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knead2garden
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Ashley
Spring City
TN
USA
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 Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 11:50:26 PM
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My husband have owned our property for almost 4 years, now. We go back and forth about selling it to get 'what we really want' (30-50 acres), but all of the wishy washy-ness has created pretty much 4 years of confusion and minor repairs. Pretty much doing what we need for resale.
Not anymore! We decided that if we stick to a really tight budget and step the farming up a bit, we can have our property paid off in 6 years!
It feels good to finally decide a path and stick to it. Have you all ever been in situations like this?
We have a lot of soil ammendments to do, a well to fix, and a fence to put up, but atleast we are at an understanding now.
Any tips?
Hope you all have a good morning:)
Much love.
~Ashley
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"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum |
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 08:08:36 AM
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We follow Dave Ramsey for paying off bills. You might look into it if you aren't already. We have our bill list (snowball) on the fridge and I update it once a month. It provides a great visual for inspiration to stay on budget. We'll have two cars paid off this next year. Maybe posting a countdown to how long before the property is paid off. Also reward yourself along the way for periodic milestones, 6 months, 1 year, etc. Good Luck!
~FarmDream is Farmgirl Sister #3069
Live Today, Cherish Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow
http://naturaljulie.etsy.com
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knead2garden
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Ashley
Spring City
TN
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 09:15:57 AM
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We also listen to Dave Ramsey! I love it when people call in and say they are debt free. How liberating! I can't wait until we can call in one day.
I think I will start keeping a list on the fridge...that is a really good idea:) Thank you!
~Ashley
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"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Dec 18 2011 : 4:20:18 PM
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Hello Ashley. I am so glad you're back here again. I have missed seeing you around. I wish we could get out place paid off in 6 years.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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knead2garden
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Ashley
Spring City
TN
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 03:11:04 AM
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I've missed you, too Kris! My husband asked me about you a few months ago and I intended to message you, but I just plain forgot..lol. Maybe we can meet half way for coffee or tea (or lunch or cookies) after the holidays. I think we're only about 1.5 hours away from one another. It would be great fun:) Who knows, maybe we could get a group of farm girls!
~Ashley
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"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 06:34:20 AM
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Ashley- That is fantastic! I am so glad that you two are on the same page now! Keep moving forward and you'll be there in no time! We are only a year and a half out from buying property and maybe building a house. We finally got on the same page recently about that and it feels great! :) I can't wait to hear what you are doing with the property!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2012 : 8:12:58 PM
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Being on the same page is makes it so much easier! Well done! I wish you both the best with your new plan. It sounds great!
Hugs,
Terri
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knead2garden
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Ashley
Spring City
TN
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2012 : 03:44:37 AM
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Thanks guys! We are very slowly working toward our goal. I'll be sure to update:)
So happy for you, Alee! It is nice to be on the same page with dh. I hope you all find some property at a killer price.
Thanks, Terri:)
~Ashley
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"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum |
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