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| ProgressiveHomemaker |
Posted - Jan 14 2012 : 8:36:55 PM
So this fantasy exists in my mind (and has for some time) that there exists this perfect place to settle. There are 4 seasons, each 3 months long. They give me daffodils in the spring, fireflies in the summer, leaves falling in autumn and a white Christmas.
Do you know some place that fits this profile? If so, please share.
Life's short. Make today count. |
| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Rosemary |
Posted - Aug 09 2012 : 2:35:56 PM
@ Rachell: Nature has her own timetable, and it's a pretty flexible one! I couldn't promise that each season would be delivered exactly on each equinox and solstice, but here in rural Virginia, we've got all of what you're looking for.
@ Carolyn: Wow! what a fabulous photograph. What happens in each of the buildings? Do tell :) |
| westfork woman |
Posted - Aug 05 2012 : 2:40:07 PM
I am a lifelong Idahoan. We were in Wyoming for 3 years, and it was fun, but I am glad to be home. So welcome Caroline. There is much to see and do in Idaho.
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
| Caroline Sunshine |
Posted - Aug 03 2012 : 4:19:42 PM
Thanks so much, Kennie Lynn.
We are off on our new adventure -- FIRST thing we are doing is becoming Idahoans!!! Yahoo!
We are getting out of Whitless County, WA and going to Moscow! Then we hit the road for EVERYWHERE. . . some day we will have another special place, in a scenic, serene country setting... someplace where there is NO WIND WHATSOEVER.
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Every day on the farm is JOY to the soul! |
| westfork woman |
Posted - Aug 03 2012 : 09:06:11 AM
Caroline, I am sorry you have had to sell your home, but you are now off to a new adventure. This great country is so diverse and wonderful. Good luck and enjoy the experience. Kennie Lyn
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
| Caroline Sunshine |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 11:03:16 AM
Today we sign the closing paperwork, selling our beautiful 10 acre 4 seasons farm on the Palouse. I have enjoyed living here. It is one of the most beautiful places on the face of the planet. It is the most wonderful place I have ever lived.
There are many reasons for selling it. The number one reason is that I lost my battle with the County on putting a wind farm up in my beautiful panorama -- the very beauty that beckoned to me and drew me to the place... I'm afraid that it will never be the same.
Fortunately for us, there are folks who don't care about having a wind farm 1.5 miles behind them, up on a ridge. I do care, because I know all about the so-called wind industry. I have no ill feelings toward the guys who are up on the ridges just trying to make a living in this horrid economy. Many of them come into town to eat and they have even remarked about the beauty of the area and questioned how anyone would want to put these monsters up in such a beautiful place. They are only putting food on the table for their families. The developer is the one who has lied, and in my opinion, probably paid off some of our county people in order to get this thing in the zoning. Oh, well -- I will have another farm one day and I again want to live in an area that has 4 seasons, preferably with "dry" snow. Here in EA WA our snow is mostly dry and it is so much nicer than the wet sticky stuff. Dry snow is powdery and fluffy! We love it.
I won't be buying dirt anytime soon, though. My suggestion to any of you who are looking is to make certain that you settle where a wind farm cannot be sited or where other industrial development cannot inflict blight on the landscape. . .
We'll be cruising in our new 5th wheel and looking for a place to settle one day up the road. But,for now we will be living the life of gypsies, going from town to town and state to state. Our home base will be Moscow, ID.
I wish all the best to those who are looking for their dream farm and to those who have found one. I hope to find a sweet little farmette one day, on the outskirts of a small town in America -- a place that cannot be industrialized or ruined on a false premise.
Best wishes to all.
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Every day on the farm is JOY to the soul! |
| westfork woman |
Posted - Jul 30 2012 : 09:46:08 AM
Here in the Southwestern corner of Idaho, we have 4 seasons. The valleys don't get lots of snow. There are people who ski in the mornings at Bogus Basin, just a few miles from Boise, and play golf in the afternoon. The weather is hard to beat here. Not much wind, hot summers, beautiful springs, and long mellow autumns. The mountains get lots of snow, filling our irrigation resevoirs, keeping our rivers running all summer. We have miles and miles of white water, numerous lakes and resevoirs, hiking, biking, horse, snowmobile, and atv trails. Hunting and fishing are favorite activities. We have big and little farms and ranches, orchards, vineyards and lots of little homesteads. WE also have a good support for farms, with vets, feed stores, equipment dealers, and livestock auction yards. SW Idaho is a great place to live.
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
| kysheeplady |
Posted - Jul 24 2012 : 10:52:50 AM
All that is in KY. that is why I am here.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
www.whitesheepfarm.com |
| Lorie.Vance |
Posted - Jul 24 2012 : 10:46:21 AM
Hi Grace! Let me know when you want to sell. Colorado is beautiful. I was stationed there when I was in the Air Force. Post pics !
Lorie
http://thevintagegardengirl@blogspot.com |
| katmom |
Posted - Apr 02 2012 : 8:45:28 PM
Rachell,
congrats on finding your dream and let us know how the offer goes.
farmgirl hugz
>^..^<
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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| katmom |
Posted - Apr 02 2012 : 8:44:14 PM
Carolyn & Marcia...
I think I got your snow!!!!
I am out on the West Plains of Spokane....we had rain & snow over the weekend...April Fools day was quit the day and Mama Nature gave us a April Fools day of snow & rain... but today it was sunny part of the day...
Yep, certainly got the seasons up here in WA.
p.s. I luv the Palouse stretch!
