I hear they’re going to be starting up with maple syrup production at Drumlin soon, if they haven’t already. Had I known, I would have arranged for a heated cot and an IV drip to be set up under the nearest maple tree. Perhaps I was a little hasty with this whole “seeing other people” thing.
I had planned to ask the Farmer if he could hook me up with some syrup at the last CSA pickup, but he’s starting to smarten up and make himself scarce. So, I tried some of my trademark charm on the other farmer, instead. Let’s see how it went:
Me: So, where is he?
Him: Who?
Me: You know who.
Him: Uh…I’m not at liberty to say. (looking over toward the door to the “secret farmer area” in the back.)
Me: He’s hiding back there, isn’t he?
Him: I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Me: I’m not dangerous, you know.
Him: Okay, why don’t you put down that squash...
Me: Don’t make me fake an injury just to get back there. I know that’s where the First Aid stuff is.
Him: You wouldn’t.
Me: Wouldn’t I?
Anyway, whatever, he kindly offered to escort me back to my car. I never got to the syrup question. Is it unusual for farmers to have bodyguards?
Has anyone ever gotten thrown out of a CSA? We may be witnessing history here. If any of you are on the waiting list, I'd say your chances of a spot opening up are pretty good!
:)
Posted by: andrea | February 06, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Andrea: There's a first time for everything. Let's see if our heroine can pull it together in time for next week's pickup. My guess is no.
Posted by: Tammy | February 07, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Not a comment on this entry in particular, but I just wanted to tell you how much I'm enjoying your blog. I came across it while googling to find eat local resources in eastern MA, and it's been so helpful and interesting. Thank you, I'll be reading!
Posted by: whatacard | February 07, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Whatacard: Thanks for stopping by and leaving your nice comment. I usually only get deafening silence after my farmer-related posts, so this was a nice change of pace!
Posted by: Tammy | February 07, 2008 at 01:24 PM
I found it very funny! It's so refreshing to know I'm not the only one to carry on imaginary conversations.
Posted by: whatacard | February 07, 2008 at 03:44 PM
I really like your farmer conversations too. I don't usually comment because I'm just envious you have a CSA and a meat CSA and the opportunity to get fresh maple syrup. I only get what I can grow in the backyard. The farmers here all wear Carharts and have vast acres of wheat, corn and soybeans. Ahhh midwestern living.
Posted by: Mary | February 07, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Mary: After quickly Googling Carharts, I can safely say that you're one lucky lady.
Whatacard: But you probably keep those imaginary conversations to yourself, no?
Posted by: Tammy | February 08, 2008 at 12:39 PM
That's putting your squash to good use!
Posted by: Katrina | February 09, 2008 at 02:47 AM