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Nick Coleman's avatar

A full life. You have made the best of your time on this earth. Well done. Me, I've been stuck on the farm.

Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

Thank you. There’s nothing wrong with being a steward of the land. It’s a calling that you answered.

Debra Forest's avatar

The loss of a partner to go through this stage of life really socks. I can't have a dog where I live now but I have my two cats. I used to always have both a cat and a dog. Such different kinds of companionship but both wonderful.

Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

I wouldn’t make it without my dog

Notes On Useful Beauty's avatar

You’ve lived In Wyoming long enough, look into the Pioneer Home in Thermopolis. It’s a good place to land. Great stories about being Dead-Head! I never got anywhere close to them.

Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

Thanks! I’m not quite ready for the rest home. Sorry you missed it. It was a sight to behold.

Notsothoreau's avatar

Unfortunately, time does that to us. Did you know Stevie Nicks isthe same age as Elon's mom? Both older than me and better looking. My first husband spent time at the Avalon and Fillmore West. He was never really a Deadhead although I know he heard them play. We went to a lot of concerts back then. I can't even do the livestock anymore. And I am not looking for the day when I can't have dogs in my life. I still go on, try to tell the stories from husband one and husband two to keep their memories alive.

You did good with your misspent youth!

Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

Time sucks sometimes. I am trying to grow old gracefully but today I just couldn’t. Blessings to you my friend. I couldn’t live without my dogs.

Notsothoreau's avatar

I have no one here to care for himif anything happens. He's 12. My old cat is 14. I don't know what I'll do.

Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

Good reason to live!!

Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

That’s a really tough spot to be in. Do you have a near by friend who can take them in if something happens?

Notsothoreau's avatar

No, not really. I know people in town but no real friends. Nearest friend is over two hours away and not a dog person, allergic to cats. I gotta outlive them.

Tina Hedin's avatar

I can relate to the 3 am reflections, the wide sweep of memories, going back over a whole lifetime and the shifts that come with age.

Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

Thank you. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes not.

Mary Cross's avatar

Thank you for your words of reflection. So much of what you wrote resonated with my ruminating moments. I know that we are entering another phase of our lives, but, I can't help that I look back on my younger days and wish that I had more time on earth. Your legacy as a Grateful Dead "deadhead" brings a smile to my face.

I am glad that your sheep provide some comfort since the loss of your "other half." 🐑 🙂

Fat Turkey Farm's avatar

Thank you for your kind words. My sheep and my dog are my best companions.

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