Oh, I get that. We lived in the suburbs and prior to that, my dh was born and raised in
When we moved here, we knew we were sacrificing lots of the conveniences we’d grown accustomed to. Our kids only knew those conveniences, so for them to pitch in a help with the local landfill run once a week took some demands. They have gotten used to farm chores, although as teens, they don’t like it. Our son is away at college, but his last year here at home was the worst. Every job he did, he did badly. He was the cause of many chickens dying, a turkey being taken by a fox, etc. All because he didn’t lock them up as told. Now, when he comes home, I purposely give him jobs that can’t result in one of my animals being a sacrificial lamb.
My husband was a fire fighter and retired two years ago. He is proud of the farm and loves to show it off, but isn’t fond of the never ending task list……rain or shine, seven days a week. I asked him once, so what would you be doing if you didn’t have this farm to take care of ? He said he would spend more time seeing historical sites he would like to visit and read more. So basically, sit on his ass more. Same with me. This farm makes us be physically active…….like it or not. I admit, there are sometimes I do not want to go out in the cold or rain and snow is a major pain……….but I do love this farm and I love our animals. I just wish we could be self supporting with it………..and so far, it’s not happening.
Don’t wait too long to move out to the country, Marla. It takes some getting used to and involved more work if you want it the way you want it. We built our farm from the bare ground, up. Actually, tree covered ground that we had to have cleared, I should say. Five years ago the 15th of this month, we settled on our property and home. I was going to list all the buildings we have added since then, but it sounds too much like a brag list. I don’t mean to come across as bragging……..I am just very proud of our farm and to think we never even considered such a moved until six years ago! Looking for a place for my Dad to live when we moved him up here from
Laura
Laura Roberts
R Half Pint Farm
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Laura, I would lose my mind. I am way too territorial to be able to stand all of that. As it is I regularly get in arguments with family this time of year. My cousins have trouble remembering that our grandfathers land was divided up 20 years ago to our parents and they need to stay on their dads land not my dads. One of my cousins shot my male pyr 4 years ago during deer season while on my dads property. Most of the family went off on him about that. Sometimes I wish I lived out on the property so I could protect my chickens easier (although it means more predators to have to worry about). That's for some day in the future though. I will have 40 beautiful acres that include 4 ponds, woods, and 2 fields. That is if I ever get to live out there. The dh likes living in town so he can have street side trash pick up. (Eye roll)
Marla
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