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A Farm of My Own:  Dream came true  |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 05 2008 : 3:32:40 PM
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| For over 20 years I dreamed of a log home in the country. Finally 3 years ago it came true. We found 12 acres of land and built our cabin on the very back. From then on the work began. It was exhausting but in return I loved every minute of it from my Hubby and myself putting up fences/ planting grass, trees, scrubs and flowers/ started our honeybee colony/ and figuring out what to do next. It has been a dream come true. We have fresh eggs, honey, garden for veggies and fruit trees (still young). We had goats and wild dogs took care of that but since they are history we have heard. I am in the process of trying to find another small nubian for us, we have horses and one cow that we saved from being put down. We love to sit on our porch at night and enjoy the peace and quiet. I was raised in the country - getting back to that is great! |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2008 : 4:19:19 PM
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| You have been truly blessed. I'm terribly sorry about the loss of your goats. |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Apr 05 2008 : 7:53:10 PM
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Congrat's to you new life. It is amazing to live in a log home - I do too and except for trying to dust them I love my home.
Life in the country brings some sad times but they will be greatly outweighted by the good times. Good luck finding a new goat - I am so sorry about the untimely death of your first. I just placed my little kid (who for now lives in my kitchen) down for the night after she had her warmed bottle. Life in the country - it just does not get any better.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2008 : 12:48:10 PM
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It sounds great. Myhusband and I just got a house on 10 acres. I just finished my garden. we are looking to have chickens next yr. We are also looking to grow mushrooms and worms. I have read that having a llama with your goats and chickens will deter the dogs and other animals from wanting to get to your livestock. They are natural enemeies. I just thought of them as lawn ornaments....lol....but now I know they have a great purpose. We plan on getting 1 or 2 llamas. I was also looking to have goats for milking....Your place sounds like heaven on earth. Enjoy.
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 05:50:30 AM
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Wow! Congrats to you! I'm so sorry about your goats, I hope you find that little Nubian that you're looking for! :)
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"A friend is someone who does things that count, but never stops to count them"
Farmgirl #152
http://countryintheburbs.blogspot.com/ |
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
1323 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2008 : 3:34:24 PM
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Congrats. It sounds like a dream come true to me. I'm so glad it happened for you! One day...
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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Sagewood
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
South Carolina
106 Posts |
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iloveprims
True Blue Farmgirl
154 Posts
TRACY
Phillipsburg
NJ
USA
154 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 3:25:01 PM
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Glad your dream came true, it will happen for us all if it hasn't already, just keep your mind set and the savings going... I am trying...
http://wantingtobeme.blogspot.com |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 3:47:12 PM
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Susie, you are so lucky, I've always wanted a log cabin. Maybe one day.... Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 5:33:56 PM
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| Hang in there Karen, dreams do come true...I waited forever it seems. |
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hanlonfive
Farmgirl in Training
39 Posts
Kelli
Galion
Ohio
USA
39 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 1:08:38 PM
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Congrats!!!! Good for you! I would lovvvveeee to see pics whenever you get the chance to post some? <hugs>
Peace and blessings,
Kelli
"Not all who wander are lost".
Visit my blog!
http://2dreamlucid.blogspot.com |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 5:15:25 PM
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Congratulations Susie!
I too am sorry to hear of the loss of your first animals. A Llama MIGHT work, but llamas are no match for more than one or two dogs at a time. You might do better with a pair, or even a TRIO, of llamas (gelded males are the best), or even a male/female pair of Livestock Guardian dogs. I have a Maremma (sort of like a Great Pyrenees, only not as long in this Country and of Italian origin) I got him because we have LOTS of dogs around-- city people moving in and out of the house down the road from us who think they can get a bunch of dogs and just let them run loose-- that sort of thing.
We have never lost an animal to predation because of him, and I have never had the displeasure of having to do away with SOMEONE ELSE'S pet. My dog is FABULOUS! But Livestock guardian dogs are NOT like other dogs, so you might want to do a little "in-depth" research before you decide on the guardian that's best you and your purposes. I went into MY guardian animal search with this thought--- dogs (which WE were plagued with also) have TEETH. I wanted something with TEETH as well! Good luck to you and I hope ALL your dreams come true!! Hugs ~~~ Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 5:49:16 PM
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| Thanks for the information Tracy. I really do want animals and this might be a good solution. I will try to post some pics if I can get my daughter here long enough to help me. I have tried but I am not doing something right. I would love to share pics of my house and property. |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
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Moonsanity
True Blue Farmgirl
107 Posts
Brenda
Michigan
USA
107 Posts |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 12:16:30 PM
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That sounds completely wonderful! I am truly very happy for you! 
Chelsey |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 2:00:40 PM
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Hi Susie;
I'm from Louisiana. Are you on the coast of GA? GA is such a beautiful state. Nice to see you here, welcome.
This is a great place. Have a great day.
Marly |
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MereOnceMoore
Farmgirl in Training
33 Posts
Meredith
IL
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Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 07:01:35 AM
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congrats to you. You are an inspiration to fellow dreamers.
Argue for your limitations and sure enough they're yours. |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 12:21:08 PM
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Congratulations Susie!
Dreams do come true... Hubby and I wanted to move to the country and own a small piece of heaven.. We love our new home and are able to retire here in Oregon. I planted a garden and will raise chickens in the spring.. Settling in to a dream come true!
Keep life simple, to Simply live. Life is too short to worry about it. |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 4:19:38 PM
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Yes Cheryl they do come true! Congrads to you also!! Enjoy every minute of your home.
Marly, I wish I did live on the coast. But I do love where we are. Even though we live in a small town, Atlanta and Columbus are not far away. I am between the two cities. |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 06:38:59 AM
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Congrads to your move back to the country. I too moved back 3 years ago. Not the log cabin I wanted. DH said they are too much work. So we built in Log style with no maintenance exterior but once you walk inside you would never know the difference. Isn't wonderful to be in the country!!!!!!!! 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 8:53:51 PM
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Sorry to hear about your goats. A log house! I would love to own a log house. Put a picture of it for all to see. I would love to see the house. What is a Nubian? Is that some sort of animal? Have a great day!
Marly |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
488 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 04:53:59 AM
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Oh, how lovely that you got your dream fulfilled! Congratulations! Sorry to hear about your goats. One of my best friends has goats and she treats them like her children. They had a problem with coyotes a couple of years ago and got a couple of alpacas. My friend swears they are very protective of their property and hasn't had much trouble since. Just a thought,anyway.Good luck with your home, you have been truly blessed.
Let's dance in the rain and play in the puddles under the rainbows. |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 4:30:39 PM
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Susie:
I am sure when you are sitting on your porch you feel blessed! I absolutely love porches. A porch, to me, can never be wide or big enough! And a log home. How great. I just finished posting to Beverly about her building one. Wow, a log home is one of my dreams. Have a great and happy day!
Marly |
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