple living, but are forced to pay millionaires for facilities, well, I had better stop right there... Farmer John took all of us to the sale barn. The same one he used to attend with his father when he was youner. The same one we heard so many stories about. We heard how he sat ALL day long at the auction and how his dad would sneak in bids without neighbors knowing who was bidding. We heard how absolutely crowded the place used to be. We walked into this auction which was sparcely populated and almost over before it began. Times have changed. Farmer John did explain much to us while we were there. We enjoyed watching the way the men bid for animals. Actually, it was a hoot. One gentlemen did not want the man sitting beside him to know he was bidding. So, he took the hand that was next to his friend, put it on his opposite shoulder and bid by lifting one finger. We also got a kick out of watching the bull scratch intimidatingly at the ground while eying the gentleman in the ring with him. At that point, I had a "thought" pop into my mind that would add some more spice to the old place and cause the tongues to wag and I leaned over and told my dearest husband my "thought" as this bull was being auctioned off. I told him I have half a mind to beller out a question about the bull to the rambling auctioneer in my thickest southern drall, "Excuuuse me! How much did ya'll say ya'll wanted for this here fine-lookin' milkin' cow?!" He laughed and his face turned red as he looked me in the eye to see if I was indeed serious, then in case I was, he shared, "If you said that, they would run you out of town so fast!" Of course, I would tell them proudly I was Mrs. John Mesko! Baling hay is another form of entertainment for us. With there being a drought, we were only able to get one cutting off of it. And yes, it was a lot of work, but what satisfaction there is to put hay away for your animals for the winter. The girls rode on top of the hay bales as we stacked them from the baler. They helped with scooting some bales and learned how to stack them on the wagon by watching us. What beautiful weather we had when we baled. The weather wasn't too hot, the breeze was perfect, the sky was turquoise with beautiful white clouds. I couldn't help but sing out praises to our King of kings as we baled! How exciting it is to take hikes through the woods and track for animals. What a blessing it is to walk through our pastures and plan and dream. Simple things provide simple pleasures in life. Man could never improve on the entertainment and pleasures God provides in His creation. The Farmer's Wife 08:31 - 2006-Aug-15 - post comment
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