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A Farm of My Own:  Becoming a full time farmgal...  |
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Bee Haven Maven
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
Beverly
Pennsylvania
USA
1862 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 09:41:56 AM
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Up to now I have been commuting to our farm. Life gets a bit complicated with this arrangement. Our farmhouse is in need of renovation. So, usually I travel to the farm tend garden, animals, and then turn around and drive 50 minutes back to home to preserve what I have picked, make jams, etc. I have always dreamed of living on the farm full time. Funny, how life can take a turn in the right direction and suddenly your dreams become reality. We have decided to move to the farm full time. I am so happy and excited that I can just burst.
This will entail tearing down the present farmhouse and building a log home. Once that work begins I will journal the process in a blog. It will be exciting for me to watch it all take shape.
Hold on to your dreams...the power of positive thought can be so powerful!!
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Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
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farmgirlkate
True Blue Farmgirl
167 Posts
kate
bryan
TX
USA
167 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 09:49:51 AM
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Way to go Beverly! I am so excited for you and this new adventure. I can't wait till you start your blog-and post pictures of course!
The best of luck to you!
~kate
"You only have what you give...""
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 11:03:33 AM
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Beverly,
How great! I cannot wait to see the process.....
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 11:24:56 AM
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I just checked out your farm blog and I must say you are one very lucky lady. It looks beautiful and plentiful! I can't wait to see and hear about your progress. This will surely be one heck of an exciting journey for you all.
Congratulations!
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2008 : 7:14:56 PM
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Originally posted by Bee Haven Maven
Up to now I have been commuting to our farm. Life gets a bit complicated with this arrangement. Our farmhouse is in need of renovation. So, usually I travel to the farm tend garden, animals, and then turn around and drive 50 minutes back to home to preserve what I have picked, make jams, etc. I have always dreamed of living on the farm full time. Funny, how life can take a turn in the right direction and suddenly your dreams become reality. We have decided to move to the farm full time. I am so happy and excited that I can just burst.
This will entail tearing down the present farmhouse and building a log home. Once that work begins I will journal the process in a blog. It will be exciting for me to watch it all take shape.
Hold on to your dreams...the power of positive thought can be so powerful!!
Visit my blog at: www.sewonandsewfourth.blogspot.com
Visit our farm at: www.beehavenacres.blogspot.com
Aprons and other fun things for sale at: www.honeybeez.etsy.com
beverly! how exciting. i can't wait to watch the progress. You go farmgirl!
AngiKay
For he is faithful that promised. Hebrews 10:23
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 12:12:11 AM
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Congrats Beverly!
You know, when I was a girl it was always my dream to live on a farm. I married a man who's family owns a farm, of which we are the caretakers of, and I am blessed to have been able to live that dream for nearly 20yrs now! I couldn't imagine any other life, though I have worked OFF the farm up until this past October when I quit my job. That was a ROUGH time! Working 8+ hrs then driving 1hr to pick up my boys from football practice, get home, feed the critters, feed the kids, try to do a little house work, laundry, etc... and all the OTHER stuff that needed to get done! I had to keep such a rigid schedule just to get the NECCESITIES done. Forget any extra time for anything else!
There was never enough hours in the day-- there STILL aren't, really, but now I get to pick and choose which projects I want to tackle, and WHEN! I have no set schedule anymore -- but WITHOUT a stict schedule I get WAY off track and sometimes I DO need to force myself to stay with a task until it's completed-- no matter HOW MUCH I HATE IT!!! I am FINALLY learning to manage my time better without a time clock to dictate my tasks, but it's been hard!! Ahh.... but one thing is certain --- I wouldn't change this life for anything in the world! Glad you finally get to live YOUR dream as well! it's so worth it! 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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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 05:21:22 AM
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Beverly, I cant wait to see the progress on the log home. I've always loved log homes, one day I'd love to have a little log cabin up in the mountains. Congrats on getting yours! 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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mrsmorgen
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
morgen
coudersport
pa
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 05:18:44 AM
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Congratulations! I am so excited for you and have watched your blog with great admiration! I can't wait to watch the house go up! Keep us updated! You are a role model to me as I see you live out your dreams!!!
Morgen
I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all..
laura ingalls wilder
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amyartgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
991 Posts
Amy
Junction City
Ohio
USA
991 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 08:16:17 AM
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Bev- That is so great! I know you will love living in a log home. We have a log cabin in Wyoming and it is the greatest place! Let us know how it's all going!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 09:08:16 AM
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| How exciting, Bev! I can't imagine trying to maintain two homes. Well, actually I tried to do it with my in laws property in the country a few years back, and it just did not work. There weren't even any animals involved, but packing up and going there for the weekends just didn't leave any time to enjoy the place. One house is all the work I can handle while working a full time job. |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
1022 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 11:59:33 AM
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| Congratulations, Beverly! How exciting! So dreams really do come true, huh? |
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Brew Crew
True Blue Farmgirl
676 Posts
Molly
Arizona
676 Posts |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
416 Posts
Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
416 Posts |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 3:07:09 PM
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Bev, congratulations on the move to the farm! It's so nice to learn that someone's dream is coming true.
Way to go farmgirl! I can't wait to read about your adventures of moving to the farm.
Donna....true blue KY farmgirl, farmgirl #86 |
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chickabella
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
D. A.
Austin... ish,
Texas
177 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2008 : 8:20:40 PM
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Welcome Beverly:
I am excited about your future blogs on the house. How exciting!! As Molly stated, "you really are living the American Dream! Or at least this American girl's dream..".
Marly |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
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Cheryl Severeide
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
44 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2008 : 12:16:34 PM
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Beverly Congratulations.. I love being here on our tiny one acre farm.. I recently retired in Arizona and moved to Oregon. I am so busy just making plans, gardening and Observing the area. We plan to raise Chickens next spring, so Hubby will be making a chicken coop..this fall.. I have so many Plans... freezing, jamming, canning.. sewing, Wow. the days fly by right now..
Life situations and circumstances change quickly, often without notice... Take each challenge with a positive attitude. |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 4:28:03 PM
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Hi Beverly:
Dreams really do come true! What wonderful news. I, too, would be extremely elated!! A log cabin/home. That is one of my dreams. I love looking at the Log Cabin magazines and seeing those beautiful homes. Lucky you!!!!! Keep us posted on the building and things. Have a great day and a happy one, too.
Marly |
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