tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post3443098985848822679..comments2024-02-22T16:37:08.420-04:00Comments on Of Petals and Wool: IS IT TIME FOR THIS FARMER TO RETIRE YET?Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-91291203441536221742012-09-21T19:16:49.085-03:002012-09-21T19:16:49.085-03:00Oh my gosh, Julia, I just don't see how you ca...Oh my gosh, Julia, I just don't see how you can do all that work. I am very impressed, but I do think it would be extra nice if you could retire one of these days. Dick and I retired 21 years ago when I was 64 and Dick was 55. We just decided that being together was a lot more important than his working a few more years just to get a bigger pension. We have really never regretted it. <br /><br />I wish we had traveled a bit more when we were younger, but we felt like we needed to save money for our later years. I'm sure it was a good idea in the end. <br /><br />Thanks for your last comments. Yes, we do love our beautiful great granddaughter and I am so glad to hear that her mom is starting to feel better. If only Andelin could get her days and nights turned around. In another month, they will let her cry it out. It really doesn't take long to train them right.<br /><br />Just when do you plan to retire? Or will you just keep working until you wear out? <br /><br />I loved looking at all your beautiful pictures. Your farm is huge, and so well run. It must be very satisfying on a deep level, even though it is truly hard work. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797132860053426517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-49727525177038551092012-09-19T21:11:34.166-03:002012-09-19T21:11:34.166-03:00Lauren, we have 300 acres of farm land and 300 acr...Lauren, we have 300 acres of farm land and 300 acres of forest land. You're right, it's a lot of work and we can never catch up either on the farm or at home. JB<br />Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-85863551716782560252012-09-19T21:09:04.664-03:002012-09-19T21:09:04.664-03:00Char, some days I feel like I'm half asleep, h...Char, some days I feel like I'm half asleep, hahaha...Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-57822259936592323832012-09-19T20:56:50.722-03:002012-09-19T20:56:50.722-03:00Julia ~
Thanks for the tour. I had the impression...Julia ~<br />Thanks for the tour. I had the impression your farm was big, but not THAT BIG! I grew up on a very small farm. (My parents both worked outside the home.) No one has any idea how much and how hard the work is. How many acres is it?<br />Hugs :)<br />LaurenRugs and Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084387971128823025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-73876292591269067492012-09-19T14:09:31.961-03:002012-09-19T14:09:31.961-03:00Oh my! Julia I had no idea you farm was so big! ...Oh my! Julia I had no idea you farm was so big! You run circles around most people without barely trying! I just don't know how you do it! I'd be falling asleep in the stalls! LOL!<br /><br />CharCharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854204361973832029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-35087585612530260102012-09-19T13:19:44.779-03:002012-09-19T13:19:44.779-03:00No, farmers never retire. They live a hard life an...No, farmers never retire. They live a hard life and a deeply satisfied life working the land.<br />I love farmers and everything they provide.<br /><br />We had dairy cows and alfalfa a few years YEARS ago. It was a hard life but I knew that what we were doing was worthy of the toil.<br /><br />Love you all the more for it.<br />Welcome to the Garden of Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132446191608085958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-61313969719229627252012-09-19T10:55:15.374-03:002012-09-19T10:55:15.374-03:00The silos have not been used for 4 years now and a...The silos have not been used for 4 years now and are slated to be demolished as soon as possible as they are no longer safe... They are a landmark from the aircrafts point of view, so we've been told. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-80659975703280320402012-09-19T10:38:06.836-03:002012-09-19T10:38:06.836-03:00Thank you and so many other farmers for your hard ...Thank you and so many other farmers for your hard work! <br />The picture of the red barn and the silos in the back would make a beautiful rug. I know it may not be practIcal to leave the silos but I think they are gorgeous and in a few years will be all but gone across America .Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485528044461966430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-20851840092195146302012-09-19T09:37:51.785-03:002012-09-19T09:37:51.785-03:00Wow! What an educational tour Julia! Love seeing...Wow! What an educational tour Julia! Love seeing all the cows and the peek into your wonderful world!<br /><br />xo<br />dulcydulcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968739115493352579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-89939099066372881322012-09-19T09:26:49.141-03:002012-09-19T09:26:49.141-03:00I don't sit down very long, a few minutes now ...I don't sit down very long, a few minutes now and then. I have so much weeding to do. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-9816006444743577292012-09-19T09:07:50.458-03:002012-09-19T09:07:50.458-03:00Wow! What a big place and a big job! Thanks for ...Wow! What a big place and a big job! Thanks for the tour. SarahThe Paisley Studio/Sarah McNamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126080331091945942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-80371183014826722852012-09-19T08:06:36.458-03:002012-09-19T08:06:36.458-03:00There's nothing light and easy about farm work...There's nothing light and easy about farm work!