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| quiltedess |
Posted - Jun 01 2005 : 4:45:30 PM
I found MJF magazine completely by accident today. It is really cool and I immediately walked to the nearest bookstore and bought the book, also very cool.
I was born a Farm Girl. I could gush on for pages on what this means to me, but I have a feeling you already understand.
I grew up on a farm on Peone Prairie, Mead, Washington; attended college at WSU; married and moved to Woodinville, WA, where I have lived (in the same house) for 26 years.
Last month I found the place of my dreams . . . we (hubby and I) are now in the process of purchasing 10 acres on Peone Prairie, next to the farm where I grew up. I am giddy with excitement. At nearly 50 years of age, I feel I have finally decided what I want to do when I grow up. BE a Farm Girl.
I sew, a lot, and do needle work. I collect old sewing machines. I'd like to learn to enjoy cooking, for some reason it is SUCH A CHORE to me. I guess it's partly because the food I enjoy cooking and eating makes me fat. Or maybe I'm just going about all wrong. Maybe all I need is inspiration.
I'm looking forward to reading more posts in these Forums.
Nancy
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| Eileen |
Posted - Jun 02 2005 : 11:50:53 AM
Nancy, Your story is sooo familiar! Even out here on the great olympic peninsula things are going the same way. My cousin who has lived about 1 mile from here on Dabab bay has experienced the same frustrations. They have been here over 25 years and now can use only about 1 1/2 acres of their once thriving salmon farm and market garden. Even the swans that were voluntarily living there on their ponds were considered illegal as they were a protected species but not the type that usually populate here. They came one year on thier own and decided to stay. They had to have some nature conservancy or someone come and relocate them. They can no longer use thier ponds or farm their land even though they have always been organic because of the streams and protected salmon areas. Rick had to go to work for the ferry system to pay thier bills and now when he retires they will leave too.
I am wondering what will happen to our little country road since the speed limit was just upped to 55 miles per hour. It is crazy!We are on a sharp s curve and cannot even get out of our driveway safely now. Our neighbors livestock are getting onto the road and some have been hit this year. Still this community seems to be working hard to keep it a farming area and many are working to get it all organic. Mary Janes book has ideas and resourses that I never knew existed so now armed with information I am on the path to see if things can be kept this way and made better.
Eileen
songbird; singing joy to the earth |
| quiltedess |
Posted - Jun 02 2005 : 09:33:15 AM
Thank you for all the warm welcomes!
Eileen, until a year or so ago, I thought I was here for good, the weather IS a big plus and my hubby's second love is a boat at Elliot Bay Marina (unfortunately, also up for sale). But King County has priced us right out of here. We originally had 10 acres, nearly all of which has been "claimed" as wetland and now the new CAO (Critical Areas Ordinance) has taken even more from us. We have a stream running through our property, and I don't think we are even allowed to walk on much of our property for fear of disturbing salmon, which no longer come up the stream because of the county (a long story), let alone plant or weed or anything else (huge set backs). We sold most of the property to the county (for next to nothing) to get out of paying taxes and a mortgage on land we can't use. It looks the same as before, but at least we don't have to pay for it. And to make matters worse there are plans to widen the road we live on to five lanes and the horse stable across the street was sold to the Catholic chuch for a new church building and school. (Absolutely no offense intended to Catholics) In an area where home prices are skyrocketing, ours are plumeting (but the tax assessment still goes up).
jpbluesky, I've just discovered Punchneedle Embroidery, it is so cool but I've been having a heck of a time with it. I've had to put it away temporarily in order to get this place ready to sell. And here I sit writing and checking email. Today it feels like therapy. :-)
Nancy |
| Nicol |
Posted - Jun 02 2005 : 09:29:57 AM
Hi Nancy from a Spokanite! Our dream is to move to the Peone Valley as well. My hubby and I drive around out there looking for the "perfect spot". It'll happen for us sooner or later. Congratulations to you! It is so beautiful there! |
| Eileen |
Posted - Jun 02 2005 : 08:39:28 AM
Hi Nancy, from another Washatonian.Can't wait to hear more about your move and transition. We are originally from eastern Washington but have lived in western washington for most of our 35 years of marriage. Thought about moving back several times but find the climate to dry now. I guess we finally got the wetter climate in our bnes. Funny, It took me about 5 years to feel comfortable here, now I love it. I will be looking forward to your addition to this forum.
Eileen
songbird; singing joy to the earth |
| bramble |
Posted - Jun 01 2005 : 5:42:21 PM
Glad to hear you found us...Welcome home! Like alot of us, it sounds like you are following your hearts desire and making a change toward what you want to be your reality.Have fun catching up with all the topics...I'll look forward to hearing more about your life in Washington.Nice to have you here!
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| Clare |
Posted - Jun 01 2005 : 5:29:07 PM
A Big Wenatchee Welcome, Nancy! It sounds like you are moving very fast toward your dream! Good for you. Let me know when you're ready for company at the new place, and I'll come visit! (Just teasing, ... well maybe not! ) Have a look around the site, see what we've been chatting about, and when it moves you, join right in!
Glad you found us.
****Gardener, Stitcher, Spiritual Explorer and Appreciator of all Things Natural****
"Begin to weave and God will give the thread." - German Proverb |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jun 01 2005 : 5:28:34 PM
Welcome, Nancy! You will fit right in here, I can tell already! Look forward to hearing about your new adventures and I love to do needlework, too. In fact, it was my work for 15 years. Glad to have you here!
jpbluesky
Heaven gives its glimpses only to those
Not in position to look too close.
from "A Passing Glimpse" by Robert Frost |
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