Life on a family farm
in the wilds of
Upstate New York
Friday, October 17, 2008
And here is this week's
The Farm Side is a Friday column, so here is a link to this week's right on the heels of yesterday's.
Northview Diary is sort of an offshoot of the newspaper column, which I started writing ten years ago last March. At the time I was working on a novel (and no it never got published) and a friend was writing the Farm Side. He and his wife thought of the name when he was asked to do a farm column for the paper thanks to his excellent letters to the editor. He asked me to spell him once a month as he has a large and very busy farm and a batch of grandkids that need time with grandpa. After a while he asked me to write twice a month and then after a year he decided to call it quits and left the column in my hands (or at my mercy if you prefer).
I enjoyed the chance to write about farming and about life in the valley so much that three years ago in August I started this blog. The first photo here was taken with a disposable camera....how things have changed since then....I have enjoyed this just as much as writing for the paper, mostly because of the dialog with folks who comment. I feel that I have made friends from Canada to Mexico and Florida to California, as well as meeting new people just across the river from the farm. I am thankful for everyone who reads either the Farm Side or Northview Diary....it has been good to get to know you. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for the link to your Farm Side column. I enjoy reading it. You really should publish that book :) You have a gift for sure..... You painted such a picture, bringing the cows home. I wouldn't mind that "chore" myself. Have a great day!
Thanks for the Farm Side links! I like the new look and you know what they say "A change is as good as a rest"! I think I'm ready for a change too. Great pictures as always.
Ah, nevermind. I see that you are from quite nearby where I grew up. In fact, I bet you show at the Fonda Fair. I was just there in August to judge the dairy goats. Very cool. Anyway, I have added your blog to my blogroll. I really like your pics and anecdotes. Come visit sometime- jubbyplace.blogspot.com ~Joce
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Thanks for the link to your Farm Side column. I enjoy reading it. You really should publish that book :) You have a gift for sure.....
You painted such a picture, bringing the cows home. I wouldn't mind that "chore" myself.
Have a great day!
Fred ,Farm side this week is wonderfull!!! wish I could be there to help!!
LOVE
Matt
Deb, thank you for reading it....getting the cows is one of the prettiest jobs of the day...so many birds, such pretty leaves...
Matt, thank you kiddo, me too. Love you
Thanks for the Farm Side links! I like the new look and you know what they say "A change is as good as a rest"! I think I'm ready for a change too. Great pictures as always.
Hey- I grew up reading the Recorder! I am originally from Ephratah- where are you located? If you are willing to divulge. ;)
~Joce
Ah, nevermind. I see that you are from quite nearby where I grew up. In fact, I bet you show at the Fonda Fair. I was just there in August to judge the dairy goats.
Very cool. Anyway, I have added your blog to my blogroll. I really like your pics and anecdotes.
Come visit sometime- jubbyplace.blogspot.com
~Joce
Linda, thanks, it still isn't where I want it...hate the colors...but we will get there I am sure.
Rebz, thanks, we do show at Fonda...I will add you too!
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