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Post by cddexter on Sept 25, 2015 12:40:49 GMT -5
packed, last Dexter gone, sheep go tomorrow, hay too, koi go tomorrow morning. Fifth wheel set up, no power for six weeks, generator for emergencies, big propane tank ordered, candles and matches ready, laptop for internet cafe's, probably eight months of roughing it, it's been a slice.
cheers, c.
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Post by zephyrhillsusan on Sept 25, 2015 16:46:37 GMT -5
When will you be set up in your new place? No livestock? That will be sad!
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Post by legendrockranch on Sept 25, 2015 18:15:29 GMT -5
Oh wow, what about heat or air conditioner? Sounds like fun if I were 30 years younger  Ever plan on owning Dexters again? Keep us posted as to your trials and tribulations. Barb |
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Post by jennyacres on Sept 25, 2015 20:45:05 GMT -5
Wait what?! Where are you going? I haven't been following this board for a bit so point me in the right direction if you've already explained all of this. Otherwise, please elaborate!
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Post by Olga on Sept 25, 2015 23:13:30 GMT -5
Wait, what?!
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Post by midhilldexters on Sept 27, 2015 7:30:27 GMT -5
Good luck on your camping experience, should be fun. Hope the new build goes well, looking forward to seeing pics.
Carol K
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Post by cddexter on Sept 27, 2015 9:25:15 GMT -5
and they talk about buyer beware! sometimes it should be seller beware!
buyers for the farm didn't want any sheep (around 70), so I started arrangements to sell them off. Then buyer wanted 15 and a ram, then shortly after, they were here to see how things worked (well, septic, farm equip, etc), took a close look at the sheep and decided to take them all, we'd settle up at changeover. Oh Goody. That was 6 weeks ago.
The deal closes this coming Tuesday.
Last Wed they contacted me and said they didn't want any sheep after all, nor any hay or portable livestock panels, anything left of the farm when they took over Sept. 30 was theirs.
PANIC!!!!!
On Thurs I found someone who was VERY interested, and wanted the hay and some of the panels, too, they could come over from Vancouver on Saturday and pick up then...
On Friday I phoned to confirm details, hubby not in, he'd be back around 4, she'd get him to call me then...
No call, no reply to my messages, no show on Saturday.
Anyone want $10,000 worth of sheep cheap? Just be here before the end of today (Sunday) to pick them up, will you. The panels and hay are already set for pickup on Monday, and I can't manage the sheep without the panels so the sheep have to go first.
Given the timing, the real estate agent thinks this was all planned. Nice people. She emailed them Sat a.m. to remind them the sheep were here because they had committed to them, I couldn't get them gone until Oct 15 at the latest. No response.
What a bunch of thingies.
But, Carol, other than that, thanks for the kind thoughts.
c.
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Post by zephyrhillsusan on Sept 27, 2015 13:44:47 GMT -5
What a bummer, cddexter, and yes, it sounds like they thought they figured out a way to get some cheap (free) sheep and farm equipment! Don't you wish people could just be straight up? |
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Post by midhilldexters on Sept 27, 2015 16:15:41 GMT -5
Oh I would be so mad, I can just imagine the panic and stress this causes you. Not the best start to your new life. Hope the rest of it goes to plan, go for plenty of coffee so you can keep in touch with us.
Carol K
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Post by J & M Chambers on Sept 27, 2015 20:52:29 GMT -5
Carol, best wishes on whatever your new adventure is.
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Post by cddexter on Sept 27, 2015 21:27:57 GMT -5
arranged for shieep picup for mon furst thing, hauler will try to find buyers as breeding stock before giving up and taking to slaughter. St croix x katadin really nice stuff with great color combos, all three colors. . sorted out about 10 to take with me, buyer finally returned the email that I can keep those here until I can arrange pickup. Theyll go probably wed or thurs. I'm out of here tues nite.
thanks for the interest, it's been 'beastly'.
cheers, c.
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Post by Fran on Sept 28, 2015 7:43:42 GMT -5
Sorry you are having to deal with such bad people -- unfortunately they're out there... Sounds like you're heading off on a wonderful adventure though! Have a wonderful and safe trip/time!
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Post by Dahdo on Sept 28, 2015 19:18:30 GMT -5
What a bunch of yahoos. Oh well, upward and onward! I can't wait to see your new digs. Eight months?! We should have had you come run the project on our new house....we were living in the Tuff Shed for 20 months! All the best, still holding your reservation for next month Dave |
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