So many of you have requested photos... so here they are!
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We have a LONG gravel drive that runs between two pastures. The white
house and barn belong to our neighbors. Our house is down among the trees
you see in the distance.
We actually own the land the drive is on, plus about 20 feet on either
side. I predict that the first major purchase is going to be a riding
mower... |
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Here's where the drive enters the trees. You can see Rob's shop directly
ahead, and the house hiding off to the left. |
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Here's the house.
I don't have a photo of the back yet, but the deck you can almost see
extending past the left side of the house actually wraps around the entire
back. |
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The property goes back for another 5 acres past the house. It's all mixed
fir and oak forest. I'm sure in some distant past it was harvested, but
I haven't tramped through the thick underbrush to look for stumps yet.
(It's been raining.) |
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Rob's shop, aka Man Territory. He's got all kinds of plans for this
space. As far as I'm concerned, we'll work out a budget, then he can do
whatever he wants... he just has to keep the door closed.
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As if the pastures didn't prove that we're in mixed farm and forest country,
across the street from us is a bona fide chicken farm. Luckily the house
is in a bit of a hollow, with those nice tall trees between us and the
farm. And the neighbors assure us that the wind generally blows in the
other direction anyway. |
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I can't resist including some gratuitous cuteness. I think it's a rite
of toddler passage to wear spaghetti. |