Tom, I couldn't agree more. I also sit behind a desk, in front of a computer after educting myself in E. Engineering and paying my dues for 38 years in Electrical Construction in the field and re-educating myself in the operation and use of computers. I was 10 years old when this wonderful old farm couple came to the county home and got me out to help on their 112 acre farm. This was after I was adpted out of an orphanage(pre WW II) in L.I., New York and brought to Penna twice, and abandoned twice. The third time I ended up in the county home and my "Gram & Pap"-that's what I called them, got me out. I milked 10 cows by hand, fed the cats and dog (my best friend-"Timmy") and brought the wood in for Gram's cook stove before I went to school. I was an all-A student. She always had a big breakfast for me. Could be slab-bacon strips, a pork chop, big slice of ham, and a couple of eggs and some home fries. Never was allowed to drink coffee so Gram made me hot tea. I loved doing the things that were necessary to keep the farm going. I followed the horse (Babe) in the furrow behind the plow when I was 12 years old (I was a big kid for 12 yrs). If there is anything in the world better work than making hay I haven't found it yet. I learned about farming, taking care of the horses and cows, and other critters, and how to help Gram keep the weeds out of her garden. Up until 10 yrs ago when my wife passed away I raised Jersey replacement heifers. Got to be too much to work full-time and raise heifers so I quit. I too have an excellent work ethic and at age 70, the Engineering Company that I work for has somewhat realized that the day I am done working and retire that they will carry me out feet first. Joe G.
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