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shmeg |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 06:26:44 AM Hi everyone! I haven't been on in an age.... After a very long 4 month or so process, we have finally closed on a small farm in Ohio. It is definitely a diamond in the rough but I love it. It was built in the 40's by the people who sold it out of old railroad ties and plaster walls and hasn't had much done to it since. It sits on almost 3 acres. Has a barn that is half fallen over but part of which can be saved. It is only about 1,000 square feet and will be a bit of an adjustment with our 3 kids (5 kids every other weekend) but I'm looking forward to having to simplify and pare down. The house has a great wood burning stove and hardwood floors throughout. The best part is that it borders the university's biological reserve with 350 acres and hiking trails. On the other side is a sheep farm and the woman spins and makes soap. I can't think of a better neighbor for my knitting and needle felting obsessed self! Here are a few pics. I just wanted to share my excitement with some ladies who understand (most people just look at it and see lots of work). I hope you all had a beautiful holiday!
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Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 9:29:46 PM Love your farmhouse Megan! You will make it a Heaven on Earth! Congratulations!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee Farmgirl Sister #44
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LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Jan 10 2008 : 11:57:05 AM Hi Megan and all farm girls. I, too, am a new farm girl, graduated from wannabe farm girl six months ago. I know exactly how ya feel Megan. It is exciting and wonderful. What a beautiful setting with all the trees and big windows. I will post some pictures of my little heaven soon. Also love the tip about the farm sink. I've been looking for one for awhile and they are soooo expensive. I didn't know Habitat had stores. I will have to find one somewhere near here, Hardin Co. KY.
I'm also a felter, stitcher and occasional knitter and proud new owner of 8 sheep!
Luna |
mrs. graham |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 12:36:14 PM May I add my congratulations! That is a wonderful blessing. Paring down is also a blessing, too. Remember, you can't take it with you, right?
~Marqueta
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Forrester Farm |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 10:59:47 AM Megan - The windows are what would have caught my attention right away! Charming! What does the space look like inside of those windows? Ann http://annforrester.tohe.com
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Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 10:51:45 AM Very nice Meg, Bet you can hardly wait to get started on it. At First I thought it was a single story house, then was surprised to see the other pictures. Very Nice. We will of course be needing to see more pictures. NANCY JO
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jpbluesky |
Posted - Jan 08 2008 : 10:42:56 AM That farm exudes personality - down home, simple, elegant, rustic, wonderful personality! Show us more as time goes by!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
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Carol Sue |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 11:38:51 PM Megan, I absolutely love your new place, the windows and all that wonderful light, the trees around you, girl I can't wait to see all that you do. How awesome to find the wide plank floor under that lino. I can't wait to here all your adventures. Yippeee and Happy Dance for you and your family. Carol Sue
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Farmtopia |
Posted - Jan 07 2008 : 9:43:40 PM Megan, congrats. I know you may think the place is small, or needs work, but remember, you are living a dream that others can only DREAM about :)
~*~Dream all you dreamers~*~
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AmyEllen |
Posted - Jan 06 2008 : 2:41:20 PM What a cute little house. I understand about the small size. I have been living in a 2 bedroom mobile home for the last 2 months with 6 kids and my husband oh yes and 6 cats, 2 rabbits, and 8 dogs counting the 5 puppies. I bet you will do just fine. Nothing wrong with a little closeness in a family.![](icons/icon_smile_wink.gif) Hugs Amy
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shmeg |
Posted - Jan 01 2008 : 07:56:34 AM Thanks for all the encouraging words farmgirls! Becky-I found a habitat restore in Columbus which isn't too far and I can't wait to go check it out! I've also found a lot of great stuff on www.craigslist.com like a deep corian sink with a new Moen faucet for $50! I love finding deals lie that. The old barn that is half falling over is full of lmber which we plan to re-use for trim, shelving, etc. I'm reading a great book called A Little House on a Small Planet that is really helping me feel good about the small quarters and the benefits of working with what you have. Like the lower mortgage rates, lower heating/cooling bills, and less housework! I'll post some pictures as we make progress. Right now the bathroom is totally gutted and we ripped out the bad kitchen linoleum only to find 10 in wide wood plank floors. It is definitely an adventure.
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Farm Girl 2 |
Posted - Dec 31 2007 : 8:52:27 PM Megan, I am so happy for you. It is just beautiful. I can assure you that I see beyond the work as we have been in a fixer upper for 6 and 1/2 years. I could see the potential at first site and a lot of our friends were freaking out. I now have almost a beautiful home that I would not trade for a big brick mansion (unless it had a lot of land of course and barn and water and fence......lol) We are almost done with the remodel and it is so gratifying to look at certain things that we have improved on and we can pat ourselves on the back for a job well done. I guess the best part of a fixer upper is a low mortgage payment!!!
A lot of our projects were so cheap such as my front door that I spotted sitting on the side of the road up against a tree and after much argueing with my dh we stopped and it was for sale for $25. I cleaned on it for a couple months and I now have a designer brick red front door that makes the place, I get lots of talk out of my door... Another is my huge stainless steel deep farmhouse sink from the Habitat for Humanity Restore brandnew for $75 Khoeler brand. No farm girl should be without a deep sink and high faucet if she does any canning!!!!
Enjoy all the hard work it will definately pay off. I can see your smile all the way down here in Virginia.
Oh yea I would love to even have someone that I could drive to in a decent daytrip to show me how to spin let alone next door!!!!
Let me know via email when you move. I would like to make you something for your kitchen. Farm Girl Hugs, Becky
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downbranchroad |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 8:44:55 PM I am excited for you! This will be hard work but so much fun. I love "nesting". Best of luck.
Appalachian Girl Jem
*If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.
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artbysue |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 8:39:04 PM Congrats on your new place. It looks lovely-- with all those windows I bet the views are beautiful inside too!
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Tina Michelle |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 10:53:22 AM congratulations on your new home. it looks like it has some "good bones" and you can definitely make it into your very own.
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Firemama |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 09:46:25 AM That is beautiful!! Congrats!!
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Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 07:50:29 AM I LOVE IT! Congratulations Megan;) You may have purchased some hard work but who of us doesn't need a bit more of that? I want to go exploring- it looks so beautiful!!! Warmly, Rebekka
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Virginia Woolf |
HeathersHeartfeltStitches |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 07:30:03 AM It looks like a wonderful place to make into your own! Your head must be spinning with so many ideas, can't wait to see more pics![](icons/icon_smile_big.gif)
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Amie C. |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 07:20:39 AM What a creative building idea! Like a modern day log cabin. Sounds like a wonderful location too. Here's wishing you many happy years there! |
Marybeth |
Posted - Dec 30 2007 : 06:41:01 AM Megan it is beautiful. How fortunate you are. First of all to have found your perfect place and to know the history behind it. Good for you and good luck and Happy New Year. MB
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