Plowin' It Old School Style

What do you do on a dreary, cold Saturday morning? If you live in Smalltownland, you pack up the family and create a little campsite next to the creek. 

And......you bring the mules with you. 

I had the pleasure of accidentally running up on this family activity yesterday afternoon. 

A stretch of bottom land, next to a creek, was being plowed by several gentlemen.  Gentlemen who have been schooled to plow the old way and work to keep the skill alive. 

I had the pleasure of speaking with Vernon, the gentleman in this photograph.  He stopped his team and introduced himself. 

I was impressed with both Vernon and his team of mules.  Both possessed a complete collection of southern manners.  The mules heeded each and every relaxed, quiet command that Vernon uttered.  Each movement was made with grace and confidence.  

And to think I almost didn't turn my vehicle around to photograph all of this AND meet such a kind person.