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There are many reasons I like living out in the country. The quietness, the wildlife, being able to go for a walk without fearing for my life. But the big reason is country neighbors. Last evening I was outside with Kota. He loves playing in the tilled up garden. The guy who lives behind us came walking over. He wanted to know if my hubby could till up a garden for him. He doesn't have a tiller and can't afford to either buy one or rent one. I told him that was no problem at all, that in fact we were borrowing the tiller from my mom. We proceeded to talk for another hour. He is seriously funny. We talked about the people next to him. They are the ones with the kids who had a run in with Kota. He said he has had similar problems with her. Hubby got home while we were talking and they just started talking like old friends. When we have let our grass get too high, he has come over with his riding mower to help us. This is how country folk are. They see a need and they just come over to help. And if they see something you can help them with, they ask.
I am envisioning a neighborhood barbecue this summer. Wouldn't that be a blast? Since our yards all connect we could just wander from yard to yard. I have never really talked to this neighbor before and I am glad he came over last night.
I have been wanting neighbors like this since I bought my house in 1995. This is what country living is all about.
That sounds nice. It really does! 
