tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post6860037791555391059..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Summer at our FarmLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58581867308487819672010-06-02T19:19:57.780-04:002010-06-02T19:19:57.780-04:00Ah, hay season. That IS a summer memory. Driving t...Ah, hay season. That IS a summer memory. Driving the baler, driving the truck to pick up the bales, watching the cute boys my folks hired buckin' bales to the flatbed. : )Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-16182007843778961342010-06-02T12:39:57.322-04:002010-06-02T12:39:57.322-04:00DebH, we did have horses here a few years ago, but...DebH, we did have horses here a few years ago, but we gave them away. The kids weren't interested in taking care of them and horses need a lot of care and attention. If they're for riding, they need to be ridden often. When I went back to writing, I decided I would give it my best shot so we found a good home for Morning Dancer and Blackie. We still have all the tack, though, as I just Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-11270136164823363202010-06-02T12:27:01.201-04:002010-06-02T12:27:01.201-04:00Thank you Susie, you can come anytime.
Actually,...Thank you Susie, you can come anytime. <br /><br />Actually, now that we're not actively using the barn, I keep wishing I had lots of money to renovate it. I'd like to turn it into a writing retreat. Lots of room downstairs and upstairs in the loft. Of course, it would have to be cleaned and sterilized first, but with todays standards, it's just a matter of phoning the right company. Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-2837507883945918092010-06-02T12:15:10.942-04:002010-06-02T12:15:10.942-04:00Deb, there is a family down the road who've in...Deb, there is a family down the road who've installed a 10x10 ft dock with a waterslide and diving board in their dugout. It's the only thing on the side of the field and the blue slide looks weird as you drive by in winter. A couple times a summer, about a dozen families get together for a party. But then the wind blows the tent and lawn chairs away and they have to re-do every year.<br Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71014735283116311042010-06-02T09:21:20.338-04:002010-06-02T09:21:20.338-04:00hey Anita
my mom was very afraid of getting her h...hey Anita<br /><br />my mom was very afraid of getting her head under water but she loved the sport and the connection she felt with her sisters. her life jacket was her best friend that kept her floating during the very rare times she fell. i guess she could tread water then - so i guess that's somewhat swimming. she made sure us kids took swimming lessons so we would never have her fear of DebHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-71073586481258831122010-06-02T09:01:57.705-04:002010-06-02T09:01:57.705-04:00I loved this post, Anita! Wonderful photos. I want...I loved this post, Anita! Wonderful photos. I want to come play, too! Fabulous!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-826122518489845982010-06-02T08:35:21.261-04:002010-06-02T08:35:21.261-04:00I really enjoyed your post Anita. The photos reall...I really enjoyed your post Anita. The photos really show how much your family enjoys themselves! <br /><br />Do you all swim in the dugout?Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88254338370903625492010-06-02T00:32:33.888-04:002010-06-02T00:32:33.888-04:00Oh, I know what you mean Jilly. When we had the go...Oh, I know what you mean Jilly. When we had the goats, my time was spent in milking, pasteurizing the milk, making butter and cheese, and the endless washing and cleaning of the equipment. <br /><br />Once God healed the boys and I could buy them regular dairy products at the store, we sold all the goats, rented the land, etc.<br /><br />And I was able to get back to writing. Yay!<br /><br />Oh, Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-23805539462011601202010-06-01T23:23:58.161-04:002010-06-01T23:23:58.161-04:00Anita,
Love the pictures. Lots of farm memories fo...Anita,<br />Love the pictures. Lots of farm memories for me there. I do know that I could I never keep up with the WORK on a farm now. I have an aunt and uncle who still work the farm and they are in their 70's and 80's. I remember the year the water froze (okay maybe there was more than one of those years). But that specific year I was in a crawl space under the kitchen with my uncle andJillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-51290760211113431572010-06-01T22:47:34.337-04:002010-06-01T22:47:34.337-04:00Hey D'Ann - you're right, though. LOL
