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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 04 2011 : 5:13:14 PM
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Doug and I moved all the furniture in on the 10th and now we are just unpacking and cleaning the other place. I am so happy out here and I think Doug is adjusting really well. Tala got to come home yesterday and I am really glad because this winter has been hard on her. I hadn't gotten to see her for a while due to school and such and I am glad she is now under my direct supervision because she is a bit thin. I am feeding her lots of high quality hay and some Purina Strategy. I expect to see her get back into condition relatively quickly.
Wow! The landlord put up an electric fence for Tala! Isn't that nice! What a difference from our current landlord that took 2.5 YEARS to get a simple 30 foot section of the yard fenced!
Oh Lord! Moving is hard work! If this doesn't help me shed a few pounds- I don't know what will! I feel great though! Nora, Stormy and I went to the new place today. We first walked around the immediate property and decided where we are going to fence in for Tala. Then we walked across the hay field to go say hello to the cows. Stormy was running around like her wildest dreams had just come true. Lucky dog doesn't know they really have! She is going to love living out there! Nora was glowing with happiness. It was a perfect morning! Then we moved in the little load that we had brought with us- mostly some cleaning supplies and toys for Nora. We got all the upstairs floors mopped and the bathroom cleaned then got Nora's new cardboard playhouse all set up so she can have fun playing while the rest of us work. LOL The place has lots of closet spaces and most of them are huge. One of them is going to be a play house for Nora and it has a light which is great. I'll post pictures this evening once we are a bit more moved in. We are going to take one or two more loads out today and then we will have the movig truck on Monday!
We Got it!!
Doug talked to our landlord yesterday and we are in!! Yay! The only thing I am a TAD nervous about is that he wants a professional guy to come out and put up the electric fence for Tala. I am not sure how much that is going to cost but I am worried that he will want us to pay for it. I had been doing some research and was going to put up our own fence for around 300 dollars including the Solar electric generator. I hope this part of the deal doesn't get too expesive for our budget!
So...the great clean up has begun! I think I will swing buy the used box store today and pick up some packing boxes and tape. We can start getting our "storage" stuff packed up and ready to go. We have a month so if we go slow and steady it shouldn't be too bad!
We just went and looked at a house today. It is an old style farmhouse with original wood floors. No fireplace (darn!) but it does have a screened in front porch and central heat (Yay!). Two beds upstairs with a sitting room in the upstairs area (Huge closets where the dormers are) and a "master" bedroom downstairs with the only bath. Outside is premium alfafa hay fields that the landlord actively harvests, three loafing sheds/barns and a creek.
Clothes line and room for garden are encouraged.
For only $100 a month more I can have my horse and a steer to raise for butcher. Possible chickens! I am so excited! I really want this place!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Edited by - Alee on Jan 12 2012 08:45:07 AM |
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Posted - Dec 04 2011 : 7:23:19 PM
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It sounds nice! I hope you get it!
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Posted - Dec 04 2011 : 7:26:44 PM
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wonderful! keep us posted!
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
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Posted - Dec 05 2011 : 05:34:19 AM
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Keeping my fingers crossed. I so hope that you get it. It sounds wonderful.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 06 2011 : 8:04:27 PM
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Oh Ladies!! It's looking soo good right now! The landlord on Sunday said we were the best fit so far (*Yay!) and I texted him tonight offerig to pay upfront for a total of 4 months (first, last and two additional months). He just needs some more information but it looks like this could be a very good thing. I might even be able to have chickens! How great would that be?! I am so excited! I honestly am about to burst! I am praying so hard right now that I get this place!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Posted - Dec 07 2011 : 12:31:25 PM
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Oh Alee- Just saw your post and I have my fingers and toes crossed for you! It sounds just wonderful- everything about it!
Good luck to you! Please let us know how it works out. What a wonderful Christmas present that would be!
Holiday Hugs,
~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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acairnsmom
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Posted - Dec 07 2011 : 1:16:41 PM
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That sounds like a dream come true! Sure hope you all get it. I'm still working on trying to get my chickens this spring. Getting the coop built is slow going since we are seemingly never home. Hope that changes come January and we can spend more time here in Cheyenne. If we can't get it built I think I'll do the dog crate conversion as a stop gap measure. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you to get this rental!
