Tall Oaks Farmgirl

#livingthedream

As I mentioned before, there were just too many amenities to pass up when we first looked at the beautiful Tall Oaks Farm.  I grew up living in the country where the mornings had a low fog that just settled on the fields and the evenings made you wish that the sunset would stop and hang around over the amazing corn and beans that were almost black they were so green.  I sure have missed hearing tractors going up and down the road in the heat of the summer, the smell of a fresh cut hayfield, seeing lights out after dark knowing that someone has already put in a hard day of work, and feeling that smug layer of humidity out over the hills that makes you realize it's a really hot day for a farmer.  

I just couldn't resist sitting outside today, even though it's hot, because of the smell and sounds across the road from our house were just too irresistible.  There have been a team of "good ol boys" putting up hay there for the past few days.  It has felt so good to hear the machinery coming and going...I must admit I am a bit sad as I see them pull in to load up their efforts.  Thank goodness we have people who still love the "craft" of the hayfield.  I know they are hot, tired, and probably just praying nothing breaks down at this point.  

There was a point in my life that I would have considered an "amenity" having a swimming pool in the back yard and living close to town near the Redbox... my dream.  Don't get me wrong, the pool will come back one day....but for now I am rethinking what makes me happy.