Wednesday, July 17, 2013

"...At the end of the day..."


"At the end of the day.."

Why do we do what we do? We battle parasites, hunt kids in the snow, rescue dogs and goats from flooded fields, haul water and reset fence in the scorching summer sun. There is a chance that we could make a profit if sales are good in the fall or the meat market continues to rise and we don't look to closely at what it has cost .The conclusion is we do it because we enjoy it. There is real pleasure in producing good Kiko stock. Watching a baby girl become a fine mom is a joy. Working to open a new pasture to a group of weanling bucklings and watching them go after the chickory with gusto is very satisfying.Kids playing "king of the mountain" and "show me your horns" can bring a smile during the hardest times. At the end of the day it is about loving what you do, working hard and being thankful.
                                                                                                                                                                         
"boys in a new spot..hear the munching.."
"...just gotta love em.."