My dog is a black lab named Trooper. I hike in Colorado mountains near Pueblo. I live near Denver where I work. I like Garth Brooks when I rock climb.
I harvested the fields for winter. I grow corn and soybeans at my parents farm. I have a pet cow. I live in Amish country in Pennsylvania. I like country music.
How was harvesting today?  And was your pet cow in a good mood?  What is their name? Pet cow is Mabel, she like to lay in the shade.  Harvest was not that good, had a big issue with Chinese lantern flies this year.   I also like to lay in the shade, just like your pet cow, Mabel! How does a pet cow differ from a regular dairy cow, if you don't mind me asking? At a certain point, dairy cows cease to produce milk...my preference is to turn them into pets as opposed to dinner! Sounds like you have a soft spot for animals! I couldn't agree more, I also did some farm work a few years back. We herded cattle using a herding dog, and a four wheeler. Pretty much just moved them to different pastures. Have you ever had to help deliver calves? As an Amish farmer, I have done it all.  Have delivered calves, goats, sheep, foals...you name it.  All by hand here in Lancaster County! Having grown up in Amish country, are you yourself Amish? Yes, of course.  It's not an easy life, but an honest one that I am proud of. Wow! What an incredible amount of dedication you have! I absolutely admire that in today's world, you are staying true to your culture. Was being Amish a decision that you freely made or were you born into it?  Was born into it. In some ways I think we Amish folk have it easier than you English folks.  We refer to all outsiders as "English". I envy your choice to live off the grid! No news, no technology? What language do you speak? English of course, and a dialect of German known as Pennsylvania Dutch.  It's similar to real German.