Have you gals been up to 'Hurds Merchantle' over in Rockford? kool store!
>^..^<
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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| ProgressiveHomemaker |
Posted - Mar 25 2012 : 4:58:52 PM
I've really enjoyed reading about all of your lovely farms! As an update on my search, we have opted to make an offer on a house in Mars Hill, NC just outside Asheville. It seemed to have alot of what we were looking for. Wish me luck!
Life's short. Make today count. |
| Caroline Sunshine |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 5:46:07 PM
Hi Marcia -
Our kids in Moscow got a whole lot more snow than we've had up here near Oakesdale. Where are you - "just a little south" of me? I'm having SNOW-ENVY!
:)
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Every day on the farm is JOY to the soul! |
| Celticheart |
Posted - Feb 06 2012 : 10:02:19 AM
Well Caroline if I didn't already live on a small farm in eastern WA(just a little south of you)I'd love to have yours. Very pretty. But how did you get away with only about 4" of snow so far?? We had at least a foot and an inch of ice on top of that! I love the snow and I even drive to work in in daily. This is definitely usually a 4 season area.
"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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| MsScarlette |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 6:34:40 PM
Where we live in Salisbury, NC there are 4 seasons. That is why we moved to NC. Love it, just enough snow to not get tired of it. although I have to be honest this years snow has not happened here yet but in other parts of NC there are always 4 seasons
clucketycluckcluck |
| Caroline Sunshine |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 5:16:25 PM
I loved the 6 seasons descriptions too. Here in Eastern WA, this year we have NO winter, really. Snowed only about 4" and most of it melted and we have RAIN, RAIN, RAIN -- not our usual winter. I MISS THE SNOW --- waaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh . . . So, I guess it isn't a 4-Season State this year. :(
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Every day on the farm is JOY to the soul! |
| mickib |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 2:04:14 PM
Lorena, I like your 6 seasons. We have those too. |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 2:00:45 PM
Yes, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and even Southern Illinois. Though, I have to be honest, we haven't had even an inch of snow this winter, here in Northern Kentucky, and today, it's sunny and 70 degrees on the first day of February! But, "generally" speaking, we do have the 4 seasons, which is why I moved back this way. I truly love our Springs and Falls the best--Summer is quite humid, and Winter is ("usually") pretty darn cold!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
| Caroline Sunshine |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 1:49:56 PM
Here is a Spring photo at my FOUR SEASONS FARM in Eastern Washington. I call it "Overview of the promised Land Ranch."
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Every day on the farm is JOY to the soul! |
| farmassistant |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 12:57:59 PM
Tennessee has four seasons, although some winters we only get an inch of snow.
We have beautiful fall colors, cold winters, and beautiful springs. Come on to TN
and enjoy either West TN, Middle TN or East TN. |
| markandfawn |
Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 3:45:17 PM
West Virginia has 4 seasons...all about 3 months long. We have snow most Christmas's and the leaves turn beautiful shades of reds and yellows in the fall. We have a healthy planting season with lots of green grass for animals. Property is extremely reasonable here and is one of the only states that has not fell economically...due to the pipelines and coal mines. |
| Caroline Sunshine |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 8:58:51 PM
Never tried this before, but am trying to show a Winter photo of the ranch.
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Every day on the farm is JOY to the soul! |
| Caroline Sunshine |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 8:39:29 PM
My husband and I selling our 10 acre farm in Eastern WA. I call it a 4 Season Farm. It is wonderful to have all four seasons, plus, the weather here is always "up in the air." Wait 5 minutes and it can change. We have had several different types of weather in one day!! Snow is a funny thing -- in the 7 years we've lived here, a couple of winters were nearly snow-free. Two were -- whoa nellie that's ENUFF! (Actually, we loved every inch of it.) But, since our business was here on the farm, we didn't have to drive in it. . . so we could just ENJOY it! We hate to leave here  , but with elderly parents in another state and no siblings, I must go. Plus, most of our kids and grandkids are in that same state.
If you are interested in seeing the "Promised Land Ranch" I'd love to share photos of summer, winter, spring and fall.
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Every day on the farm is JOY to the soul! |
| jill skane |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 08:04:31 AM
I Agree with Lorena we moved up to a farm in July of 2011 and LOVE it, we have decided to retire so we could live here in the Northern part of Maine.
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| queenmushroom |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 07:58:48 AM
Come to Maine...We have 6 seasons...winter, mud, spring, bugs, summer, tourist, fall. Sometimes you can combine one or two. In all seriousness, Maine is beautiful. You haven't hit the real maine until you've gone north and east of Bangor. You can find real estate fairly reasonable since the bubble has popped, but the problem is jobs. Where the real estate is reasonable, the jobs are 100 miles in either direction. If your self-employed you need 1 or 2 other irons in the fire to make ends meet. So you are welcome here any time you want to move.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
| ProgressiveHomemaker |
Posted - Jan 16 2012 : 08:27:21 AM
Grace, do you have a link to your place?
hoosiercountry, what I don't want is to be somewhere with a grey, dreary, cold winter and no snow to show for it. I am hoping for something that offers snow that sticks most winters if not all. Overall, I am a much bigger fan of spring, summer and fall.
laurentany, I grew up in NJ. Maybe this is where I get my notion of 4 seasons. When I was a kid we often had snow in winters, but as time went on, it became less often. Besides, where I grew up was very industrial. I would not want to go back that way. I definitely want the pastoral beauty and tranquility of a more rural life.
...of course it would be very nice to be able to bike to a post office or library!
Life's short. Make today count. |
