Chris Hardie

Call me Lord Christian

I’ve been called many things over the years, and now I can add a title to my name that would have made those callers’ heads explode — Lord. Yes, I have been officially proclaimed Lord Christian Hardie because I am a Scottish landowner.

hops

Have happy hope in hops

In a profession full of uncertainties, one thing we can rely on is farmers finding a way to over-produce any commodity, including hops.

ant hill

Ant hill + boys = adventure

Growing up on a farm allowed for adventure, including the time Chris Hardie and his brother blew up the biggest ant hill they’ve ever seen.

No quivers if it slithers like a snake

Recently, I encountered a slender fellow. I had just started to cut grass near the house with a string-trimmer when there was sudden movement. Sure enough, out slithered a slightly annoyed snake about 24 inches long.

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