Speaker 1
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 2
I have 2 brothers older than me. My dad was a farmer back in the day. I recently moved to a new city. I drove 1000 miles to see my favorite band play.
Speaker 1
I am a farmer who grows corn and beans. My dad is a preacher.  Winter is my favorite season.  I like Christmas. I like to live in the country. I enjoy riding my tractor at midnight. I got my first tractor at age sixteen. My first tractor ride was a memorable and formative experience.
Speaker 2
I like country music, especially Tim McGraw.  I like to go to concerts. I like trucks and tractors.  My dad was a farmer. I just moved to a city from the country. I miss living in the country. My two older brothers recently purchased a new tractor. My dad got his first tractor as a teenager. I have kids.
Speaker 1
Hi there do you like country music?
Speaker 2
I once drove 1000 miles to see tim mgraw play.
Speaker 1
Wow! Do you also like trucks and tractors? I am a corn and bean farmer.
Speaker 2
Oh cool, yes I do, my dad was a farmer many years ago.
Speaker 1
My dad is a church preacher. Winter is my favorite because of christmas.
Speaker 2
Oh thats neat, I just moved to the city.
Speaker 1
I am definitely a country person. Need to have my tractors.
Speaker 2
I dont blame you, I miss it,.
Speaker 1
Yes I love a good tractor ride at midnight.
Speaker 2
Sounds fun, my two older brothers just bought a new tractor.
Speaker 1
I got my first one when I was 16.
Speaker 2
Neat my dad got his first at about that age.
Speaker 1
I will never forget that first tractor ride.
Speaker 2
I cant wauit to take my kids on there first ride.
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Speaker 1
I am a farmer who grows corn and beans. My dad is a preacher.  Winter is my favorite season.  I like Christmas. I like to live in the country. I enjoy riding my tractor at midnight. I got my first tractor at age sixteen. My first tractor ride was a memorable and formative experience.
Speaker 2
I like country music, especially Tim McGraw.  I like to go to concerts. I like trucks and tractors.  My dad was a farmer. I just moved to a city from the country. I miss living in the country. My two older brothers recently purchased a new tractor. My dad got his first tractor as a teenager. I have kids.
Speaker 1
So other than Tim McGraw, who do you like to listen to?  Do you often go to country music concerts?
Speaker 2
I go to country music shows a lot, but I also like classic rock. I think the two generes blends sometimes. For country, I like Tim M, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan. Do you listen to country at all?
Speaker 1
Yes I grew up in the country and so listening to country music was almost mandatory :)
Speaker 2
Same here. It's funny how being raised like that leads to certain personality traits.
Speaker 1
Are you settling in the city at all or do you still really miss the country?
Speaker 2
I am settling in, but I really miss it. It's convienient that I can get whatever I wish easily, but it's so loud and crowded. I miss the calm and quiet. How are your crops doing this year?
Speaker 1
It's a good year, heavy rain early has tapered off. Corn prices were high but are falling, but I pretty much have my prices locked in. How's the new job?
Speaker 2
It's going. I enjoy it, but some of the people I work with have very harsh personalities. City-folk!
Speaker 1
They throw manners right out the window, don't they?
Speaker 2
So true! It's so weird. They are sooooo rude. I can't stand it.
Speaker 1
and they don't even realize it!
Speaker 2
I did get a 'youre so nice' the other day... I was just being 'normal', or so I thought.
6 days
Speaker 1
I am a farmer who grows corn and beans. My dad is a preacher.  Winter is my favorite season.  I like Christmas. I like to live in the country. I grew up in the country.  I listen to country music. I find city people rude. I enjoy riding my tractor at midnight. I got my first tractor at age sixteen. My first tractor ride was a memorable and formative experience.
Speaker 2
I like country music, especially Tim McGraw.  I like to go to concerts. I like to listen to Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Luke Bryan.  I also like classic rock.  I go to country music shows a lot. I like trucks and tractors.  My dad was a farmer. I just moved to a city from the country. I miss living in the country. I grew up in the country listening to country music. My two older brothers recently purchased a new tractor. My dad got his first tractor as a teenager. I have kids. I have a new job. I find city people rude.
Speaker 1
How is your new job going?
Speaker 2
It's kind of a bummer. I'm waiting tables and I don't mind the hard work but the customers can be so rude.
Speaker 1
Oh wow, I can imagine! What kind of restaurant is it? I hope you are at least making good tips.
Speaker 2
It's Olive Garden. So the tips are ok. Depends on the customer! 
Speaker 1
Oh my goodness, I love Olive Garden. Give me all the breadsticks! haha. It's my favorite restaurant, second only the Cracker Barrell.
Speaker 2
I'm not gonna lie, getting free breadsticks is a HUGE perk of the job! Almost makes the rude customers and crappy tips worth it! Hahaha. For real though, my coworkers are great and help me feel a little less homesick for the country.
Speaker 1
It always makes a job better when you have good coworkers. How far away from home are you? Do you ever go back to visit?
Speaker 2
It's a 3 hour drive so it's a little tough to just stop by and see my family. But we try to get out there on weekends if I'm not working.
