Muddy Gates!

Hi All,

Today we have had to go and complete paperwork for a rental property that we are looking to move into on a temporary basis.
We are so lucky to have some fantastic friends that are also willing to take a risk on us, Lisa's friend Lynn owns the property that we are looking to rent, which is all good, but they have just turned down rental on this property with 6 months rent up front, to wait for us to get the house sold, so that we can move in. How fantastic is Lynn to take this gamble with us.....Thank you so much Lynn.

We have been down the farm this morning also, I cant believe that already our gates into the paddocks are already churned up by the horse and pony we have. I do intend to put hard standing down in the future to stop this happening, but I say this every year or every time we have allot of rain, I just don't like to see the land turning into a ploughed field!! little things to some folk but it does bug me sometimes.

Take care all.

Ticking Over Nicely

Hi All,

Well things are still ticking over nicely with the house sale, we have the surveyors coming tomorrow, all our paperwork is with our solicitors, so its just that horrible waiting game.

On a brighter note we have arrange to go and visit Rob & Les at Wellground Alpaca Stud in a few weeks time, secretly I'm going to try a get a go on the new quad, if it's not to wet, I don't think Rob & Les would appreciate the ground getting churned up!

We are also expecting a visit from Jeff & Sheila From Easter-Wood Alpaca Stud, after a couple of attempts to make it up to us in the past had to be postponed for one thing and another. If we time it right they might be able to help us move out.......only joking Jeff & Sheila.

That's all for today.

Rocking Horse Goes Down South

Hi All,

Well after a rapid response, I am pleased to say that the Rocking Horse pictured in my last blog is hopefully going to a new home down south. I'm sure she will settle in nicely.

If anyone would like to purchase a Hand Carved Rocking Horse then I'm still making them, but to order only at the moment, as with my new job my days off are limited, so sorry I would not be able to make another in time for Christmas.

As stated in my last blog, I am currently trying to get my head around making Hand Carved Alpacas, not in a rocking form but free standing, again having the time at the moment to put this into practice is proving rather difficult but watch this space for any updates and progress.

Just to show that the Rocking Horse pictured previously was not a fluke, here is another picture of one that I made for a Christmas Display last year for a local company.

That's all for now, so take care all.

Still Keeping Our Fingers Crossed

Well the house sale still seems to be going OK, the SOLD sign has now appeared outside which has got tongues wagging in the village.

We are still on edge thinking something is bound to go wrong, we are trying to think positive and have even been a viewed a property today that we are looking to rent when the house sells.

We have so much that we want to get on with, but at least this gives us time now to really think about how we want to set are farm out.

Oh does anyone want a hand carved rocking horse that I also make for a hobby, this one has to go before Christmas or before we move house as we will just not have the room for it. I am looking for £900 for this one. I normally sell them for £1200 they make fantastic heirlooms or even just a piece of furniture in the home, I'm also looking into making hand carved alpaca soon.

Starting to Sink In!

With the sale of our house starting to sink in, we have had another visit from the purchaser today, She wanted to bring her daughter round to see her new purchase.

We are also starting to realise the task ahead of us, we have decided to move straight into rented accommodation for a few months just until we have the electric connected and the sewage treatment plant in place. if it was just myself and Lisa it wouldn't matter to much but as our daughter Lily is only two then its not fair that we don't have hot water / heating etc.

We are going to try and push to be moved out this side of Christmas, so that we can start our new adventure in the new year.

Keep you all updated with the progress.

Its Not Over Until The Fat Lady Sings!!!

Well its been awhile since I last updated the blog, so many things have been happening I just have not had the time. I am now running on broadband and wished that I had changed sooner, what a difference.

I have also started a new job which is taking a lot of my time at the moment until things settle down, but at least its a full time job with a guaranteed income every month.

After our house being on the market for such a long time and having endless viewings, I am now pleased to announce that we have finally SOLD yahoo!! however its not over until the fat lady sings as they say, so until we have moved out I'm not taking anything for granted.

Its so hard not to stop thinking of whats ahead of us and how our lives are going to change, we are desperately trying not to get to excited as we have been let down so many times before.

That's all for now but I'll keep updating with news.

Take care all.

Still Waiting!

Hi All, well with house viewing coming thick and fast, surely its only a matter of time before someone wants our house.
We have a visit from Jeff & Sheila at Easter-Wood Alpacas tomorrow which will be nice, it also gives them a change of scenery, not that there is much for them to see, as we are in the very early stages of setting up WillowBank Alpacas, even so they are more than welcome.
I must try and update my Blog more often but I get so caught up reading other Blogs that I always forget to update my own.
Take care all.