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Old 09/25/09, 05:43 PM
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My wildest dreams just came true!

My dad, who is amazing at building, repairing, planning, and fixing things was talking to me today about going into part time retirement and becoming a full time farmer! EEEEEEEEEP! [strongbad

He seems interested in small-time organic farming for profit. I think he 'got the bug' when he visited a co-worker's 10 acre farm with hydroponic strawberry plant system, apple/peach/cherry orchard complete with cider making etc. I'm the household pro on livestock care etc... Now that we might become a 'team', it's almost scary to think about the possibilities! I think the strawberries impressed him the most. The guy had 5 groups of 3 plants per tier, with about 100' rows... He said he got 5lbs of berries per plant, which means TONS of strawberries. Best of all, he sold most if not all at farmer's markets or off of the farm.
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Old 09/25/09, 06:06 PM
 
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So cool!!!
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Old 09/25/09, 06:10 PM
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That is really great! It is awesome that you and dad can do something together I am very happy for you!~
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Old 09/26/09, 07:53 AM
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Congratulations! Are you doing this in MI?
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Old 09/26/09, 08:02 AM
 
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Well good luck to both of you,I'm sure y'all be off and running in no time.
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Old 09/26/09, 03:21 PM
 
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"My wildest dreams just came true! "

and you are posting about it
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Old 09/26/09, 03:48 PM
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"My wildest dreams just came true! "

and you are posting about it
I don't get it Nancy...why shouldn't she post about it?
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Old 09/26/09, 06:18 PM
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sounds like a fun future.
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Old 03/18/10, 06:09 PM
 
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I don't get it Nancy...why shouldn't she post about it?
Just saw where I had posted this...
I think I was just joking / kidding about her wildest dream ...well
nevermind....just a dumb response of mine...

It sounds like a great & exciting venture
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Old 03/18/10, 07:10 PM
 
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Great! I hope everything works out for him and for you, too!
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Good for you! I hope it works out well for both of you.
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Old 03/19/10, 06:23 AM
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That sounds Great. Have Tons of Fun!!!
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Old 03/19/10, 06:30 AM
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OMGoodness, congratulations!




I love it when wildest dreams come true!!!

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