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A Farm of My Own:  This is Crazy  |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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 Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 05:38:44 AM
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We bought this house 3 years ago. 1/2 acre in the village, on the edge of town. I love it, I really do. Never wanted to move again after dealing with banks and realtors. I'm just not a business type of woman. My husband and I always said we wanted a home out in the country, but any home outside of the village was way above our price range. So we were really happy with what we found here...we've been nothing but happy...
This morning my DH hands me the Real Estate section of the paper and says here's our next house. A Beautiful old farm house 4br, 2 bath, plus a 2 br apartment to rent out, on 21/2 acres. I know almost where it is and there aren't but 3 houses on the road, and it is still 10 minutes from school. The price is right so it must need work, and my husband was excited about that! (This farmer stuff must be steeping in by osmosis!)
I really don't think we will do anything here...but he is going to drive by it today...
I was thinking I would start with chickens! HeHe
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 05:49:12 AM
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Hey, that sounds great. Be sure to keep us posted on all of this. The only drawback is having to move, I hate moving.
Will always be a farmgirl at heart |
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horse
True Blue Farmgirl
371 Posts
laura
pontotoc
mississippi
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 06:10:33 AM
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Bonnie, sounds wonderful. I agree with Kathy, I hate moving too. Wishing you and yours all the best.
Laura
www.2lmzfarms.blogspot.com
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 06:11:29 AM
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Bonnie, It doesn't sound crazy to me! It sounds like a wonderful adventure! Report back after the drive-by.
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 06:18:29 AM
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Bonnie.
Hey we could go thrift and garage shopping to fill up all that space.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 06:22:13 AM
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I seriously almost fell out of my chair when DH handed me that paper this morning!
The more I think of it, the more I hear All you farmgirls telling me to follow my dreams! Yikes.
I am thinking he will come home and say it just looks like a dump and it is too much for us to get into, and that's ok.
But man, what a funny way to start a Saturday!
Nancy, you better believe I'd head out your way to thrift shop with you!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 06:29:42 AM
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Gosh Bonnie- This may be your perfect opportunity! If my husband ever did that I would faint! It will work out if it is supposed to be!! Good luck. :)
Karin |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 06:39:57 AM
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Moving is such a chore and it sounds like you have what you want where you are....but then again.......what a tough choice. Just don't get your hopes up and then be disappointed. However it goes be thankful....be happy.......grab Nancy and hit the thrift stores. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 08:02:59 AM
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Moving is a chore, but it is also an opportunity to declutter, reorganize and rearrange! You are wise to keep your heart in check, but oh, the possibilities!
I'd get a face lift - but then it wouldn't match my body! |
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
1862 Posts
melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 08:25:32 AM
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Wow!! Sounds like fun! I do love to move, new walls to look at, new spaces to fill, new ground to dig in.......but, If your heart is in the house you are in then.......it sure would be a hard choice to make.....pray about it.....
mellaisbella "I wanna touch the earth, I want to break it in my hands, I want to grow something wild and unruly" |
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beckels
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
becky
warrington
pa
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 5:48:17 PM
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Bonnie - Go for it (I would help you move in spirit) and keep us updated on checking out the place
beckels |
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Tabigirl
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
Tabitha
Kent
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2007 : 7:34:50 PM
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Bonnie,
Sounds like quite an adventure! A little over a year ago, my husband and I found an old farmhouse (which needed work :>)on 4.7 acres with a MIL apt in what used to be the milking parlour. We sold our dream home that we built ourselved in order to make it happen.
I sometimes miss my old house and being closer to the city, but this place has cultivated something in me that was burried and didn't know existed. Sometimes our destiny follows us!
I am sure it will all work out how it is supposed to. Whether or not you buy the place, it will be fun to think about it. Blessings to you in whatever happens. Tabitha |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 04:29:48 AM
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DH did a drive by yesterday, wasn't thrilled with the look of the land, and said the windows were practically rotting out of the frames.
We'll stay on our little patch of heaven here! Thanks girls!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 04:29:48 AM
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Bonnie, I'm going crazy here for some news...what did the place look like? Any interest? Trash or treasure?
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 04:46:04 AM
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How funny, we were typing at the exact same time...even to the second! Glad to get the update from you. I guess you're rather relieved that you guys didn't love it. THAT would have been a hard decision for you.
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
www.ragstoroses.blogspot.com
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 04:46:48 AM
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Definately trash, but it could be someone's treasure. I think if the land looked more useable, DH would have considered it; but then again the windows were horrible and that's a bad start. You kind of figured that the internal things needed updated, but when you look on the outside and can see it falling apart, that's just TOO overwhelming for us!
Like I said before, we have been here in this house for 3 years. It's our first home, and we said we would be happy here forever. And I truly am. But I guess you always keep your eyes open for deals!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 08:36:55 AM
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I'm so glad that you and your DH were able to explore the option at least...it never hurts to check things out. Mostly, however, I am so glad that you sound happy in your current home. Isn't that an incredible feeling?
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 08:46:44 AM
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It is incredible, Libbie! Buying our current home was like a dream. It wasn't always an easy process, but it was so worth it. To walk into a place and KNOW it is home! Sounds funny that we would even look at another place, huh? But I think HOME is where ever you and your family decide to settle, it's not the building!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 11:08:03 AM
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Whew, my heart was racing for a minute, there, Bonnie! It's always good to know the right thing to do.... those questions that keep hovering are hard. How wonderful that you're content, and your husband is becoming a farmboy!
XO,
Ann
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 3:03:09 PM
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| Bonnie, it never hurts to keep your eyes open for new opportunities. But don't you just appreciate your home even more now? I have found in my life that God brings the right thing at the right time, but we need to keep our options open to find what he brings. |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 3:17:04 PM
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Darn sorry the property was not right.
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
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BamaSuzy
True Blue Farmgirl
138 Posts
Alabama
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2007 : 7:46:33 PM
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But if I know men....he seems to have the "land" bug....so don't be surprised if he comes in with another idea about somewhere else to look...best wishes!
You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt! |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Jan 15 2007 : 3:51:04 PM
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I sure wish my husband was checking the papers for land, not cars...or drums...or guitars...or...Maybe someday, he's young yet ;)
I'm glad you're both happy with how this turned out. But it sounds like there may be a move in your future! |
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Lovin Life
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Lisa
New Hampshire
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Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 06:06:31 AM
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I think these girls are right, your husband may have been bitten by the farm bug. Something in his head is making him want to look at other land. But at least you both are content where you are for the meantime. My husband has never really loved our house. Too close to neighbors, and only a couple of them are decent. He would love a log cabin home with more land and privacy. I would love either an old farmhouse or newly built log cabin, not huge, but with at least 5 acres and no zoning exceptions so I can be like Mary Jane!! Maybe do a little B&B, have a farm school, enough land to support a CSA. One of these days sigh....
I'd rather live my life with a "full plate" than an empty one. Life is not a rehearsal... eat up! |
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