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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 06:00:35 AM
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I have been checking the forums a little over the last couple of years but now I am back in full force. We have been traveling the country looking for a little homestead and lo and behold, we landed back in Wisconsin! Found an over 100 year old cottage with some land and outbuildings. Located just outside of Waupaca, WI in the town of Farmington. We are very close to the area called "Chain O Lakes" and the Ice Age Trail and Hartman Creek State Park are just down the road. So far I have been very busy painting and decorating. Our only furniture was in the camper so I went antiquing and flea marketing. I am looking forward to getting some chickens and goats in the spring. Already cruising the seed and plant catalogs. Looking forward to reconnecting with my Farmgirl Friends.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7475 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7475 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 06:28:12 AM
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Diane welcome back to the farm. Your cottage is beautiful and the land it's on. Enjoy every moment of antiquing, painting, and working on getting it just the way you want. I love little houses ~ I live in one.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
3162 Posts
Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
3162 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 06:46:35 AM
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Diane - welcome back to the Farm! Sounds like you have found the perfect spot :) The picture is just lovely!!! You mentioned getting chickens and goats. Any idea what breed you might look at purchasing? Are you after eggs or meat? And dairy or meat? We are trying to plan our future homestead and there is so much to look forward to!!!
~ Shannon
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16763 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16763 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 06:55:58 AM
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This just makes my day that you're back. What a fantastic find your new home is. It was waiting all this time for you, I'd say.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 07:44:38 AM
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Hi welcome back.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1865 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1865 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 07:54:00 AM
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Diane, so glad that you are back. Happy that you found exactly what you wanted. Have fun settling in. Your cottage looks so lovely.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 08:25:21 AM
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Thanks everyone! Sara, we were looking for a small house. This one is 900 square feet and it is just right! Shannon, I want just four laying hens, haven't decided on the breed yet. As for the goats, we will be getting Nigerian Dwarf goats to help clean up the land and for milk and meat. Nigerian Dwarfs are the perfect size and have great milk and meat. Just right for a small homestead. We have 3 acres and 2 are mostly wooded with mixture of oak and pine. Funny thing is we didn't think we would miss the winter but after spending the last couple without any snow we missed it. You can take the girl out of Wisconsin but you can't take the Wisconsin out of the girl. After leaving, I fell even more in love with my beautiful home State.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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TexasWildflower
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Wanda
Hallettsville
Texas
USA
206 Posts |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 09:29:30 AM
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Welcome back! What a cute cottage and I love your plan; chickens and goats are the BEST! I imagine that a blank space soon-to-be filled with new junk and antique findings inspires many a daydream 
Kristine
Farmgirl Sister #6
Not all who wander are lost. |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
6137 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
6137 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 09:31:32 AM
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Welcome!! back Diane!! I love your cottage!! What fun it must be to make it all your own!
Farmgirl Hugs! Connie
Imagine....#3392 |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
3602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 12:10:29 PM
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Welcome back, Diane! I've missed Fiddlehead Farm! Love your little Homestead!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6835 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6835 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 12:35:01 PM
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Welcome Home Diane!! Your new Homestead looks awesome and I look forward to seeing all of the new things you will be doing there. A 100 year old cottage must have some pretty cool features. What caught your eye first when you saw it?
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015 |
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 4:01:58 PM
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| Hello Diane and welcome back, I missed you and look forward to your being back here. Congrats on the new (old) home, beautiful! Hugs Karla |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 5:58:16 PM
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Welcome back, Diana! Sounds like a wonderful place y'all have found.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 9:56:27 PM
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Welcome back Diane. I've really missed you. So glad you found a place. I know your decorating will be outstanding! Maybe April and I can take a road trip.
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3860 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
3860 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2016 : 07:55:34 AM
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That must have been a fun time just you and your DH on the road together! I love your little cottage and farm! Welcome back! How is your daughter doing with her Lyme disease?
Farmgirl sister #308
Vintage hollow book gifts, golden book planner sets
www.marketsofsunshine.com
Bible Research
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7957 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
7957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2016 : 5:43:50 PM
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Welcome back Diane! I just love your home! Super cute and peaceful! You will definitely have to post some pictures of the antique furniture you find. Enjoy all of your painting and decorating!
Krista |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13854 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13854 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13854 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13854 Posts |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2016 : 12:31:16 PM
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Hi Diana, love your cottage. So happy you're here!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2016 : 09:37:02 AM
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Welcome back Diane. Can't wait to see how you decorated the inside of your cottage.
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jan 06 2016 : 4:00:45 PM
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Diane!
You're Back! You're Back! I am so happy to see you here! Love the photo!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9659 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9659 Posts |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2016 : 05:22:29 AM
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Thank you to all my Farmgirl Friends for all the well wishes. I am so glad to be in a home without wheels and with good internet connection so I can catch up with all of you. I have been very busy getting the little house all cleaned and painted. I will be posting some photos soon. Thank you all again, it feels so good to be home.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2016 : 12:17:50 PM
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SO glad you're back, Diane! I've missed you, too! Just love your new Wisconsin home! Such fun making things new and yours... I'm really looking forward to seeing your pictures - you always do such beautiful work with paint! Will you be sharing some of your travel adventures with us, too? I would love to hear all about them!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13854 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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