On our field trip day we had 3 stops. First was the local airport, where our first host, R.C., introduced us to the occupation of crop dusting. He and D.B. took time to show us the crop dusting plane, explain various facets of the business, and answer our many questions. Then, to our delight, R.C. treated each of us to a ride in a 1947 Aeronca Chief, which is a two seat, hand prop plane. Here is D.B. starting the plane:
Here are big L and little L with their cousins and hosts:
This wasn't H's cup of tea, so she didn't join us on this trip.
Next, it was on to cut wheat! Our second host, K.S., thrilled the boys with a ride on a combine and a chance "driving". As on our first stop, our host shared wonderful information and patiently answered all of our questions. H decided to join us this time, but only because the third stop involved feeding 1 month old calves. She agreed to a picture in front of the combine, but was not interested in getting in.
All the boys were thrilled to steer the combine, but Big L was especially excited because K.S. let him actually cut some wheat.
Our final host, Mrs. S. (K.S.'s mother), made H's day with the bottle feeding of calves. This is what H held out for all day.
It was a wonderful day. I am grateful for the opportunity for my children to experience life outside the city. Without these great people and their professions, we could not be the "city slickers" that we are!
Thank you Aunt J for all your planning. Thank you R.C., D.B., K.S., and Mrs. S. for your kindness and generosity.
1 comment:
So, what I find interesting is that the girl would give a bottle to anything... much less a cow. She isn't the most motherly girl I know.
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