A person shared his story about meeting a new couple who had recently moved from the Boston suburbs into a semi-rural, right-to-farm community. Their first conversation seemed friendly enough, but it quickly became clear that the newcomers had some very different ideas about country living.
By the time the conversation ended, the person had been told what to do with his garden, questioned about his chickens and asked whether one of his favorite hens could simply become their pet.
The New Neighbors Arrived With Big-City Experience
The couple, described as being in their mid-thirties, had recently moved into a beautiful farmhouse that had been renovated and expanded by the previous owner. The property came with a modern barn and garage, sheds, coops and plenty of space, so there was no shortage of room for the newcomers to create their own version of rural life.
They had previously lived around the Boston suburbs after college, graduate school and years of working in the area. Now they were living in a small town where farms and large yards were normal parts of the landscape. Their first walk around the neighborhood seemed innocent enough, until they spotted the homeowner working outside.
Their First Conversation Started Pleasantly
The homeowner happened to be outside in the yard and garden while his chickens were free-ranging. The new neighbors walked over, introduced themselves and began asking questions about the neighborhood, the town and the property…