Posted by Suzanne McMinn on January 30, 2008 @ 5:05 am
Tags: 52
Daily Farmhouse Journal
We drove out to his old family farm, a few miles away from my old farmhouse. He keeps in touch with the 94-year-old man who bought it from his family 60 years ago, and he lets him come out to see the house sometimes. Ed was out in the pasture, doing something farmerish with his cows. 52 is very attached to the old place, and he wanted to show it to me. We sat on the porch glider of the house where his great-grandparents once lived, overlooking the road, waiting for Ed to come back.
Me: Are you real? You’re too perfect.
52: I feel real. I’m not perfect.
Me: I think you’re perfect–for me.
52: I hope so. I’m not as sophisticated and worldly as you are.
Me: I’m not sophisticated. And some people think romance writers are trashy.
52: I don’t care what other people think. But you might get bored with my little world. It’s not as exciting as yours.
Me: My little world is a farmhouse.
52: I like your world. I like you.
Me: Can we go inside?
52: Ed’s not home.
Me: We could just peek….. I want to see the old house.
52: I can’t stop you, can I?
Me: Not really.
We walked around to the side of the wraparound porch. I opened the door, peeked inside. It’s a very old, cool house. Tall ceilings, vintage woodwork. Through the door, I can see original cabinetry in the kitchen, a farm sink, a pie safe… A true 100-year-old kitchen, unlike this old farmhouse. Ordinarily, I’d be fascinated, but–
52: Ed’s going to wonder what we’re doing inside his house.
Me: He’s still in the pasture. He can’t walk that fast. Come inside? For just a minute.
52: Why?
Me: Because–
I took hold of his hand. Me, I touched him! Tugged him inside.
52: What are you doing?
Me: Kissing you. Come here.
Tug.
Don’t know what I’m talking about? Start from the beginning here then catch up here and there!
6:10
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aaawwww
this brougoht a smile to my face.
7:20
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7:33
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Aw, how sweet! You go, girl!
No doubt you bring him as much fun and joy as he does to you.
-Kim
7:54
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Good luck, and I love the layout and professional appearance to your blog, you make me green with envy, oh to learn how to do that should be a goal for me, but I know myself too well to know I will ever under take THAT project!
This was a really sweet story, thanks for sharing it.
8:20
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Man, you have a bunch of cool old farm houses all over the place out there! So did Farmer Ed catch you two in his house??
8:46
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I can tell this all happened in warmer weather.
No one in their right mind would be doing something “farmerish” with cows in January.
Or sitting on a wrap around porch.
I admit it, I’m a Texas beach girl wimp.
Now take 52 inside, get a fire going. You decide where.
8:48
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Arrrgh, I want to hear more! I am living vicariously…
8:51
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Sound a little steamy.
9:04
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I got my husband waiting for updates to this story!
9:06
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Becki, it was actually nearly 60 a couple days last week here. Which was really nice. Anyway, cows have babies in January. (At least some of them do, I’m not a cow expert, LOL.) So do goats! I’m hoping I’ll get to go see the goat lady this weekend–if I do, I’ll have cute pics of baby goats next week!
9:38
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OH MY MY!
;J
9:57
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Awwwww, it’s like reading about a real live romance. Wait a minute, it IS a real live romance.
10:08
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10:10
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Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!
(and a little bit of jealousy.. heehee)
10:13
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I’m a Texas girl and still don’t know when cows have babies. Will TTU refund my MA? I obviously didn’t learn enough.
2:21
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Wooo-hooo! Good for you!
3:28
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Good going, Suzanne!
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5:13
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52 is real! I promise! LOL.
5:39
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6:03
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Things sound like they are going wonderful for you and 52!
7:48
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OMG! Go Suzanne!!!!!!!!
8:35
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This is so great, Suzanne! So sweet.
10:04
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See what I mean…?? Have fun with it!
10:29
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Just listen to this little trashy romance writer! Seducing a poor innocent man like that. TRA~~SHY!!!! Gosh, but I love it! Didn’t take long at all for that cat to come in the door, did it?!!! Did he LIKE the kiss???? Better yet, did you????
AH girls, farming knows no temps. When the work has to be done, it doesn’t matter if it is 0 degrees and in the middle of the night!
10:25
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12:02
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I always like to know the end of the story…but this time (and this time ONLY)I’m truly enjoying your journey!
Do we see your first work of nonfiction being born?? It’s got bestseller written all over it so far! Can hardly WAIT for the next installment!!
(As far as my liking to know the end of every story before it’s happened, if you’d like, go to my blog http://thetombstonechronicler.blogspot.com and see the “My First Meme!” entry. Read the 6th random fact.)
10:37
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When can we meet this amazing “52?” We will furnish a time and place if you will let him go just for a day! Also please do something about Dookie’s coiffure. Looking forward to your future and continuous blogging!
Sincerely,
Etha XXOO to “52″
7:00
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Let’s see…52 got you a porch swing…now when is he going to get you a Diamond ring? LOL Inquiring and just plain nosey minds, want to know! ha! I like the 52 stories you share.