highlandcattle
06-08-2017, 02:12 PM
Wel we sold our city house. We looked for monthsdrove about a thousand miles,used up alot of gas in our search for a place to be comfortable. We had no luck in finding our few acres and a quiet place. Around here people are holding on to what tgey have or going into foreclosure. It was frustrating and depressing. After alot of soul searching we decided to find a place near our oldest daughter and her family. We can see our rapidly growing grandkids more. Time just seems to be going by so quickly. Its been 11 months since we left our farm not a day goes by that we dont miss it. Its an ache that wont go away. Ron misses wandering the fields.cutting firewood and of course making syrup. I miss my privacy,knowing where all my beloved animals were buried,the freedom of just walking aroynd and not having to see anyone. We really like the little house we bought. BUT its not home. We just live here. The neighbor have all been here a ling time,many related. We're outsiders. I feel exposed and isolated. A couple of nearby families decided to envolve us in long standing disputes. A couple of very scary confrontations(they came on our property to go nuts)so we stay in the house and now will be gone by Tuesday. Our new place is a small ranch,which we really need because stairs are nearly impossible at this point. Its in a small village about 10 minutes from our daughter. When we look across the road we can see the farm fields. There are no sidewalks. So i wont trip when i go for a walk. my sight is failing. Its very quiet with small neatly cared for homes with some beautiful Victorian houses sprinkled in. There are flower beds,a deck with an outdoor room and lots of small projects to keep us busy. There are maple trees,not sugars though. So a compromise. We will make this work. We will pray for good neighbors and a quiet,simple lifestyle. Sometimes this is just how things work out. It could be worse.we'll update you later. Spending the next few days getting ready. Told my cats,get set,its happening again. They have a patio door in the dining room that opens to the deck. I think theyll spend alot of time there. Ill hang my flower baskets,plant a garden,feed the birds and squirrels. So keeping upbeat and going forward. Summer heat and big storms predicted for the coming week,so everyone stay safe.