Audrey
.jpg) Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2011 : 6:35:27 PM
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Thanks everyone!
I sent in a page of references, phone numbers and our personal info yesterday via email. All my credit references including our current landlords have said they will give an excellent record. I gave more than was requested and offered to prepay for four months (first, last, plus two additional) We even offered to set up a bank account to transfer him the funds instead of having to mail the funds which he REALLY seemed to like. I just really hope it works out.
We might even be able to car-pool with a friend from work because she will live about 6 miles away. Plus a farmgirl will be just about a mile down the road!! This would be such a wonderful place!
He says the elk come down right in to the front yard and that often times there are trophy size elk in the area. I would love to see that!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Kim L.
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USA
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Posted - Dec 08 2011 : 06:31:59 AM
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Alee, it sounds wonderful! Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Keep us posted :)
~Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.~
Mother Teresa
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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acairnsmom
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Dec 09 2011 : 5:13:00 PM
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Boy! I bet you are on pins and needles! This just sounds like the ideal place for your family. He should call us farmgirls, we'd give you glowing reviews! Fingers and toes are still crossed. Better hurry before they cramp up!
Audrey
Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Dec 10 2011 : 9:41:29 PM
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Well ladies! It looks like we are getting our little rental farmette!! They offer it to us today and they honestly sound like fantastic people. I am really excited to be moving out there. It all feels very surreal! :) I will post pictures as soon as we get the green light to go over there!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Dec 10 2011 : 10:07:45 PM
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YIPEE! I'm so happy for you Alee. Can't wait to see the pictures.
Audrey
Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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Kim L.
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Kimberly
Knoxville
TN
USA
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Posted - Dec 11 2011 : 01:09:38 AM
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Congratulations Alee!! I am so happy for you! Can't wait to see pictures :)
~Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.~
Mother Teresa
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Penny Wise
True Blue Farmgirl
1903 Posts
Margo
Elyria
OH
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 06:45:38 AM
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oh alee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how awesome for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can hear the excitement in your words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! will wait for pics.......
can you be in before Christmas????????????? **edit-well if i had read your update first i would know but still-can ya?????
Farmgirl # 2139
proud member of the Farmgirls of the Southwest Henhouse
~*~ counting my pennies and biding my time; my dreams are adding up!~*~ |
Edited by - Penny Wise on Dec 13 2011 06:47:06 AM |
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Wolford
North Dakota
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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acairnsmom
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audrey
cheyenne
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Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 09:42:59 AM
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Woo hoo! Party time! I bet your head is swimming with the plans for your new place in 2012!
Audrey
Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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Kim L.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly
Knoxville
TN
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 11:44:06 AM
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Yeah! What a great update!!!
~Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.~
Mother Teresa
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Caroline Sunshine
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Carolyn
Thornton
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 11:58:07 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by Alee
We Got it!!
Doug talked to our landlord yesterday and we are in!! Yay! The only thing I am a TAD nervous about is that he wants a professional guy to come out and put up the electric fence for Tala. I am not sure how much that is going to cost but I am worried that he will want us to pay for it. I had been doing some research and was going to put up our own fence for around 300 dollars including the Solar electric generator. I hope this part of the deal doesn't get too expesive for our budget!
So...the great clean up has begun! I think I will swing buy the used box store today and pick up some packing boxes and tape. We can start getting our "storage" stuff packed up and ready to go. We have a month so if we go slow and steady it shouldn't be too bad!
We just went and looked at a house today. It is an old style farmhouse with original wood floors. No fireplace (darn!) but it does have a screened in front porch and central heat (Yay!). Two beds upstairs with a sitting room in the upstairs area (Huge closets where the dormers are) and a "master" bedroom downstairs with the only bath. Outside is premium alfafa hay fields that the landlord actively harvests, three loafing sheds/barns and a creek.
Clothes line and room for garden are encouraged.
For only $100 a month more I can have my horse and a steer to raise for butcher. Possible chickens! I am so excited! I really want this place!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 12:08:38 PM
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Congrats, Alee--I always miss so much when I'm offline at night! I can't wait to see pictures of little Nora running wild through the fields!
"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile..."
The Only Living Boy in New York, Paul Simon |
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A Farm of My Own: 90% moved in! |
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90% moved in!
