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A Farm of My Own:  Water Wheel is up and running-finally!-photo  |
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gafarmwoman
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Pam
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
 Posted - May 20 2008 : 10:39:36 AM
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Hi Everyone,
We have been busy on the farm lately. The water wheel is water powered as of last weekend.
I am so proud. It has been a long journey to this point, over a year, but it is well worth it. The old mill pond is coming along. We still have some grass to plant and cleaning up, but the pond is where it was many years ago, also.
We hope to have the generator (that we bartered for) up and running sometime in the near future. But first we have a long list of farm projects, like getting the old sawmill back to working too. The awful drought we have had in Georgia over the last few years have taken a toll on a lot of trees here. We want to use the trees that are dying for lumber. It seems there is always something to do on the farm, isn't there?
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:14:46 AM
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Congratulations to you and your dh, Pam. That's just beautiful! Can you see me giving you a standing ovation? APPLAUSE! :D
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:20:36 AM
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Agreed...you and your husband have done miraculous things, Pam!!! He's a true craftsman, that one! Sure wish Georgia were closer...that pond looks awfully inviting.
Congratulations on such a wonderful preservation project!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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gafarmwoman
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Pam
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:39:17 AM
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Thanks Janice and Jonni. The last couple of days have been the let down feeling, you know how you get when you have waited for something so long and it finally get here? Sorta exhaustion and excitement and a let down feeling all combined? We still have a lot of work to do but it was just so wonderful to see water come down the chute and the wheel turn just like it was suppose to.
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:43:46 AM
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Oh PAM!!! This is AMAZING!!!!
What a truly beautiful peice of Working art!
How lucky you are to have a Guy so talented!!!
i love this!
So neat! You two are a Great Team Girl!!!
Kathie..
Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.."
www.nitegardener.blogspot.com
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 11:45:14 AM
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I do know that feeling, Pam. You get so caught up in the journey, you're sad when it ends. Did you have tears in your eyes when you saw it work for the first time? Thanks for sharing this journey.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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gafarmwoman
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Pam
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 12:17:19 PM
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And the absolute glee in his voice is pretty cool, too! :D
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
'Br.Dave Gardner' |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 12:20:48 PM
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He's at cute as a button, Pam!!! Like a little boy with a new toy on Christmas morning!!!! I just think it's tremendous, truly!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 1:23:04 PM
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That is truly a wonderful achievement, and your pond is beautiful. I have enjoyed all the pictures of the water wheel's progress, but your little video is delightful...Bravo!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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gafarmwoman
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Pam
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - May 20 2008 : 3:48:40 PM
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Oh my! He will be excited when I tell him he is cute as a button.LoL..but I think so too. Thanks girls.
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2008 : 09:18:17 AM
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Absolutely Breath Taking. How fun and of course lots of work. Congrads to you two!!!!!!
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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farmgirlkate
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
kate
bryan
TX
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2008 : 2:03:36 PM
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How amazing-that thing is a work of art! Just beautiful-no wonder you guys are so proud of it. Congrats!
"It's never too late to be what you might of become" |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - May 26 2008 : 2:09:53 PM
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WOW! It is absolutely beautiful. I wish you the best of luck with it all.
Take care,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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chellybelly
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Michelle
Knoxville
TN
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2008 : 8:00:50 PM
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That's amazing. Great job farmgirl.
Michelle
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2008 : 12:24:52 PM
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WONDERFUL JOB! Love your pictures!
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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gafarmwoman
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Pam
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2008 : 10:35:38 AM
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Thanks Ladies. I appreciate it. Frannie, I can't wait to see the article. Everyone have a good day!
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2008 : 06:12:05 AM
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Pam - THANK YOU for the beautiful pictures!! What an inspiration they are. It is amazing what hard work and determination will do.
Your waterwheel picture is featured today on my small farm sitehttp://smallfarm.about.com/b/. Check it out
THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
Tamara
http://smallfarm.about.com small farms give big benefits
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gafarmwoman
True Blue Farmgirl
244 Posts
Pam
Georgia
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2008 : 06:19:16 AM
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Thank-you Tamara. I am sorry I haven't responded, but we have been so busy lately. The temps are in the 100's and the humidity is rough. I try to get my outside chores done in the morning. It is hot by 8:00.
I just never get caught up it seems. I know some of you know the feeling. Anyway, thanks again Tamara.
...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference... ~Robert Frost~
Life on a Southern Farm
http://georgiafarmwoman.blogspot.com |
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
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