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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Mar 22 2010 : 6:52:49 PM
For those of you that have known me since the early days on this forum, you know we have been coveting the farm life for years. But property here in Spokane has always been pricy for acreage. Well, we finally found our little spot of heaven, our house sold in a week and we are closing on a great 1898 farmhouse on 10 acres on May 5th! Woo-Hoo!!
It is in an area of Spokane called "Orchard Prairie" (don't you just love the name!?) It is filled with rolling wheatfields and orchards. It is so peaceful.
The old farmhouse just needs some love and someone to believe in her. Don't worry darling . . . I believe!!! Someday you will be a beauty again!
Anyway, I just wanted to share my happy news!
Hugs & Blessings,
Brenda
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| remembrance farmgirl |
Posted - Mar 26 2010 : 07:55:54 AM
Congrats Brenda! It sounds like such an exciting adventure.....you may find many treasures from the past..that alone gives me chills....hehehhe
Good Luck!
Cheryl
I will work harder! |
| peachy |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 9:06:41 PM
Congratulations Brenda!! And a very Happy Birthday to you too!!!
Melissa
Farmgirl Sister #360
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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 8:08:33 PM
Well, girls, I think the worst is done . . . passed the septic and drain field inspection . . . it is a small septic, so will need pumped every two years, but nothing seems wrong. And then spent the last two days trying to figure out the best way to go about the whole loan/mortgage thing . . . buy downs, etc. get so confusing, but I think we are somewhat on the right path now. The last hurdle is making sure it will be able to be insured for a decent rate. Sometimes house this old can cost a bit, because of old wiring, plumbing, etc. but most of this has been redone, so hopefully it will be reasonable. It was a strange way to spend my birthday . . . talking finances and septics! LOL! But what an amazing birthday gift!!
And, yes, Lilly . . . please come visit. Hopefully we won't be in San Francisco the same time as you come our way . . . we are gone from June 20th -27th. A mission trip to San Francisco setting up a soup kitchen! Gotta love it!! But if we are in town, I would love to have a farmgirl visit!
Hugs & Blessings,
Brenda
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 12:52:50 PM
Congratulations Brenda!!!  How exciting :) Sounds like it was worth the wait, God is good! I cannot wait to see pictures before and after. I am very happy for you!
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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| sewsweet |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 08:57:29 AM
Brenda,
Congratulations on your new home! How exciting to be able to attain your dream like that. Kudos to you!
Blessings,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #1191 |
| Twinsmom |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 08:33:44 AM
Brenda,
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your family. It will be fun to see pictures.
Twinsmom
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| AliciaNak |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 06:52:47 AM
Congratulations Brenda!
Just remember that patience is virtue when dealing with the banks and closing and signing and all the fun that goes with it. Our closing/paperwork got to the point that we were calling our banker dude just about every day to make sure we stayed on track. It really felt like we were his first mortgage deal, all the little things/inspections and transferring of paperwork that took waaayyy too long. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed that all goes well with your inspections! :)
Alicia
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.~Ralph Waldo Emmerson
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| solilly |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 05:23:01 AM
Congratulations on the new place and a lot of work to come. I know about buying and selling right now and all things that can happen. We are selling a house. The home inspection found and noted things no one sees or know about in the house. Septic was fine. termite was fine, but they said they found a fungus. who knows so that had to be done $700 more. Then the closing we were to sign our papers on the 21 of this month. The buyers bank did not have all their paperwork together so our part was one day late. Then the buyer could not sign on the 23 for their bank still did not have all their paperwork together so now we have to go back and sign papers to change the closing date. Then it will still be more days until we can get our check from the sell. I do hope that all is fine and going well. I do know how good it is to have a good peace of land to work with. We have two acres on the out skirts of Williamsburg. Please keep us posted and up to date. My dh and I are traveling the north west this year setting out on May 13th for Seattle Washington and you are on the way would love to see you and your new place if you are up to it we will more then likley be in your area in mid to late June. Sister Lilly 
learning the life I always wanted. |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 25 2010 : 04:48:45 AM
Yea!!! You lucky girl. It sounds like heaven.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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| tweedlebee |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 8:16:58 PM
How fun! That's such a pretty area. |
| knitnpurlgirl |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 8:07:57 PM
Brenda, I am so happy for you. What a dream come true. Enjoy, Enjoy. Georgina
Secret of Happiness: "Be satisfied." "Be grateful." "For what you have. For the love you receive. And for what God has given you." |
| knitnpickinatune |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 07:39:18 AM
Congratulations on your new home!! Send pics.....
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Mar 24 2010 : 06:50:16 AM
Three cheers and a great big happy dance for Brenda! I can feel the excitement in the words of your post! Please post all about your adventures in remodeling/restoration. My dh and I are still plugging away at that kind of thing and I can never read/see enought about it. Your good news makes me smile. :)
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| debtea2 |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 5:56:04 PM
many happy blessings i wish for you
i envy you
have fun
inch by inch we find our way
jersey farmgirl |
| Past Blessings |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 1:24:38 PM
Thanks Girls! We truly are excited and I promise to do pics when I can. Right now I am just praying the inspection on the septic and drainfields goes well . . . we have maxed out what we can spend so if there is an issue, it would spoil the whole deal . . . so pray it goes well!! I'll keep updating you.
Hugs & Blessings,
Brenda
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| Old Spirit |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 12:19:35 PM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! I am very happy for you as we waited a long, long time to be in our dream area. Ah yes dreams do come true! Enjoy!
Rae
Farm Girl #647
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| Lainey |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 11:38:28 AM
Congratulations Brenda!! I'm very happy for you all and I know you will be very happy in your new home. Blessings to you!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| gspringman |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 07:35:20 AM
I'm very happy for you. I cannot wait until you post some pics. I love old farmhouses.
Gail
Farmgirl #486
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| vintagediva1 |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 06:22:08 AM
Brenda,
Big Farmgirl Hugs for you and I agree that we need pictures. Both before and after
Congratulations and best of luck on your restoration project
Michele
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| classygram |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 06:10:22 AM
Oh Brenda I'm so happy for you! It sounds just beautiful!! You are going to have a time of you life bringing it all back to life. Tell us all about it and pics too. Does it have a porch? Congrats farmgirl, for someone who wants the old house as much as it wants to have a new life, you deserve it. Get to it girlfriend, make it beautiful and if it does have a porch, we'll have to come up there and sit a spell and drink tea and just gal chat. Have fun!!!
Blessings, Brenda
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 05:46:41 AM
Boy that is exciting news. So Happy for you. Can you move right into it? Really need pictures.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 05:36:37 AM
Brenda, congratulation!!!!! I am so happy for you. Pics please when you can!
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| janiee |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 05:36:07 AM
congrats Brenda! I am so happy for you!!!!!
janiee
farmgirl #390 |
| Amie C. |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 05:32:23 AM
Congratulations, Brenda. I know this has been a long time coming for you. Glad you finally got it. |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Mar 23 2010 : 04:59:05 AM
Congratulations Brenda, you must be in heaven! Keep us posted.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
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