Farm For Sale
37 total reviews
Comment from GoodHearted Woman
This just tears my heart out. And it happens. You know, we all need God's blessing on our land because all kinds of terrible things wait out there to ruin us if it weren't for God's protection.
That's our food source. Good piece; sad subject.
GoodHearted Woman
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2017
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This just tears my heart out. And it happens. You know, we all need God's blessing on our land because all kinds of terrible things wait out there to ruin us if it weren't for God's protection.
That's our food source. Good piece; sad subject.
GoodHearted Woman
Comment Written 22-Mar-2017
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2017
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Hi there! Thank you so much! I really appreciate that you found this and took a minute to review too...wonderful encouragement. :) Sure
Comment from sasil
Poignant and engaging story here--almost made me wonder if this were a true story, but then I realized that of course this is a true story--that of many beef and dairy farmers.Great little details here moving the story forward, ie: the man is truly alone--no mention of wife and family, only his loyal canine companion to lend him comfort during this tramatic transition. No nits with the technical aspects--great writing!
S.
reply by the author on 24-May-2012
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Poignant and engaging story here--almost made me wonder if this were a true story, but then I realized that of course this is a true story--that of many beef and dairy farmers.Great little details here moving the story forward, ie: the man is truly alone--no mention of wife and family, only his loyal canine companion to lend him comfort during this tramatic transition. No nits with the technical aspects--great writing!
S.
Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 24-May-2012
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Hey there! I send a thousand hugs for this great review...it's the joy of my life when you enjoy my efforts...and I always appreciate your thoughts...love you!! Susan
Comment from forestport12
Good story and message. This his all the right notes. I saw something the other day, where they explained that some farmers get attached to a cow for years and then they have to put them down for the meat. Strong descriptions as always.
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Good story and message. This his all the right notes. I saw something the other day, where they explained that some farmers get attached to a cow for years and then they have to put them down for the meat. Strong descriptions as always.
Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Hi Stan! yes, when they age, and can't reproduce as well, then it's off to the slaughter. My dad told me "Susie, we feed them, then they feed us." It's just the way it is. I have a huge chuck roast in the fridge right now that I have to use...and I'll make pot roast or beef stew. I will try to not think of how it got here. Thank you Stan...it's nice to hear from you. Susan
Comment from Sasha
This brought a tear to my eyes. I'm out of 6's. This is a story heard so many times and I still cry when I hear it. Beautifully written, deeply moving, and I just love the photograph you used.
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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This brought a tear to my eyes. I'm out of 6's. This is a story heard so many times and I still cry when I hear it. Beautifully written, deeply moving, and I just love the photograph you used.
Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Hi Sasha! How are you?? I'm due for more doctor visits...and I sure hope your's are going well. This is no fun. Anyway, thank you for this warm and most welcome review Smurphy...how I love that nickname...I had a little Dalmation that my son called "Smurph"...he comes up with good pet names. And that photo could be of my dad too...when he was still farming. Uncanny. I hope you're okay my friend. LOVE, Susan
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
Susan, what a sad turned happy story. You said it, life does go on and the sun will come up tomorrow. A good message for those of us struggling now.Well written. Hugs!!! Debbie
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Susan, what a sad turned happy story. You said it, life does go on and the sun will come up tomorrow. A good message for those of us struggling now.Well written. Hugs!!! Debbie
Comment Written 22-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Hi Deb! How are you doing?? I think of you and Sasha each day and try to pray that all will be well for you, she, and me. I really get scared sometimes. Life is so damned short. Well, thank you for a lovely review young lady. PLEASE keep the docs on their toes! HUGS and love Deb!! Susan
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I have yet another procedure scheduled for May 31-More fun. More than life being too short, I worry about living for years on end like this~Love you! Debbie
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Oh Deb. I can surely understand that...I feel this way too. Just yesterday, I wanted to just sleep and not wake up. This torment I go thru just never ends. Today it was guns all around me and three choppers roaring around as I tried to ride. I had to give up. I sure hope you'll get the proper help??? I wish I could help. Please let me know how it goes? Love you too Debbie. Susan
Comment from G.B. Smith
Hey there Linda
This is such a wonderful story. The diseases that we face in the cattle business are getting worse. Your sad tale reminds me of the time our heard contracted black leg disease. Our of 240 we lost 43. It was a hard decision to do the same
Bear
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Hey there Linda
This is such a wonderful story. The diseases that we face in the cattle business are getting worse. Your sad tale reminds me of the time our heard contracted black leg disease. Our of 240 we lost 43. It was a hard decision to do the same
Bear
