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A farmer's work, like that of a woman, is never done. I grew up on a farm - would love to own one again. Like you, the physical work required makes it near impossible. Love the writing!
posted by
adnohr
on August 4, 2012 at 3:58 PM
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I think the hot summer is here where I am. Today was the 19th day of being over 100oF in our fair city and tomorrow is supposed to be 103o again. The farmers have lost all their crops due to drought. The roads and sidewalks are buckling, and I'm pretty much sitting inside in the a/c.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 1, 2012 at 10:49 PM
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Justi
"I shall be back!" I like that. And you will be welcome. Didn't General MacArthur say something like it to the Philippines people in 1942 before vacating Corregidor Is. ahead of the advancing Japanese? And he was warmly welcomed back when he returned. And so will you be.
posted by
Pannonian
on August 1, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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P
I loved this post. Sorry I have not read you before. I shall be back. 
posted by
Justi
on August 1, 2012 at 5:24 PM
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PatB
Thank you Pat. You write well and from the heart and it is a pleasure to read your writings.
posted by
Pannonian
on August 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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Welcome to Blogit!!! I thoroughly enjoyed your posts.
Love the literary combinations & thoughts! Keep it up. Thanks for your comment on mine, I've been scraping for ideas due to family worries, unable to concentrate on my "real" Blogit material - but will soon be back to posting a bit of fiction. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on August 1, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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Farming is not the simple life non-farmers think it is. There's a whole
lot of planning, financial management, hard physical work, marketing, etc. Plus which, if you raise chickens, cows, etc., you cannot leave the farm for more than a few hours, because they need attention morning and night. But you are right about one thing - it is satisfying, being involved in nature and enjoying some tranquility every day. And farmers eat well, having first choice of all they produce. :) I hope you get your wish.
posted by
Pat_B
on August 1, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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FormerStudent
Lucky you! :) Baltimore Area? It is Terra Incognita! And it is too late in the day for me for new expeditions.
posted by
Pannonian
on August 1, 2012 at 11:02 AM
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CCT
I don't mind paying the bills as while the money is there. After all, I can't take it with me and I can eat only one breakfast in any one day. :)
posted by
Pannonian
on August 1, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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BC-A
Thanks for this. I've 'downsized' a few years ago. My garden is now so small it doesn't deserve the epithet.
posted by
Pannonian
on August 1, 2012 at 10:53 AM
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WileyJohn
Yes, "A farmer is always going to be rich next year." is undeniably true if we define "rich" in terms of money, silver or gold, which is what Philemon must have had in mind. Thanks for reading my blog.
posted by
Pannonian
on August 1, 2012 at 10:49 AM
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JimmyA
Anything that grows. The pleasure and satisfaction comes from seeing the fruits of unsophisticated living (and from a day's honest toil).
posted by
Pannonian
on August 1, 2012 at 10:42 AM
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We've been getting some incredibly hot summers this year in the Baltimore Area.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 1, 2012 at 9:56 AM
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Once I aspired like you to be a farmer, I even had my little farm plotted in my mind with a ring fence. I tried to feel what it would be like to own vast stretches or yellow corn. To lie in the clover with the skylarks hovering in the warm skies. To watch old Jem the Sheperd and his dog on distant hills moving the sheep to different pastures. Tying the ladies skirts tight to their legs when thrashing the corn so the rats would not run up their legs.I think it is cheaper to turn the gas down and have one of those heaters with a radiant glow. It has been exceptionally cold, try to keep warm.
posted by
C_C_T
on August 1, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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Pannonian
Certainly the tilling provides reminiscences of a simpler economy. Dturing the right weather conditions in a season the International Harvester shows capacity to bring in the big bucks. However the Nathan’s Hot Dogs suffered from a bad harvest of potatoes for their French fries. But, going back to the tilling home gardening might relieve the stress of the gas bill. For the water bill we water at dawn. Good luck. Your journal shows a flair for what they called surrealism. So you could be a writer. BC-A, Bill’s R®st
posted by
BC-A
on August 1, 2012 at 7:52 AM
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Pannonian
That was a nice enjoyable read and I certainly agree about the focus on higher bills for everything. Thought you may like this; "A farmer is always going to be rich next year." (Philemon)
That kind of fits in with your gas bill.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 1, 2012 at 7:42 AM
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What a rather bizarre segue, from reminiscing and sharing old memories to complaining about your gas bill. LOL I don't think there are many people out there who would be willing to give up their technology and/or current lifestyles to roll up their sleeves and go out to "till the land." At one time people had no choice, as that was not only their livelihoods, but also a matter for their survival. Regardless of how old you are now ( we'd all love to be 18 again! ), that's still a lofty and commendable desire to get "back to nature" in such a way. So, what might you plant? 
posted by
JimmyA
on August 1, 2012 at 7:34 AM
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