The Homestead Way of Life

You MIGHT be a Homestead Woman

Back in May, I shared some thoughts upon reaching my 25th wedding anniversary.  What I didn't share was a little story about our big night out on the town to celebrate.

Guy and I don't go out much, and when we do it's not likely to be anything fancy - the local chinese or mexican restaurant, usually.  However, on our anniversary every year, we splurge and go to one of the nicest restaurants in Humboldt County. 

You need to understand, though, that this is Humboldt County, after all.  You wear your jeans everywhere, even out to a fancy restaurant.  So, I didn't get all gussied up, except for putting on a clean shirt.  I was still wearing my leather Rockports that I live in every day, my only other pairs of shoes being my sandals for summer and my Muck boots. 

While waiting in the driveway for Guy to pull the car out, I happened to glance down at my shoes for some unknown reason.  I noticed that there was a fair amount of chicken poop oozing up the side of one shoe.  Seeing that I was about to dine at one of the finer establishments in town, do you think I ran inside and changed my shoes?  No sirree Bob!  I stepped onto the grass, did the traditional "get the poop off your shoes" dance, and off we went!

This thought occurred to me as we were driving:  If you go to the finest restaurant in your area with chicken poop on your shoes (now say this in your best Jeff Foxworthy drawl) you MIGHT be a homestead woman!

And, I had a brilliant idea!  Hold a contest for the best "You Might Be a Homestead Woman" one-liner!  The best one-liner will win a one-year subscription to my newsletter, New Harvest Homestead, plus a pretty wheat sheaf for your fall/harvest decorating (see picture below).  If you are already a subscriber, I will send you a pretty handmade cross necklace AND the wheat sheaf.

Here's a couple I thought of, just to get you thinking:

If you tell your husband that all you really want for your 25th anniversary is a truckload of compost for the garden - you MIGHT be a homestead woman!

If your definition of a "night out with the girls" is sleeping in the goat barn waiting for a birth - you MIGHT be a homestead woman!

The winner will be judged totally and subjectively by my family!  Whichever one makes us laugh the hardest will win!  (My blog, my rules)  :)

So, sharpen those wits and let's make this a really fun time!  Can't wait to hear your zingers!

Lisa

homestead woman

07:14, 2006-Sep-5 .. Posted by gardengate2

How Funny!! I have done the scrape the shoe thing but mine could be chicken, goat or duck poo with hay mixed in! I will think one my one liner but I think it will be hard to beat yours!!!!!

Fun!

12:32, 2006-Sep-6 .. Posted by Hisirishgem

If your "idea of entertainment" is coercing your husband to touch the Hot wire fence to see if it's working....You are a Homestead woman

~Rebekah~

Edited by Hisirishgem on 2006-Sep-6 at 03:34

Am I a Homestead Woman?

06:22, 2006-Sep-6 .. Posted by wannabeone

~If the CPS lady at the door says "It's been reported that someone overheard you say your kids live in the barn" and you take her out to see your goats -- You MIGHT be a homestead woman!

Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

Here's one

09:37, 2006-Sep-6 .. Posted by Greenac14416

If your truck is bigger than your husband's - you might be a homestead woman

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10:20, 2006-Sep-6 .. Posted by GrandmaRosie

When someone mentions Noah and the Ark and you think they mean the farmer down the road and his movable chicken coop, you might be a homestead woman.

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10:24, 2006-Sep-6 .. Posted by homesteadinthemaking

I don't know if yours can be beat but I will be thinking throughout the day.
Blessings,
Trixi

What a great contest!

07:03, 2006-Sep-6 .. Posted by JoyceFamily

I'll have to give this some thought...or ask my dh. He's the king of one-liner quips!
btw I SO appreciate your previous post...it's not about the money. So much wisdom and insight there!
Eleanor

Homestead Woman

11:55, 2006-Sep-7 .. Posted by Anonymous

If you wake up in the morning to the call of a donkey and think it sounds like an alarm clock.

You MIGHT be a Homestead Woman if......

12:13, 2006-Sep-8 .. Posted by kathy

You use the same Oster clippers to cut your goats And your boys hair :)

You MIGHT be a Homestead Woman if......

12:15, 2006-Sep-8 .. Posted by kathy

While 40 weeks pregnant your daughter frustrated that you haven't "kidded" yet, wants to know if you have "bagged up" :)

If you ask your husband for a fence...

09:39, 2006-Sep-8 .. Posted by Pattisea

..as a birthday gift, you might be a homestead woman!

Patti

Homestead woman

07:17, 2006-Sep-9 .. Posted by blurose

If.... while hangin' yer wash, you have to kick the dog off the chicken,
holler at the kids to "let that snake go" AGAIN, whistle for them goats to come up,
whilst a car is driving by with people giving you the most oddest look!
ya might be a Homestead woman.....

Homestead Women

03:24, 2006-Sep-12 .. Posted by Renee

You might be a homestead women if... your in the store with your son and bump up against something and realize you just cracked the egg in your coat pocket that you forgot to take out earlier :)

LOL

05:05, 2006-Sep-13 .. Posted by gardengate2

Reading these comments has made my day!! The girl asking if mom had"bagged up", cracking the egg forgotten in the pocket !! hahahah ok Here's mine. If you have to take a mower and weedwhacker to your garden to find your tomatoes...you might be a homestead woman..If you get alot of comments you might consider a book:):).p.s. MY truck IS bigger than my husbands!!!!!

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07:12, 2006-Sep-15 .. Posted by TChannel4

When you just don't worry about the dirt under your nails anymore.

God Bless,
Tammy

Wannabe

09:57, 2006-Sep-16 .. Posted by Anonymous

If you read all these comments and just sigh, you might be a Homestead Woman WANNABE...

Paula B. in OK

You might be....

02:58, 2006-Sep-18 .. Posted by Anonymous

If you know the folks at the feed store by name, and they give you a tax exemption, you might be a homestead woman.

If you know more about livestock than sewing, you might be a homestead woman.

If your kids can catch ecsaped animals (goats, horses, pigs, chickens, cows) when awakened from a sound sleep without batting an eye (and then go right back to bed) you might be a homestead woman.

If you discuss the finer points of electrical fencing with friends, you might be a homestead woman.

If you end up with a kid in public school who is a poor student, but has the only A+ in Agriculture class you are SURELY a homestead woman!!

Marcella
who has had all of the above happen!

Humboldt County

05:34, 2006-Nov-17 .. Posted by Stephanie Lyons

I'm from Humboldt County originally - I have to wonder what restaurant you consider one of the finest? The curiosity is killing me!!

Stephanie

Re: Humboldt County

05:46, 2006-Nov-17 .. Posted by NewHarvestHomestead

Hi Stephanie!

Our favorite is a restaurant in Arcata called Abruzzi. Yummy, high-end italian cuisine.

Humboldt County

10:29, 2006-Nov-17 .. Posted by Stephanie Lyons

Well see now -I grew up in Fortuna and visit my parents often..... however Arcata is a whole other world and I tend to avoid it! My Mom likes Abruzzi though.

My sister and I love The Eatery in Trinidad, NOT high end but great diner food.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Humboldt County

10:29, 2006-Nov-18 .. Posted by NewHarvestHomestead

We're from Carlotta, so I know what you mean about Arcata being another world! That's why we usually only make it up there once a year on our anniversary. But, Trinidad is even farther! That must be a good eatery to go that far! :) I guess if we ever get up that way, we'll have to try it. Thanks for the tip.