Every year the little town of Drenthe, near us has a chicken BBQ. I've been going to it since I was a kid, and my Dad still treats anyone in the family who is able to make it. It's the best chicken around, along with a good time with family and the chance to see relatives and old friends, so we usually all try to be there.
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When we arrived, lots of people were already enjoying their chicken, while listening to the community band.
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This chicken was as good as it looks!
After we ate, it was time to wander around and see some of the things on display.
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There is always a bunch of old tractors to see. I don't know what this is, but I thought it was cool.
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This is an unusual color for a tractor.
They always have a lot of farm animals to see.
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The chicks were a hit! This is my nieces, Chelsea,
Arianna and Katelyn with the chicks.
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Nieces,
Halle and
Shaelyn had to hold some too.
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Even Heather and Laura had to check them out.
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There was a donkey...
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goats...
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another type of goat...
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and bunnies! (along with a few other animals)
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Here is my Dad, catching up with his sister and brother-in-law.
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They also have wagon rides that take you out on a trail through the fields.
This was a fun evening and it reminds me of why I like country life!