Speaker 1
I'm a fisherman. I come from new england. I like watching baseball. I drive a truck. My favorite food is lasagna.
Speaker 2
I love listening to country music. I live on a large corn and bean farm. I like driving trucks and tractors are my favorite. My favorite time of the year is winter. My father is a preacher in church.
Speaker 1
My name is Bill O'sullivan. I watch baseball on TV. I own a truck. I'm a seaman. I like to eat lasagna and New England clam chowder at the same time. I have a dog. I have a wife.
Speaker 2
I own a tractor. I own a truck. I own a living by growing beans and corn on my farm. I plan on farming my whole life. I'm not a fan of going out in the water. I live near my father. I'm not married.
Speaker 1
Hello there my name is bill o'sullivan.
Speaker 2
Hey bill! What's up?
Speaker 1
O not much just watching baseball with the old lady, you?
Speaker 2
Just relaxing, was out on the tractor early today..
Speaker 1
Is that your every day vehicle?.
Speaker 2
Nope, that would be my truck but I make my living off my corn and bean farm.
Speaker 1
I own a truck too! But I'm no farm hand. I am a man of the sea.
Speaker 2
Nice, I've never been one for water myself. What do you like to do for fun?
Speaker 1
Eat lasagna and new england clam chowder at the same time..
Speaker 2
Sounds pretty good actually...so you've got any family?
Speaker 1
The old lady and one good dog, what about you? Any in-laws?
Speaker 2
No in-laws, only family close is my father, he's a preacher so always at church.
Speaker 1
You ever gonna leave the farm someday?
Speaker 2
Probably not, I love farming, couldn't see myself doing anything else.
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Speaker 1
My name is Bill O'sullivan. I watch baseball on TV. I own a truck. I'm a seaman. I like to eat lasagna and New England clam chowder at the same time. I have a dog. I have a wife.
Speaker 2
I own a tractor. I own a truck. I own a living by growing beans and corn on my farm. I plan on farming my whole life. I'm not a fan of going out in the water. I live near my father. I'm not married.
Speaker 1
Is there any reason in particular you don't get out on the water much?
Speaker 2
I don't really like it, i've never been a strong swimmer so I'm always worried about being out there alone
Speaker 1
I can certainly understand that. I grew up on the water so I never had a big fear of it. How is it living on a farm? It seems like it would be such hard work.
Speaker 2
I love living on a farm, I don't like water but I love the rest of nature! Watching crops grow is so amazing
Speaker 1
I know I've always enjoyed driving through and seeing farms when we travel. Are there many types of beans and corn you grow?
Speaker 2
I grow quite a range of them, you always need to have backup in case they fail as well. Last summer we had a terrible drought and it stopped any of the crops growing. Luckily this year we've had plenty of rain!
Speaker 1
That's a relief to hear. Does your dad help out on your farm?
Speaker 2
He does from time to time, he's not a farmer but he's pretty handy when I need an extra set of hands!
Speaker 1
That sounds so helpful. I don't live near my parents anymore. Just my wife, myself, and our dog.
Speaker 2
I love living near my dad, we're really close so I just like to hang out with him. Are you close to your parents?
Speaker 1
I am when we get to see them! I love watching baseball with my dad
Speaker 2
Nothing beats quality time with family when you all get on!
4 days
Speaker 1
My name is Bill O'sullivan. I watch baseball on TV. I watch baseball with my Dad. I own a truck. I'm a seaman. I like to eat lasagna and New England clam chowder at the same time. I have a dog. I have a wife. I have no fear of water. I have seen farms when travelling.
Speaker 2
I own a tractor. I own a truck. I own a living by growing beans and corn on my farm. I plan on farming my whole life. I live on a farm. Last summer I experienced drought. My Dad helps me. I live near my father. I'm not married. My Dad and I are close. I spend quality time with my family. I don't like being on the water. I am not a strong swimmer.
Speaker 1
Are you experiencing good growing conditions this year?
Speaker 2
so far so good! with all the rain we've had, we've had a nice surplus. making up for the losses we had last season, so it's been much smoother sailing.  have you had a chance to get out on the water this last week? 
Speaker 1
I did. We went out on the lake this weekend. Any way I can convince you to start liking water???
Speaker 2
oh man, that is a tough one. perhaps i could start with a dipping my feet in a small pond! haha. i feel like i am best for everyone just watching from the shores. what are your favorite lake activities?
Speaker 1
We have a pontoon boat, so it's just a relaxing slow ride. We swim and play around. You can do it. Just wear a life jacket.
Speaker 2
i think with a cheerleader like you, i just may be convinced. slow and relaxing does sound ok. it's those fast and crazy things i see that that scare me! you catch any fish?
