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Update on our venture
Topic Started: Sep 8 2012, 01:19 PM (7,378 Views)
BABYGREENTB
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Congratulations!!!! That is amazing news!
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Little miss FG will be in heaven I am sure!
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Geez, I'm offline for a day and look what happens - congratulations to you!!!!!!!!!!

:clap: :clap: :clap: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :one: :one: :one:

Mr. FG must be so happy as well! So did he quit his job yet? :teehee: ;)
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I'm just thrilled to know that someone else will be facing deep deep snow this winter...makes me feel less...alone ;) :teehee:

I'm super excited for you guys!! I happen to be friends with someone here locally who runs an outstanding tack re-sale shop so as soon as you can start compiling a list let me know. She gets some truly great items through ;)
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Yeah.... SNOW.... that was my biggest question when we went to see the property. How are things set up to handle snow. Last winter was really mild so I am sure we will get pummeled this year! Of course we will be moving in just in time to deal with crap weather. :shoot:

Makena has been asking to live on a farm for a long time, and she is so high energy, and always wants to be outside, so I think she will adjust ok. It will be very different not living in a neighborhood, but she will be going to school in the nearby village so we can always hang out in town in the afternoons and hit up parks and whatnot. Plus my sister and her kids live there, on the same street as the school she will attend, so that will be fun as well.

We've sort of tried to gauge her readiness for this and prepare her for the change in lifestyle, without giving her too much info, if that makes any sense. I didn't want her to develop any anxiety about moving but I did want to feel her out. I think she will do alright... and she sure will have plenty of playmates all summer.

My mom is a little bummed-- she thinks it is "so far" away even though it is only 40 minutes. She may actually sell her house and move into our current house, as she has talked about downsizing for a long time and my house is perfect for her. It is also around the corner from her sister and her best friend so it seems like a no-brainer. She is also worried as she knows I sometimes have health issues and she's afraid the physicality may be hard on me, but I had to remind her that I am pretty used to being busy and being outdoors, have worked on farms for years and years, and I will be fine!

We have a lot of ducks to get in a row over the next 6-8 weeks, should be interesting for sure! I just want to get through the red tape and get in there and start working...
Edited by FlashGordon, Sep 30 2012, 01:28 PM.
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It's all very exciting...and I'm sure scary. You're a pretty prepared person so I'm sure it will all be great. I did not know that your sister lived so close in the "new" village! I think that will be amazing for you and the kids for sure and for keeping things balanced with family for them.

Our new neighbors who have lived here for over 20 years just informed us yesterday that we get a lot of snow here on the mounatin..."A LOT"...he repeated. As if my bug eyes weren't enough to tell him I heard him the first time. :o We also had a mild winter last year so I hear what you're saying :teehee:
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Oh FG, I am SO happy for you all!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Dog knows you won't have time, but it sure would be cool to blog about this journey. It sure is going to be an incredible one!! :innocent:

I am wishing for you and Mr. FG a mild winter, an easy move, machinery that doesn't break, horses that stay sound and a new joy as you start this part of your lives together doing something you love. :luck:

Let us know what bits and pieces you need. I know we probably all have bits and pieces around that we can send you. :)

Best of luck to you all!! :cheer: :hug:
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Onelanerode
Sep 30 2012, 02:16 PM
Oh FG, I am SO happy for you all!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Dog knows you won't have time, but it sure would be cool to blog about this journey. It sure is going to be an incredible one!! :innocent:

I am wishing for you and Mr. FG a mild winter, an easy move, machinery that doesn't break, horses that stay sound and a new joy as you start this part of your lives together doing something you love. :luck:

Let us know what bits and pieces you need. I know we probably all have bits and pieces around that we can send you. :)

Best of luck to you all!! :cheer: :hug:
Aw thanks OLR!!!! I love that sentiment, too!!! :clap:

I think I *am* going to blog... I am in the process of getting a website going, not sure yet if I will have a blog built into the site or if I will start one separately. Gonna wait to start blogging though until we are a little further along in terms of inspection, appraisal, etc.

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Amazing FG! Such good news, and what an opportunity for you and your family. Congratulations!!
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Congrats!!! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
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:clap: Congrats, FG! :luck: that the rest of the process goes smoothly!
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Whooooohooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What a fabulous journey you are beginning!!!
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SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!

Hope the inspection goes well and only minor stuff is uncovered.
how nice that your sister lives right near the school.

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Flashy every time you post, it gets better and better. Your mom might buy your current house - that's great. Your sis lives in the village.

Makena is going to have a great time. I bet your health will improve with the outdoor life.

I think the universe is finally done messing with you.
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