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Twinsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Debbie
Wyoming
USA
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 Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 10:29:42 AM
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My husband and I are so busy. I wish I could bring you all out to our ranch for a work day, the problem is we have so many things to do it would be years. I have usually worked off the place, but my husband is so busy and behind that it is all I can do to keep up with everything. We have corrals that need built, cows worked, farming, fencing, landscaping, shop work, mechanic work,horses rode, ect, ect. We live in a rural area and it is very hard to find help.
Do you all feel so busy like this?
Hope all your holidays are great!
Twinsmom
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 2:40:18 PM
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We're both retired. We have a huge garden,orchard and vineyard and I can and freeze a lot. DH does woodworking for others and we have actually been building/expanding and fixing our house for about 30 years now! I'd rather be busy than bored but we are always finding things to do. I sometimes wonder, how did we do it all when we worked, when we had kids at home and homeschooled? The truth is that those of us who are busy keep finding more to do. I occasionally wonder how to simplify but I can't think of anything we do that I'd give up willingly. Just remember that family is important and kids grow up way to fast. Be sure to get in fun times and memories with your family.
Suan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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Twinsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Debbie
Wyoming
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Nov 16 2010 : 5:01:57 PM
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Cindy Lou,
You are so right, "those of us that are busy do keep finding more to do." We also like to keep busy. I just wish we had some help at times. After reading my post, it almost reads like I am complaining and I'm not, I just at times feel overwhelmed. I also need to count my blessings. Your place sounds beautiful.
Twinsmom
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Ann2144
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2010 : 9:45:13 PM
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Have you considered finding another family who wants to farm to help you out? I really believe that we are made better by the help of likeminded people. Just look how successful MJF is with us Farmgirls!
Love Each Other
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Twinsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Debbie
Wyoming
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2010 : 07:27:36 AM
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Ann,
We would welcome a family or person to come in. We would even be willing to work out something with them to run a few cattle of their own. We are so rural and our place is not fancy.
Twinsmom
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Nov 21 2010 : 08:08:50 AM
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Hi Debbie, I know what you mean. We have 2 businesses plus a farm to keep up. Some times I am so tired at night that after I get the supper dishes washed up about 8:30 I get ready for bed and will lie down on the bed thinking I will just lay there a few minutes to rest up and before I know it I am fast asleep. This is about 3 nights out of the week. I will be 50 this year and seem to be slowing down a little. My garden was not very big this fall. My husband ask what happened to your fall garden. I told him I don't know I just could'nt get it all planted this year. Maybe I need to start taking some vitamins!! I would love to see your ranch!!
Seize The Day!
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Ann2144
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2010 : 7:07:04 PM
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Hi Debbie,
How big is your ranch?, is there room for an additional living space to be built or brought in? (yurt or trailer?)
Love Each Other
Ann Farmgirl #2144 |
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Twinsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Debbie
Wyoming
USA
116 Posts |
Posted - Nov 21 2010 : 8:45:15 PM
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Dorinda: You are welcome anytime. I would love to show you around. It is very pretty here.
Ann: Our home is the only one right now, but yes there is room for an additional home.
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Ann2144
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2010 : 08:05:33 AM
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Ok Debbie, I think all you need to do is make it known that you are willing to share your farm and you will have someone very excited to do that! I have to wait for husband to retire out in 3 years, and then I could and WOULD consider it very highly, but you will want to find someone before then. Start a new topic with "Share My Farm" as the heading. You may want to ask your husband what he feels is a fair way to "lease" out the space and ranching part. Make sure the people know that you need help all over the farm, it's not just for them to start their own farm.
Good luck with this Debbie!
Love Each Other
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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