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| dsimas |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 11:04:13 AM
I am in Northern CA and am new to this forum. I found it in researching getting and caring for a milk cow. :)
I grew up on and am now renovating my Grandpa's Farm. I love it. I also work a job, and took on a second one at night, and am single, so it's a slow process as time allows. But I try to *make* time, it is my therapy!
Here's a little webpage I made up with lots of photos and descriptions. It is only 1.4 acres and you would be surprised what can be done on such a small parcel, it was set up perfectly post war. If only I was retired (I am 46) and could just be here working it full time... someday.
www.grandpas1947farm.shutterfly.com
Thanks for looking!
Dawn |
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| westfork woman |
Posted - Oct 27 2008 : 11:04:55 AM
Welcome Dawn. Your farm looks like home to me. I grew up on an acre in a small farming community. We had chickens, a big garden, raspberries, more yard than I wanted to mow, a pasture and a barn. I was given a heifer calf by my Aunt when I was 9 years old. She became a great cow. We had all the milk we needed, raised several calves a year, sold milk, and traded milk for piano lessons. We didn't have quite enough pasture. We would have if we had had less yard, but Mom wouldn't part with even a little bit, so I led the cow up and down the road and even got permission to graze the school yard across the road from our house. Your G-pa would be so proud of you, not only for keeping his place a farm, but also making a home for you and your mother. Bless you. That is a great picture of your family together. Welcome.
Greetings from the morning side of the hill. |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Oct 26 2008 : 09:04:11 AM
Welcome Dawn - my computer is too slow to let me look at your pictures but I can imagine. My grandpa built his and grandma's house in 1942 and they grew just about everything they needed till his death in 1988, right in the suburbs of Seattle. I have 3/4 of an acre and there is so much possible!!
Glad you are here
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| bbteacher |
Posted - Oct 24 2008 : 06:31:11 AM
Dawn,
In all my excitement to welcome you-duh! I forgot to sign my name! The above post is from Bonnie in Maryland-Farmgirl #333. |
| bbteacher |
Posted - Oct 24 2008 : 06:29:42 AM
Dawn,
I really enjoyed seeing the pictures of your/your grandfather's farm. I'll definitely keep you and your mom in prayer-mother/daughter relationshiips can be tricky, I feel your pain on this one! So, welcome, welcome and I look forward to seeing your farm progress and to getting to know you better. |
| lilyblossom |
Posted - Oct 22 2008 : 4:40:32 PM
Hi Dawn, welcome to the group.
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl, farmgirl #86 |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 8:23:53 PM
Welcome Dawn.. Your farm blog site is really nice.. I will be checking your site often. Welcome to the forum
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
Enjoy the little things in life....someday you'll look back and realize they were the big things. |
| Carol Sue |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 8:17:58 PM
Dawn,
How wonderful that you are doing all that you are. You are an inspiration for us all.
Welcome to the forum,
Carol Sue
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 10:54:08 AM
How wonderful!!! I love your site and will definitely be adding it to my favorites. I want to watch the progress. Your place is amazing. What a dream come true! Do you have a blog about it too?
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| Betty J. |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 09:47:52 AM
Dawn, thank you so much for sharing your life with us. I've been single for, well it seems like forever. I have been married three times and each time I learned from my mistake. I'm sorry that you lost your husband so young. That had to be heartwrenching for you. My grandparents had a lovely farm in Nebraska, but after my mother died it was sold and has gone downhill. There are birds living in the little house they lived in and it is so sad. I wish I had the strength to purchase the farm back and use it for my own livelihood. I really don't care about the 320 acres that he farmed, but there is a grazing area plus the plot of ground the farmhouse and outbuildings sit on.
It is a long way from where I live and I could not live without my two sons.
Betty in Pasco |
| dsimas |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 09:19:28 AM
Thank you all for the warm welcome! I enjoyed reading all your messages and blogspots. :)
Betty, yes, I'm doing it by myself. My hubby was killed in a car accident when I was only 28 years old, in 1990, and I never remarried, we never had children. I feel that God has a plan for everyone and for me it wasn't to be a wife/mother, but I've gone to do other things, mostly with animals. I am the founder/director of a conservation non-profit: www.wildaboutcats.org Joe would be proud, as he loved animals so much, we shared that. Now, later in life, I am focusing on this little farm. I only wish I would have when Grandpa was alive so I could see the glee on his face. As you said, he is looking down and proud and that inspires me. I *will* see him and Joe again. :)
I turned the woodshed into a cottage one year ago so that my Mom could move here. I took the cottage and gave her the house, I like cozy places. Mom had her issues with Grandpa (he and I were close) and therefore she and I have issues, I don't want to give up on our relationship and I hope that being her helps us. Need prayers on that please! :)
I will update you all as things develop, I know you all understand this countrystyle way of life.
TTFN,
Dawn |
| paradiseplantation |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 09:07:07 AM
A big Southern welcome from one of the Louisiana farm girls. Love the farm, and what you're doing with it! Keep us posted on the progress.
from the hearts of paradise... |
| dutchy |
Posted - Oct 21 2008 : 03:09:10 AM
I just looked at your farm pictures. What a lovely place you have!!
Welcome to this site, hope you enjoy all the forums.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
http://princess-of-pink-creations.blogspot.com/
my new BLOG.
I have added "new" creations, take a look :)
And also some pictures of my village, come for a visit
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| Laura Marie |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 8:42:51 PM
Welcome Dawn! What a lovely place you have! I can tell that you treasure it by all that you have done to it and how you have helped maintain it! I'm jealous! Now don't work yourself to the ground before you retire to start enjoying it!
Laura Marie #369  |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 6:34:17 PM
Welcome from the Pacific NW! Glad to have you here, and your farm is adorable!
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
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"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 6:28:36 PM
Welcome Dawn. You got that farmgirl spirit. Good for you. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 2:46:48 PM
A big warm welcome to you Dawn!!!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
http://www.farmgirlmap.blogspot.com/
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 1:23:39 PM
Dawn, welcome! Your place is a treasure! I ove the simplicity of it, and you are right, a farm is a farm, no matter the size! I hope you enjoy it here!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| yarnmamma |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 12:59:23 PM
Welcome Dawn. I enjoyed looking at your blog. I felt like I was right there. Very nice and homey.
Linda
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 12:16:50 PM
Welcome, Dawn! What a lovely slice of heaven you have, and how special that it is a family home.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
http://domesticnonsense.etsy.com |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 12:14:29 PM
Welcome Dawn! Thanks for the wonderful farm photos. What a great place to live! I'm sure you'll love it here too.
Dawn in IL |
| dkelewae |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 11:43:43 AM
Welcome from Missouri, Dawn! I just loved your photos. How amazing that you are living on your grandpa's farm. I'm sure he's looking down from heaven and smiling with pride on how you lovingly restored the place.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
| Betty J. |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 11:38:10 AM
Welcome Dawn. Thank you so much for sharing the photos of your farm. Your Grandpa should be proud to see his farm in such a state of new repair. You are doing a gorgeous job. Are you doing it by yourself or do you have help?
Betty in Pasco |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Oct 20 2008 : 11:17:22 AM
Welcome from Ga., Dawn. I saw your pictures. Great place. And so neat that it was your grandfather's.
So glad you found the forum. Can't wait to hear more about your adventures.
Kris |
