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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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 Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 4:42:10 PM
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ok I am getting ready to move to upper NY by the end of Sept to a old farm of a friends for a year...now I know the supplies ect I will need...things like crank flashlights, matches, candles, oil lamps, can opener ect but....
you know how it is when you are listing supplies ect how easy it is to miss things so I need your help.....i will be gone about a year or so, live pretty much off grid, away from people, may not have a car so what do you recommend as must haves for me.......I don't care how crazy it sounds or silly.......oh I will have a cell phone with a solar charger & will notify the police to do wellness checks on me when they are in the area......
so anyhoo please help if you think of anything that would be of a benefit for me while there.....thanks hens...Michele'
Chickens RULE!
hen #2622
theoldbatzfarm.blogspot.com |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 4:54:47 PM
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I see you have a Athol, MA up now ... Is that where you are going to be or is that where you are now? I lived in the next town over for 11+ years.My Dad's was born there and his family moved there from Italy ... Small world.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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Edited by - kysheeplady on Aug 01 2012 5:14:03 PM |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 5:20:21 PM
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Hi Teri, no I am in Athol but moving to upper NY soon...was he in Orange?...our home was built by Italians in the 1920's & this whole block was Italian back them...only one son of the original families still lives here...he is across the street from me :)...Michele'
Chickens RULE!
hen #2622
theoldbatzfarm.blogspot.com |
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 5:25:45 PM
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I have a brother who still lives in Orange and one on Bigelow Rd in Athol.
My Dad's family lived on Chestnut Hill in Athol. Where are you in Athol?
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
www.whitesheepfarm.com |
Edited by - kysheeplady on Aug 01 2012 5:29:52 PM |
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 6:02:46 PM
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Wire. It comes in so handy and you can get it in whatever gauge you want. And wire cutters.
Cindy
"Vast floods can't quench love, no matter what love did/ Rivers can't drown love, no matter where love's hid"--Sinead O'Connor
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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rphelps4
True Blue Farmgirl
620 Posts
roxanna
westport
indiana
USA
620 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 9:26:51 PM
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Marylyn
True Blue Farmgirl
316 Posts
Marylyn
Ellsinore
MO
USA
316 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 9:31:02 PM
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First aid supplies plus book of Country Wisdom.
Best of luck,
Auntie M
Farmgirl # 4062
That which does not kill me, only serves to make me stronger!...unknown to me. |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 01 2012 : 9:36:38 PM
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You'll need to check on your internet connection so we can stay in touch. You are invaluable for us newbie chicken moms! Sounds like quite the adventure!
Audrey
http://prairiecairncottage.blogspot.com/
.jpg) Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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AnnieinIdaho
True Blue Farmgirl
437 Posts
Annie
ID
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2012 : 5:21:41 PM
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Best to you! I would definitely take some form of "self-protection", after that the handy tools such as a drill, saw, hammer, nails, screws unless they are already on site. The most important thing I would take is Legal Separation Papers so you are not responsible for any financial expenditures your husband makes while you are gone. Otherwise, he can buy anything for anyone, or neglect to make payments, etc. and you will be responsible to pay those bills. Separations rarely work and unfortunately "time outs" from the marriage weaken it even further. I realize the situation you are in and I would take the course of action you are taking, but I would protect myself. My mom had to legally separate from her husband because he kept buying "friends" with gifts and dinners etc on outings he was on without her and eventually put them into a lot of debt. They are still married these years later, but she saved herself and her small teaching retirement from being responsible for his lack of responsibility. In the end, she just would have been better off to divorce him, but at least she did protect herself from the creditors and her credit was not damaged by him. Good luck and have some fun while you are away. P.S. Don't expect him to miss you or react as you are loading up the truck. I did extended research in college as part of my interpersonal communication studies on the "Strategies Used in Terminating Relationships". Often, people do what he has done in order to get the other person to initiate the termination of the relationship. Be well sister. You will rediscover a new and exciting chapter in your living. We must carry on and live well finding peace and joy. I am glad you can share your assistance for your dear friend who appreciates you. I only spend time with people who are "in my camp" and do not hesitate to recognize when a enemy has intruded or betrayal has begun. Keep a going sister! Most likely snow shovels are on your list!
