tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post5215885559220530976..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: One Step Closer to the Goat BarnLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60910278099762934012016-04-11T17:16:57.796-04:002016-04-11T17:16:57.796-04:00Yes, that's correct. We discussed taking the e...Yes, that's correct. We discussed taking the entire tree down, but with a circumference of 12 feet it's too much tree to deal with all at once, and more firewood than we need for the upcoming winter. So we're storing our firewood in the live, upright position until such a time that we can take it down and have room to cut it and store it. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50893449249974554302016-04-11T17:10:33.888-04:002016-04-11T17:10:33.888-04:00Thank you Rain! We have the same concern, i.e. thi...Thank you Rain! We have the same concern, i.e. thinking ahead to as we get older, and thinking of ways to work smarter not harder. The goat barn will be a huge help!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-29831279575238658352016-04-11T17:09:30.398-04:002016-04-11T17:09:30.398-04:00I think it will hold up fairly well, and has been ...I think it will hold up fairly well, and has been mentioned, the plywood can be replaced. :) They have a smaller cart as well. I'm thinking it would be good for the garden.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77074865939236763982016-04-11T16:20:54.371-04:002016-04-11T16:20:54.371-04:00Oh, I didn't realize you were leaving the trun...Oh, I didn't realize you were leaving the trunk standing! Unfortunately, this type of "pruning" produces much weaker branches and destroys a tree's natural shape. (Sorry; 30-year member of the National Arbor Day Foundation speaking here. ;-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-23669759288778710682016-04-11T16:11:31.729-04:002016-04-11T16:11:31.729-04:00At least this tree will still have a chance to sen...At least this tree will still have a chance to send out new branches and leaves. We won't get the good shade, but at least we won't be worrying about branches falling on something. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39754330150149407532016-04-11T13:25:47.158-04:002016-04-11T13:25:47.158-04:00I love reading your blog Leigh. I'm learning s...I love reading your blog Leigh. I'm learning so much. I never knew that cant tool existed. Wonderful cart too. I think one of the goals when I buy my property is to set it up (slowly but surely) for an aging couple. Work needs to be done but the proper tools are essential. I'm glad you're finally able to start the goat barn!Rain https://www.blogger.com/profile/14377719049819222133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84222216609919892362016-04-11T12:15:43.988-04:002016-04-11T12:15:43.988-04:00Sad for the magnificent old tree but good for the ...Sad for the magnificent old tree but good for the woodstove and the new barn!! I love your new garden cart - I've been looking at those lately also but the price keeps me away....you will have to let us know how this one holds out at that MUCH better price!! :)Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73646867390666320452016-04-11T11:48:05.677-04:002016-04-11T11:48:05.677-04:00What a great deal on the cart! Two-wheeled carts a...What a great deal on the cart! Two-wheeled carts are SUCH a help on a small farm; I'm so glad you finally have one.<br /><br />I have such a hard time "killing" trees....Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-56812821796420094802016-04-11T09:36:35.722-04:002016-04-11T09:36:35.722-04:00Thanks Jackie! You're right, we live this way ...Thanks Jackie! You're right, we live this way because we love being physically active. Who needs a membership to the gym? I get all the exercise I need plus fresh air and the satisfaction of accomplishing something worthwhile. Priceless!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-29780865590606532222016-04-11T09:35:14.486-04:002016-04-11T09:35:14.486-04:00The right tools help so much!The right tools help <i>so</i> much!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-76741312775216058022016-04-11T09:34:49.756-04:002016-04-11T09:34:49.756-04:00That was a surprise to me when I loaded my first l...That was a surprise to me when I loaded my first load of firewood! Oops! Then some visiting kids made a beeline to pile in but fortunately they are well-trained enough to obey when I hollered "stop," and that prevented a potential injury! They had great fun pushing it though, and two kids could easily move two chunky little pigs in a crate.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69497861125226122362016-04-11T09:30:58.308-04:002016-04-11T09:30:58.308-04:00I love it that you just bought the same cart! Verm...I love it that you just bought the same cart! Vermont Cart seems to have taken over Gardenway carts and yes, the price is way too high. I'm sure they are beautifully crafted, but all things considered, the Northern Tool enabled us to actually buy one. