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| goneriding |
Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 10:57:57 AM
Got to the farthest corner and had my breath taken away!! The view is beyond gorgeous!! I had to stand and look out over the fields for quite a while, taking it in.
I'd never had time before to truly scope the place out. I also found another gate in the fence.
Found quite a bit of sage growing. It looks like it might be the big leafed variety. Will bind some up and put in the house. We have smoke alarms so can't smudge but the clumps will give a nice smell.
Now, if I can only figger out what to do with the, literally, million pinecones on the ground.
For some 'venting'-type of entertainment, please read my blog, http://lostadventuresintrucking.blogspot.com . Now with pictures!!
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| sherrye |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 08:07:41 AM
oh winona, where is your place. how exciting for you. i would love pics. i am still hoping to see you here in redmond some day. give a call. i have a new neighbor. he is a low boy trucker. papa was a 100 miles west of billings. he lookes up and saw david our neighbor go by in his truck. go figure what a coincidence. well anyway so happy for you. would love a pic of your view. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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| goneriding |
Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 6:19:27 PM
For this year only, we are using an oil stove. When we found out that 100 gallons was $414, we decided that next year, the wood stove goes in. We can cut wood for cheap and have plenty of room to stack.
Since we're on the road most of the time, the oil maybe be sufficient for this winter.
Looking out over the land and thru our trees, over the hay farm next door, it almost has a timeless feel to it. Kind of like the old Masters paintings of lanscapes, if that makes sense.
On top of that, it's so quiet I can almost hear my heartbeat. Our neighbors siad they never know when we're home and vice versa. The forest dampens the sounds.
For some 'venting'-type of entertainment, please read my blog, http://lostadventuresintrucking.blogspot.com . Now with pictures!!
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 08:38:43 AM
Do you have a firelace? Pinecones make great starter. Gosh, your property sounds breathtaking...
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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| rubyleesmom |
Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 08:34:45 AM
Congratulations on your new property! I have such fond memories of when we got our little farm a few years ago. It still takes my breath away when the sun shines through the trees at just the right angle :) Enjoy it!! |
| IdahoShamrock |
Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 9:43:22 PM
Congrats on your new property! May you enjoy working your land and learn to love the place you call home!
Farmgirl #2125
www.dustbincards.etsy.com |
| goneriding |
Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 2:10:01 PM
Thanks for the ideas for the pinecones. I thought of bagging them and selling but Albertson's sells the bags for really cheap, probably to help get people in the door.
Maybe I could put an autumn smell with glitter and offer that way??
For some 'venting'-type of entertainment, please read my blog, http://lostadventuresintrucking.blogspot.com . Now with pictures!!
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| katmom |
Posted - Sep 16 2011 : 4:24:15 PM
audrey,
'beeswax'... thank you.... I knew you could dip pinecones in wax, I just wasn't sure what type... you must have heard my brain thinking....lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| acairnsmom |
Posted - Sep 15 2011 : 12:07:54 PM
We moved into our new property in February and I'm still walking around it in awe! Can't believe our great fortune. I know you will do likewise.
Those pinecones make great firestarters. Melt some beeswax then dip the pine cones in. Not only do they start your fires easily they smell heavenly! Great gift idea if you don't need them.
Congratulations!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
| katmom |
Posted - Sep 14 2011 : 4:38:30 PM
Winona,
Congrats! and as for the pinecones.....even if you have a gazillion.... you'll luv them for:
kindling in the firepit, stuffed w/cotton to create lil mini Christmas trees,,, covered w/glitter a'la Martha Stewert, or just a dozen or so laid in a basket or bowl on the table for decoration... oh & fyi, if you are going to use them for deco, use an old crappy cookie sheet, place as many as will fit, pinecones, & heat/bake in the oven at 2oo degrees for about 15 min to get rid (kill) of any lil pesky bugs inside the cones,, the heat also dries out the cones and gives a slight shine.
Now go grab your 'Honey's hand", a sturdy basket & go pinecone gathering, after all, Autumn will be here before you know it! :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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| Dusky Beauty |
Posted - Sep 14 2011 : 09:23:31 AM
Im so happy for you Winona, enjoy the dream!
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 5:39:43 PM
Yeah! So happy for you!
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farmgirl sister #922
Don't go with the flow...you are the flow.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 4:46:04 PM
Congratulations, Winona! I'm so happy for you! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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| GrammyGoose |
Posted - Sep 13 2011 : 3:09:47 PM
Congratulations on the new property. Wishing you much happiness and contentment there!
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My name is Sue, but my friends call me Geege!
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