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| Hello Farm Friends, As you know, we are proud of our role as educators, environmental protectors and as a place of fun and joy. We try to share our positive ideas and ideals with our Summer Adventure Camp kids, Halloweeen Hayride adventurers, Breakfast with Santa guests, and our all our visitors whether for a few hours at the petting zoo or for a long weekend vacation at our FarmStay Inn. This month we want to focus on fun. So please read on to enjoy some humor and old-fashion family tales.
Thanks for being part of our vision, Farmers Julie, Nevin, Chadam and Pete |
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| What a great Summer Camp Season!
Phew, what an honor it was to host almost 700 summer campers this year. We and the campers, had a complete ball. For kids 5 and 6 (Little Farmers), 7-13 (Farm Hands), and 14 years (Farm Apprentices), activities included animal husbandry, environmental awareness, tractor driving, talent shows, and so much more. We invite the young ones in your family to join us next year. Our always, super-positive reviews are much appreciated and make our hearts sing.
By the way, our Apprentice Farmers built a new residence for our wonderful ducks. They need protection at night from local predators, and they now have a brand new haven. Please come see it; ducks are quacking all about it. |
| | | | Hello All,
Since there are five generations of farmers in my family, you can imagine how many farmer jokes we have enjoyed, even treasured, over the years. I love to laugh, and I am glad that science has proven that laughter and common sense are good for us all; great stress reducers. So let me share a few of my favorite examples of Old Farmer Wisdom.
--Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
--Words that soak into your ears are whispered... not yelled.
--It don't take a very big person to carry a grudge.
--You cannot unsay a cruel word.
--Every path has a few puddles.
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--Most of the stuff people worry about, ain't never gonna happen anyway.
--Live a good and honorable life, then when you get older and think back, you'll enjoy it a second time.
--If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.
--The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every morning'.
Come by the Farm soon, and I'll share one or two more with you. We've collected loads of good ones!
Farmer Pete
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Tales (tails?) from Flamig Farm
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| Banchee is the large grey goose that lives with the ducks in our petting zoo. He is the boss of all of them and very protective of his flock. If you stick your finger through the fence he just may bite it thinking you might be a threat. Banchee has kept away hawks and chased away ravens that have come around hoping to feed on the baby ducks. He’s a definite barnyard hero.
I was born and raised on the farm almost 68 years ago. My grandparents , Bill and Rose Flamig Lived in the farm house that is on the right hand side of Shingle Mill Road as you head up from West Mountain. They had almost infinite patience with their grandchildren and we loved staying overnight with them because it usually included a big bowl of ice cream while watching TV after dinner and laughing and bouncing on the beds until we knew we had pushed Grandma and Grandpa to the point that it was “TIME TO GO TO SLEEP !!”
The little house I was raised in, with my four brothers, was on the far side of what is now the petting zoo and virtually every building that is now there was full of egg producing chickens. Except for one shed that housed “The GEESE!” The geese were allowed to roam freely about the area they were very protective of their turf. One never knew what coop they would run out from behind, wings outstreasched, standing taller than we were, honking angrily, ready to show us little children that we were trespassing , and we’d better get out of there.
Grandpa, had a hurt finger that didn’t bend to well and was known for being quite a jokester. He told us cute little grandchildren that “the goose bit it” and that is what caused the problem. Needless to say , every time the geese began their attack we little kids were inspired to RUN! just as fast as we could. I never saw him at the time but I’ll bet that many times he was just around some corner having a great laugh.
Next month I’ll let you know about how he told me that chicken manure can help grow a good thick beard.
FarmerNevin
PS Geese really are surprisingly smart and fun. Come visit ours.
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| | | Good News! Our Toddlers on the Farm program still has a very places for young ones to learn and join the fun. Two and three year-olds attend with a caregiver for a morning of farm fun. Each session includes some craft and activity time, a circle with story and songs, a visit with one of our animals and a pony or hayride. Admission to the petting zoo is included so you can enjoy the farm more before or after your session.
2019 September Classes
• Classes run from 9:30-10:45 am or 10:45-12:00 pm
• Dates for Mondays in September 9, 16, 23 and 30 with Farmer Donna
• Dates for Wednesdays in September 4, 11, 18 and 25 with Farmer Pete
• Dates for Fridays in September 6, 13, 20 and 27 with Farmer Donna
• The cost is $100 for 4 weeks.
2019 October Classes
• Classes run from 9:30-10:45 am or 10:45-12:00 pm
• Dates for Mondays in October 7, 21 and 28 with Farmer Donna (cost is $75 for 3 weeks)
• Dates for Tuesdays in October 8, 15, 22 and 29 with Farmer Donna (cost is $100 for 4 weeks)
• Dates for Wednesdays in October 2, 9, 16 and 23 with Miss Chasity (cost is $100 for 4 weeks) |
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Be sure you're part of the fun!
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| As you may know, Halloweeen Hayrides are a popular tradition at Flamig Farm. We are already selling spots on the tractors which take you and friends through a wonderful land of halloween sites and sounds. Please visit www.flamigfarm.com to get tickets before they are all gone. The rides ALWAYS sell out. |
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