I Would Like to Thank...

Last day of work and I need to say Thank You to a few people. Tim , the owner of Meadowstone was the first person I contacted through the wwoofer’s directory. Tim was gracious enough to welcome me to my first experience as a wwoofer. Sam, the head gardener, was the first person I met when I arrived. He walked me around the farm and explained to me how the wwoofing thing worked. Arrived on a Tuesday just before lunch. Great timing. Sam’s wife, Jenny had just made a pizza lunch for everyone, about 10 at the time.
Zach was the one who turned on the electric and water in the camper and who hooked up the shower. Zach was the first one who let me try my hands at milking the goats.
Anthony was very helpful and friendly. I really enjoyed working with him.
Melanie was here for the first week before leaving for college. She always had an answer to my questions.
Cassy, God bless her, taught me a lot. We ended up working together often. Her patience with me was remarkable. I was always impressed with her attitude and cheerfulness. Yeah, Cassy. Besides everything else it was always nice to have another female around.
I’d like to thank the chickens who didn’t peck too hard when I reached under them for their warm eggs. The goat who did not head butt me although his evil eye kept me on guard. The pigs who only threw me off balance one so that I almost ended up in the mud. The young goats who’s cry made me appreciate all the times we had gotten up with the newborns in our care. (I’m not going to mention the rooster…)
And of course all the vegetables who did their thing and always amazed me with their ‘theirness’. And the weeds, well they gave me something to do – often.
There were a number of CSA members who came to volunteer their time, they too made me feel very welcomed. I’m sure someone has slipped my mind.
New Hampshire has been great. This is a wonder-filled area. Creation at it’s best.
It has just been a wonderful experience. One I will always be grateful for. – But if I ever talk about doing this again, someone please talk me out of it – or at least make sure I’ve thought it through. )