Out in the country money is not the only commodity worth something. Thank goodness! Out here we have the option of trading items other that green stamped paper issued by the government. You may trade a start of basil for a start of thyme. You may trade a pair of good gloves for a handy shovel. Tomato plants for yogurt. Milk for tea leaves. The possibilities are endless. I feel very blessed to live in a place where this is possible. In times like these where jobs are scarce and finances get tighter every time the President sneezes, it's wonderful to find that even if cash is short (or nonexistent) things may not be impossible.
We are thinning our herd of goats again, thanks to a friend and her family! We're trading 3 goats... for what, you ask? APPLES!!! We're thrilled! Not only are we sure that these goats are going to good homes, BUT apples are a treat for everyone here. We never get enough apples to satisfy these kids. ESPECIALLY these apples! Bartering at its best!
The orchard suffered a blight earlier in the year and the crop is thin, but it's there. And we will be one of the few people who get to enjoy these amazing tasting fruit. Any apples in the store cannot compare to these homegrown babies! We're thrilled! We're excited!
In addition to this, another friend has a goat in need of a home. A Nubian doe is homeless and was malnourished for a bit. She needs a herd to follow. So while we are losing 3, we're (probably) gaining one more, which is always fun.
So, We come from the country and we like it that way!
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