Reply to "The Ice Bowl"

ammoCheese Master

Reading all the farm stories brought back my own personal Ice Bowl. Christmas Day 1983. Way below zero temps and strong winds. Got up at 5:30 to milk the 30 cows we had then. All but 4 drinking cups in the barn were frozen. Went in for a quick breakfast at 9:30 or so Back outside and worked until 2:00. Christmas dinner was grilled cheese and tomato soup. Our 1st daughter was only almost 2 at the time so Christmas didn't mean much to her. Opened what few presents we had and back outside doing chores until 9:30 P.M. Until you have had to water 20+ thirsty cows with a hose and buckets you have not really worked.

12/7/178:01 PM

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