Comment Written 21-May-2012
reply by the author on 22-May-2012
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Now see here, young man! lol! This is Susan here, demanding to be called either Susan, NitWit, Dumb Bell, or Crazy...anything but Linda! LOL! I"m just kidding Bear! You can call me anything~just so you're here for us. Thank you again. I love when you read for me...and apologize for being behind for you...hugs!! :o)) Susan
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OOPS, I am such a dumb shit
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No! I didn't mean that Bear!! It's okay! I was trying to be funny.PLEASE never feel bad. Honest, it's okay! :o)) Suse
Comment from N.K. Wagner
This is the kind of disaster that makes small farming such a risky business. It's cheaper to buy products from the big factory farms, but it's better for our economy to buy from small producers whenever possible, and local. Well done, Suse. :) Nancy
reply by the author on 21-May-2012
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This is the kind of disaster that makes small farming such a risky business. It's cheaper to buy products from the big factory farms, but it's better for our economy to buy from small producers whenever possible, and local. Well done, Suse. :) Nancy
Comment Written 21-May-2012
reply by the author on 21-May-2012
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Hi Nancy! And this photo looks SO much like dad from the back. Uncanny. And you're right...I try to get local veggies when I can. I also have a garden as yet unplanted. No help tilling. I need to throw in the towel. Period. Hugs and smiles you! I love hearing from you!! xoxo. Susan
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If you're working from sets rather than seed, don't till. Cut the grass short and use a little roundup. In two weeks the grass will be dead. Cover it with newspaper or a weed barrier closth and cut holes to plant the individual plants. No weeds, no tilling. The dead grass composts under the weed barrier. Give it a try on a small scale and see if it works for you. :) Nancy
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Wow? I had no idea...we used a friend's tractor and plowed, disked, etc...added horse manure and now it needs tilling for sure. I have no energy tho. I'm so dizzy, so weak. The pain in my side is back...there's something wrong. Oh well...life's a b and then we die. xoxo. Susan
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I'm so sorry you're having such a rough time, Suse. When do you go to the doctor again? None of this sounds good. -Nancy
Comment from Carrie Smith
Suse, one of your best stories. You wrote into it the very essence of this man who must lose his way of life. Your description of the slaughter of his cows is vivid and hurts the heart. Ending on a positive note, help make for a superb piece!! And oh, that picture!!! xxSusan
reply by the author on 24-May-2012
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Suse, one of your best stories. You wrote into it the very essence of this man who must lose his way of life. Your description of the slaughter of his cows is vivid and hurts the heart. Ending on a positive note, help make for a superb piece!! And oh, that picture!!! xxSusan
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 24-May-2012
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Hey there! I send a thousand hugs for this great review...it's the joy of my life when you enjoy my efforts...and I always appreciate your thoughts...love you!! Susan
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I appreciate you in many ways, my friend!! LOL
Comment from Sally Carter
Susan, I have no connections at all with farming, but this story rang very true.
We in the UK have had national disasters of cattle disease, including BSE, and I well remember interviews with farmers in such a position. Quite heartbreaking. The dialogue in your story felt totally authentic, which ties in with your author notes.
A great observation - the grimness of Short's situation, contrasted with his vision of the For Sale board.
My only tiny suggestion is at the very beginning. I wonder if he would have mumbled and debated with himself whether to kill the messenger, rather than the other way round.
A powerful read indeed; one which I found very moving.
Best wishes to you
Sally
reply by the author on 24-May-2012
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Susan, I have no connections at all with farming, but this story rang very true.
We in the UK have had national disasters of cattle disease, including BSE, and I well remember interviews with farmers in such a position. Quite heartbreaking. The dialogue in your story felt totally authentic, which ties in with your author notes.
A great observation - the grimness of Short's situation, contrasted with his vision of the For Sale board.
My only tiny suggestion is at the very beginning. I wonder if he would have mumbled and debated with himself whether to kill the messenger, rather than the other way round.
A powerful read indeed; one which I found very moving.
Best wishes to you
Sally
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 24-May-2012
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Hey there! I send a thousand hugs for this great review...it's the joy of my life when you enjoy my efforts...and I always appreciate your thoughts...love you!! Susan
Comment from KathyH
Beautifully and efficiently written. Great use of restrained emotion. So easy to feel this farmer's pain. Nice job with the ending and interjecting hope into such a sad tale. Kathy
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Beautifully and efficiently written. Great use of restrained emotion. So easy to feel this farmer's pain. Nice job with the ending and interjecting hope into such a sad tale. Kathy
Comment Written 20-May-2012
reply by the author on 20-May-2012
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Hi Kathy! Wow, thank you!! I am always so encouraged by your kind thoughts...I really love this photo as it looks just like my father did/from the back anyway. Sad memories, yet...happy one too. Thank you again Kathy...hugs!! Susan
