You May Be Married To A Farmer If...


...that long awaited remodeling project includes plans for a new "feed floor".

...his collection of seed corn hats far outnumbers your inventory of shoes.

...for that special occasion, you are surprised with a lovingly coordinated ensemble - coveralls, chore gloves, and rubber boots.

...a shopping trip includes a stop at the local implement dealer for parts.

...the dog rides in the truck more often than you do.

...rush hour traffic is defined as getting the kids up and ready for school, fed breakfast, and down the driveway before the 7:15 a.m. arrival of the school bus.

...the only light shining in your window at night is that of a brilliant moon.

...the schedule for the day is dependent on the weather report.

...a picnic for two is often held on the endgate of the pickup truck in the midst of a corn field.

...vacation destinations must provide quick access to the latest commodity market reports.

...farm supply store staff welcome you with an empty cart and big smile that rivals the best of Wal-mart's greeters.

...your reading library includes the latest editions of "Successful Farming" and "Farm Journal".

...certain four and five-letter words are forbidden from speech...h-a-i-l, f-r-o-s-t, h-i-g-h  w-i-n-d-s, 
b-r-e-a-k  d-o-w-n, f-l-o-o-d, and b-i-l-l-s.

...upon hearing of your emergency gall-bladder surgery, the neighbors stock your freezer with prepared meals for the next week.

...at the end of the day, you and your spouse take a sunset walk to survey nature's bounty.


~Disclaimer~  The preceding observations are solely those of the author. Any resemblance to persons living or deceased may be coincidental.  ;)   ~Bubbles~

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