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A Farm of My Own:  Farm Shopping  |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
 Posted - May 11 2011 : 6:25:30 PM
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I am so excited! We have made the decision to relocate to Colorado for my DH's job and we are farm shopping! I will be headed up to CO the middle of this month and again in June to look at properties. Wish me luck!
Margaret
Farmgirl #3020
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
Henry David Thoreau
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KathyC
True Blue Farmgirl
583 Posts
Kathy
Gastonia
NC
USA
583 Posts |
Posted - May 11 2011 : 7:14:40 PM
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What a fun chore, hope you find the perfect property at a great price.
Have fun.
Kathy |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2011 : 03:35:19 AM
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How exciting - have fun!
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
http://embchicken.blogspot.com
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2011 : 05:02:08 AM
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So happy for you! Keep us posted.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World!
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2011 : 05:11:00 AM
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I hope you find something that suits you perfectly, and for a good price! :)
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2011 : 11:09:39 AM
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Thanks Gals, it is so nice to have people to share this with! Sherone we are looking at the Kiowa/Elizabeth area. Are you up in CO too?
Margaret
Farmgirl #3020
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
Henry David Thoreau
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kentuckywoman
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Majal
Ashland
KY
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - May 12 2011 : 12:31:02 PM
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - May 12 2011 : 7:46:48 PM
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Margaret-
Best of luck to you...that is so exciting!
Farmgirl Smiles
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 07:17:15 AM
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Hi Margaret
So you are looking for a farm in Colorado - I am on the boarder of Elizabeth and Larkspur - have been considering of putting my farm up for sale - it is an organic property - no chemicals at all wiht 35 acres and a front porch view of Pikes Peak... I am a fiber breeder and artist. Have seven fenced connecting pastures, barns with electricity and water, three outside pumps, very large chicken coop and tool shed. The house is a log and rock four level with three bedrooms,l and 3/4 bathrooms. I also have a shop on the ground level. Sound like anything you might be looking for - I want it to go to the right folks who will honor the earth and those who grace the pastures.
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
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
1074 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 07:24:46 AM
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What fun Margaret! Wishing you the perfect place at the best price! Enjoy the process and be sure to share with us.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - May 23 2011 : 11:52:00 AM
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I am not from Colorado, but have many family members there. We recently visited the Cortez area and it was beautiful there. they grow a lot of pinto beans there, plus alfalfa and other grains. I haven't been to the Kiowa area, but I'm sure it is lovely. I haven't found a place in Colorado that I haven't liked. :o) Good luck in your search.
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
My Blog - www.annapearlsattic.blogspot.com
Etsy Store - www.annapearlsattic.etsy.com
Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2011 : 7:16:34 PM
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Oh Grace, your farm sounds like an absolute dream! Unfortunately, we still have a home to sell here in NM and that will limit the amount we can get for a mortgage. We have found a place we think will work for us at a great price, I am heading up tomorrow to see it. I would love to meet you once we get moved though, as I am a weaver and am hoping to raise some fiber goats once we move up North! Thank you so much for thinking of me!
Margaret
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
Henry David Thoreau
Farmgirl #3020
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2011 : 10:53:57 AM
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Glad you found a place and please do contact once you have moved - I will be able to tempt you with all kinds of fiber goodies and animals too... For many years I was a vendor at the Taos Wool Festival and love going down to NM... Have even considered moving their if I sell the farm.. Do you know when you will be moving??
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
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2011 : 2:36:42 PM
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So this was our second trip up to CO to look at farms. And once again, we could not find the "perfect" fit. What was worse though, is the one I thought was perfect, went under contract the night before I drove up to CO, my Realtor called me when I was an hour away and told me it was under contract :-( Needless to say I am very frustrated!
We did see another place, and we will pursue that one. It is not in a part of CO where I had hoped to live, and not as much land, BUT DH will have a short (relatively speaking) commute to Denver and this place has all the amenities we need for the critters.
Grace I cannot wait to meet you and drool over your fiber!! I cannot wait to re-set up my loom once we get moved!
So hope springs eternal! I am trying not to get too down, and keep an open mind! Please keep us in your prayers, Chickies that we are able to get this other place.
Margaret
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
Henry David Thoreau
Farmgirl #3020
www.grey-wolf-farm.com |
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herb19355
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Debi
Danielsville,
GA
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2011 : 2:40:11 PM
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Oh it sounds frustrating and exciting at the same time. We will be thinking of (and praying for )you!
Debi
herb19355
GA Farmgirl #2515 |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - May 30 2011 : 4:49:07 PM
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Thanks Grace, I can't wait to meet you too! I am headed up again tomorrow, this time I am flying though! Going to look at a place in Bennett, wish me luck!
Margaret
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
Henry David Thoreau
Farmgirl #3020
www.grey-wolf-farm.com |
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7 apples
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Ronee
Hazelwood
IN
USA
54 Posts |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2011 : 06:56:40 AM
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Well my Farmgirl Sisters, it happened! Wednesday when I was up in Colorado, my Realtors and I were driving around looking at properties. As we were driving from one property to another we saw a sign for a farm for lease. We called the listing agent to see if we could see it. He said he had just put the sign out the day before and the property had not yet even been listed! He called the home owner and she said, "C'mon up!" It is a beautiful place, the house is lovely, there are horse amenities: barn, fencing and cross fencing. It does not have as many acres as we really want, but the owner did not blink when I told her how many animals we had, she is even going to leave me her chickens!!! This will allow us to get everyone up to CO and acclimated before winter, and we can wait until our home in NM sells before purchasing our dream farm! I am very excited and hope this all works out. Please keep us in your prayers! I believe it is the positude of you lovely ladies that helped us find our new home!
Margaret
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
Henry David Thoreau
Farmgirl #3020
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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