cow.
Well, not a whole cow. Just half of a cow. And we are actually splitting our half a cow with my parents. So, technically we are the proud new owners of one fourth of one half of one cow.
Pretty cool, eh?
And just why would we want to be owners of even a part of a cow? Well, have you priced out hamburger these days? Not to even mention roasts or, the so far out of our budget range it is pathetic, steaks? Add into the equation the sheer volume of mouths I have to feed on a daily basis and the answer is clear that is beef by the hoof is by far cheaper than beef by the pound. We will be paying $1.35 a pound for our share of our cow. That includes the wrapping and uh, what they have to do before they can wrap the cow. That is $1.35 a pound for everything from hamburger to roasts, to ribs to steak. And our investment will ensure that our freezer is stocked with meat for a very, very, very long time. Considering the fact that we never know when we are going to be hit up with yet another unexpected medical bill; like the one for the overhaul on our LESS THAN A YEAR OLD oxygen concentrator, it is comforting to know that the freezer will be well stocked.
And that kind of comfort is a very good thing.
Moo.
Moo indeed!!!
My parent’s always got a 1/2 a cow from my grandparents each year – definitely a good way to buy meat! $1.35 for steak – whoooo hooooooooo!!!!
Sorry about the O2 concentrator – shouldn’t it still be under warranty??? What is up with that – ughhhhh!
My parents share a cow with their neighbors at least once a year. It’s always nice to have a good selection of beef! ENJOY!
That is VERY good news. My dad gave us half of a cow for Christmas – he’s a beef farmer!
You ARE so full of good ideas
You “moo” girl! I love the way you write about the everyday realities.
I’m working on “it”…promise.
Very cool! How do i get my hands on half a cow for that price? Enjoy!
Seriously giggling because we did the same thing (1/4 cow) this spring. It’s so handy, but still just cracked me up. I’ve never seen that much beef in one place, let alone owned it! Sounds like you got a better deal than we did – go you!
We get beef from my in-laws for Christmas every year. It is the best gift EVER!!!
My family always split a cow from my uncles farm…..we ate like kings and queens!
I wore all my babies….but the one that I think got the most out of it [not to say the others didn't get the same things] was Emma Sage. She learned about life strapped on her Momma’s front and back.
I actually still wear her from time to time [she asks] to be in the Sara’s ride often or the back pack….and I’m blessed to be wearing an infant again with the little one I babysit for.
I wish you had won that carrier….it looks great.
Thinking of you.