Abo...Hey D'Ann - you're right, though. LOL<br /><br />About 3 yrs ago, hubby decided he didn't like farming and went back to work nearby in the oil industry. By that time, we'd gone through 5 yrs of organic crops and were finally certified. So we rent out the cultivated land to a local organic grower. And another guy comes to cut and bale the hay in the pasture.<br /><br />So we live Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-57055521169702072402010-06-01T18:41:49.178-04:002010-06-01T18:41:49.178-04:00Wow, Anita! I didn't realize you live on a rea...Wow, Anita! I didn't realize you live on a real farm! I thought it was just "out in the country" far away from everything. (Can you tell I'm a big city girl?)Anne Mateerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330467138236037032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1933970200707702402010-06-01T12:07:15.598-04:002010-06-01T12:07:15.598-04:00Hey Lisa, yes, I'm truly blessed to have picke...Hey Lisa, yes, I'm truly blessed to have picked a hubby who loves to play with me and the kids. You know that old saying... 'The family who plays together, stays together' ? I like to think that's one of the reasons for our 33 yr marriage.<br /><br />In fact, one of the Prairie Chicks was telling me the other day that when she passes a mirror, she's jerked back to reality Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-14574904863437024022010-06-01T11:59:46.760-04:002010-06-01T11:59:46.760-04:00Hey, Georgiana - 7,000 ft? Oh, I love the mountain...Hey, Georgiana - 7,000 ft? Oh, I love the mountains! I'm not sure where you live but I've been to and through the Rockies several times and am filled with awe at the majestic wonder of them. <br /><br />As for the school curriculum, the kids have no school:<br />- 2-3 wks for Christmas holidays<br />- at least one national holiday a month<br />- 1 teacher planning or in-service day a Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-7735101027966414002010-06-01T11:38:37.441-04:002010-06-01T11:38:37.441-04:00Hey, Deb. That nephew of yours and I share some wo...Hey, Deb. That nephew of yours and I share some wonderful things. :D<br /><br />Waterskiing when you can't swim sounds frightful. Your mom couldn't have been scared of the water... or was she, but put her worries aside for the love of the sport? I'd sure like to base a character on her... may I?<br /><br />Jumping in the hay comes natural to me and I'm thinking it's because Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52756599750686729912010-06-01T11:22:54.764-04:002010-06-01T11:22:54.764-04:00Hey Dina, you're welcome any time although we&...Hey Dina, you're welcome any time although we're not actively farming any longer. We rent out the cultivated land and sell the standing hay in the pasture. <br /><br />Instead, we now shoot golf balls off in front of the house and have been known to use a huge hay tarp as a kite. Almost lost a kid once doing that one. LOL I'll have to post the pics of that one on another day. :)<br />Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-5381340908361978122010-06-01T10:35:46.892-04:002010-06-01T10:35:46.892-04:00It all looks so fun, Anita! And how nice that the ...It all looks so fun, Anita! And how nice that the fun happens together as a family.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-49768620224926961912010-06-01T09:13:04.478-04:002010-06-01T09:13:04.478-04:00That looks like a lot of fun! We really don't ...That looks like a lot of fun! We really don't have that too much around here--not a lot of farming at 7000 ft ;) Wow, what a way to grow up. I can't believe school gets out so late there.Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-1572090753769339412010-06-01T08:44:53.452-04:002010-06-01T08:44:53.452-04:00hey there Anita
ah, memories of visiting my Grand...hey there Anita<br /><br />ah, memories of visiting my Grandparents farm in North Dakota. We didn't get to jump into old hay bales like your family, but the barn was still a fun place to play. my mom couldn't swim, but she could sure waterski like nobody's business. she grew up waterskiing on a small reservoir near the farm.<br /><br />my brother loves john deere tractors. he's DebHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-36393569127589752032010-06-01T08:29:20.892-04:002010-06-01T08:29:20.892-04:00That looks like so much fun, Anita. Can I come pla...That looks like so much fun, Anita. Can I come play on your farm? I did have friends and relatives with farms as a child, and always enjoyed my time there. There are several farms and ranches in our area where we can take the kids to visit for a small fee. But they don't let people jump ten feet into a bale of hay :)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.com