Cinnamon Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Lesley,its wonderful! I am sure you can make it into a real family home - you sound like a homemaker to me A galleried landing - I have always wanted one of those! And a farm shop to sell all your eggs from too Fingers will continue to be crossed until it is 100% yours! Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Flaming Ada - what wonderful wonderful news. Told you would get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Sounds like Kooringa is as envious as I am! The photos look great Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Oh Shucks Lesely - I missed the good news!! Many, many congratulations to you and Carl. What a wonderful new adventure for you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Grrr, off the forum for 2 days and I miss all this excitement Lesley, I am so pleased for you and Carl, what a wonderful, wonderful opportunity- I'm convinced that it will all smoothly from now on It looks and sounds absolutely idyllic. Just think how many eglus you could fit onto all that land Congratulations, and the very best of luck with the next stages in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinep Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 What fabulous news Lesley, great adventure starts here. Property details sound like they are everybodies dreams rolled into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Thank You everyone - I don't think we will believe it until it has all happened and we have the keys. Anything could happen It is exactly 2 miles from door to door so we can still carry on looking after grandchildren and pick them up from school etc. If they still accept our offer, then it could just take 4 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 How exciting Congratulations Lesley and Carl. A big step. Enjoy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aylana Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Congratulations, I am so pleased for you! The pictures look amazing. Its all going to go smoothly I am sure!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I've been stuck in internet-less hell for a few days so just caught up on this amazing news I can see a book or TV programme coming out of all this - "From eglu to farm/smallholding in under 2 years" I think it is absolutely brilliant and I'm so pleased for you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 That is a fab idea Jane From vegetarian to self sufficient farm owner via an Eglu It would be great publicity for Omlet as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Go on Lesley - write that book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Oooh - the pictures look fab Thanks for posting them. I lurve the idea of a "galleried landing" and farm gate sales too - how cool is that? Love, Cookie. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 (edited) When am I supposed to find time to write a book? Apart from that - we thought it was all too good to be true - and it probably is We thought sorting out the finance was going to be the difficult part but then heard today that the vendors want to 'wait a week' so that they can sort out a couple of issues with their French property We will just have to take it at face value and wait and see. Edited February 2, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hold your nerve Lesley! Don't wobble now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aylana Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Don't worry Lesley, it is natural that if there are any potential problems even small ones they would want to get them sorted before moving ahead. Just get on with your day to day usual things and consciously push and worries or doubts out of your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Thank You everyone - I don't think we will believe it until it has all happened and we have the keys. Anything could happen It is exactly 2 miles from door to door so we can still carry on looking after grandchildren and pick them up from school etc. If they still accept our offer, then it could just take 4 weeks Well now you've posted all the details we're off to gazump you. I think we should be able to find it from those details... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Thank You everyone - I don't think we will believe it until it has all happened and we have the keys. Anything could happen It is exactly 2 miles from door to door so we can still carry on looking after grandchildren and pick them up from school etc. If they still accept our offer, then it could just take 4 weeks Well now you've posted all the details we're off to gazump you. I think we should be able to find it from those details... Meanie! It looks lovely, was even more exciting when I heard there might be ponies Your herds of little chickens will love it too. Just hang in there, I think there is always some uncertainty until you finally get it. Exciting news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Well now you've posted all the details we're off to gazump you. I think we should be able to find it from those details... You're a brave man Murdo..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Too late Murdo It's all systems go. The valuations will be done on Monday. Solicitors have been appointed................ Jake thinks we could keep elephants in the barn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 What great news Lesley! The pictures look fantastic. Fingers crossed that the rest goes smoothly, and CONGRATULATIONS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Oops that was me (Ruth) I thought I was logged in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanne Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Hi Lesley, I dont get in here that often, so only just caught up with this thread. Many many congratulations to you and Carl. What a wonderful opportunity for you, it looks wonderful and it WILL BE wonderful. I'm really pleased for you Leanne x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 4, 2006 Author Share Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks Leanne - nice to see you around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myles Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 Lesley and congratulations it looks wonderful, many many exciting days and months and years ahead .I had already seen your new house for sale, how do you get round the agricultural tie problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
