Monday, April 11, 2011

WALK LIKE A MAN



My dear Granny Walden used to say, "girl...if it has testicles or wheels watch out 'cause it's gonna give ya a whole heap of trouble." This is the same wise woman who told me when she found out I was about to marry a dairy farmer, " you walk into that milk barn and act like ya never seen a cow before, child, 'cause if ya start milkin' you'll be the one stuck with it 'till the day the good Lord takes ya home." I decided my Granny was one smart cookie so I obeyed and never ever milked the cows but let me tell ya'll I've done 'bout every thing else up and down these Ozark hills and hollers that would boggle a three year old's most vivid imagination. We farm wives learn to read our men but I've never ever made it a secret that my favorite sayin' 'round here is, "ya want me to do what???"

In plannin' our fairytale life this Ozark Farm Chick didn't include visions of rakin' hay, drivin' loaded semi's outta swampy mud of the silage pit or pullin' said semi' outta that pit backwards with the big blue tractor. Nor anywhere in our weddin' vows did I say," I promise to stand at corrals covered in sweat, manure and the dust that the wild~eyed cattle stir up to fill vaccination syringes, hand knives for castration, pass dehorners to lop of horns, hold straws to inseminate cows and still have a good meal on at noon for the hungry Strongbacks (farm hands) all while singin', I Am Woman." I am as ya know... (super) Nezzy! Durin' the thirty eight years of wedded bliss to the man of my dreams, I've learned a thing or two about our dog huggin' critter lovin' rural farm fellas.

They can remember the purchase price of the old cow that bit the dust ten years ago, the fertilizer rate five years ago, the seed population from last year, the current cattle market average and crop yield rates but cannot remember the gallon of milk you need without a written note and five reminder calls durin' the day. I've learned that these fine gents will never ever throw out one of those plastic five gallon buckets or any rusty bolt and piece of scrap metal that they may just need someday. We farm chicks know that our men may know nothin' about fashion but they all have a special cap they wear to work, one especially for the local livestock barn, one just for a farm auction, another to plow in and the 'good' one that's put back for that rare vacation.

I would never ever ask my Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love for the use of his pocket knife 'cause we farm wives know that same knife has been used to castrate newborn calves, scrape the manure off nasty barn boots and peel an apple for the hungry man's afternoon snack. I've always had a theory all farm fathers teach their sons to run over their wife's favorite flowers or tiny strugglin' tree so that 'she' will never ever 'let' ya mow the yard again!!!' I can hear 'em sayin' , "ya only have to do it once!" Sure worked that way here on the Ponderosa.

There are just a few items we ever lovin' farm spouses would like for our honeys to know about us. A good farm wife can throw a meal together in two minutes and serve that meal six hours later if necessary. We are as comfortable operating large farm equipment as our guys would be in a barbed wire jock strap. Just sayin'! We don't view a trip out the the workin' pens on a Saturday night to sort cattle by flashlight as a night out. A trip to Bass Pro is not considered the perfect date night. We truly aren't convinced a deer head or a dead varnished fish adds ambiance of our home's decor. We farm chicks love our fellas more than chocolate cake heaped with fudge icin' and we'll do anything for 'em.

Hubs took this picture on the way to Jefferson City last summer. Yes Virginia, there is really an annual Testicle Festival. "Walk Like a Man was the song The Four Seasons recorded under some extraordinary circumstances. March 2, 1963 the voices of lead singer Frankie Vaili and the bass tones of Nick Massi echoed in the recording studio of the Abbey Victoria Hotel which caught fire durnin' the session. The group locked the door and refused to leave before the song that remained at the top of the charts for three weeks was completed. Gotta be a man thing! It wasn't until the firemen broke through with their mighty axes that the group left the building with their hit song in hand determined as a farmer gatherin' their last stray into the herd. I'm thrilled I married my farm fella and wouldn't have it any other way. These country men sure know how to love a gal as we gush and swoon while watchin' 'em "Walk Like A Man!!!"

Whew, fan me now baby!

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  1. Now that has got to be some Festival!!!

