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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 17 2011 : 10:51:24 PM
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We got a call Saturday night and the news was good! We have been waiting to hear for 6 months if we were going to get this land (wonderful family who has a sweet emotional attachment) and they have decided that their parents would want another family to live on and love this land.
It is 7 acres of fenced pasture with a huge (30 x 80) metal pole barn that is only a few years old. The best thing is that it backs a creek which is where the boys and dogs will live. There are only 5 other homes on the lane among 100 or so acres. The neighbors dog naps in the road because it dead ends so no traffic.
I hope I am not jinxing it as we haven't closed. We are meeting with the bankers this week and hope to own it by next week. We will build and would like to move next spring. Thank you to everyone who sent the good vibes!
I will post pics when it is a done deal!!!!
SAHM mom to four great boys.
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 04:38:10 AM
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Katheryn, that is great news!! I can't wait to hear more about this place. I know yourkids will just love it there and have so much fun in the creek. I hope it's a real fast closing or you.
Kris
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6585 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6585 Posts |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 06:52:02 AM
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Congratulations! I hope everything moves forward smoothly and you enjoy the land for years to come!
~ 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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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
1085 Posts |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 09:07:39 AM
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Yeah!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I ask not for a larger garden, but for finer seeds.
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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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 09:13:13 AM
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Wonderful news! When we get down there in September, we'll have to make plans to meet, if you like. I have some other on-line friends in the area, too who I need to give a big in-person hug to.
I'm eager to hear how your move goes so keep in touch.
Nancy B.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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herb19355
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Debi
Danielsville,
GA
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 09:15:47 AM
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Congradulations! You must be very excited......
Keep us posted.
Debi
herb19355
GA Farmgirl #2515 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
1108 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 2:01:35 PM
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Whoo HOO!! So exciting! what kind of house are you planning to build?
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2011 : 3:01:16 PM
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You gals are so sweet! Nancy, once we are there come anytime!
We are building a single story craftsman farmhouse...or at least as farmhouse as I can get dh to agree to! We will have a basement the same size as the main floor and eventually the attic will be a gameroom but not for a few years. I am going to use as many recycled materials as I can and make it look a little older (hate that new house look). The formal dining room is being nixed and that space will be a family laundry room. No more dragging clothes to the bedrooms. With four boys there is no modesty so they can keep the clothing in one spot. They already have a single bin here and another for all the socks and undies. Big kitchen with keeping room and fireplace since everyone ends up in or around the kitchen anyway. No formality at all. I have no use or need for it in my life. Formal for us is no naked kids running through the house.
I will post pics of the plans when I have them finalized. If you want to see the land here is the link to our pics. Pages 1-7 are the acreage and creek. There are a couple extra kiddos in there that don't belong to us. http://handcuff.smugmug.com/Other/2009-Looking-at-Land/7306597_aBHLr#1187955248_JXcy2
SAHM mom to four great boys.
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 12:34:45 PM
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Love that barn! Sounds like your home will be lovely, can't wait to see it. Our KY home is very modest but for us empty-nesters, it will be fantastic not to have to take care of a 5 bedroom house like we are now. KY has so many lovely spots, quiet and secluded but close to bigger towns with all the services you could want. I am looking forward to our future and to meeting some of my farm girl sisters face to face.
Nancy B
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 05:01:00 AM
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So happy to hear your good news. Fingers crossed all goes smoothly! It sounds like a picture perfect place.
marianne |
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
1205 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2011 : 07:45:00 AM
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How exciting! Congratulations!
Playing in the Sonshine
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2011 : 5:36:50 PM
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congrats!
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 11:17:43 AM
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Congratulations! I hope everything goes smoothly!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 1:15:25 PM
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How wonderful! Will keep praying that the closing goes smoothly. Pics would be wonderful! Send another update as soon as you can!
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference" |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
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andwhathaveya
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Tiffany
Beckley
WV
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 8:51:23 PM
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I just saw your post and wondered how it was coming along?
Farmgirl #3468 |
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
839 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 9:56:19 PM
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Me too! Did you get your place????
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 05:22:37 AM
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Congratulations and hope everything goes smoothly for you! How exciting! I so wish I could live on a small acreage close to town. I miss the peace and quiet. Also it sure would be nice to have a few chickens and raise a couple meat animals. On the other hand I love being 2 blocks from the river and park and about 8 blocks from downtown too so guess I want too much :) I need to learn to just love where I am planted..LOL
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
2428 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 06:07:39 AM
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Congratulations!!!! What wonderful land that is!!!!!
Jan
Farmgirl Sister #3340 |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2011 : 08:12:54 AM
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Yipee! Way to go!
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11 |
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ksharp
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Kathee
Mannington
WV
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2011 : 10:15:59 AM
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Congratulations! What wonderful news. I am so happy for you.
Kathee
"The crazy,dancing,goat lady." - #3462 |
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LouisvilleMom
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
Kathryn
Louisville
KY
USA
246 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2011 : 1:43:52 PM
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We are still waiting to close. We decided to go with a construction loan rather than buying the land and then deciding on house plans. For many reasons it has been dragged out forever. The end is it sight though. We are waiting for the final drafts from the architect and then the bank has the appraisal and we close! Our house plan is a plan that we patched from many others. Anything with the word "formal"was tossed. Large kitchen, large eating area, large, family room, one level (we never want to move again) and my favorite part is the 12x11 laundry room and the separate mudroom. We decided that the boys barely use their closets so we are keeping all the clothing in the family closet/laundry room. We will build two walls of hanging and bin storage. No more collecting clothes from around the house and no putting clothes away elsewhere. Out of the dryer and onto a hanger! As zoo as I have the plans and a close date I will post. Thank you for all the encouragement ladies!!!
SAHM mom to four great boys.
http://ksfarnsworth.blogspot.com/ |
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A Farm of My Own: We got it!!!!!! |
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