Lesley Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 (edited) A few of you already know that we've been hatching a plan over the last week and I've decided to 'tell all' - even if it eventually doesn't happen as we would like. It's a long story - bear with me Last Thursday I had to go and pick Jake up from school, it was grey, damp and cold and I couldn't face walking but felt very guilty about taking the car. I decided that after I'd picked him up I would drive round to the little Farm Shop in the village so that I wouldn't feel so guilty. We didn't really need anything but I thought I might as well get some cabbages and I could hang them up for the girls. So I picked Jake up and off we went to paddle in the muddy yard and collect some cabbage. The farmer turned up and as we both keep chickens we had a chat about them all and then I asked if he had a field to rent where we could keep two pigs. One thing led to another and he told me of a very local, small farm that was for sale We've been looking for a property with land for some time but we were limited because we nedd to stay in this area. I drove past it with Jake - phoned Carl and told him to leave work immediately, go and find a copy of Farmers Weekly and come home He did, and we found the advert, had a look at it online and fell in love with it We went to see the property last Friday morning, put in an offer Friday afternoon, which was accepted, and have spent all this week having our house valued ready for a later sale and trying to set up finance for this farm. It is the only way we can do it because if we can't have the farm then our house isn't for sale. The finances are complex but we are 99% there as of 6.30pm We cannot do anymore but wait for a decision on Monday. We've played every card we have - but if it doesn't happen then it isn't meant to be This was the last thing we expected and as Accountants it couldn't have happened at a worse time We've been juggling all our clients Tax affairs ready for 31st January deadlines as well as sorting out our own stuff. We haven't eaten properly in over a week and feel permanently sick (any food parcels welcome ) Just thought you might like to know................... Edited April 18, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 How lovely - hope everything goes through without a hitch! How jealous am I???! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Ooooh Lesley, I've got everything crossed for you I do hope everything works out the way you want it to! (I'm not remotely envious ) Karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellcat Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Jealous, jealous, jealous.... Now I've got the second eglu i want more!! That has always been our dream, to have a smallholding with ducks, geese, chooks (of course), pigs and alpacas. Good luck, Lesley, all bits crossed for you, keep us posted..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Oh, Lesley, how exciting for you and Carl. I do hope it all works out for you, what a fantastic opportunity . Bad luck about the timing though, fingers crossed that you manage to get everything done in the time... and manage to eat as well. Do keep us informed, I can't wait to hear how it all goes for you. I'm not really envious... oh, well, just a tiny bit . Such a fabulous and exciting venture, and I can really see you and Carl making a real success of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Jealous ... but totally happy for you ... everything crossed here for success. . Bet theres loads of room for a bigger brewery too ...... not that, that was my 1st thought . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 How exciting for you and Carl. Hope everthing goes to plan. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Wow Lesley how exciting! Really hoping it all goes well. Perfect place for an Omlet get-together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aylana Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I have my fingers and toes crossed for you! What an amazing opportunity I hope it all goes smoothly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Hope it all works out for you lesley and Carl, just think of all the veg and fruit you can grow..................And all the lovely eggs............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Glad you're out of the closet Lesley! Fingers very tightly crossed for you both ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Now I can't breathe either, I'm so excited for you, Lesley & Carl. Really hope things go well for you. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Fingers & toes crossed all goes well, what a superb opportunity. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 What brilliant news Lesley - everything crossed here too Would there be room for just one little tiny pygmy goat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Thank you everyone - I knew you would all be positive for us. I was a bit despondent this afternoon - we really didn't want to spend another weekend in excited limbo It is 8 acres so plenty of room for an Omlet get-together - and goats! The farm where we collect our chicken feed from has Alpacas and goats as well as beautiful Buff Orpingtons We could spend the time worrying and then still be disappointed if we don't get it but I'e decided I'd rather spend the waiting time dreaming - at least I'll have a fairly nice time that way. The end result will be the same -and I've just about managed to persuade Carl to do the same. Last Saturday he was so down about it all that I nearly ran out of M&S to lie down in front of the next bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Awww, bless the lad! It's what he's wanted though - is he being a ninny? I really, really hope that it comes off for you Lesley - I'd love to come up and help out if you need a hand occasionally, and I htink that you'd have to beat most of us off with a stick too The Omlet lads will be sooo jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 I think he's (quite rightly!) worrying about the money There are plenty of barns to be cleared out Clare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I would too - there's always too much month left at the end of the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 How exciting and adventurous of you Very good luck to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazaddress Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 That is just fantastic news. I would absolutly love to have the chance to do what you have! very good luck with the purchase. I do not envy you on that front.. house buying is stressfull enough. I am friends with a very good property soliciter if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 That sounds so exciting! I'll cross everything for you. I regularly have dh by sighing over pictures of smallholdings for sale, but I think we're still a long way off doing what you're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad house Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 you lucky lucky person I have my eye on a delapadated farm near us but we have no chance of getting it...not enough money for one thing and husband not keen for another......oh well he wasnt keen on getting me chickens either Good luck Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Lesley, fingers crossed for you here too It sounds like such an adventure, & I am so jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieW Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Lesley, that is so exciting - really hope it all works out for you. As you say, if it doesn't it's not meant to be. Our plans to visit the in-laws have now had to change to the weekend of 18/19th Feb so if you are around we would love to come and visit. Will pm you nearer the time. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkin Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Best of luck from us Lesley - sounds like you've done everything you can so fingers crossed here too! I think you might have lots of visitors (me included )! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