    And thank you for all the down-home-advice for young brides. It comes about 52 years too late for this *bride,* but... The thought's the thing. -giggles-

    Gentle hugs,
    .♥.

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  2. Oh Nezzy, I was chuckling and nodding my head all the way through this post. Hilarious, and so true!

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  3. Congrats on 38 years. You have learned a lot of things that don't usually apply. Especially for us city girls. My grandfather was a farmer though and I remember him pulling out that pocket knife to cut his apple slices. Thankfully I never thought about what else it had done or where it had been...It does sound like your love your man and the life you have though. A good man is hard to find and so is a woman like you.

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  4. Oh Nezzy, that was a lesson for me, for sure!! I just love your sense of humour and your stamina for helping the men folk! : )

    Happy 38 years!!

    ~Andrea~

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  5. LOL I just love reading your posts! I have been there, done that too and I think it's what prepared to me raise 8 kids! Love ya ;D

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  6. You husband is a lucky, lucky man! Of course, all farmers with wives are lucky, lucky men.

    My husband does love those calf fries! Not me though. Nor my daughter.

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  7. Nezzy, you write the best stuff and this is another winner in my book. My great uncle Charlie and aunt Palos were dairy farmers all of their lives right down there in Alton, Mo- 8 miles from the Arkansas line as the crow flies or 27 by road. You know what I'm talking about. Alton is smack dab in the middle of the state as far south as you can go.
    I used to love to go see aunt Palos- and could she cook! Boy- nothing like it. She had 2 stoves in here kitchen! They milked 200 head twice a day every day. They did a few hogs for freezer meat and some beef cattle, too. She even had chickens and uncle Charles had two of the biggest black morgans- gentle as lambs- that he used to plow a parcel of land along the 11 Point River, cuz you couldn't get a tractor in there on that slope. Did it in hay every year.
    You've picked a hard life, girl, but if this fellar of yours is everything you say he is, then you made the right choice.
    Your grandma sounds like one smart old timer. Love those old ones that know so much.
    So, we used to have a saying about that song:
    Walk Like a Man- talk like a woman. Your sign just puts that in perspective for sure.
    LOL
    Enjoyed myself here today- thanks sweetie for the fun and the biggest grin you have ever seen!
    Hugs- Tete

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  8. My husband still talks fondly of his 'rocky mountain oyster feeds' in Idaho. Maybe I shoud send him down your way instead. We'll get our toes painted and drink sweet tea and he can pretend he's all kinds of macho.

    Cute post.

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  9. Oh my word,I can`t believe I know exactly what Jenny is saying,LOL.My dh & I have been married 37 years & I know what you mean....yet,I`m a slow learner & am still learin`thanks for my laugh today Nezzy!phyllis

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  10. Great story. :)
    I have my own jack knife. ;)

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  11. I L.O.V.E. YOU...I am just laughing my head off here...Oh Nezzy, we come from TWO OPPOSITE POLES BUT DANG, can you make me laugh....YIKES, I COULD NEVER EVER DO WHAT YOU DO....CASTRATE? DAIM!!!!


    ANita

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  12. What a delightful post. You had me smiling big time all the way through but I lost it at Bass Pro.
    Thanks for a wonderful read.

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  13. 36 years this year for me and I have passed on some of that advice to my daughter that married 2 years ago. If you do a job once you have that job for the rest of your life. My husband is not a farmer but he is a carpenter and I have stacked staging, held up a wall while he nailed it home. He has never thown away a nail or a little pice of board. So dear girl I know what you are talking about. and I couldn't have chosen anyone better.
    blessings
    cathy

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  14. I'm thinking of my Wisconsin cousin dairy farmer as I read this. His wife is a gem for sure and I think she would really agree with much of what you wrote. As for me...I'm just sitting here chuckling. You can change out many words and farming terms for tool/business etc. terms that my husband uses and I think our lives are really pretty much similar!

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  15. When I was growing up on the farm all this is true my mum would and could do anything on the farm sometimes I think that scared my dad lol my mum was only 5'2 but even the bulls new she ment buisness and shook in their hoofs lol. I grew up being the same even though we dont have a farm right now but if we did I would be the same as my mum. Congrats on 38 years.I laughed the entire time I read this its all so true. Have a great day !