Speaker 1
We fish some. I never keep any. I usually throw them back in. I did catch one with some big teeth last week.
Speaker 2
i always liked eating fish, since we don't get to eat it very often out here on the farm. big teeth though - see i knew the water was scary! what kind of fish was it?
Speaker 1
The fish was a muskie. Have you ever seen one?
Speaker 2
no i have not, you will have to show me a picture!
Speaker 1
I will email you a picture. They are pretty intimidating... especially when you get them out of the water on a hook.
Speaker 2
i can't wait! yes that does sound scary. big teeth fish. so glad i don't live on the water! 
11 days
Speaker 1
My name is Bill O'sullivan. I watch baseball on TV. I watch baseball with my Dad. I own a truck. I'm a seaman. I like to eat lasagna and New England clam chowder at the same time. I have a dog. I have a wife. I have no fear of water. I have seen farms when travelling. I am currently located near the water. I have a pontoon boat.  I can swim. I know how to fish.  I practice catch and release fishing.
Speaker 2
I own a tractor. I own a truck. I own a living by growing beans and corn on my farm. I plan on farming my whole life. I live on a farm. Last summer I experienced drought. My Dad helps me. I live near my father. I'm not married. My Dad and I are close. I spend quality time with my family. I don't like being on the water. I am not a strong swimmer. I am scared of fast boats. I like eating fish. I am scared of the water. I prefer to live away from the water.
Speaker 1
So, you think I will be able to get you out on the boat soon?  I promise to go slow and have a lifejacket for you!
Speaker 2
I'm not sure about that. I'm really not a big fan of water, you know. Maybe if the water is really, really calm?
Speaker 1
Yeah, the water will be calm. Don't be afraid, it is a great experience and will help you get over your fear of water.
Speaker 2
I guess I could go. When works for you? Hey, can we maybe fish while we're out? I've always been interested in fishing.
Speaker 1
Yeah, I can certainly teach you how to fish! Maybe we can start with fishing that way you can get more comfortable being around the water. 
Speaker 2
Okay, you've got a deal. I'll go on the boat with a life jacket and you'll show me how to fish. Maybe we can catch dinner?
Speaker 1
Yeah, that sounds like a plan to me. Does the weekend work for you?
Speaker 2
I've got plans Saturday but Sunday afternoon should be good. 
Speaker 1
Sunday works good for me too! I can pick you up around 1pm?
Speaker 2
I'll be ready to go then. Is there anything else I should bring along?
Speaker 1
I can bring the fishing poles and the bait. Maybe you can bring a few drinks or snack?
Speaker 2
Sure, that works. I'll pack up a few sodas and some munchies. I could bring Goldfish crackers, haha. I love those things.
16 days
Speaker 1
My name is Bill O'sullivan. I watch baseball on TV. I watch baseball with my Dad. I own a truck. I'm a seaman. I like to eat lasagna and New England clam chowder at the same time. I have a dog. I have a wife. I have no fear of water. I have seen farms when travelling. I am currently located near the water. I have a pontoon boat.  I can swim. I know how to fish.  I practice catch and release fishing. I can sail. I am free on Sunday.
Speaker 2
I own a tractor. I own a truck. I own a living by growing beans and corn on my farm. I plan on farming my whole life. I live on a farm. Last summer I experienced drought. My Dad helps me. I live near my father. I'm not married. My Dad and I are close. I spend quality time with my family. I don't like being on the water. I am not a strong swimmer. I am scared of fast boats. I like eating fish. I am scared of the water. I prefer to live away from the water. I am interested in fishing. I have plans on Saturday. I am free on Sunday. I love goldfish crackers.
Speaker 1
I found a fishing rod which is really good for beginners, should I get it for you?
Speaker 2
Sure, that would be nice. Did you get  to fish over the weekend?
Speaker 1
I did. We actually kept them this time for a fish fry on the 4th. Do you like catfish?
Speaker 2
Yes, fried and catfish stew. Maybe we could get together and go fishing sometime.
Speaker 1
Sure. My pontoon boat goes slow and easy.
Speaker 2
That's how I like it. Nice and stable on the water too. How about Sunday, would that be a good day for you?
Speaker 1
Sure. We can make a day of it.
Speaker 2
I can pick up bait, drinks, and snacks.  Anything else , just let me know.
Speaker 1
That would be great! I'll make sandwiches and bring a cooler.
Speaker 2
Sounds like a plan to me.  What should we get started?
Speaker 1
I think we're set. I'll bring your new pole.
Speaker 2
I guess we could meet at your place since you're closer to a fishing hole.  What time is good for you?
19 days