One place I looked at had a house with a 2nd floor that rocked--NO KIDDING, and a barn with baseball sized holes in the roof. The real estate agent tried to tell me that the holes would swell when it rained and the roof would keep the barn dry that way. (She was fired.)
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Lots of good advice there. I have Rhode Island Reds, which are "Dual Purpose." I slaughtered my roosters. Their meat was good but...
:( KEEP LOOKING!!! I looked for my farm-ette for 12 years. I had very specific requirements, and the Lord found me the perfect place. It wouldn't be perfect for everyone, though, and I work hard to keep my neighbors happy, though I don't have big neighbor problems. I saw a number of...
My older DD's (now 26 and 29 years old) do not live next to, socialize with, or benefit from ANY of the bullies who tried to make their time in public school MISERABLE.
LOTS of educated people like to throw their education in your face. I am proud that I have a Bachelor's, but teacher...