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  16. Another great job of tellin' is like it is, Nezzy, and making it all sound as fun as a barrel of monkeys. Your Granny Walden sounds like a woman who had the wisdom of the ages.

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  17. What a great post. It might be hard work, but there is nothing better than farm life. I remember it well from my growing up years and I miss it. I think you got a real keeper there - your hubby sounds ideal.

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  18. Oh Nezzy, you crack me up...so funny! and goodness gracious, I never thought of where a jack knife might have been! EEEgads...

    http://sbpra.com/tracyspaine/

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  19. I did a double-take when I saw that sign! :)

    Nezzy, your posts always bring a smile to my face! They're just so full of cheer and good humor.

    Have a blessed day, girl!

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  20. That's a great song. It reminded me of the fun time we had at the musical "Jersey Boys". Thanks for sharing the news of the Testicle Festival. Is there a top (or low) testicle contest?
    The Bass Pro shop is one of the fanciest bait shops I've ever been too. all the best

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  21. LOL, lady you sure have a way with words :) That picture had me laughing before I read a word and I'm a fannin'
    Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow

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  22. LOL!!!! Wishing I could attend!

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  23. The picture got me laughing right off the bat. After that the it was all smiles through your delightful post.

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  24. This was such fun to read, Nezzy! Your life is both completely foreign to me and fascinating as all get-out...

    We celebrated our 38th year in December. It's great to have so much history, isn't it?

    =)

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  25. Love this post! Your Grandma was one smart cookie! Nezzy I think you rock....SEMI...I can barely drive my hubby 4 runner! Wow! I bet your farmer hubby looks good in his Wranglers....they all do! lol!

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  26. One of my favorite posts....you always make me laugh

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  27. I love Granny's advice!! This has to be one of my favorite posts of yours. And, I've secretly wanted to attend 'that' festival.. it would be a nice interesting day trip for us I think.. lol! -Tammy

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  28. Your life makes me tired just reading about it! It sounds like you should do counseling for girls who think they are in love with a farmer so they know what's ahead for them - - - but they would never believe it cuz love wins over pre-marital advice, doesn't it? I admire you all. What you do is hard work and the results are often dependent on the weather. Thanks as always for the entertaining look at life.

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  29. My parents both came from (dairy) farm stock, so I grew up visiting a lot of farms when I was a kid. A lot of what you said brought back memories and some of it I am glad I never witnessed--ROFL! You have a way of writing where I can almost smell the hay and manure, lady! Happy 38th!! And may you have many more!!

    I am dang curious as to what they actually do at the Testicle Festival??

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  30. Nezzy,
    Thanks so much for sending me a msg. It truly made my day. I am so new to this blogging thing that i feel a little lost. I honestly didn't think anyone would read my blogs so I just write like i am talking to my girlfriend.

    I love your post here and think it is totally accurate! As I am new farmer's wife I am glad that i get some extra insight to all that i signed up for. :)
    Thanks for being my first blog "comment-er" and my first blogger friend! I will keep checking in!

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  31. Well, I guess I'm the only one who hardly knows how to respond to this post. I've never been on a farm except to look. And I want to know, as Rita asked, what the heck do they DO at this festival?? Great post, as usual!

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  32. An fun and enjoyable post at the end of my day!! THANKS, I needed that!!! :-)))

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  33. I enjoyed every colorful description. What a hilarious kind of festival!!

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  34. LOLOL! I love this post, Nezzy! And you know I was raised on a farm because I knew right away what a Testicle Festival was. ha! The knives part is too funny. I always shudder when I see Hubby get out his knife to peel an apple...who knows where that thing has been! Oh btw, I like Rocky Mountain Oysters. Have a great week.

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  35. There's a testicle festival in Montana as well. It made me laugh!

    You are so cute and funny!

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  36. Nezzy, you are the ultimate Jane of all trades. Learning as you go couldn't have been easy, but you seemed to have mastered everything. I'm sure you could write a book on all your experiences of farm life. Congratulations on 38 years, and here's to many more.

