Those old farmers still know a thing or two

July 29, 2005 1:04 PM

Puzzle: If you a sour fruit transpose, a very sweet one 'twill disclose. (answer here)
Courtesty of the Old Farmer's Almanac, which has a puzzle a day on its home page along with gardening tips, advice, weather history, daily questions, and other old-timey stuff for non-flash Friday fun. Don't forget to check out the riddles in the puzzle archives, especially if you have a five year old that needs entertainment.
posted by DeepFriedTwinkies (6 comments total)

...especially if you have a five year old that needs entertainment

Shy of five, but obsessed with weather, our garden and riddles. Perfect! Thanks!
posted by jrossi4r at 2:41 PM on July 29, 2005

I used to keep an Old Farmers Almanac as a 'bathroom reader'. Amazing the things you can learn from it. Nice post.
posted by geekyguy at 4:22 PM on July 29, 2005

Q: How did the farmer count his cows?




A: With a cowculator!

I love this, DeepFriedTwinkies -- as always, wonderful post!
posted by melissa may at 6:08 PM on July 29, 2005

If you A Whole Lotta blogger stir, high steaks will occur.
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 7:19 PM on July 29, 2005

Haughty meat - it's what's for dinner!
posted by Wolfdog at 4:55 AM on July 31, 2005

Right-O, Wolfdog!
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 1:00 PM on July 31, 2005