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H2O Man

(73,308 posts)
15. A few years ago,
Sat May 8, 2021, 08:22 PM
May 2021

one of the largest corporate farms in the state bought what had been a family farm for many generations. I was friends with the farm family, and had walked one of their corn fields for decades, collecting flint artifacts. The farmer told me that he would tell the new owner that I liked that field, and was to be trusted.

I like to be sure to ask every land owner for permission to walk in their fields. But not everyone does, and some thoughtless people do damage. I heard that a couple friends asked the top guy for permission, and that he was hostile in saying no. So I wasn't surprised by his initial response to me -- no!. But I knew he was Irish. Luckily, I have less than zero social skills, and an inability to even recognize boundaries, so with a big grin I asked, "Now, why would a Silk Curtain Irishman prevent a Shanty Irish relative that he can't remove stones from a field before planting? Can you explain that in a manner I can understand? Because I'm not asking for any pay, such as you pay your hired hands to remove stones from that very field?"

It worked, and the top guy turns out to be a casual friend. I've worked to prevent "fracking" on their property, but we remain on good terms. He especially likes my son that boxes. So I think that my utter lack in proper socialing is what has made my life interesting. I take quite an interest in the more gracefully structured lives of my family and friends of a similar age. And I am convinced that it is essential that our generation pass our experiences to the younger ones.

If the future allows, I'd like to get back to talking to classes/groups at schools and colleges. But I know quite a few people under 50 years old, and enjoy coordinating with them.

Girl, Interrupted [View all] H2O Man May 2021 OP
Bravo again, H2O Man. K&R. femmedem May 2021 #1
Thank you! H2O Man May 2021 #3
I've been both an amateur playwright femmedem May 2021 #9
Interesting. H2O Man May 2021 #12
I think this story has significant value to the nation at large. I hope you do write a screen play, msfiddlestix May 2021 #39
Kickin' this Hekate May 2021 #2
Thanks, Hekate! H2O Man May 2021 #4
K&R...nt Wounded Bear May 2021 #5
Thank you, Wounded Bear! H2O Man May 2021 #6
My hometown church in Spencerport, Western New York, made with glacial fieldstones brought into NBachers May 2021 #7
Very well said! H2O Man May 2021 #13
KNR. Thank you for your wise observations. niyad May 2021 #8
Thanks, niyad! H2O Man May 2021 #14
I was wondering how you were going to circle back to your opening. BobTheSubgenius May 2021 #10
A few years ago, H2O Man May 2021 #15
There you go again! BobTheSubgenius May 2021 #20
I couldn't help myself! H2O Man May 2021 #24
Profound my brother - the foundation is being shaken to its core malaise May 2021 #11
Thank you! H2O Man May 2021 #16
Last summer showed me that the younger generation is willing and able malaise May 2021 #17
Absolutely! H2O Man May 2021 #23
I have noticed locally that the lyrics of the music are changing malaise May 2021 #25
And that is so important! H2O Man May 2021 #28
Love your youngest's inspirational music malaise May 2021 #31
I've no doubt told you H2O Man May 2021 #37
You have me laughing at your talent malaise May 2021 #38
And that is so important! H2O Man May 2021 #29
Foundations of Stone, Foundations of Brick Martin Eden May 2021 #18
Thank you! H2O Man May 2021 #19
Check this out malaise May 2021 #21
Very good! H2O Man May 2021 #22
Towers that rise to God's level Martin Eden May 2021 #26
Very well said! H2O Man May 2021 #34
NRA Kid Berwyn May 2021 #27
Thanks, Kid Berwyn! H2O Man May 2021 #30
Guess who NRA-GOP honey Maria Butina visited in jail? Kid Berwyn May 2021 #33
They will not stop H2O Man May 2021 #35
The FEC is failing big time malaise May 2021 #32
Truth. H2O Man May 2021 #36
AG Garland is putting together a case to wipe out the Big Liars. Kid Berwyn May 2021 #40
I can't wait malaise May 2021 #41
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