Well, This Is ,,,,,,Different

[cassiesmom]

I'll pass on the canaries and the mushrooms... but spending a night with the reindeer might be really fun

http://reindeerranch.com/reindeer.html
We first found out about Hardy's Reindeer Ranch when my oldest niece was attending the University of Illinois. It was an essential autumn visit those 4 years and although she graduated several years ago I still like to go there. None of Hardy's reindeer have red noses but they're otherwise the real deal! (and U. of I. vet med students make a visit to them as part of their training)

[Prairie Purrs]

A relative of mine used to work at a reindeer ranch, and around this time of year he transported a team of reindeer all over the country to haul Santa's sleigh in parades. Whenever his route permitted, he would stop by my parents' house for a visit. The reindeer were put out to graze in my parents' (big) yard.

Well, it's a small town, and in no time about half the residents would show up to take pictures of the reindeer. It was quite the local event!