freemotion
Food Guru
Just remember, OFG.....story fodder does have some merit! You displayed far more patience than I would've. Shoulda let OD take care of business for ya!
A friend's grandson got bonked by Mya a couple weeks ago. She rarely bonks anyone, just threatens. I told him multiple times to stay behind me when we were near Mya, but he kept dashing around.....got bonked....was about to cry, but I said sternly, "What did I tell you about keeping me between you and those horns? You are not hurt. Don't do it again!" He decided that crying would get him nowhere and didn't.
I no longer wait for parents to react to their kid's behavior...I mean, misbehavior. They don't understand the danger to the kids or damage to the animals, so I react, and quickly. If they don't like me disciplining their children or yanking them around (I no longer hesitate to yank anyone to safety or away from even slightly irritating any of my critters....if the adults don't like it, they can leave! And some have, good riddance!) too bad.
We have to educate people, IMO, but some need to be kicked off the property!
I worked for a great businessman who raised high quality show horses and he always took time for tours, even allowing school groups and such. It was part of my job to put on little shows from time to time on this working breeding and show farm. His philosophy: We have to create future markets to keep the industry strong. Who knows which kid will buy a horse when they grow up and get a job. He did. They will, too.
I keep that in mind when I go to the store and cannot find the good foods I want or have to go through major contortions to find basic tools and supplies for stuff I want to make. So through education, demand may be increased....one day. Sigh.
Meanwhile, I make a mean lime daquiri......
A friend's grandson got bonked by Mya a couple weeks ago. She rarely bonks anyone, just threatens. I told him multiple times to stay behind me when we were near Mya, but he kept dashing around.....got bonked....was about to cry, but I said sternly, "What did I tell you about keeping me between you and those horns? You are not hurt. Don't do it again!" He decided that crying would get him nowhere and didn't.
I no longer wait for parents to react to their kid's behavior...I mean, misbehavior. They don't understand the danger to the kids or damage to the animals, so I react, and quickly. If they don't like me disciplining their children or yanking them around (I no longer hesitate to yank anyone to safety or away from even slightly irritating any of my critters....if the adults don't like it, they can leave! And some have, good riddance!) too bad.
We have to educate people, IMO, but some need to be kicked off the property!
I worked for a great businessman who raised high quality show horses and he always took time for tours, even allowing school groups and such. It was part of my job to put on little shows from time to time on this working breeding and show farm. His philosophy: We have to create future markets to keep the industry strong. Who knows which kid will buy a horse when they grow up and get a job. He did. They will, too.
I keep that in mind when I go to the store and cannot find the good foods I want or have to go through major contortions to find basic tools and supplies for stuff I want to make. So through education, demand may be increased....one day. Sigh.
Meanwhile, I make a mean lime daquiri......