Yours truly,
Annie
"The turnings of life seldom show a sign-post; or rather, though the sign is always there, it is usually placed some distance back, like the notices that give warning of a bad hill or a level railway-crossing." Edith Wharton, 1913 from 'The Custom of the Country'. |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2012 : 5:41:18 PM
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Duct tape, baling twine, wire of various gauges, tools of any type you can handle, lots and lots of matches in water proof containers, extra blankets, heavy coats, (with no real power, you won't be able to do alot of laundry in the winter), books and more books, photos that you charish, writing paper/envelopes and stamps, guns with more than enough ammo (practice makes perfect), abig tuff dog or two...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
2428 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2012 : 6:20:48 PM
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Michele, I was in Menard's hardware store here last week looking at portable solar panels. They run from around $249-$499. Maybe that is something that would work for you for some electricity. It tells on the box how many hours it will work for certain appliances. Just a thought. I wish you all the luck in the world, along with lots of prayers that all goes well for you.
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Rustic Reb
True Blue Farmgirl
97 Posts
Rebecca
Pickford
Michigan
97 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2012 : 05:09:19 AM
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Yes! Great lists ladies. Fire extingushers. Wire and cutters a must. I always have a bale of twine on the place. Will you have daily or weekley mail service? I would love to hear details as you move, expand and explore. Also about what you didn't bring that was so dearly missed. Or if you brought anything that was a waste of space.
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2012 : 05:20:01 AM
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A bicycle. You should have some form of transportation. Books: bug, bird, foraging, edible plants etc.
Binoculars - for bird watching or just scoping out the area.
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Will you have daily or weekley mail service? I would love to hear details as you move, expand and explore.
Yes! I would love to read about your adventure as well!
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erowease
True Blue Farmgirl
294 Posts
Lesley
Edmonds
wa
USA
294 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2012 : 7:17:37 PM
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It will be a fascinating adventure, these are the things I would bring if it was me going to the farm. fingerless gloves, scarves in fun vibrant colors! Clothesline- it can be used for laundry, as well as many other creative uses. I also like using my old fashioned hand crank mixer, found it on Amazon. A bicycle with a basket is invaluable for getting around. Maybe a few items you can have set aside for the new neighbor visits or unexpected gift situations. Needle, thread, yarn, journal, paints, pencils and other art supplies to explore your creativity. Emergency rations for "just in case". Hand Cream/lotion for dry chapped skin. Mentholateum- I use it for colds as well as sore muscles. Canning Jars- I use these for all kinds of storage, drinkware, decorations, candle holders etc.
A good earthenware jug with a tight seal. You can use it for storage but on those extra cold nights you can use it as a hot water bottle to warm the sheets before you get in bed. Since its an old farmhouse I would bring something to block drafts with at the bottom of doors. Old metal cookie tins to keep the damp out of things that need to stay dry like matches. A guidebook on local fauna and greenery, birds, animals etc. A camera, sketchbook. A really good first aid kit- Neosporin for those cuts/scrapes that are bound to happen. A bucket, shovel, work gloves,solar powered lights.
Lesley
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
4928 Posts |
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
1085 Posts |
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summer girl
Farmgirl in Training
45 Posts
summer
llano
tx
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2012 : 12:02:45 AM
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A book and any supplise needed to learn how to do somthing you allways wanted to learn how to do but where to scared to try. There will be nobody to laufe if you fale and tons to cheer right hear when you suceed.
do what you love, love what you do |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Aug 26 2012 : 05:09:23 AM
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Strike anywhere matches as well as the lighters for gas grills.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
1257 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2012 : 09:32:12 AM
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Summer good idea...I taught myself to tat last year but never got any good at it but then never had the time...so will take my needle & some thread to work on that :)
Lorena...been stocking up on lighters & matches..got a bit more last night while out...also been working on dryer lint & towel paper roll starters since I have tons of both here for our other wood stove...also getting lots of tiny no scent candles for the woodstove as a starter....Michele'
Chickens RULE!
hen #2622
theoldbatzfarm.blogspot.com |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
Posted - Aug 26 2012 : 10:51:57 AM
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..supplies of your hobbies
for instant, if you knit... yarn, needles, scissor, how to book of ideas
or learn something new... embroidery (if you don't know already) you can embroider on anything.. towels, hankies, napkins (cloth), underwear... you would need a simple book on embroidery stitches, colorful floss (threads) needles, cloth (muslin works great) washable pencil (for sketching on cloth)... you could create personal gifts for families and friends!
Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009)
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