There’s nothing more perfectly small town than going on hayride to pick apples in the fall, so when the #stlappletweetup was announced by @Versadave, there was no stopping me from coming along. I actually drove to the tweet-up directly from Ohio, following my friend’s Pittsburgh wedding weekend extravaganza. I’m hardcore about my apple-pickin’.
Growing up, I’d ride on my dad’s tractor while he bush-hogged the fields on our property or on my grandparent’s farm. His tractor is parked permanently, but the Eckert’s tractor in Belleville, IL is still up ‘n runnin’ (as a real small town Missourian would say).
Here I am, bringing The Funk on a hayride across the river from the home state. I think the driver’s raised index finger is indication that I’m the #1 Funk.
- TractorGFunk, photo by @mdhugo
Actually, I’m pretty sure his raised index finger has absolutely nothing to do with me, but I’m going to continue to pretend that it does.
Next up is a photo of @Versadave and myself reenacting American Gothic. Dave gets all the credit for the idea and for the photo. Thanks Dave!
- American Gothic 2009, photo credit @Versadave
Fun stuff, right? I’m telling you that there’s funk and beauty and groove anywhere in this world. You can seek out the beauty and the groove, and all you have to do is invite her, and The Funk is sure to follow.
MO=1; NYC=0 (cause The Funk is right here in Southeast Missouri).
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Check out @Versadave’s #stlappletweetup write-up and photos here.
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