If ‘Winking Hay Bales’ Could Talk

Hay Bale

Along Highway 6 heading East towards the Ole Miss campus sits a “blinking bale of hay.”

Whitney Rayner frequently decorates bales of hay on their farm, formerly owned by Coach John Vaught.

If only bales could talk. What might one say?

Maybe this particular winking bale is cheering on the Rebels to embrace its winning ways this football season. After all – the Rebels play in three – that’s three – Top 15 teams in September alone.

Or, maybe the bale is simply welcoming what is expected to be another record class for a rapidly growing University of Mississippi.

No matter, HottyToddy to Whitney Rayner for this joyful Oxford greeting.

What say you? Post your comments below.


Russ Jones is Editor-In-Chief of HottyToddy.com. He can be reached at russ.jones@hottytoddy.com.

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