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| Identifying a freshly dumped pattie |
Chatham Cow Chipping Competition was long over when I visited my brother at his town of Chatham. As I promised, here are some times that I enjoyed and shared with my brother Don. Do not expect any great thoughts.
You cannot make any of this up. Good times were had by all.
I was active in finding and scooping up the patty.
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| Notice that the patty is the size of a toilet seat. |
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| Checking product for correct dry and texture Considering aerodynamic and wind direction. |
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| Disappointment at the failed toss. It went about 7 to 9 feet. Oh, well. Next year. |
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| The patty now lies in my yard. It will disintegrate in time. |
My brother Don contacted his friend Gene, who cleared the field of cows for our adventure. The field was loaded with products. We had much product from which to choose.
Don spent a lot of time on farms over his 72
years. He is so much fun to share our
stories and memories.
He also possesses so much knowledge about
livestock and farm life.
Reunion... Yeah, mine was this year, too. I skipped it.
ReplyDelete(Psst. The pictures didn't show up. The first 5, anyway. The last 2 are there.)
Dang it! Dang, Dang, Dang!
DeleteA dried-out cow patty in your yard is better than a fresh cow patty in your yard. Especially if you get a hankerin' to toss it.
ReplyDeleteThere are some fields near by.
DeleteThere are some areas I could use.
DeleteWay to go Susan. You have now lived. Throwing a cow pie is true art.
ReplyDeleteI have not yet mastered it. There is always next year.
DeleteThis time I could see all the photos. Hooray.
ReplyDeleteAnd have mixed memories of cowpat fun. My brothers (impatient beasts) never waited for them to dry.
Men. What more can be said about the impatient beast.
Delete"It will disintegrate in time" and the grass will grow greener.
ReplyDeleteall the photos showed for me too.
It takes me years, years I tell you, to figure stuff out on my computer.
DeleteSusan, you really need to wear a tee shirt that doesn't look like the patties weren't yet dry (grin). It's all in the size, and the wrist action for me. So glad this was a fun adventure again. You're right. You can't make this up, any more than you can make up hunting rattlesnakes in Okeene, OK.
ReplyDeleteHunting rattlesnakes? I can avoid trying that.
DeleteHi Susan - I've never 'played cow-pat throwing' ... we tend to use 'wellington boots' and they have a lot of aerodynamics - but aren't quite so splatteroo as cow pats not quite dry enough. So pleased you had time with your brother ... bet he has loads of tales to tell - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHe was the brother who watched a goose teach a bull a lesson.
DeleteIt looks like great fun.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It was. Lots of giggles.
DeleteCow Chipping, a wonderful thought! you would have plenty of practice in our rural Shropshire 😊
ReplyDeleteEnglish cows do all things well.
DeleteWhat an experience! As a child, I just tried not to step in fresh piles on my grandparents farms. Haha. Sometimes I did. eww!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely watch for the piles.
DeleteSorry, I don't think you could pay me enough to throw cow crap.
ReplyDeletePay you nothing? Oh, come on, Alex.
ReplyDeleteDon't feel badly. That was a really big one and certainly not very aerodynamic.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't, too many irregular bumps.
DeleteWho'd guess there's anything left for me to add to my bucket list? God bless than bovine's regularity. (Hee-hee)
ReplyDeleteOoooh, you nailed that one.
Deletehaha I guess it just didn't have the right shape to go far.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe I didn't hold it correctly.
DeleteWhile i doubt i could throw very far and would not enter the competition, i think i would enjoy seeing the contest and celebrating the winners. Maybe someday.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
DeleteI'd like to try it someday. Are you allowed to chip away at the patty until it's shaped more like a Frisbee?
ReplyDeleteNah, the patty is too crumbly.
DeleteThere's a million types of games.
ReplyDeleteIn Switzerland, there is/was a game where wheels of cheese are rolled down a snowy hill. That one makes some sense.
DeleteThis is certainly different, and looks fun :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Oh my gosh you are right you couldn't make this up! Thanks for sharing your pics - I got a kick out of them. Looks like you guys were definitely having a good time.
ReplyDeleteI have indulged in many pleasures in my life, quite varied in nature, but tossing cow patties has not yet made the list. I suspect it probably never will!
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