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Thistle Cove Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
141 Posts
Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
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 Posted - Feb 24 2009 : 4:50:38 PM
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Hello, I'm new...again to MJF and new to this forum. We have a small, less than 30 acre farm in the Appalachian Mountains of southwest VA where I raise rare breed, hypoallergenic American Curly horses and rare, primitive breed Shetland sheep, Merino, Romney and crossbred sheep. Using the wool and, sometimes, the Curly fiber I spin, knit, weave, felt to make warm clothing.
Dave and I moved here almost 14 years ago and the deal was I would work the farm and he would support me. We both love living here and I love doing all the work. When I need help there are young men in the valley who are always willing to earn extra money. It works for us but there's no power struggle because we both recognize there has to be a boss and we figure the boss is the one who earns the money for us to live here. That's Dave. It's an old fashioned marriage but it works for us because we, usually, each put the other first. It's a contest, you see, but we both win -smile-.
Is it okay to tell about a farm for sale? It's not my farm, it belongs to my brother and all I'm doing is passing the word, I won't gain any benefit...other than seeing my brother happy about selling his farm.
Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
www.thistlecovefarm.blogspot.com |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2009 : 5:27:04 PM
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Yes...there have been several people that have offered acreages for sale or rent. Tell us all about it!!! I'm looking but not in WV...I want to live closer to the grandkids in Iowa.
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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Thistle Cove Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
141 Posts
Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
141 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2009 : 8:00:23 PM
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Okay and thanks Sandra K, just didn't want to make a rude mistake. The farm is 128 acres in Randolph County and is on the mountain north of the mountain where Snowshoe Resort is located.
http://www.firsttracts.com/property-09165-single_family_homes-155-12-12.html has photos, the farm is fenced with feed plots, water troughs, pasture, mountains and a pond due to be put in this year. There are cattle on the farm, large herds of non-domestic deer along with bear, turkey and other wildlife.
The nearest post office is Valley Head and it's all about 19 miles from the bottom of Snowshoe. If anyone is interested and wants my brother, Steve's, phone number, PM me please and thanks. He has a clause where he if he sells the property directly, he doesn't pay the sales commission and that savings is passed to the buyer.
Love your name, it's mine as well -smile- with same middle initial.
Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
www.thistlecovefarm.blogspot.com |
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markandfawn
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Leann
Elkins
WV
USA
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Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 6:56:57 PM
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Hi Sandra,
I am in Randolph County also...and thanks for the info...I will be getting in touch...I live right outside of where this farm is located.
Fawn
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 11:21:23 AM
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WOW!!! Gorgeous but a little out of my price range! It is absolutely perfect though! Some lucky person will LOVE it...I'm sure it will go fast! Good luck!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
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Diane B Carter
True Blue Farmgirl
1270 Posts
Diane
Blasdell
N.Y.
USA
1270 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 5:35:16 PM
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| I have a friend Cowboy who lives in South Dakota he owns 8 an a 1/2 acers that he is selling 500 tickets for at $100. per ticket. winner gets a real nice home & garage if you interested his address is cowboy1946_69@yahoo.com I wanted to buy a ticket but my husband is sick enough now because he just (we) just brought a camper for $10,000. It's a luxury we can afford with just cutting back a little. Plus he's worth it. |
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Thistle Cove Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
141 Posts
Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
141 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 2:04:20 PM
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Hi Fawn, sounds good, I told Steve you might call.
Hi Sandra, it's a lovely piece of heaven on earth and totally remote. His nearest neighbors are a couple of miles away and the farm backs onto part of the national forest.
Hi Diane, that's a great way to sell his land. It's illegal in VA or more people would do it.
Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
www.thistlecovefarm.blogspot.com |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 08:05:19 AM
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Oh cool! ALthough my kids wouldn't appreciate it as they want me to move closer to them. But that is just what I've been wanting!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
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iloveprims
True Blue Farmgirl
154 Posts
TRACY
Phillipsburg
NJ
USA
154 Posts |
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Thistle Cove Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
141 Posts
Sandra
Tazewell
VA
USA
141 Posts |
Posted - Mar 10 2009 : 05:17:16 AM
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Thanks Tracy, my brother has had it on the market for a few weeks and has a few hits. He wants to move to warmer climes but it's a great place if one likes winter sports. While he doesn't have a ski lift -wry grin-, he does have some excellent cross country skiing and a l-o-n-g hill that would be great for downhill skiing. Then, there's all that exercise one would get from clearing the half mile driveway...Steve has found out he's not a fan of extremely cold weather.
Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
www.thistlecovefarm.blogspot.com |
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