Si fueris Romae, Romano vivito more –
or more familiarly, ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do.’ The expression comes to mind as I observe my three sons readying themselves for the deer-hunting season. Preparations include the felling of a few cedars to build their caches, the installation of cameras to better appreciate the comings and goings of the local deer population, the scattering of carrots and apples as bait – not to mention the small fortune spent on courses, permits, 308s, 22s and 12s.
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As the urban dweller I once was,
I find all this activity perplexing; although I am no stranger to weapons given compulsory military service in a previous life, the call of the hunt leaves me indifferent. But country life is filled with its own requirements and rituals which my sons have fully embraced.
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The father rooster that I am worries
about them in the woods, with dangerous weapons, at odd hours. But as one of my sons is prompt to quip, 99% of hunting accidents happen – and I quote – « to old fogies (sic! ) falling as they enter or exit the hunting cache »…While I feel compelled to apologise for the ageism of my twentysomething offspring, I nevertheless take it as a reminder that I am far better surveying my vegetable beds than roaming the woods these days. In other words, when in the country, do as (some/other) country folk do, too…
In your baskets this week you will find Jerusalem artichokes.
They could have done with a frost or two to sweeten their taste profile, but Mother Nature has decided otherwise. They are still delicious, whether roasted, pan-fried or in a soup.
We look forward to seeing you again at your respective drop-off locations.
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