| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Alaska farm girl |
Posted - Oct 23 2006 : 1:01:04 PM
Hi,I have wanted this place ever since I was little but it was never for sale.Now we own it.It all went so fast it hasn't really hit me.A big barn,an old house and a creek.But ohhhh,soooo much junk to have to get rid of. Lots of
washers,dryers,stoves,freezers,fridges and 2 old cars and a fifth wheel trailer! Not to mention the stuff in the house and barn and garbage in the yard.But I'm not afraid of hard work! The place hasn't had a loving hand since the original owners' built.He milled the boards from trees on the property in the 30's.The house is sound but needs a new foundation. It only leaks in one spot and needs new panes in some of the windows.Eventually,we want to completely renovate it.I remember visiting the older lady who lived there and she had a wonderful garden and greenhouse.I have permission to use the greenhouse(it's on the lot next door).Can't wait to start clean-up.A farm of my own! I hope that lady is looking down and smiling that I will do her justice! |
| 18 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 4:07:14 PM
Dorothy - you are indeed a pioneer of today. Good for you on all the work you are doing and for your vision of how your place will someday look (once again). We are proud of you!
Ephesians 1:17 |
| LauraH |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 3:55:55 PM
Dorothy-Congrats! we have owned our dream spot for 10 years, My Husband renovated the whole house for the last 6 months at night after work & Tomorrow we FINALLY move back home YEAH!!!!
Take LOTS of pics as you go some people who never saw it won't believe it!
LauraH |
| bohemiangel |
Posted - Nov 09 2006 : 3:48:09 PM
Sounds like your the blessing for that place:):)
"... to thine ownself be true." |
| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Nov 05 2006 : 6:27:07 PM
Dorothy, Great job on getting things hauled away! Can you see a bit clearer now? What an exciting journey you are on! Looking forward to seeing pictures sometime!
Ann
http://annforrester.tohe.com |
| Alaska farm girl |
Posted - Nov 04 2006 : 5:41:42 PM
Oh man,I can't believe all the junk!We were told the scrap metal barge wasn't coming for 3 wks. Then a few days later,"it'll be here Saturday".That gave me 2 days to get the job rolling.First , the 5th wheel trailer had to go.It wasn't worth trying to wait and sell(leaky roof) and was smack in the way of everything else.Sooooo,a few phonecalls later(harried)!,this is Friday,a.m.,deadline day for s.m.removal,the trailer was gone.Then to sweet talk the City guys into coming up and getting the junk"we'll bring a truck".No,not A truck, bring ALL your trucks! Soooo,4 hrs later,3 truckloads and 1 dumptruck load,= 2 freezers,2 fridges,6 washers,dryers,stoves,1 coke machine,parts of an old travel trailer(can you believe they tried to burn it!), 2 old oil stoves,1 metal countertop,3- 50 gal. drums,and numerous items.Comments"where is she getting all this stuff?!,She needs to quit,we have no more room"! |
| Clare |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 2:50:12 PM
Congrats, Dorothy! There's nothing like a place of your own. As you're carting off all that rubbish, make sure you send off the less-than-savory vibes that all that stuff created. You want a fresh, clean start to your new place.
I've been to Skagway and I love it! You live in a very special place.
Cheers to new beginnings! 
Humor is the prelude to faith and Laughter is the beginning of prayer. -- Reinhold Niebuhr
http://farmstyle.blogspot.com
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| bramble |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 2:38:47 PM
Dorothy- congratulations on your dream come true! Now for all the "joys" of homeownership! Best wishes to you and yours! My husband's best friend from college lives up your way and loves it.
with a happy heart |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Oct 28 2006 : 2:25:46 PM
Dorothy - you have a name that inspires adventure and courage. "I wish I could, I wish I could", and "There is no place like home".
I am so happy you have the place of your childhood dreams, and that place is lucky to have you loving it. A good combination. You are home. And it will be uphill from here. Good luck!
Peace |
| Libbie |
Posted - Oct 26 2006 : 9:11:16 PM
Dorothy!!! Congratulations!!!! What a dream come true - I just love thinking about a fellow farmgirl up on her "dream spot" turning it into home. I'd sure love to see some photos, too!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| summerbreeze |
Posted - Oct 25 2006 : 9:46:01 PM
How wonderful!!! I love it when dreams come true. Make sure you take lots of pictures of the before and after.
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
| Lavender Cottage |
Posted - Oct 25 2006 : 10:33:15 AM
Wonderful Dorathy-you'll have to keep us posted on your progress. It is so fun to hear of you getting your dream place. And, being able to use the greenhouse! Hope you find places for all the junk (stuff. That older lady will surely be smiling upon you.
Ellen in MI |
| MichelleTN |
Posted - Oct 24 2006 : 7:27:57 PM
How exciting that it now is all yours! I love challenges like that, it so much fun (and ALOT of work!) to improve an older home. We remodeled ours, it was so rewarding. Good Luck on all your new projects!
My Blog: http://tangledthreadsandknottedyarn.blogspot.com/ |
| jo Thompson |
Posted - Oct 24 2006 : 3:47:40 PM
Hey Dorothy, How do you get rid of all that stuff in Skagway? We had the same problem even though we are near Anchorage. 18 tires we hauled away. I don't know what it is about alaskans and how they're terrified of parting with anything. It took us two years to clean out all the junk, now we just have OUR junk! Any snow in Skagway? We're a slow start this fall, finally staying below freezing. I would die for a greenhouse! jo
"friends don't let friends eat farmed salmon"
http://homepage.mac.com/thomja/Anchorage/PhotoAlbum14.html |
| country lawyer |
Posted - Oct 24 2006 : 2:19:12 PM
Dorothy, What an inpsiring story! Wanting that property all your life and finally getting it! WOW! Make sure to keep us posted about your trials and victories. You are doing what so many of us dream about. Can't wait to hear more...
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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| Clockwood |
Posted - Oct 23 2006 : 5:15:57 PM
Wonderful news...I envy you. I have been scouting for a place like that myself.....Someday.....I'm sure the hardwork you have in front of you will seem like a small price to pay for living in the home of your dreams. Congratulations! |
| katiedid |
Posted - Oct 23 2006 : 5:10:28 PM
Oh, I am so excited for you...dh and I are in the process of finding our "spot" So many places to look, but nothing has spoken to us....
How fun for you to be in your place, the home you have always dreamed of having.
Don't be afraid of all the hard work, Time passes and you might as well spend your time bring your home to it's full glory! I have lots of great memories of helping my parents re-model and re-do our homes.
Congratulations!
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
| lilpunkin |
Posted - Oct 23 2006 : 2:54:19 PM
How very exciting! I am so happy for you and look forward to hearing all of your upcoming stories. May the adventure begin!
lilpunkin |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Oct 23 2006 : 2:03:34 PM
Congratulations, Dorothy! You sound like a woman with pioneer spirit - nothing's going to stop you! An old house, a barn AND a creek--that sounds like heaven to me! :)
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
