Posted by Suzanne McMinn on February 2, 2008 @ 5:05 am
Tags: 52
Daily Farmhouse Journal
52: It was out Bear Fork a ways. I was probably six or so. Everybody knew about it. It was a big event. We went to see it, probably on a Sunday afternoon. It could eat with both mouths, and it had three eyes. The farmer who owned it kept it in a stall in his barn and let people come in to look. He lifted it over the stall gate and set it out for us to pet. His question was, “If I lift him over the gate every day, will there come a day when he’s just a little too heavy for me ?”
Me: So when was it too heavy for him to lift?
52: Never. It died before it got too big.
Me: I don’t like that ending!
52: Okay. He was a Super Farmer and he could lift it forever. He’s still lifting it.
Me: I don’t believe that! I want another ending!
52: Okay. One day he lifted it and the farmer broke his back.
Me: I want a new story!!
5:30
am
Oh, poor thing! I’m amazed it was born live and survived to grow at all. The poor cow that gave birth — mustn’t have been an easy one!
-Kim
5:35
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P.S. I really like the photo of the day — great icicles.
We had a huge storm yesterday — about 5 inches of snow, then hours of freezing rain, then more snow. After I shovel out, I’ll take my camera and slog around a bit, try and get some decent pics. They’ll probably show up next week on my site, and I’ll start a Feb. Picasa album too.
-Kim
9:01
am
Are you going baby goat shopping/looking today?
9:32
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I can still see that calf, even without the picture.
9:49
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Becki, yes, I’m going to try to see the baby goats today, and also I’m going to see a calf!! I’m VERY excited! LOL!
10:47
am
What? 54? Is this a big brother or a big sister? This is getting interesting. No offense, S, but the calf photo makes me cringe. Ewwwww! Poor thing.
BW
12:52
pm
Suzanne–I just finished reading Eat, Pray, Love–and I think everyone should read it. FYI–Felipe is 52! Read it and find out…
1:06
pm
Poor little thing but at least it was well taken care of. 52 has a great sense of humor - but then I would think he would have to since you do too. And,yes, inquiring minds want to know who this mysterious 54 is - especially if he’s male - you’re going to have some visitors
Oh, and Mental Pause Mama, I’m almost done with that book and I too recommend it.
1:30
pm
Awww, poor animal.
Have fun goat shopping!
3:35
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Happy goat looking!
5:48
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I read Eat, Pray, Love last year! It’s a wonderful book. I loved it!
5:53
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Mental Pause Mama, I read Eat, Pray, Love. it was great!
Suzanne, that is one seriously icky pic! (who is 54???)
6:12
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I think 52 is a good match for you!
1:27
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I’m with you! I want a new story, preferrably with a very happy ending!
11:25
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10:35
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i’m 52, too………..and i know 54 quite well. “stunning” is 51, and we all have a west virginia family connection.
suzanne, you are a wonderful weaver of stories………