re: #130 retired cynic

We had a farrier (horse-shoer) back in the 80s who was Amish. He drove a very nice truck, wore the conservative clothes, charged an arm and a leg, but was very good. His wife came with him one time, and it was very hot. I asked her into the kitchen for some iced tea and the fan, and she came in. Floor length gown, heavy shoes, bonnet. We were chatting, and she wanted to know how I liked my microwave, because she sure couldn’t live without hers. When I got the bill, I knew how they could afford it!

They are probably Mennonite, who share Amish beliefs but don’t shun modern technology.

I once saw an Amish family standing on the corner in Crown Heights, Brooklyn (a Hasidic neighborhood). I suppose they were tourists.