[hiredhand]

The Accomplishment is questionable... but I can speak from experience that putting up 500 lbs of meat from the hoof to the freezer or smokehouse is difficult and demanding work. Even in our rural circles it's difficult finding people who want to help.

I think the photo speaks volumes; if not for the accomplishment then for the character and philosophy of this woman.

[Matchett-PI]

I can speak from experience that putting up 500 lbs of meat from the hoof to the freezer or smokehouse is difficult and demanding work. Even in our rural circles it's difficult finding people who want to help. I think the photo speaks volumes; if not for the accomplishment then for the character and philosophy of this woman."

I think she gets it from her parents:

August 29, 2008, 10:12 AM
Palin’s Parents Told To Listen To Radio
Posted by CBS News’ Ryan Corsaro:

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin’s parents were called early this morning at their home in Wasilla and told to “listen to the radio” by Palin’s husband, Tim.

Palin’s father, Chuck Heath, says he and his wife were caribou hunting when they were told to come home and tune into their local radio station to hear “exciting news,” but said he did not know if his daughter was the choice for John McCain’s vice president.

“The river was swollen, so we almost didn’t get back,” Palin’s mother, Sally Heath, told CBS News.

The two said they said the call was “a wonderful surprise.” “I am shocked!” said Mrs. Heath.