micro 0 #1 August 4, 2006 I'm noticing a bunch of things about living "down on the farm" so to speak. Well, although we actually own a "farm" now, it's really not operational at this point... we only have all the buildings and land to MAKE it a functional farm at some point... which we'll do soon enough... Anyway, life in the country is certainly different than in the city, on a macro and micro (no pun intended) level. On a micro level, there are creatures out here that you just don't see much of in the city. Or, if you DO see them in the city, you don't see them very often. Out here in the sticks, you see them so often it just becomes common place. Let's start with frogs. We have so many frogs out here, it's just amazing. Big bull frogs, tiny cute frogs, you name it. And I learned something tonight. If you pick up a frog, it just might pee on you. My kids love the frogs. They hop along after them, and they're very cute to watch. And no, we haven't eaten frog legs yet. I doubt I'm going to either. Next, there are these things called "robber flies." These things are wicked nasty. They'll go right after a bee or a hornet in mid-air. It actually looks like a dog-fight b/t jet aircraft, only on a bugs' scale. And the robber fly will land on the bee's back and stick it in the back w/ some probe or something, paralyze it and fly away w/ it where it will later consume it. Just crazy shit, man! My neighbor down the way is a bee keeper. He's constantly trying to stave off these theiving assassins who are so brazen, they'll come right into his hives and steal untold numbers of bees. Amazing. Grasshopers. The spit this nasty brown tar stuff on you. But some have very pretty wings and can fly pretty far if they know they're about to get chopped up by my tractor over-grown lawn-mower. Finally, there are the creatures I loath the most. When I get to Heaven, I just might smack God for creating them in the first place. The detestable Tick. This year, I'm told, they are exceedingly bad. We're constantly having to watch the kids' hair, legs, everywhere for a tick trying to get a blood meal . These things just creep me the fuck out! They're really bad in the pasture, where the hay is longest. Evidentally, when they hear or sense the vibrations in the ground of a mammal coming, they quickly climb up the tallest blade of grass, do a spread-eagle to ensure snaring their host, and off they get carted for a succulant meal of blood. I have nightmares of these fucking foul menaces. Luckily, we have found very few actually attached to our kids, but we must remain vigilant. They can carry icky diseases. I found some dog ticks in my dog's ears the other day. I about puked on the spot. Light in color and so swollen, like mini-balloons... just pulling them off had me dry-heaving. I think I'd rather have someone rub my nose in a used maxi-pad. Even typing this now, I'm queasy. At least w/ colder weather coming, oh sometime in the next several months (???) the tick infestation out here in timbuckthree will abate. But probably not in my nightmares. We still love it out here though. The country is simply beautiful. The people are much nicer than in the city. Life is slower, simpler. That's good for an uptight asshole like me. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 August 4, 2006 Welcome to the world of "country". Even the clocks only "tick" and not "tock". Sweet dreams big boy. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #3 August 4, 2006 To deal with your tick problem get some chickens and let them roam freerangeDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #4 August 4, 2006 Moving to the country Gonna eat me alot of peaches Moving to the country Gonna eat me alot of peaches Moving to the country Gonna eat me alot of peaches Peaches come in a can They were put there by a man in a factory down south And if I had my little way I'd eat peaches everyday..........."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #5 August 4, 2006 QuoteWelcome to the world of "country". Even the clocks only "tick" and not "tock". Sweet dreams big boy. Tonight I'm gonna dream of a big dog tick attaching itself to your pecker! I can feel it (the dream, not your pecker, that is ). You and your hippie hair wouldn't do well up here... but the ticks would LOVE YOU!!! I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #6 August 4, 2006 my wife just canned a shitload of peaches last weekend! we sang that song until we about shot each other I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #7 August 4, 2006 QuoteTo deal with your tick problem get some chickens and let them roam freerange really? that's not a bad idea... I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #8 August 4, 2006 "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #9 August 4, 2006 yep. my uncle & aunt used to live out in virginia in the blue ridge mountains. They had these two blue-tick hounds. They would get these big bloated gray ticks on them. nasty. Anyway, those are dog ticks. They do not carry Lymes disease, but can carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Deer ticks are much smaller & they're the ones that carry Lumes disease. My father lives in Tiverton Rhode Island, just a short drive from Lyme, Connecticutt (where the name came from) You gotta grab the tic with your fingernail tips right on the pincers & pinch & twist. then throw them in a pan of gasoline. ticks suck. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #10 August 4, 2006 I grew up in "the country" I work with "farmers" all the time. Damn Im glad I live in Atlanta! Its all a personal thing. What are you looking for in life, etc. Just remember, a farm will eat up all your free time eventually. Seriously, you are tired when you get home from work, then you have to work on the place until you cant stay awake anymore. Manage your projects so you have time to enjoy your great place!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #11 August 4, 2006 that's a GREAT idea!! fresh, free-range chicken eggs are great! WAY better than the cheap eggs you get in the supermarket, from chickens kept in boxes. The egg yolks have a brighter color & much better flavor, and are lower in cholesterol. Yummy, BRIGHT YELLOW scrambled eggs! really, the difference in appearance alone is noticeable. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #12 August 4, 2006 Here's a Bill Monroe tune I've been listening to: I'm a going back to the country I can't pay that rent No I'm not completely broke But brother I'm badly bent I can't understand where my money went But I ain't broke but I'm badly bent When I get back to the country I'll be living in a tent Ma and Pa will surely be mad Bout all the money I spent I can't understand just where itwent But I ain't broke just badly bent Well I had a lot of money But to the city I went I met too many good locking girls And that's where my money went And now I know just where it went I ain't broke but I'm badly bent I can't understand where my money went But I ain't broke but brother I'm badly bent Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #13 August 4, 2006 our neighbors, the bee-keepers, also have free-range chickens that we get eggs from... and you're right, the diff. in eggs is incredible, esp. in color as you said. it's shocking at first. and they are more tasty. and, since they haven't been de-beaked, like at poulty plants, no stress hormones like cortisol and all that shit in them... much healthier for us. yum. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #14 August 4, 2006 WOW... you said you were living on the outskirts but I had no idea it was that far out.. Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soberamprat 0 #15 August 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteTo deal with your tick problem get some chickens and let them roam freerange really? that's not a bad idea... Very good idea they will swallow any thing they can get in their mouth ants, bugs, ect but there is the problem with chicken poop every where but worth it in my opinion http://www.swoopstudios.com/videos/videos-rex.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #16 August 4, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteTo deal with your tick problem get some chickens and let them roam freerange really? that's not a bad idea... Very good idea they will swallow any thing they can get in their mouth ants, bugs, ect but there is the problem with chicken poop every where but worth it in my opinion *shrugs* good fertilizer...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