<br />Julia, I don't know how you do it day in and day out. But I guess there is no retiring either.<br />I hope you are able to take some time to relax and enjoy yourself. Have you spent any time in that lovely gazebo? weaverpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533327863909312395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-44108917178365589592012-09-19T07:54:53.372-03:002012-09-19T07:54:53.372-03:00My goodness you and yours work hard! It must be re...My goodness you and yours work hard! It must be rewarding to own and work your own farm. Love the black and white cows!<br /> Thanks for the tour,<br />RobynMugwump Woolieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05963220428095765949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-83133601961569673892012-09-19T07:51:00.832-03:002012-09-19T07:51:00.832-03:00Wow! That's a LOT of hard work! So many animal...Wow! That's a LOT of hard work! So many animals to care for and also the structures on the land! You do have a beautiful "office" though! ;-) You are also blessed to have so much hay... LOVE the old red barn... thanks so much for sharing! moosecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309739222008330155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-11346184381542380512012-09-19T01:36:35.351-03:002012-09-19T01:36:35.351-03:00Thanks, I'll check it out.Thanks, I'll check it out. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-55599297907123007412012-09-19T01:34:49.696-03:002012-09-19T01:34:49.696-03:00Since we have a liquid manure pit in the back of t...Since we have a liquid manure pit in the back of the barn, and are no longer using the silos, there is hardly any smell anymore even on sultry nights like years ago.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-70041779011084078422012-09-19T01:31:12.090-03:002012-09-19T01:31:12.090-03:00You'e hired Kim.You'e hired Kim.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-89366425697412301622012-09-19T01:30:06.060-03:002012-09-19T01:30:06.060-03:00I can't spell.... My son is separated with hi...I can't spell.... My son is separated with his common law wife years ago. He lives alone in his house next door.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-87531616386757196622012-09-19T01:28:22.316-03:002012-09-19T01:28:22.316-03:00But I don't get paid as much as you :(But I don't get paid as much as you :(Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-76022772216978875472012-09-19T01:25:10.010-03:002012-09-19T01:25:10.010-03:00I love that analogy. The cows are keeping us hosta...I love that analogy. The cows are keeping us hostage. hahaha...Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-15374892781356740022012-09-19T01:23:45.265-03:002012-09-19T01:23:45.265-03:00I'd love to retire so I could tend to the hous...I'd love to retire so I could tend to the house and gardens better and hook. But I shouldn't complain. I have an income and I'm not at the farm all day. I'll retire when my husband decides he wants to retire but he wants to keep on farming for a while. He doesn't know for how long. Sigh... Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-17376060039371539742012-09-19T01:17:16.455-03:002012-09-19T01:17:16.455-03:00This comment has been removed by the author.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-89487233230053303042012-09-19T00:35:22.659-03:002012-09-19T00:35:22.659-03:00Farmers work so hard and are so under paid, under ...Farmers work so hard and are so under paid, under appreciated, and yet loved by the common man who knows that without good farmers like yours we would starve. What a fun tour..thanks for sharing! I love seeing your world. You need to see the cute video on youtube called "Farm it mabye" by Lil. Fred..very cute video about dairy farming. I know you'd love it! Have a great day!yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-51590349502005267032012-09-19T00:23:30.015-03:002012-09-19T00:23:30.015-03:00Loved the tour! What a huge business ... No wonder...Loved the tour! What a huge business ... No wonder you look so healthy with good muscles ...<br /><br />The town I just visited , Tillamook, had a jillion farms and there was a HUGE potty smell ... guess ya get used to it but your place by itself has a lot of cow potty! <br /><br />Can you sell that stuff for fertilizer? Guess you use it for your own fertilizer haaa oh me I'm afraid I'd make a lousy farmer but I'm sure glad there are farmers ...<br /><br />I like ice cream very much ;)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663919207326700505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876827638819064500.post-90688885955322489292012-09-18T23:16:13.974-03:002012-09-18T23:16:13.974-03:00Wow Julia, no wonder you are tired. Walking so muc...Wow Julia, no wonder you are tired. Walking so much and taking care of that all is a ton of work. Take more pictures I really, really enjoyed looking at everything. I love your barns and I like to see how you store silage now compared to how you used to and I like seeing your hay all piled up. That is amazing just like I really enjoyed seeing all of your cows and calves. <br />I would love to come work on your farm. I know how to muck out stalls and I know how to feed. :) Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.com