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  37. Ain't that just like a farmer!!! My Hubs is into fashion too...if he could he would have 2 t shirts...one to wash...and one to wear ha ha!!! Good one Nezzy!!!

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  38. WHEW....wasn't quite sure what I was in for when I first saw the title of your post and then to see the photo! Honey......your words flow like sweet honey and I love reading what you have to say...Makes me smile and changes my whole outlook on life every time I visit your post....
    You are one interesting sweet Nezzy and I just chuckle at your thoughts....I too have one of those that under NO circumstances would I ask to borrow his knife...

    Love this one!

    Blessings my friend,
    shug

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  39. Love this post Nezzy, and I double love your very wise grandmother who evidently had a wealth of "down to earth" sayings!

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  40. Oh Nezzy...you've such a way with words! Always enjoy your posts!

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  41. It took a lot of ...what that festival offers...to write this post.
    There is a certain inherent and delicious irony to hearing Frankie Valley shrieking in a high falsetto: "Walk Like a Man".

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  42. Oh dear...that is some sign. I can only imagine the festival itself....

    I am still stuck on that knife...yuck! It is so sadly true. I scrambled to find an "approved" knife at a picnic on Sunday as men were whipping out their pocket knives. Oyyyy!

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  43. Nezzy! I love ya girl! I won't even ask what kinds of activities happen at a testicle festival! But farm life sounds exhausting and completely satisfying. And I love Granny Walden's quote about wheels and testicles: I've posted it as my Facebook status 'cause ya know, our young girls need to know that ... and our old girls need a laugh!

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  44. Nezzy, yo had me by the first paragraph. Your grannie was a wize old bird.

    You are a rare treat and although I don't often comment, I continue to read you blog regularly. kt

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  45. You nailed it Nezzy!
    You could be talking about any farm guy around here too!
    My dad always mowed over my mother's little trees and flowers that she had just planted!
    Oh my, I guess their the same in Missouri as they are in Wisconsin!
    The hat thing made giggle like crazy! Your good girl!
    But one thing we don't have and that's a testicle festival! (at least I am not aware of)
    We're nice here today for weather but this weekend we might get snow too! Yuck, I am mighty sick of it!
    Hugs friend,
    Cindy

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  46. Another great post, Nezzie. Thanks for always brightening my day.
    Joanne

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  47. Farming is not always pretty work is it? LOL! I think men think all pocket knives are automatically sterilized by the wiping of them across their jeans. LOL! I thought you had to be kidding about the Testicle Festival..who would have really thought there was such an event. You know some guys thought that festival up. LOL!

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  48. Nezzy, Nezzy, Nezzy. This is just about one of the funniest post you've done. Being a "townie" I don't have any stories about such stuff, but I do know in my family of mostly women, we had several sayings about "testicles", but my mom used that word that rhymes with halls. I've heard of mountain oysters all my life, but fortunately have never been in a position to have to consume them to save face. My hubby is the type that thinks the wife should be put on a pedestal, and do as little as possible. He saw his granny work herself ragged on the farm and now when he sees me flush and sweat a bit at the gym, wants to call 911. Great post, Gal.

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  49. Hey there, it's me again. Just wanted to let you know that I linked your blog in my current post. Hope that's ok.

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  50. Great post Nezzy - ALL TRUE! A great place to raise a family. Lots of honest hard work!!! No one could say they were bored and get away with that here on our farm. We used to save T's for Mt Oyster feeds too! I've fixed and eaten, but don't do it any more! Have a great week, jo

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  51. Hubs is not a farmer, though he is a hard workin' man...but you very well could have been writing about him- the hats; the five gallon buckets and rusted bolts; scrap pieces of metal; forgetting the milk---some of it must just be flat out, testosterone. LOL

    I loved this post- but then I always enjoy my visits here!

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  52. LOL, sounds interesting? i think? LOL

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  53. I'm not sure I even want to know what they do at a testicle festival!

    But to tell you the truth, I never cared for that song. I hate falsettos and found it jarring to have him singing about walking like a man in a non-man's voice.