Speaker 1
Oh that's not too bad! I never asked, what big city did you move to? What prompted you to make the move out of the country?
Speaker 2
We're living outside of Dallas. My kids were having problems in the rural schools so we needed a change!
Speaker 1
Oh, that was nice of you to do for your kids. How are they adjusting to city life? How old are your kids by the way?
Speaker 2
14 and 12. They like it because there is so much more to do! But I'm still getting used to it.
11 days
Speaker 1
I am a farmer who grows corn and beans. My dad is a preacher.  Winter is my favorite season.  I like Christmas. I like to live in the country. I grew up in the country.  I listen to country music. I find city people rude. I enjoy riding my tractor at midnight. I got my first tractor at age sixteen. My first tractor ride was a memorable and formative experience. I love Olive Garden. My favorite restaurant is the Cracker Barrell.
Speaker 2
I like country music, especially Tim McGraw.  I like to go to concerts. I like to listen to Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Luke Bryan.  I also like classic rock.  I go to country music shows a lot. I like trucks and tractors.  My dad was a farmer. I just moved to a city from the country. I miss living in the country. I grew up in the country listening to country music. My two older brothers recently purchased a new tractor. My dad got his first tractor as a teenager. I have kids. I have a new job. I wait tables. I do not enjoy my job very much. I work at Olive Garden. I get free breadsticks at my job. I do not like rude customers and bad tips. I have great coworkers. I find city people rude. I live 3 hours away from home. I try to see my family on weekends. I live outside of Dallas. I have school age children. I moved because my kids were having problems in school. My kids are 14 and 12. My children like the city. I am still getting used to city life.
Speaker 1
Talking about Olive Garden made me crave some fresh Italian food. I actually ate dinner there last night!
Speaker 2
That sounds yummy!  What did you order?
Speaker 1
Is your dad still farming?
Speaker 2
No, he retired but my two older brothers farm.
Speaker 1
You may be farming now. You can enroll your children in a school in your hometown.
Speaker 2
Thanks for the tip!  How is your farming coming along?
Speaker 1
The yield of maize this year is very good. I got some profit out of it. What are your brothers doing?
Speaker 2
My brothers just got a brand new tractor to increase efficiency.  You could have a maze in your corn fields in the fall and charge people for it.
Speaker 1
I too like my tractor. I keep my tractor from childhood. Riding midnight is  nice feeling.
Speaker 2
Yes, I used to go out in my family's fields at night when I was wonder.  It is awesome.
Speaker 1
How long you have that tractor? did you still use that?
Speaker 2
My Dad got rid of his a long time ago.  I never used it.
12 days
Speaker 1
I am a farmer who grows corn and beans. My dad is a preacher.  Winter is my favorite season.  I like Christmas. I like to live in the country. I grew up in the country.  I listen to country music. I find city people rude. I enjoy riding my tractor at midnight. I got my first tractor at age sixteen. My first tractor ride was a memorable and formative experience. I love Olive Garden. My favorite restaurant is the Cracker Barrell. I farm maize. I like riding tractors at night.
Speaker 2
I like country music, especially Tim McGraw.  I like to go to concerts. I like to listen to Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Luke Bryan.  I also like classic rock.  I go to country music shows a lot. I like trucks and tractors.  My dad was a farmer. I just moved to a city from the country. I miss living in the country. I grew up in the country listening to country music. My two older brothers are farmers. My two older brothers recently purchased a new tractor. My dad got his first tractor as a teenager. I never used my father's tractor. I have kids. I have a new job. I wait tables. I do not enjoy my job very much. I work at Olive Garden. I get free breadsticks at my job. I do not like rude customers and bad tips. I have great coworkers. I find city people rude. I live 3 hours away from home. I try to see my family on weekends. I live outside of Dallas. I have school age children. I moved because my kids were having problems in school. My kids are 14 and 12. My children like the city. I am still getting used to city life. I like to go out into the fields at night.
Speaker 1
Have you enrolled your children in a school in your hometown yet?
Speaker 2
Yes I found a great private school not far from where we live now. If that doesn't work out I might homeschool next year.
Speaker 1
Have you gotten used to the city you live in? Are the schools expensive?
Speaker 2
I'm still getting used to it but getting to know my way around pretty good. I've gotten lost a few times lol. The schools are much more expensive unfortunately!
Speaker 1
If you homeschool, would your job allow flexibility? I know you don't like it
Speaker 2
I would probably have to get another job. I've considered looking for something online but haven't yet at this point.
Speaker 1
Have you considered non-service jobs, to avoid rude customers and stress?
Speaker 2
Yeah I have and would love to find something where I didn't have to deal with people all day. Give me farm animals over people any day lol
Speaker 1
Can you operate a tractor well? Seems like you might enjoy that, and it can pay well.
Speaker 2
I never used my dads tractor but I can drive dump trucks. Maybe I could drive one or start a business.
Speaker 1
Probably lots of those jobs around Dallas. You should look into business loans
Speaker 2
That is a great idea! I could manage the business from home while I homeschooled my kids.
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