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| katiedid |
Posted - Jan 24 2007 : 09:47:28 AM
Well, after a couple of years and alot of road trips around the West, we have found our place.
In fact we will be neighbors to Aunt Jenny!
We found a pretty turn-of-the-century farmhouse that has 5 bedrooms, and a big new(ish) kitchen and family room with a wood burning stove built on the back.
It has a small barn (everyone in that county calls an out-building or barn a grainary??) with a chicken coop attached. And the very best part is the shop for the Knifemaker...it is huge!! It has a big back lot with an aviary and a huge garden spot..and even enough space for a critter or two...
So, we made our offer last week, and the sellers accepted...We met with the Mortgage lender again on Monday and everything is all set to go, we are just waiting to set a date for closing....
This FarmGirl at heart can't wait to get out of the big city!!!
Just wish me luck getting this house ready to sell!! (Who knew that 6 people could collect so much STUFF in 9 nine years!?!?)
Here's to De-Junking...quite cathartic and freeing...
Love and light to you all...
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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| katiedid |
Posted - May 31 2007 : 3:31:36 PM
Libbie, thanks for asking.
We are loving Manti!
My old farmhouse has all kinds of fun potential.
Our newest project has been our chicks. We ordered a meat and egg combo from McMurray hatcheries, that included 10 laying hens, standard size, and 15 Jumbo X rocks, we also got 12 bantams, and 20 more meat chicken...what fun!
Now that we are "neighbors" Libbie, let's get together!
Love and light to you
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
| Libbie |
Posted - May 30 2007 : 10:49:49 PM
Okay, Ms. Katiedid! How are things on your farmette? I'll bet that you and Jenny are just having a blast together !
XOXO, Libbie
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| Hannah |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 07:55:21 AM
So happy for you too! We're new to countrylife. The first night here, we couldn't slep because it was so quiet! So funny! No sirens, car alarms, traffic. It is blissful! |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 12:57:25 AM
Jenny,
Thank you so much for keeping us posted! Please send a big (((HUG))) from me as well because I know all to well how stressful a move is and can be!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Libbie |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 10:22:32 PM
That's so exciting! I can't wait to have her closer, too. That means that I have two farmgirl friends within an hour and a half!!! That's practically next door!!! Jenny - give her a big hug from me. Moving can be SO stressful...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 9:03:49 PM
I talked to Kate today and she and her family are officialy OUT of her old house. She sounded happy and tired. I will get to see her tomorrow afternoon. It is going to be so nice to have her down here! We have been chatting on the phone daily and I can hardly wait for her to be here.
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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| Buttercup |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 8:32:32 PM
Katie,
I was not here when all this happened so am so glad Libbie posted and pulled it up again! *doing a happy dance* I am soooooooooooo thrilled and excited for you!!! And to be near such a sweeite like Aunt Jenny to boot!! How neat! I can not wait to hear more and see pictures! Happy moving and I wish you the very best!!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| sunshine |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 06:32:18 AM
I guess the beehive farmgirl chapter is finished as katie will live in manti and Patricia lives in Oregon and I am in American fork none of which is close to each other anymore.
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| Utahfarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 7:33:14 PM
Woo hoo!!! This is the best news ever!! Congratulations to all of you!
Love,
Patricia
Farmgirls do it organically! |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 10:08:53 AM
Yay for you Kate! And Aunt Jenny! How nice to have a farmgirl pal so close! Just imagine the fun you'll have. :)
Karin |
| Libbie |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 09:58:14 AM
I'm so glad to hear that they're on their way! I LOVE seeing/hearing about farmgirls making their dreams come true with a bit of land and some hard work. YAY!!!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| Kim |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 07:48:36 AM
Yippe for Katie! How fun to have a neighbor you already *know*!!!!
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 07:39:43 AM
Kate, you must be so happy & aunt jenny, to live near you I'd learn so much! How thrilled you must be. Congrats & many, many happy wonderful, prosperous years.
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 07:33:18 AM
Hey Libbie...they are moving TO Manti on Tues...(temp quarters) and into their house in a couple weeks....I can hardly wait!!
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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| Libbie |
Posted - Mar 17 2007 : 11:17:41 PM
So, Miz Kate - how are things going with the farmette? I just wanted to check in and see how you are doing...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
| lamamama |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 09:27:42 AM
Congratulations! Congratulations!
May your new farm be everything you have dreamed of........ & more!
Melanie |
| Nance in France |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 09:19:08 AM
YEE HAA, KATE!!!! Wow, a good chunk of change more than you asked for your house; happy decorating!!!! Nance |
| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 07:06:07 AM
Congrats!!!
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| katiedid |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 06:50:46 AM
UPDATE...We have sold our home in SLC, and for $12,000 more than we had hoped to get...believe me that will go a *long* way on my new home!!
We met with our mortage guy, the appraisals are done, we only have to set a closing date and we are set!!!
Now, I just need to find the energy to pack up the rest of the house!!
Hooray for new (old) farm houses!!
I am getting really excited about choosing new furniture, and paint, and flooring...and I am planning my garden, and thinking about getting chicks for Easter...
Thanks for sharing in my excitement!!
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
| vintagegrl |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 05:52:35 AM
Kate, congrats on your new farm. And so close to two farmgirls, I'm jealous!! I never saw Out of Africa before, even though I just found out while organizing my DVDs I actually have it. You know what I'm doing tonight. |
| Lavender Cottage |
Posted - Jan 31 2007 : 05:36:28 AM
Congrates Kate-wonderful to read this! I'm glad you found your farm. I hope you move goes smooth. It is good you took some time out from packing to relax and regenerate. All the very best! :)
Ellen in MI |
| lilpunkin |
Posted - Jan 30 2007 : 1:22:04 PM
How exciting for you to have a new home! Im sure you will just love it. And Aunt Jenny, instead of renting the movie, since Kate will be your neighbor, maybe you gurlz could watch it together?! Sounds like fun to me! Congrats Kate on your new home!
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| lamamama |
Posted - Jan 29 2007 : 11:01:36 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
May this be your dream come true! And wishing you all the best luck on your upcoming move. |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jan 28 2007 : 6:34:00 PM
You know...I have never seen "out of Africa"!! I will have to get that one next time we rent movies.
It is going to be SOOOOO fun having Kate down here!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| Aunt George |
Posted - Jan 28 2007 : 6:23:18 PM
Congratulations!!! So very happy foryou. And how wonderful to get a great neighbor like Aunt Jenny!! Good luck and happy deweeding!!
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