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  54. haha this is a wonderful post...rule #1 never go anywhere without your pocket knife, you never know what you will need it for...smiles.

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  55. Wanted to stop by to say thanks for the advice... Marking my calendar, so glad I didn't miss the Testicle Festival:@)

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  56. Nezzy you're a real woman,thanks for the read and for stopping by today.

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  57. Oh Nezzy - I love this! I grew up on a farm and still consider myself a farm girl. I never thought about where that knife had been though!

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  58. You certainly don't "need" my comment, but I gotta thank you for the good laugh. Too funny!!

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  59. We've always talking about going to the testicle festival in Olean. Wanna meet up there!

    I hear you about these farm boys. They can sure strut their stuff though. Mine is as bow legged as any cowboy who has ridden the range for day could be - and he doesn't ride. Anyway. Thanks for the laugh - you are the best.

    Blessings to you dear.

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  60. what an adventure you have had with your many years of wedded bliss!! I'm not sure I could do half (fourth) of the things you did! And what a festival indeed! Life is never dull for you I would imagine!

    betty

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  61. A little late on my reading - but I could say "best for last" --- Wonderful post! You have those farmin' fellas pegged - in fact all country men folk! Great post!

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  62. I would give anything to see you on that dairy farm of yours; you have had a busy and versatile life. Enjoy so much reading about your adventures; keeep blogging!
    Rita

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  63. Too funny! The good thing about all the experiences you have had is not only do they make hilarious blog posts, but you will never have to pay for a gym membership! Thanks for stopping over from Maggie's! So much fun to meet a new friend!
    Kate

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  64. That sign just cracks me up! Great post and thanks for the laugh.

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  65. You know, I think there are certain stores where I live that might be interested in selling, "barbed wire jock strap."

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  66. I am giggling up a storm at that sign!

    Thanks so much for stopping by to visit my Blog!

    Love,
    LuLu~*xoxo

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  67. Hi Nezzy,
    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I'm your newest follower and it's so nice to meet you...I loved my visit and what a fun post!
    XO

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  68. Hi Nezzy Sweetie..
    What a wonderful share today. I love getting my "NEZZY" fix for the week. You are SO good girl.

    Growing up around Grand Daddy's farm, I can still see him sitting out under the Elm tree on that old tree stump, using his pocket knife to clean those work boots before he stepped foot in my Grandma's clean carpeted house. Yep, I sure can. And yes, he had every day work overall's and his Sunday going to church overalls as well. Stripes during the week and dark blue on Sunday. He always looked so handsome.

    Yes my friend you sure did strike every single point right on the nose. When you marry into a farm heart, you learn about everything. You spend many long hours in the barn, the hay field, and the chicken yard. There is no such thing as wearing flip-flops around there. Summer on the farm is the best Nezzy, it is a beautiful place. I love seeing it through your eyes each time I come to visit.

    Thank you for sharing your home, your heart and your treasured thoughts. I love coming to visit. Many hugs and so much love, Sherry

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  69. So I just got through reading the Pioneer Woman's book (From High Heels to Tractor Wheels) and I am thinking that YOU need to write a book!!!! I must admit I have a few dead animals myself that belong solely to me. I got to spend my birthday with a good 'ol country boy, and I chose to go to the Bass Pro Shop!!! I love being a a southern belle, or as I like to call myself Country Chic LOL!!!

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  70. Oh Nezzy darlin'! YOU WOULD BE THE BEST SISTA IN THE SISTAHOOD!!!! You could teach us a thing or two about LIFE IN GENERAL!!!! You like the beach, woman? YOU LOVE FRILLS AND BLUE SKIES AND SAND? Well then, you are a sista. I tell you, you have me laughing so hard. I will never forget the BARBED WIRE JOCK STRAP!! You are my kinda gal.

    MUCH LOVE AND THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES! Anita

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  71. What a cute/fun post ! :-D I would never have made it as a farm/ranch wife.:-D
    Enjoy your evening.

