The beauty of growing up on a acreage is that there is so much to do. Climbing trees, playing in the old barn, jumping off the garage roof, playing kick the can, feeding the chickens and ducks, riding bikes and building tree forts. The only thing that would have made it even better is if there was a dog. Father said he didn't like dogs so there was only cats. All in all it was a great place to grow up....but if there was a dog.....