Monthly Archives: August 2012

Gaining a Foothold …

Well we finally got the trailer loaded with tools and materials this morning. Getting to the farm was a bit of an adventure in of itself, traveling with the trailer completely loaded down for the first time since building it. … Continue reading

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Paint, paint everywhere and not a drop to drink …

I know, that title doesn’t make any sense, but I am desperate for a title and my sore throat has turned into a full blown cold, equipped with the latest in mucous technology … so … yeah. We picked up the paint … Continue reading

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Pics and Layout …

We have had multiple requests for pics of the property and our “plan”. First, the pics. When I hear the words farm or homestead, especially in Colorado, I picture rolling hills, lush landscape, a creek running swiftly, bunnies holding hands … Continue reading

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Waging War on the ‘hoppers

As we wait, not-so-patiently, to get the keys to our new farm tomorrow thanks to this “we buy houses company”, we are restless. Well, restless might not cover it. We are on edge, looking around at all that still has … Continue reading

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Preparations …

Tools organized and ready to go: Check! Trailer frame purchased, trailer built and painted: Check! Miter Saw and Compressor staged: Check! 1400 Square Feet of Southern White Pine Flooring – Stained: Check! Monday we will grab paint for the ceiling, … Continue reading

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Brambleshire Farm is on the move …

Well, we are on the move, both Virtually and Physically. Virtualityness … Every time I type the word “Virtual” (or any of its various iterations) I think of the Matrix. As I start typing the letter “V” in the word, … Continue reading

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Missing in action, being floored, and Curiosity killed the cat …

Bloggio, Bloggio … Where for art thou Bloggio? Apparently not keeping your blog more up to date can have far reaching consequences, including adversely effecting the global economy. So, I am sorry world, my bad. (Sorry, that is the best … Continue reading

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