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  72. What a wise grandmother you had... and it's true. My father always carried a pocketknife. Now I know why. The knife and the nasty cloth hankerchief didn't make it to my husband's generation. Thank you Lord for that.

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  73. Loved the story!!!
    You should really come over and visit or join us at the Real Farm wives of America!

    Thanks
    Leontien

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  74. Wonderful post today. You don't have to go far for material. Its all around you. Great storytelling.

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  75. I just deleted my comment because I was trying to quote all my favorite lines from this post...and then I realized my comment was almost as long as your story!

    This has GOT to be the best thing you've ever written! May I just say that I couldn't have had a bigger ball if I had been at the Testicle Festival!

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  76. The closest thing I will ever get to a real farm life is my little coop which hasn't even materialized yet. I have always been interested in the everyday workings of a farm. I'm a tad jealous. Wonderful post!

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  77. Dear Nezzy,
    You are a fabulous writer. No wonder Anita always raves about you, usually between bursts of laughter. As always, I so much appreciate your visits and comments on my blog.

    Blessings,
    Ruben

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  78. I love the expression on that bull's face!! That must be some festival, and one that most farm chicks don't attend!

    Thanks for stopping by my place and saying hi!

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  79. Hi Nezzy, Great post. It brought back memories of when my younger daughter and I lived in Kansas. We went to a buffet restaurant in Missouri with friends and she and I tried just about everything. It wasn't until we were finished that we learned some of the "meatballs" were turkey testicles. And other animal testicles too. It was a surprise especially for my fourteen year old daughter.

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  80. I love your Granny, she knew what she was talkin about...

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  81. Loved the knife reference--A classic. Thanks for the smiles :)

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  82. You my friend are WAY TOO CUTE for words...all I can say is that you must write a book someday! Love the way you write.

    xooxo hugs

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  83. Ok, I grew up in the big city and married a country fella too...only he wasn't a farmer. However, many of the traits you've listed sure do fit him. He may be the best, and don't ever tell anyone I've used this term..."back cracker"..Chiropractor ever, but he has a million buckets, a ton of "just in case I need it" stuff, and special work clothes that he wears when he's doing projects. He carries a pocket knife always. Finally, I'm sure he wouldn't mind stopping at the testicle festival, especially if it was near a ProBass Shop!

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  84. Oh girl, you always have me laughing hysterically when I read your posts! You must have a stomach of steel to standby while the hubby castrates calves and inseminates cows!!!

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  85. Hi Nezzy,

    Oh, I'm still laughing...and yes, I can believe it! It's kind of like traveling along and driving through a town named "intercourse"...LOL Yep, I've been through that town.

    And yes, your Granny was a smart cookie but all of us that live or have lived a farming/homestead life know how adventurous we get just out of curiosity. I owned a dairy goat herd for years..milked twice a day, raised the kids, made artisan cheeses...I've moved to the mountains now and no more milking...so I must have listened to my Granny! Enough is enough..time to do for myself instead of the livestock...hee hee

    Nice to meet you...drop by anytime.

    Sparkly Days to you,
    Stephanie ♥

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  86. TESTICLE FESTIVAL? Mercy! I never heard of such a thing and don't want to imagine what they do there either.
    You know I usually don't like reading large posts but when it comes to yours, well I just can't peel my eyes away!
    Thanks once again for a wonderfully entertaining post Nezzy. You are such a great writer.
    Hugs!!!!

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  87. And what do they eat at the testicle festival???

    I'm still laughing at your description of those manly men! And to think that that same knife does so much including cutting an apple to eat for a snack. Yuck.

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  88. in our Asian grocery, they sell cow's eggs. I asked what it is, The man says, you know....
    Cow is generic name, it is bull.

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  89. Your granny was a smart lady! And you're dead right about farm fellas and their wives--I could relate to every single point you made!!

