Hammelville, Which is Close to Phelpston, Which is Close to Elmvale...

So I get a lot of shit for coming from the country. Seanald isn't my only nickname- think "Farmer", "Country" and "Peasant". And those are just the pleasant ones :(

Yes, I come from the country. NO I do not (Heaven forbid!) come from Barrie!!

Here's my deal- I was born and raised on a 200 acre property my family calls "The Farm". The Farm has been in my family for nearly 50 years- it was purchased by my Babcia (who lived in Toronto) and was intended to be her place in the country. My mother grew up in Toronto and my father in Chicago- hardly a family of country bumpkins. 

Just where is this magical land? Well, it's just outside of Hammelville (Population: roughly, uh, 40) which is outside of Phelpston (anyone?) which is near Elmvale (come on!!)...ughhh half hour north of Barrie!! FUCK. 

Regardless...I've come to appreciate The Farm. For the 18 years I was living there all I wanted to do was get out. Every time I return however, I realize just how lucky I was to have grown up there.

So listen all my urban fuckface friends- next time you wonder how on earth I turned out the way I am (as in YOUR AMAZING BEST FRIEND) thank your lucky stars for The Farm.

And thank you, BABCIA!!