The Alberta Advantage?

[Muttley]

I have no idea who he was, but our family always said he probably became a politician(ha ha).
All joking aside, after I wrote that I was out checking cows and started to think about all the missed oppurtunities I myself and others have had. Then I started to think how much probably better off I am because my family never had it handed on a silver platter. I find myself sitting around with others (mostly over a brew) complaining about all the rich neighbors that have it so easy. Maybe I might be a little sore that they have more than me but so what, what I got isn't to bad. I'm not saying I don't want more but it would be nice to not have to worry about things quite so much.
Have you ever noticed the ones with more than you never seem to be willing to help you out in a pinch like the ones that are struggling like you. I was layed up by a bull a few years back and the ones that helped me were the ones that were the hardest up for time and such.

[cowman]

These things aren't really about money but about character! You help those who need it because that is the thing to do. This country was not built on who was the richest SOB who could Lord it over everyone else! It was about people helping their neighbors and not kicking someone in the teeth when they were down. That is what is special about the farming life! Don't try to explain this to the little "experts" as they just will never get it!!! Charity for them is throwing a quarter in the Sally Ann Christmas kettle.
I truly believe our western rural heritage and our Christian heritage should be a model for all civilized people to live by! People helping people!
I have been very fortunate in that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth(well, maybe good plate!). But more importantly I had parents who taught me values and to not let any advantage I might have go to my head! The thought "There but for the Grace of God go I" never leaves my mind. And, I am my brothers keeper!

[cowman]

Cowman: I got some brother in-laws you can keep. I'am sick of them.