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  90. Oh sweetie you had me laughing..it is all so true..Your Granny was one smart woman! Cool sign..it makes people talk and they probably show up just out of curiosity.
    I never borrow my hubbys pocket knife for anything food related..because you can never tell where that knife was last..but I can count on him having it in his pocket.
    Great post..you have a wonderful weekend:)

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  91. You have to love men! They are full of so much useless information that I find madly interesting! A testicle festival??????????? OMG
    xoxo
    SC

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  92. LOL I wish Nezzy honey you could of seen my face when your picture on this post opened up enough to display the sign. OMG I had to do a double take. Now I am an ole grandma but never have I been to a festival like that one.
    Your stories of your lovely marriage always make me smile and give thanks to God that he blessed you and your hubby with each other.
    Like you mentioned in this post it takes a real woman to marry a farmer.
    Love ya
    Maggie

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  93. You crack me up (o:
    Great stories and great sign (o:

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  94. Hey, that sign alone was worth a good laugh!

    But since you continued, I think I got myself a good education in this post, of the life of a farm chick and a farm fella.

    Oh, and I figured out that same advice you got from Granny Walden: don't start ANYTHING that you don't plan to continue. Once started, it's your job and duty. :) That is my advice to all the young and giddy girls that are about to get married.

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  95. Oh how I've missed you!
    I need to find me a good cowboy!! Hmmmm.... any in Washington State? Probably not - move over Nezzy - I'm moovin' down! ;o)

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  96. Nezzy, you're too much! I loved this post!

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  97. Love this post! I, too, have learned never to ask for my husband's knife. Eewwh!

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  98. This post, Nezzy, sounds and looks like a Love tribute to your hubby, and to the farm 'féllas' in general. The sign at the top of it - Testicle Festival - is a Hit.
    Thanks for such a thrilling piece of writing.

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  99. Nezzy, you are one fabulous writer ... I think you & Maggie (grandmayellowhair) hve us all whipped hands down!! What a hoot!

    NOW I know FOR SURE why I am a city slicker!!

    Have a beautiful day ~
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  100. Do they actually eat testicles? I think God put me in the suburbs for a reason. You are one brave soul and a very hard worker.

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  101. Wow. You are very impressive. We have had a small farm before and raised baby calves on bottles. Fun memories but lots of hard work.

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  102. Girl----YOU are a NUT!
    Love it!!!

    Melinda

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  103. There's nothing like standing around in the Bass Pro Shop for 2 hours while the hubs "shops". Why it's a regular date night around here!

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  104. I'm so glad I found your blog, as I just love your style! Thanks for dropping by mine and following as well.

    Hope you're havin' a great weekend :-)

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  105. What a funny festival. I can't believe I've never heard of it...being at my back door...practically.

    Yes there's a lot that goes into being a farmer's woman--more than you've mentioned. And I know you do it well!!

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  106. Thanks for the chuckle, and a peek at your corner of the world...from the girl whos lived most of her life in the city! Seriously a real festival eh?

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  107. Nezzy, just wanted you to know when I tried to access your latest post, Easter parade, blogger says "no page exists" or something like that. Something wrong?

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  108. Thanks for stopping by my blog. This post is cracking me up. I love it. And I have come to accept my deer head in the living room. I'm sure they'll be selling them at Pottery Barn pretty soon and they'll be all the rage!

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  109. Oh the Test Fest! Good times! Good Times. A good friend of mine lives in Olean, not far from my home, and we used to go. Both at the Lake and before when it was still in Olean. Great post! Your grams was a very smart lady!

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  110. What a great "snap shot" of the life of a Missouri farm girl.

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  111. I love your granny! She was one wise lady! You have had a wonderful marriage and lots of trials and happy memories at your farm. Blessings to you for this beautifully written post. Anne

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  112. Nezzy, you and your grandma both have a way with words. Truly enjoyed your post!

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  113. I don't understand why you don't appreciate a date nite to Bass Pro. Sounds like the start to a perfect evening to most of us guys, maybe to end with a little snugglin' and cuddlin'?

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  114. I was always told, "them that can milk, gets too" but I wanted to learn, so I did. Now, I find it difficult to get milk so I can churn.
    Merry Christmas from Thistle Cove Farm 'cause it's Dec when I'm commenting.

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  115. Deightful...how did I miss this post?

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  116. I really appreciate your professional approach. These are pieces of very useful information that will be of great use for me in future.

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