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| gafarmwoman |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 10:39:36 AM
Hi Everyone,
We have been busy on the farm lately. The water wheel is water powered as of last weekend.
I am so proud. It has been a long journey to this point, over a year, but it is well worth it. The old mill pond is coming along. We still have some grass to plant and cleaning up, but the pond is where it was many years ago, also.
We hope to have the generator (that we bartered for) up and running sometime in the near future. But first we have a long list of farm projects, like getting the old sawmill back to working too. The awful drought we have had in Georgia over the last few years have taken a toll on a lot of trees here. We want to use the trees that are dying for lumber. It seems there is always something to do on the farm, isn't there?
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 4:09:04 PM
What a beautiful accomplishment! That is something of dreams and you should be so very pleased with yourself! I am happy for you.
Blessings, Lea
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| gafarmwoman |
Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 06:19:16 AM
Thank-you Tamara. I am sorry I haven't responded, but we have been so busy lately. The temps are in the 100's and the humidity is rough. I try to get my outside chores done in the morning. It is hot by 8:00.
I just never get caught up it seems. I know some of you know the feeling. Anyway, thanks again Tamara.
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
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| corporatefarmgirl |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 06:12:05 AM
Pam - THANK YOU for the beautiful pictures!! What an inspiration they are. It is amazing what hard work and determination will do.
Your waterwheel picture is featured today on my small farm sitehttp://smallfarm.about.com/b/. Check it out
THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
Tamara
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| gafarmwoman |
Posted - May 29 2008 : 10:35:38 AM
Thanks Ladies. I appreciate it. Frannie, I can't wait to see the article. Everyone have a good day!
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - May 28 2008 : 7:17:48 PM
Awesome Pam! It looks wonderful!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
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| SusieQue |
Posted - May 28 2008 : 12:24:52 PM
WONDERFUL JOB! Love your pictures!
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| chellybelly |
Posted - May 27 2008 : 8:00:50 PM
That's amazing. Great job farmgirl.
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #203 |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - May 27 2008 : 5:58:07 PM
FAULOUS PAM .. the article on you and your honey and your farm in Mercantile Gatheings is GREAT! when i get back home (a few weeks from now) .. i'll be sure to send you some copies!!! xo
True Friends * Frannie
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| Marcy |
Posted - May 26 2008 : 2:09:53 PM
WOW! It is absolutely beautiful. I wish you the best of luck with it all.
Take care,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. |
| farmgirlkate |
Posted - May 26 2008 : 2:03:36 PM
How amazing-that thing is a work of art! Just beautiful-no wonder you guys are so proud of it. Congrats!
"It's never too late to be what you might of become" |
| bboopster |
Posted - May 26 2008 : 09:18:17 AM
Absolutely Breath Taking. How fun and of course lots of work. Congrads to you two!!!!!!
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3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
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| gafarmwoman |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 3:48:40 PM
Oh my! He will be excited when I tell him he is cute as a button.LoL..but I think so too. Thanks girls.
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
| electricdunce |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 1:23:04 PM
That is truly a wonderful achievement, and your pond is beautiful. I have enjoyed all the pictures of the water wheel's progress, but your little video is delightful...Bravo!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 12:20:48 PM
He's at cute as a button, Pam!!! Like a little boy with a new toy on Christmas morning!!!! I just think it's tremendous, truly!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 12:17:19 PM
And the absolute glee in his voice is pretty cool, too! :D
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| gafarmwoman |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 12:09:25 PM
I did have tears Janice but it was when it first turned on the shaft without the water. Just seeing it turn for the first time was amazing! I caught it on the camera video and posted it. Billy didn't know I put that video on, but to me that little short clip sayes it all, the expression on his face.
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com/2008/05/short-video-of-first-time-water-wheel.html
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:45:14 AM
I do know that feeling, Pam. You get so caught up in the journey, you're sad when it ends. Did you have tears in your eyes when you saw it work for the first time? Thanks for sharing this journey.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
| Kathie |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:43:46 AM
Oh PAM!!! This is AMAZING!!!!
What a truly beautiful peice of Working art!
How lucky you are to have a Guy so talented!!!
i love this!
So neat! You two are a Great Team Girl!!!
Kathie..
Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.."
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| gafarmwoman |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:39:17 AM
Thanks Janice and Jonni. The last couple of days have been the let down feeling, you know how you get when you have waited for something so long and it finally get here? Sorta exhaustion and excitement and a let down feeling all combined? We still have a lot of work to do but it was just so wonderful to see water come down the chute and the wheel turn just like it was suppose to.
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:20:36 AM
Agreed...you and your husband have done miraculous things, Pam!!! He's a true craftsman, that one! Sure wish Georgia were closer...that pond looks awfully inviting.
Congratulations on such a wonderful preservation project!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:14:46 AM
Congratulations to you and your dh, Pam. That's just beautiful! Can you see me giving you a standing ovation? APPLAUSE! :D
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
