Lesley Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 And to think it all started with just two chickens........................... Well - we had always had leanings towards the self-sufficiency way and have been growing most of our own fruit and veg for some years. The chickens pushed us just a bit further and luckily we both feel the same way - I didn't have to persuade Carl at all. We did eat properly last night and slept reasonably well and the weekend will be spent getting clients accounts into order before Tuesday, but I have already managed to browse Ascotts and Amazon for more books - we will have to move just to accommodate all these books I need to order potatoes as well as we have missed Potato Day at Ryton, which we were really looking forward to. Potato weekend is usually the first weekend in February which is ideal for us but this year it is end of January It looks like we could recoup some money by fitting a turnstile to the main gate with all the proposed visitors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Ooh Lesley, you could run courses on Chicken and Pig keeping. I would love to have a working holiday on a farm I would bring my tent and camp out in one of the fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Oh no, you'll need to move again to find somewhere big enough for all the visitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Or start an Omlet commune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Hmmmmm..... I'd better not let Carl see the way this thread is going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Dan was saying something about an Omlet community. Sounds like you've got the perfect place for us to put our tents, caravans, teepees etc ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Brillaint idea Kate, I think Dan was talking about an online community though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 d'oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 IT WILL GO WELL FOR YOU POSITIVE THINKING EVERYONE - NO HOPING NEEDED - IT IS ALL GOING TO WORK OUT FINE - GET THE DIARIES OUT. BUY THE TENTS - THERE ARE 8 ACRES TO PITCH UP IN! GING GANG GOOLY GOOLY WHATSIT GING GANG GOO - OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Hurrah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Oh Lesley I am SO pleased for you. You are doing exactly what Paul and I want to do - our house is on the market and we have had viewings, but not an offer yet. We still havent found the perfect place (well we have but would have to rob a bank to afford it) but I am a GREAT believer in the right thing happening for the right reason - some call it fate, some call it it Gods will - but whatever it is it WILL happen for you - lots of positive thoughts going your way - and do keep us updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 The jitters are coming back - time for some G&B's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 The jitters are coming back - time for some G&B's Chill - all will be well. Positive thinking remember? All will be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I don't do camping, so it's just as well that we're not too far away. I like a comfy bed and a hot shower in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleHen Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Good luck Lesley - I'm sure it will be good news tomorrow. Fingers and toes crossed here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'll be sending positive vibes from this end Lesley and Carl. XXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Very best wishes for a good night's sleep, followed by another step forward. Remember, we're with you all the way. Now, breathe in to count of 7, and out to count 11. I'm doing it too now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 29, 2006 Author Share Posted January 29, 2006 I've gone purple - can I breathe faster please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 How about setting up a holiday chicken sitting service Or pehaps a camping and caravanning field - CHICKENS WELCOME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Chickens we can cope with - it's people we're hoping to move away from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Oh fingers crossed for you Lesley I would love a pig but they are so cute and tiny then they grow and grow and grow it is when I look at mum not the babies that I change my mind Mind you if I had the space Any news yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I would love a pig but they are so cute and tiny then they grow and grow and grow it is when I look at mum not the babies that I change my mind A bit like some humans then Louise? I love piglets too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Pigs over humans every time Clare I have seen quite alot of baby pigs and it is just how big they can get amazes me and the speed they grow. They are the most efficient food conversion machines I have ever come across Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
