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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 8 2012, 01:19 PM (7,372 Views) | |
| FlashGordon | Sep 8 2012, 01:19 PM Post #1 |
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The business plan is almost done, we've gone back and forth with the bank, lawyer and the SBD office, and it seems the owner is willing to work with us through the transition... all that's left to do is make our formal offer. Of course then the place will be appraised, inspected and an environmental impact statement will be done. There are four boarders and we could inherit 10 of the camp horses.... that makes me the most nervous, as winters here are rough and not knowing "the lay of the land" so to speak might make things challenging. It would also mean we'd have to live on the property straight away in order to care for them. Mr. FG is super psyched, I am scared sh!tless! It is not that I have a bad feeling per se, quite the opposite... I just, am scared to tackle this all on my own. |
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| pony4me | Sep 8 2012, 01:32 PM Post #2 |
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We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie!
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Good luck! Time to start thinking creatively. Someone has to live there if you get the place, but does it have to be you? Can you have one of the boarders, or someone else live there this winter to take care of the horses while you sort things out? |
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| jn4jenny | Sep 8 2012, 01:35 PM Post #3 |
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Is the meadow on fire?
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FG, that is SO EXCITING! I'd be scared sh!tless too, but how exciting that things are moving forward. Have a drink and enjoy the ride! |
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| Barn Girl | Sep 8 2012, 01:51 PM Post #4 |
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It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure!
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Eek! Scary and excititng all at once!!! |
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| FlashGordon | Sep 8 2012, 02:24 PM Post #5 |
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Pony4, good point and something I've thought about. If it were just Mr. FG and I I'd say no biggie but we've got a lot more to consider regarding the kids and whatnot. It's really awesome and really scary all at once.
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| Trialbyfire | Sep 8 2012, 02:51 PM Post #6 |
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OMG OMG OMG Fingers and everything crossed for you guys!! Yes, maybe you could get a caretaker for the winter? Maybe even one of the current boarders? (You never know?) What else would you inherit? I have a 15" Ian Miller saddle in good condition I will gladly donate to you! Start making a list of what you would need!! There is a tack store near me that often buys out other tack stores and things like camps, trail riding places, etc. if they go out of business. So there might be something like that near you, or, even might be worth making a cross-state deal for the right stuff. I'm really glad to hear Mr. FG is psyched. I'd be scared too, but as long as one of you is psyched, that is awesome!!!
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| Indy | Sep 8 2012, 04:08 PM Post #7 |
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That's super exciting! Scary, but in a very good way! |
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| smorse | Sep 8 2012, 05:51 PM Post #8 |
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Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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sounding pretty great
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| jillincolorado | Sep 8 2012, 08:31 PM Post #9 |
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OOOOooOooOOooOOoOoooooooo the Swiss Family Gordon adventure begins!!!
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| SnackPack | Sep 8 2012, 09:14 PM Post #10 |
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So exciting! (and also terrifying...but most things in life that are worth anything start out that way) |
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| FlashGordon | Sep 8 2012, 09:16 PM Post #11 |
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Oh TBF maybe I'll have to make a trip out your way!! We will definitely be needing to find some tack. Most of the tack I saw at the camp was usable but pretty well worn, even if we are able to negotiate I think quite a bit needs replacing/updating. On another note, my grandma passed away this afternoon. She was literally the kindest, sweetest person. She had a life of hardship and she suffered through a lot of tragedy, and many health issues. She was never ever jaded by anything, and her heart was always open and she was truly the most loving, generous person I have ever known, and will probably ever know. I hope I am half as kind, brave and strong as she has been. It's funny, because I really am not sure how we bought the current house and ended up in this particular neighborhood, as it is just SO not our thing... we are not city people and we have never really felt comfortable here. Mr. FG and I have talked about it a lot... how did we end up here?! However I know now that the reason we were here was so we could spend the last 2.5 years with my grandma. She lives just a few blocks away and the kids and I spent many afternoons there, reading books, playing in the yard, and just enjoying her company. When she was not well, I was able to bring her meals and help her with her errands and her chores. When she fell a few weeks ago and broke her hip, I was just 30 seconds away and could be there to hold her hand while we waited for the ambulance to come. I am so thankful we have had this time with her, and I hope I was able to bring her some peace and comfort the last two years. I didn't even want to come home tonight.... this house does not feel like home without her just down the road, if that makes any sense. Perhaps it IS time to move on from here now and tackle the next chapter in life. |
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| LoriO | Sep 8 2012, 10:31 PM Post #12 |
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We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie!
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Glad things are looking like they may work out for you! On the other side, sorry about losing your Grandmother. You moved there to be there with her and now that she is gone, perhaps it is a sign that it is the right time for you to move on to a new chapter in your life. Hugs to you and your family. |
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| Little Diva | Sep 9 2012, 04:54 AM Post #13 |
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FG I am so sorry for your loss. Good luck with your new venture. It sounds so exciting. |
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| Trialbyfire | Sep 9 2012, 05:05 AM Post #14 |
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Aw, FG, I am so sorry. You were very lucky to have her so close to you these last 2+ years; you have had some rough times!...And she was lucky to have you so close to her as well. Seems like it was meant to be that you moved there when you did... Sending hugs to the FG family...especially the kids...I know it will be a difficult morning for all of you today. ![]() |
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| Onelanerode | Sep 9 2012, 05:16 AM Post #15 |
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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Awww FG. So sorry to hear about your grandma. But how lovely for you to have been that close to her; I am sure she appreciated that so much, getting to see you and the kids. Good luck with the new venture ... I am sure it's overwhelming, but you all will do great.
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