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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 12:27:57 PM
Thats the name Im giving my farm. My husband & I were talking over coffee about how long I've been waiting (all my life) for my farm. I have had it pictured forever, or so I thought. I had dreams of 100 acres, herds of horses, cows, sheep & goats plus a huge garden. I was going to make a living at it just the way I wanted.
Life took it's many twists & turns and apparently I didnt push enough at the time, other things took priority. Now , however things are turning out just the way they are supposed too. While we were talking I told him that now my "little" farm will be great because I'll be doing it for pleasure(retirement) and not stressing about how to make our livelihood so to speak. He then said "hon, you just named your farm, Pleasure Farm". We both smiled, hugged and agreed it felt good after so many hard years of financial struggles & other things that it wasnt meant to be then but it is NOW. Pleasure Farm will be just that. I'll spin, dye my wool, weave, hook rugs, make my breads and have a few sheep for my wool, a few chicks for my eggs, a horse in the barn and my organic garden. If I make a little cash in the process, great. More important to me then the cash is having a place that maybe a 4H club can come & try spinning, gardening without pesticides petting a baby lamb, whatever it may be as long as it's a pleasure.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 09 2006 : 08:15:27 AM
I love all of you so much! The support here is like no other! Thank you Maryjane!!
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| Horseyrider |
Posted - Mar 09 2006 : 04:15:32 AM
They call them hobby farms in our area, and you can have a hundred acres and still be a hobby farm; it just depends. I love the name Pleasure Farm; it says a lot about your perspective on life. Who wouldn't love to have some fresh Pleasure Farm eggs, or some nice Pleasure Farm hooked rugs?
I'd sure like it if you were my neighbor. When you're looking for your ideal piece of ground, don't forget to consider Illinois.
"What another would do as well as you, do not do it. What another would have said as well as you, do not say it; written as well, do not write it. Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself, and there, make yourself indispensable." ---Andre Gide |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 08 2006 : 10:24:49 PM
Michele...perfect name..sounds like the perfect place too. I can't wait to hear all about it when you find it. I know you will!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Mar 08 2006 : 7:30:02 PM
michele .. sweet sweet name for your farm! xo
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| bubblesnz |
Posted - Mar 08 2006 : 7:26:46 PM
All the best with finding Pleasure farm, am sure it is there waiting for you. :) |
| cajungal |
Posted - Mar 08 2006 : 12:58:41 PM
Michele,
Pleasure Farm sounds just delightful! What a vision you've got and you're right...it's never too late to start. Plus, I think the happiest people are those that do things because they love to and not because it makes them rich. Although, I'm sure the cash will flow for you.....too many great ideas!
Blessings
Catherine
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 04 2006 : 04:56:12 AM
I hope the hunting and the owning will be a true pleasure! Congrats on moving forward with your dream.
"Sell cleverness and buy wonder" |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 03 2006 : 7:34:56 PM
yes Libbie your right, the vision is alot of fun. love looking. We want 3 acres, Ill take 2 but 3 will be nice. Not getting any younger(54)
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| Libbie |
Posted - Mar 03 2006 : 4:15:39 PM
I think getting the "vision" is a wonderfully big step toward getting the farm! What fun to look and see what matches your dream...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| Mag |
Posted - Mar 03 2006 : 2:25:12 PM
Well, then happy farm hunting. Do you have an idea how much land you would like? We have 3.5 acres here and I thought that would be big enough but now that we are here my dreams have grown bigger! I think we could have a couple of sheep and we already have chickens. I have always dreamt of owning a horse but I don't think this place is big enough. I am still happy to be out of the city and in the fresh country air! |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 4:39:17 PM
Thanks girls, we havent purchased it yet but we are looking and thats fun.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| Mag |
Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 3:44:33 PM
The name "Pleasure Farm" sounds perfect. Congratulations on a dream come true! |
| Libbie |
Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 12:52:59 PM
Oh Michele - I love Pleasure Farm. Your description of what it will be like for you is like paradise. Enjoy!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| theherblady |
Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 12:47:43 PM
I love the name~~ Your place sounds wonderful~~
Much happiness to you..
Jan |
| junebug |
Posted - Mar 02 2006 : 12:42:23 PM
Sounds great Michele, good luck to you and be sure to share pics with us! Well worth the wait, you'll enjoy it more!
" Aspire to Inspire before you Expire"
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