It had to be the only explanation for everything that was happening because it was all so different, so alien to his normal life that he half wondered if he should punch himself in the face to wake himself up.
Country folk are just different, can be very hard, but very giving at the same time, just goes with the territory, they have to grow up fast but also know that their neighbor may be the one you need when you need help, swings & roundabouts.
My Dad came from a rural family, massive farm and I do mean big, they did everything, tobacco, sheep, cattle, kiwi fruit and that’s off the top of my head. His stepparents were very old school & as a kid when I did see them, I didn’t relate with them well, which is a shame, for them and me.
They’ll be your best friend or your worst nightmare, it’s a good way to sum up country folk.
