Catherine and Johns Saga Ch 6____At The Farm

John left for the farm on Friday morning. He got up at 6 o’clock and showered, brushed his teeth and made a mental note that he was due for a haircut. He had a full head of black naturally curly hair. It grew like weeds. He thought he would wear his shorts and t-shirt to the farm. He wouldn’t be seen by very many people. It was going to be a hot sunny day. He didn’t like air conditioning flowing on him. It made the arthritis in his leg hurt. He decided to stop by the take out the window and get a cup of coffee. Maybe an egg and a cheese wrap would be nice. That should hold him over till he got there.

An hour and a half later he stopped at a way side rest area and used the facilities. He had been thinking about Catherine. She stays in his mind more and more every day. He had to get that leg taken care of first.

He arrived at the farm with no problem. When he drove into the yard, Buster came barking at his truck and chased him all the way to the house. Buster was so excited to see him. He had flunked obedience school.

His mother was on the porch to welcome him home. She was a petite lady with the same black natural curly hair as John. She was small but she could still shape him up if needed. She was dressed in a print house dress and her apron that was standard attire for her. He gave his mother a big warm hug. It felt good to be home again.

“Where are dad and brother?” John asked

“They are in the sheds harvesting is almost finished. It’s almost time for lunch” His mother said.

“I will walk down there.” John stated.

He looks around the yard and sees the green grass is still rich and thick. Buster was running in circles around I’m. He is a crazy dog. I see they still have a few chicken in the coop. he sees a large rooster that would fit into the roasting pan. A little oyster dressing would make it perfect. John’s horse is still in corral he looks good but he’s getting old.

“I wonder if brother rides the horse enough, he looks like he could use more exercise.” John said aloud.

The groove of the trees had trees that had been blown down because of the storm last month. Soon the leaves will turn color. In the city you don’t think much of that sort of thing. Seasons come and go, but John didn’t put too much thought into it. Only on the farm everything revolved around seasons.

Truck came by the huge shed; it had a load of avocados in it. John walked over to the truck and spoke to Bud, the driver. Bud told him it was a good crop for avocados. Prices were up so they should be sitting pretty.

Dad and brother gave John big hugs.

“It’s time for lunch. Let’s go eat” John declares.

Mother has made Chile and corn bread with jalapenos peppers, Johns comfort foods. They have all kinds of questions to ask him. Questions as ‘How are you feeling?’ or ‘How is your leg?’ and ‘Do you have a girl friend?’ John was a little shy with all the questions.
 By G&G   2011-12,