Opa's place -Where an old rooster visits with friends

[Opa]

Cake is cake! I'd still eat it!

and it's even lemon colored. Can't be all bad then, eh?

I was just thinkin', our dear Thistle hasn't been on the thread for several days which given the fact that they are moving to a whole different country it is certainly understandable. I just thought it was funny that within moments of a cake showing up on the thread so does she.

 

[chicken grandma]

 

[Opa]

As I was raising my sons I tried to instill in the a work ethic, a sense of self worth, a desire to learn, and most importantly, honesty and integrity.

Both Scott and Joe live in southwest Missouri the entire area is experiencing severe drought conditions. For Scott, who lives in town, that isn't quite the issue that it is for Joe who lives on 50 acres about miles south of Scott.

When his first cutting of hay was several hundred bales less than last year he started having concerns about the lack of rain fall. He has 3 stock ponds and their water levels were droppng rapidly. When a second cutting of hay failed to develop he decided that it would be wise to sell off most of his cattle.

As the drought continued his well started to fail. It would take several hours to draw enough water to fill his watering troughs for his remaining livestock. They initiated water rationing for themselves. Showers were limited to mere minutes. He split the gray water from the sewage so it could be used to try and keep his garden alive.

He is in desperate need of a larger, deeper well. The drilling of a new well could easily approach $15,000. Money he could ill afford to spend.

When the government announced an assistance program he signed up thinking, that since it was stated that there were limited funds and it would be based upon need, he stood little chance of getting any assistance.

Each applicant is evaluated so when the specialist arrived to look at his situation she first wanted to see his stock ponds. As they toured the property he first took her to his best pond. When he told her it was his best and if he didn't rotate his livestock to different pastures he thought he could get by till the fall and winter rains. She was surprised stating that most folks show her only the worst and try to hide best.

As she toured the property she was very impressed with the water rationing measures he had in place. As they talked about the program Joe stated that he was sure there were many others whose need far exceeded his, and he understood that he would be far down the list for help.

She told Joe how impressed she was with his honesty, integrity, and his attempts to ameliorate the situation. She told him many folks were very rude when answering her questions and very demanding. Unfortunately she rarely has a day that someone isn't made or that she hasn't been swore at and thanked Joe for a pleasant experience.

A few day later her supervisor called stating he had just a few more questions he needed answered so he could expedite Joe's application and then thanked him for treating his employee with respect.

When talking with Joe today he told me about what had occurred and then thanked me for teaching him a value system. I can't help but feel more than a little proud.

 

[Highlander]

Quote:
what can I say? I must have ESCP - Extrasensory Cake Perception.

 

[1muttsfan]

Pat on the back for Joe - and for you Opa, good job

 

[Arielle]

Hi Opa, and all-- just found the thread again . . .

Opa thank you for the rollout plans--not tackled that project yet, where has the summer gone? Maybe in the fall with the kids back in school I can tackle that project.


About your son, you deserve to be proud. TRying to instill the good things , honesty and integridty, i n our kids is the hardest job of all. If my kids tell the truth I lighten the punishment, if they lie, and I know when they are lying, the punishment is tougher. Usually the punishment is " make it right". I hope my kids turn out at least half as good as yours. Mine are on the right path, with many years to grow. I have often mulled over their preschool teacher's comment on what nice manners my boys have. I eventually learned, to my amazement, that children are not taught good manners any more. WHat a shame-- manners are an easy thing to teach.

Thank you for sharing your story--keeps me stoked that I am on the right track with my young boys.

 

[Highlander]

As I was raising my sons I tried to instill in the a work ethic, a sense of self worth, a desire to learn, and most importantly, honesty and integrity.

Both Scott and Joe live in southwest Missouri the entire area is experiencing severe drought conditions. For Scott, who lives in town, that isn't quite the issue that it is for Joe who lives on 50 acres about miles south of Scott.

When his first cutting of hay was several hundred bales less than last year he started having concerns about the lack of rain fall. He has 3 stock ponds and their water levels were droppng rapidly. When a second cutting of hay failed to develop he decided that it would be wise to sell off most of his cattle.

As the drought continued his well started to fail. It would take several hours to draw enough water to fill his watering troughs for his remaining livestock. They initiated water rationing for themselves. Showers were limited to mere minutes. He split the gray water from the sewage so it could be used to try and keep his garden alive.

He is in desperate need of a larger, deeper well. The drilling of a new well could easily approach $15,000. Money he could ill afford to spend.

When the government announced an assistance program he signed up thinking, that since it was stated that there were limited funds and it would be based upon need, he stood little chance of getting any assistance.

Each applicant is evaluated so when the specialist arrived to look at his situation she first wanted to see his stock ponds. As they toured the property he first took her to his best pond. When he told her it was his best and if he didn't rotate his livestock to different pastures he thought he could get by till the fall and winter rains. She was surprised stating that most folks show her only the worst and try to hide best.

As she toured the property she was very impressed with the water rationing measures he had in place. As they talked about the program Joe stated that he was sure there were many others whose need far exceeded his, and he understood that he would be far down the list for help.

She told Joe how impressed she was with his honesty, integrity, and his attempts to ameliorate the situation. She told him many folks were very rude when answering her questions and very demanding. Unfortunately she rarely has a day that someone isn't made or that she hasn't been swore at and thanked Joe for a pleasant experience.

A few day later her supervisor called stating he had just a few more questions he needed answered so he could expedite Joe's application and then thanked him for treating his employee with respect.

When talking with Joe today he told me about what had occurred and then thanked me for teaching him a value system. I can't help but feel more than a little proud.

It sounds like you have done a fantastic job with your sons. NO idea where you went wrong with your daughter though!!

 

[Opa]

but she is a bonnie lass

 

[EweSheep]

 

[mamagardener]

You should be very proud of your sons Opa! My husband and I are trying to raise our children the same way. You teach by example, and it sounds like you set a very good example for them.