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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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 Posted - Mar 18 2021 : 10:21:35 AM
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Hi everyone!
It's been 4 months since we've moved into our home. We've been painting and have had a lot of work done here, and more to still do. Some of the repairs were expected and some not. Nothing terrible. Still I can't believe the mountain views we have. Soon my greenhouse will go up, something I've been dreaming of for years. We just realized that we have sugar maples here, so we've tapped the trees and are collecting sap to make maple syrup. That was exciting to discover! I am going to have so many plants to put in the ground. I've started vegetable seed indoors under lights. There's a small room off the kitchen which I've made into my walk in pantry, but it needs paint and flooring. I can't wait for it to be done so I can do canning this year.
Our second grandson, Christian Noah, is due in June. So many great changes. The stress i felt in the house we were renting is simply gone. Moving away from that chaos has felt like a burden off of my shoulders. The house next door to me sold after ours did and the neighbor came over to introduce herself, which was nice. There's a freight train that passes down in the valley every day. it is super long and so cool to hear. We have coyotes too. I told my husband that we are so lucky to live here. I will post pictures soon. I am so happy that spring is just days away!
Vintage sewing machines, original parts & related book titles.- http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/
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becsbecaw
Farmgirl in Training
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Becca
Elsie
MI
USA
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Posted - Mar 18 2021 : 11:41:19 AM
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Hi Connie,
Congrats on the new home! Sounds like a little slice of paradise! You are going to love making maple syrup!
-Becca
Farming in MI
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2915 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Mar 18 2021 : 3:24:27 PM
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| Connie we need pics!!! |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2021 : 06:36:52 AM
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There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2021 : 06:58:19 AM
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Well That is s true saying. but not what I intended to post lol! Your place sounds beautiful. welcome to NY!! Wouldn't live anywhere else. We have 43 acres here. Just wanted to warn you, the coyotes are pretty cool to hear howling. But, they are very hard on any small animals or fowl you may own.Just a word of caution! I am sure you probably already know that. Hope you enjoy your new home and surroundings.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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NatChap
True Blue Farmgirl
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Natalie
Clarkesville
GA
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2021 : 07:46:59 AM
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Congratulations on your new home, Connie! Sounds like a dream come true!
Keep shining!
Natalie
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2021 : 08:20:56 AM
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thanks, I've always lived in NY, we were just on long island before. i will get pics up soon. happy spring everyone!!!! well, it's time for me to go out and play, we are going to get the plot ready for the greenhouse.
Vintage sewing machines, original parts & related book titles.- http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2694 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 20 2021 : 6:41:07 PM
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Congratulations Connie on your new home! Enjoy creating new memories there!
Dreamer42
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2021 : 08:14:51 AM
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Connie, it sound like you are loving your new adventures, congratulations and best wishes!
Jana
MJF #7110
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cjhandcraftedstudio
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2021 : 1:38:19 PM
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Congratulations Connie! It sounds like you are loving your new place. That makes me happy. I can’t wait to see your pictures and see what you have changed. Enjoy your new house and all the fun new adventures that come with it!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2021 : 4:28:22 PM
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So happy to learn, Connie, that you are enjoying your new home!! Thanks for sharing the latest and let us know how the Maple syrup process worked out. That sounds like such fun and there is nothing better on pancakes than real Maple syrup!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
2569 Posts |
Posted - Jun 04 2021 : 4:00:33 PM
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For the late update, we almost have all of the plants in the ground. I had hernia surgery two weeks ago so its taking longer to get things done. My husband and son are working hard. The maple syrup turned out thin but delicious. We discovered that we have more sugar maples than we thought, so next year we will really be cranking out the syrup. My outdoor pizza oven is setup, as well as my campfire cooking areas. The house is a mess because we've been focusing on the yard for so long. now we're expecting heat for the next 5 days, and i won't be outside in that. In the greenhouse, the lettuce and arugula are ready. with the heat, further lettuce crops will be done outside the greenhouse. My heart feels content and my dream is unfolding. I just want to sit under my sugar maple reading my Mary Jane's mag and admiring the mountain view. Oh, and my second grandson, Christian, is due in like a week!
Vintage sewing machines, original parts & related book titles.- http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
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Posted - Jun 28 2021 : 09:13:17 AM
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Rest first. Then share pictures of the greenhouse. I've always wanted one.
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