
My father told me the story of a red cow my grandparents had when he was a boy.
The cow was a bit of a rogue and liked to head-butt people, especially my father. He was supposed to give her food morning and evening, but it always was a challenge to do it without getting a header from her.
My dad devised many plans to perform his task safely. In those days parents were more of a practical bend of mind and kids were allowed to make their own mistakes and that was how my dad learned how to keep the cow at bay while putting her fodder in front of her. He got a sack from somewhere and would throw it over the cow’s head and quickly put the bucket with her food in front of her. There was a string attached to the sack with which he would pull it back when the food was in place and then he would make his getaway.
This photo reminded me of that story!
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Written for CCC # 196, hosted by Crispina Kemp
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Wonderful story! Smart idea your father engineered.
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Thanks a lot Suzette 😍
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Always a pleasure, Sadje
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😍
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I was sitting here with tears in my eyes almost on the verge of victim mode and I come across this story and oh hell I love cows this story made me get chuckle and I was able to release a lot of what wanted to become the victim and me and realize that I’m not a victim I am Glory I am love and I’m blessed because I don’t have to feed the cows giggle giggle Thank you for the story This day this moment that saved this girl
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I’m so glad Nikki that this lightened up things for you and brought a smile to your lovely face. Hugs. Thanks
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Hugs back 🤗
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Thanks 😍
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Clever dad Sadje. 💖👏👏
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Thanks Cindy
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This is called “jugaad” in desi language or “hack” in English!
Very ingenious of him! 😀👏🏼
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I didn’t know that. Yes it was and saved him more aggravation from that cow. 😍
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😍😍
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😃
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This is really wonderful ❤️
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Thanks a lot Gary! Perhaps that cow was related to capt chaos! 😀😛
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Your dad was a clever kid.
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He was and he grew up too be a wonderful person. May he Rest In Peace
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Hahahaha, what a smart way to stay safe with a rebellious cow. That’s an awesome story, Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Joyce! Yes he was very clever.
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This is a wonderful tribute to him. ^_^
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Many thanks Joyce
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You’re very welcome, Sadje.
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💞❤️
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That’s an awesome story, Sadje. Ingenuity at work.
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Thank you so much Jeff. Yes, kids can work out the solution to their problems if given the freedom to think.
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You’re most welcome, Sadje. Always. Indeed, and agreed.
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👍🏼😍
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I can just imagine how that cow felt the first time he did that…What the?… Oh Wow, Food!
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Haha! Thank you so much
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What a sweet story, hehe
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Thanks Lolsy 😍
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Very clever! I wondered if he was going to attach a cushion or a pillow to her head!
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That would be perilous 😉
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That is clever 😊.
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Yup, it was.
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What a delightful story, Sadje! A reminder of simpler and peaceful times.
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Thanks a lot Eugenia. Yes, those were simple times. 😍
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I’m sure your father was happy to have come up with a way to keep himself safe from the cow.
A lovely tale …
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Thanks a lot Isadora 😍
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Your father’s practical idea, is great.
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Thanks Usha.
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Beautiful story
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We learn to adapt in difficult situations even as kids.
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Yup, it’s an instinct in us all
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Thanks 😊
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I love your story. I grew up with cows and would feed them when they were stalled in the barn for winter. They can be quite affectionate…to the hand that feeds them 😊😊😊
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Thanks Crispina!
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