Thursday, April 27, 2017

CHICKENS, COLLARDS, CILANTRO, CORN MEAL, AND KIDS

By
Minuet in G
(an Argosy made by Airstream dreams of living on a farm)

Yep, I think I would fit right in with Boggy Creek Farm in Austin, TX.
The pretty flowers and the nice people are right up my ally.


V and D's grandkids had a grand ole time.
I think Maddie thought this tomato was real.

This garden reminded Vannie of gardens when she was a child in Bernice, LA.
Grandmother Molly's, Aunt Aunean's, Grandmother Burns', her daddy's...
Favorite activities were running up and down the rows, hiding in the corn stalks,
picking butter beans, digging potatoes, watering, etc.

Vannie said she remembered the scarecrows in all these gardens, too.
Maddie loved the scarecrow here at Boggy Creek.

I think she thought it was T-Pop.  

V and D's friend, Molly Liggin Rankin, needs this sign, for sure.
She has a passel of chickens at her home in Benton, LA.
Vincent and Maddie love to visit her "farm" when they go see
their other grandparents, Roy and Jeanne Salvagio. 

Chickens were the only animals at Boggy Creek...
except for a few dogs.

But...there is just something about chickens that are fascinating.
Dave said, "It's not the smell, it's not the living standards, I guess it is
the anticipation of a fried chicken leg or an egg over-easy at the Waffle House." 

Watch those fingers, Maddie!!!

Vincent screamed just in time.
Maddie was heading toward this beautiful iris...
saying, "Oh, a flower for Mommy."

Saved for another day!!!

Vannie said she loved all the beautiful colored gloves hanging on the porch.
She wondered it each color was for a different chore.

Produce for Sale
Dave said everything smelled so fresh and healthy.
He was secretly hoping Vannie didn't see the kale...if you get my drift.

T-Pop and Vincent playing "hide and go seek".
Vannie and Maddie were searching everywhere...
and there they were among the bamboo.

If you live around the Austin area, 
Vannie said Boggy Creek Farm is a fun place to go...
for kids or adults.

3414 Lyons Road
Austin, TX  78702




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