How Old Is Too Old?

My partner when it comes to harvest time is Theresa of course. but her Mom is my partner when it comes to some of the other jobs. The only difference is that Doris, my mother-in-law is in her 96th year. She feels left our now as she can no longer climb the ladder nor do some of the jobs that she did all of her life.

Cleaning the strawberries seems to be one of her jobs that she is very fast at and helps, as we make our strawberry path a real productive part of our garden. As a young girl back on her parents' farm she was involved with all aspects of preserving and related chores expected of farmer wives and family.

Her memory is not great but when it comes to anything from the good old days she is still right on the money.We work well together and so far never had a spat. I must be doing something right.