What A Party

I must say customer appreciation day was a great success.  While rain was in the forecast it held off for quite a while.  When it did come it didn't stay for long and the day ended with sunny sky's.  We had a bon fire going the whole day.  Three of our completely free range pigs (Baby Ear, Allia and Foot) were roaming the property and did not cause the damage I feared they would. 

We did make a major discovery.  Pigs don't like bands!  No way, no how.  When the band started playing the entire farm freaked out.  The pigs were very scared.  They went to corners of their pens and wouldn't move.  Even in the rain, they wouldn't go into their huts, they just huddled in groups.  So, unfortunately the band didn't play very long. 

Customers (and friends) met Dan for the first time.  One of the customers told Dan they thought he was a figment of my imagination and that I just made up the name of the farm.  Even one of my friends from the market told Dave they didn't think Dan really existed.  Well now many of you can attest to the fact Dan is a real person.  Dan is a full time electrician so when he isn't working at his electrical job (in Chicago) he spends all his time on the farm. 

Dan gave full and very informative tours of the farm.  Dave filled in a couple of times to give Dan a break but for the most part Dan was in his element.  If Dan had it his way he would never leave the farm.  He absolute loves being with the animals, so much that he sings to them.  Both Dan and Dave know every single pig on the farm.  They know their individual personalities, their likes and dislikes.  I on the other hand know your individual personalities and likes and dislikes.  While Dave loves the farm (as you know he moved out hear last October) he also loves the farmers markets and can't wait for them to start.  That is why this works so well.  Dan loves being on the farm.  I love the farmers markets and all my customers and Dave is the best of both of us. 

The food was great!  One customer brought piggy cupcakes.  As promised the grill was going the whole day.  I had also made a ham and pulled pork.  Next year I will skip the ham and make at least 2 batches of the pulled pork.  The guys made pork burgers, sausage links and pork chops.  The customers provided us with plenty of wonderful side dishes and desserts. 

All in all it was a great day and fun was had by all.  If you missed this years party, next years party (mark your calendars early) is Saturday, May 5.

Thank you all for coming!