Stan et al: Thank you so much for sharing that. I, too, was born and started life on the family farm, this one about 90 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. Mom and Dad decided to hang it up in the mid-50's when I was about 7 yrs old. I was heartbroken but, of course, I wasn't consulted in that decision. Nonetheless, those few years on the farm had a very positive effect on my life. I was absolutely blessed to have had the experience. Thank you all for relating your experience!
Gil

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