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July 21, 2010

Hamburger is here to stay...


Once upon a time in a red barn, not so far away, a tiny calf was born. The farmer, Levi, decided he should be named Hamburger. Sadly Hamburger's mother was sick and unable to feed him. Thankfully Farmer Levi was there to help him out. Farmer Levi, his trusty helper, Farmer Papaw Stanley, and many helpers were there to feed Hamburger 3 bottles, 3 times everyday; morning , noon and night. When Hamburger grew up just a bit, he was let out to pasture with the other calves but unfortunately the other calves were not so anxious to make friends. They were jealous of all the attention that Hamburger got from Farmer Levi and his helpers. Farmer Levi and Farmer Papaw decided that it would be best for Hamburger to go to a new farm.
After loading the cattle trailer, Hamburger was off to the stock yard to meet his new family. As soon as they arrived at the stock yard, Farmer Levi and Farmer Papaw struck a deal with a nice man wearing a yellow shirt. For $105, Hamburger would now belong to this man in the yellow shirt.
Farmer Papaw Stanley told Farmer Levi to choose a new cow to take back home with them. They needed a new cow to help celebrate Farmer Levi's 4th birthday. As herd after herd of cattle were shuffled through, Farmer Levi just didn't see the right one. Around the corner and through the gates came a familiar white faced, red calf through the corral. Farmer Levi said "That's it Papaw Stanley. That's the one I want." After casting the highest bid, $150, the calf was going home with Farmer Levi and Papaw Stanley. The man in the yellow shirt was happy to have made a $45 profit on his investment. That familiar face belonged to none other than Hamburger. He was going home to stay...