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| NatureNymph |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 12:28:07 PM
My name is Tracy. Since my husband is retiring from the Cdn military after 8 years we are seeking out the good life on a small acreage in Prince Edward Island. We've been waiting for about two years now and plan to move next August so we have less than a year to go. YEAH!
We have two kids that we currently homeschool. I've already been reading many posts and have found a plethora of info here. Love it!
"Everybody likes to go their own way--to choose their own time and manner of devotion." Jane Austen, Mansfield Park |
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| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 6:37:25 PM
Welcome Tracy, so good to have you with us and I'm looking forward to getting to know you. You can't believe how many facets this forum has. I'm still uncovering new areas.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| NatureNymph |
Posted - Sep 22 2008 : 6:21:13 PM
Thanks for the welcome,
We chose PEI because of property prices, (that's why we started looking there) but we also like the progressive attitudes toward waste management (their recycle, compost and waste diversion policies are top notch...better than here in Ontario). They are also pretty progressive when it comes to energy harvesting...using wind turbines to produce energy. We like the atmosphere there...even the two big cities are laughably small compared to Toronto or Vancouver and that's why we like it...but we can still get all we need in the cities. Plus it is beautiful...and a huge tourist draw and we wanted to perhaps purchase some cottages to rent out in the summer season.
Plus I am a huge LM Montgomery fan and have dreamed about living there since I was a little girl. My husband was hooked as well when we vacationed there last year and and hoping to buy a place mortgage free. kind of a semi-retirement plan and we're bearly out of our 20s. We just don't want the rat-race anymore. We have our chance and we're taking it.
"Everybody likes to go their own way--to choose their own time and manner of devotion." Jane Austen, Mansfield Park |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 06:48:29 AM
Welcome to the forum, Tracy. I love PEI--always wanted to go there. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
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| pasofino |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 05:35:36 AM
Hi Tracy, Your not too far from me, I live in the Adirondack's....you might be a little closer once you move to Price Edward Island....Why there? Whats it like? I have never been to Canada but hoping to take a trip up soon to Montreal. (I have to get a passport)....
well good luck with your move and welcome....
Happy Trails,Claudia
Sisterhood #328
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| katmom |
Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 8:57:44 PM
Welcome Tracy,
you'll love all the wonderful tidbits of advice & information here.
These ladies are a wealth of knowledge...
>^..^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
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| Kris Sherrill |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 7:18:55 PM
Hello Tracy. Wow, Prince Edward Island. I have loved the Ann of Green Gables books and watch the movie whenever it's on. what a great place to live. What's the weather like there now?
I'm from N. Ga. Welcome!
Kris |
| handyam |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 6:47:53 PM
HI Tracy from the Bluegrass State of Kentucky. Don't you just hate to wait!!! But the way time slips away these days--it won't be long until August.
Glad you found this site--lots of good information here from some very experienced farmgirls.
www.adasadorableaprons.blogspot.com
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| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 05:25:42 AM
A warm Southern welcome from one of the Louisiana farmgirls! I've never been there, but PEI was one of my parents favorite places to visit. So glad you could join us!
from the hearts of paradise... |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 12:07:59 AM
Hi Tracy and welcome to the group! Lots of great women here with tons of great advice, tips and I'm still pretty new but learning so much already. My hubby is Canadian and was CAF for 20 yrs. I imported him from Canada...big smile. We're in Wisconsin. Nice to meet you! |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 1:34:58 PM
Tracy, welcome from Arizona! All the ladies here are really nice and yes! there is a ton of info!!! I used to know someone from Prince Edward Island and I think there is a lady here on MJF that is from there!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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| homemom |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 1:21:26 PM
Hi! Tracy,
Welcome to the group. We are homeschoolers also. How nice that you will be living on Prince Edward Island. It's so beautiful. I am fairly new here also. I can hardly keep up with all the information here.
Blessings,
Ruth
[ size=1 ]Living the farm life in my heart.
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 15 2008 : 12:31:24 PM
Hey Tracy, Welcome~glad you found us, look forward to getting to know you.
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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