The January snow/ice storm kept us snowbound for seven days. My farm tractor couldn’t move the 4” of snow on top of the 2” of ice that was over the 6” of the first snow on our ¾ mile driveway. We had plenty of food and no need to leave until a scheduled doctor’s appointment in a week.
A neighboring farmer came on his mega tractor, but could only remove the top layer of snow. He refused payment. Then two more inches fell. It’s now Sunday and the MD appointment is Monday. I called a local contractor who said his plowing equipment was down for repair, but he would contact a competitor. An hour later, I got a call and a promise to plow me out even if it was late.
Nine p.m. and my gravel roadways are clear. He could have gouged me, but he asked – not demanded – a reasonable amount. I’ve lived in the “country” most of my 82 years and I’ve never been surprised at the honesty, helpfulness and high ethics of rural folks. The next morning the doctor’s office cancelled. We went out anyway to treat ourselves to lunch and a food shopping spree.
Chuck Klein, Columnist: American Free News Network
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