Yesterday morning Elfie asked if he could go out exploring the farm on his own. I explained to him that it might not be the safest thing for him to venture out without me. A beautiful bald eagle has been spotted around the pond, coyotes and a bobcat have been captured on the game cam....and we know what the chickens are capable of.
Like most elves his age, Elfie enjoys his independence but still needs the support of his family. It was decided that Elfie could use my phone to get an Uber since they have established door-to-door safety standards. For extra security measures we contacted “Farm Dogs on Guard”. They sent one of their top officers, Marilyn, to spend the day with Elfie and his Uber. With the additional security measures in place, Elfie was able to do a wider tour of the farm without me accompanying him. I felt confident, he was in good hands (Paws, Hooves...Whatever).
Like most elves his age, Elfie enjoys his independence but still needs the support of his family. It was decided that Elfie could use my phone to get an Uber since they have established door-to-door safety standards. For extra security measures we contacted “Farm Dogs on Guard”. They sent one of their top officers, Marilyn, to spend the day with Elfie and his Uber. With the additional security measures in place, Elfie was able to do a wider tour of the farm without me accompanying him. I felt confident, he was in good hands (Paws, Hooves...Whatever).
The Uber app made it easy for Elfie to select the size ride he would feel most comfortable with. We felt the compact options were more fuel efficient but didn’t offer the safety features we were looking for. So, he settled on a mid-size SUV, which we later found out, stands for Sheepy Ultimate Voyaging. We were delighted to find out his driver would be Poppy. She has been moonlighting as an Uber driver since her summer job of mowing lawns has come to a halt until spring. Poppy stated that she does still operate a fertilizer business year-round and offers the Uber service between fertilizer application gigs.
It was noted on the app that Poppy has been known to stop along her Uber route and complete a fertilizing job, but she does her business and quickly moves on. Riders seldom complain as when booking a mid-sized SUV, they anticipate a slower paced mode of transportation. For riders seeking a somewhat faster, but still leisurely ride, Uber recommends a Granny or Gramps driver accustomed to partaking in Sunday drives.
Looking at the app we could see Elfie’s ride was just two lawns away. He quickly packed a snack of peanuts and cola, then anxiously awaited Poppy’s arrival. She pulled right up to the door so Elfie could hop on. You should of seen the grin on his face. Elfie was so excited about his big day. Once Marilyn from Farm Dogs on Guard appeared, they were good to go. I watched as they headed off for a day of fun, waving bye with the tiniest of tears in my eye. I knew this was a special day.
It was noted on the app that Poppy has been known to stop along her Uber route and complete a fertilizing job, but she does her business and quickly moves on. Riders seldom complain as when booking a mid-sized SUV, they anticipate a slower paced mode of transportation. For riders seeking a somewhat faster, but still leisurely ride, Uber recommends a Granny or Gramps driver accustomed to partaking in Sunday drives.
Looking at the app we could see Elfie’s ride was just two lawns away. He quickly packed a snack of peanuts and cola, then anxiously awaited Poppy’s arrival. She pulled right up to the door so Elfie could hop on. You should of seen the grin on his face. Elfie was so excited about his big day. Once Marilyn from Farm Dogs on Guard appeared, they were good to go. I watched as they headed off for a day of fun, waving bye with the tiniest of tears in my eye. I knew this was a special day.
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Wanting to stay in touch, I sent my mom’s phone with Elfie and told him to take lots of pics and touch base on occasion. The Uber app allowed him to send updates about his location and estimated time of arrival at each location they visited. Elfie was most impressed by the heated seats and spectacular view his Uber ride offered.
With Elfie safely off on his adventures, I went about my daily chores. I must say, Elfie became proficient at selfies. Taking pics of himself constantly, he quickly became the Kim Kardashian of the elf world.
First stop was to check in on Dandelion and Buttercup. Elfie got a great shot of them as they wished him a most excellent day. After visiting his friends, it was off to Billy Bobs. He heard it was like Billy Gail’s in Branson...It was NOT. No food to be found at all. This was the perfect time to snack on his peanuts and coke while moseying along down a dirt path.
With Elfie safely off on his adventures, I went about my daily chores. I must say, Elfie became proficient at selfies. Taking pics of himself constantly, he quickly became the Kim Kardashian of the elf world.
First stop was to check in on Dandelion and Buttercup. Elfie got a great shot of them as they wished him a most excellent day. After visiting his friends, it was off to Billy Bobs. He heard it was like Billy Gail’s in Branson...It was NOT. No food to be found at all. This was the perfect time to snack on his peanuts and coke while moseying along down a dirt path.
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Next, they headed out to pasture where domesticated cattle can often be found grazing the land. They were in luck; the domesticated cattle were nearby and not off over the hillside out of sight. Like a tourist at Yosemite, Elfie pressed his luck in trying to get a closeup with a domesticated cow. Marilyn, with Farm Dogs on Guard, felt the domesticated cattle were getting too pushy and it forced her into protection mode. This defensive behavior caused the domesticated cattle to back away, but not before Elfie got some great selfies.
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By this point in the day’s adventures, Elfie and his Uber driver were growing hungry. They decided to stop at a roadside hay stand for a little something to eat and a short nap. Having refueled, Elfie, Poppy, and Marilyn headed out to visit the giant Watering Hole, which is a major attraction to the local waterfowl who call it, The Pond. It is also known to draw in visitors migrating for the season. Elfie was super excited to stop here, as part of the Watering Hole was frozen over. It reminded him of his old home up North with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
With a full day of fun behind him, Elfie punched in home as his final destination on his Uber app. What a day, what a day, what a day.
To be continued...
With a full day of fun behind him, Elfie punched in home as his final destination on his Uber app. What a day, what a day, what a day.
To be continued...
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