Farmer-Husband Translations

Farmer-Husband Translations FARM SHOW reader Shirley Danielson Belview Minn sent us the following translations for the benefit of relatively new farm wives who aren t yet familiar with farmer-husband language: Could you help me for a couple of hours today? Translation - He has two days of plowing he d like you to do It s been a rough spring I ve put in long hours on that planter but I m caught up on the work now Translation - His neighbor buddies want him to go fishing with them this weekend If that tractor gives me trouble just one more time! Translation - You d better forget about that new refrigerator You certainly have a way with animals dear Especially the little ones Translation - He wants you to help give the baby pigs their iron shots That wind really picked up this afternoon It was darn near a gale Translation - He was burning cornstalks and burned off most of the fence before he finally got the fire under control You always were a whiz at math and bookkeeping weren t you honey? Translation - He s got the records book in a mess and he needs you to straighten them out The cattle seem to be off-feed lately I ll have to watch them pretty closely for the next few days Translation - That trip to your mother s has been called off again Why don t you just take the car and go shopping today Translation - Better pack your bag and head home to mother You ll probably never find out what he s done but you can be assured it must be serious!

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