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69551359725307525612016-04-11T09:29:37.699-04:002016-04-11T09:29:37.699-04:00The job definitely looks like it requires good bod...The job definitely looks like it requires good body strength and fitness. Can't blame your husband for wanting a change from that. We do need to adjust as our bodies get older. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-14830012992355927222016-04-11T09:27:57.897-04:002016-04-11T09:27:57.897-04:00I know you'll love the sun for your garden wit...I know you'll love the sun for your garden with the cherry tree gone. And if you can't get the cherries, there's no sense having it!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-67415665109800205962016-04-11T08:20:50.664-04:002016-04-11T08:20:50.664-04:00Leigh,
I love the photos of the blossoms all arou...Leigh, <br />I love the photos of the blossoms all around your blog-so dreamy and beautiful!<br /> Lots of work, but that's what we do-right?<br /> My hub needs one of those hook and stand tools- must show this to him!<br />Congrats on Jessie's new little one- sooo sweet!<br />hugs, JackieJackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400208631365548141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77985787541765182412016-04-11T03:44:36.121-04:002016-04-11T03:44:36.121-04:00I love that garden cart! New tools are fun, especi...I love that garden cart! New tools are fun, especially with projects.Jason and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860762982914983418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-3123291559804021812016-04-10T21:28:24.774-04:002016-04-10T21:28:24.774-04:00I loved your cart until I read about loading it ev...I loved your cart until I read about loading it evenly! Guess that would not work on my little place. Glad you had the tree taken down and the goats will be getting a nice new home! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38168958415654266152016-04-10T21:28:01.026-04:002016-04-10T21:28:01.026-04:00You must be absolutely thrilled to get that huge t...You must be absolutely thrilled to get that huge tree down. Glad you could get it done. Safely!<br /><br />We just two weeks ago bought the exact same garden cart, same price, from Northern Tool! We had reached the point where our old one (whadda work horse!) could be repaired no more so it had to be replaced. We did the same thing as you, searching for one and were amazed and frustrated at the price for most of them. Then we found this one at Northern Tool and are very happy with it. Hope you are, too.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-25279820947493567242016-04-10T20:10:04.683-04:002016-04-10T20:10:04.683-04:00My Hubby is a climber and until his op last year w...My Hubby is a climber and until his op last year was doing this work. I am not sure he will go back to it as it is hard on the body and now in his 40's he wants a change. Great progress though, on to the goat house.Fiona from Arbordale Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05196630415124998431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-43763098987841531932016-04-10T18:25:19.821-04:002016-04-10T18:25:19.821-04:00How wonderful! new wood, new toys and new plannin...How wonderful! new wood, new toys and new planning for the barn. :D<br />I cut down my cherry tree the other day...it has been infested with aphids for years and we can't keep the birds and yellow jackets from eating all the fruit. So now my lower garden is going to be sunnier. Looking forward to planting season.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19125505504785713662016-04-10T14:19:13.620-04:002016-04-10T14:19:13.620-04:00Great rescue! Those are the best carts. And I can ...Great rescue! Those are the best carts. And I can see how raising the handle would be easier on the back.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8117124676844797422016-04-10T14:18:34.280-04:002016-04-10T14:18:34.280-04:00LOL. Wait till I show you what else Dan got. :)LOL. Wait till I show you what else Dan got. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42050968930270445872016-04-10T14:18:05.370-04:002016-04-10T14:18:05.370-04:00Yes, the plywood can be replaced! Makes it a real ...Yes, the plywood can be replaced! Makes it a real bargain in the long run.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-35487103291912620312016-04-10T14:17:20.648-04:002016-04-10T14:17:20.648-04:00We've thrown out all our old plans for the bar...We've thrown out all our old plans for the barn and are starting fresh. One of these days we're going to have to commit to some plans!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84967765910151700112016-04-10T14:16:28.244-04:002016-04-10T14:16:28.244-04:00And we're really thankful for that firewood. W...And we're really thankful for that firewood. With more still on the tree for another year!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.com