brookcove
Posted : 7/21/2008 5:26:10 PM
Oh, yeah, saddle up Handsome and away you go!
Actually, I have friends who offer "sheep camp" experiences - I think it's a pretty darn good deal. You schedule a camp around some big chore day and then people pay for the "opportunity" to help get whatever done - shearing, hoof trimming, worming, lamb handling, etc.
I imagine that sounds like a bit of a scam - but a friend of mine reminds people how green help slows things down. He tells of a friend who is an auto mechanic who has a sign hanging in his shop.
"Oil Change: $15. Watch me change the oil in your car: $20. Ask stupid questions while I change the oil in your car: $50. Help me change the oil in your car: $150."
I love having people over and having them help, because I like to yak and joke around, but it's true that I can do things twice as fast, or more, alone! But if you don't have fun while farming, what's the point? It sure isn't making me rich very fast! 