tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post3309319623880155323..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Picking Money Off the Money TreeMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-80340536366888197952012-03-25T10:41:00.972-05:002012-03-25T10:41:00.972-05:00I came to the States when I was 9, so I do remembe...I came to the States when I was 9, so I do remember a bit, but the majority of my growing up years was in the North Hollywood, CA area.<br /><br />I guess if you weren't a homestead-y person, you wouldn't choose to read Mama Pea's blog either ... LOL<br /><br />I love reading your blog and the comments from everyone; there are so many things to learn. I've learned that this year I'm in the minority with the weather - cold, snow, rain, barely any sun so far. It's got to change soon as I'm getting cabin fever!<br />Hugs<br />Yvettemtnchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457636624663214696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-70602758201144220612012-03-23T14:08:53.977-05:002012-03-23T14:08:53.977-05:00Yvette - Hmmmm. I suspect a person who wasn't...Yvette - Hmmmm. I suspect a person who wasn't a "homebody" wouldn't choose to be a homestead-y type person!<br /><br />Were you raised in Denmark?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-64937080531058497812012-03-23T10:47:42.013-05:002012-03-23T10:47:42.013-05:00Boy, all these comments made me chuckle. We are al...Boy, all these comments made me chuckle. We are all homebodies! A little travel now and again, but basically almost all of want to fix what we have. I live in an OLD trailer house, so I would replace that and maybe my '96 Jeep. I would put in a greenhouse with water and a proper garage for 3 vehicles, including my truck and camper.<br />I would also take a trip to Denmark to see my Mom and brother. and ... and ... and ... I know there are lots of things, but I can't think of them all right now.<br />Hugs<br />Yvettemtnchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457636624663214696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-84621586414871254612012-03-22T19:12:02.890-05:002012-03-22T19:12:02.890-05:00Erin - I like the idea of a little RV. I dislike ...Erin - I like the idea of a little RV. I dislike staying in motels and when you visit friends/relatives, it's nice to have alone time both for us and them!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-4069356940990187822012-03-22T15:24:11.188-05:002012-03-22T15:24:11.188-05:00Ooooh, guest "quarters", screened decks ...Ooooh, guest "quarters", screened decks and pole buildings - you are right on line with my own dreams! No crazy homes in Arizona or anything for me, I'd move happily up north and do most of what you described with a summer "cabin" with running water and septic and electricity because that's what my parents would like - and another more remote cabin without all that stuff for my someday teenage/college age boys and their cousins to camp out at safely "away" with their friends and make fun memories! I would probably have an RV of some sort as well so we could travel to see family on our own terms LOL! Hey, my hubby's people are "cat people" and I'm allergic so staying there doesn't appeal to me much LOLErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-81923502570266874642012-03-21T10:27:33.200-05:002012-03-21T10:27:33.200-05:00Stephanie - Yes, yes, your homestead in NC! You a...Stephanie - Yes, yes, your homestead in NC! You are also one VERY generous lady.<br /><br />"M" - Another generous homesteader! Even though I'm not a traveler, yes, I can see the pull of Ireland. It has always had a sense of "calm and serenity" in my mind.<br /><br />Fiona - What a wonderful thing that you would stay right where you are. But with a LOT of fencing needs taken care of! Your comment made me realize how we could/would all grow so much as individuals if we were able to do what would feed our souls.<br /><br />Lori - With all the wealth in the world (and for those of us who don't have all the wealth in the world!), I don't think you're fantasizing for much. Lovely thoughts you've put down.<br /><br />Jane - You are fortunate to have a lovely place unfortunately located in a not-so-good location. There are still places in the country that aren't plagued with as many disadvantages. If you ever move this way, please remember to bring your staff, too. 'Kay? They will be needed to erect several heated, year-round greenhouses.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-66137521387442814312012-03-21T10:15:21.201-05:002012-03-21T10:15:21.201-05:00judy - Well, poo! We missed those northern lights...judy - Well, poo! We missed those northern lights!<br /><br />As they say, dear lady, if you don't have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true?<br /><br />Tami - I like the thought of "fast tracking" all your plans for the future and making them happen NOW! :o)<br /><br />Freedom Acres Farm - You kinda brought me up short when you said you'd sell your lovely farm. And all the work you've put into it. Hmmm, seems a lot of us have the desire to "get away from it all" and live more privately?<br /><br />dr momi - When the hoses of summer get put away, there aren't many of us who wouldn't wish for water to a barn!!<br /><br />Carolyn Renee - Ron Paul for President?? Heck, I'd contribute a whole LOT of money from the money tree for that!!!<br /><br />Mama Tea - Going off grid would be a huge, GREAT start, wouldn't it?<br /><br />The Weekend Homesteader - A beautiful, set-up homestead and home balanced by an extended vacation to Europe . . . I like the way you think, Lady!<br /><br />Sparkless - Another vote for going off grid! Very interesting.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-55676995693818475912012-03-21T10:02:00.818-05:002012-03-21T10:02:00.818-05:00I would hire a staff. House staff, handman(woman),...I would hire a staff. House staff, handman(woman), gardener. But truthfully, I think with unlimited cash it would be easier to pick up and move to somewhere with no deep well drilling, away from this nuclear power plant, no pharmaceuticals in the water, away from these fields of GMO corn, Sigh. I guess I will be moving to the moon. With my staff.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-51510818006945022682012-03-21T09:40:01.341-05:002012-03-21T09:40:01.341-05:00Oh, let's see. I would pay off the house, get ...Oh, let's see. I would pay off the house, get a reliable car, and take a small trip with hubby. Probably back east to see the leaves in the fall. Hire a contractor to fix and build things we need around here. Build a cabin and water system on a little piece of property we have up in the hills. I don't think I would quit my job. I enjoy it most of the time, and I really like the people I work with. Pretty cool.<br />~~LoriDirt Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218959840456660541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27235655709693635642012-03-21T08:56:18.718-05:002012-03-21T08:56:18.718-05:00Oh, the money tree dream. We've had similar co...Oh, the money tree dream. We've had similar conversations too. I feel so blessed that if I was to win the lottery (I don't think it'll happen as my grandpa won the Irish sweepstakes back in the 40s... and we don't play the lottery anyway) I wouldn't go anywhere. I'm in the place I want to be. First off, I'd get out of debt, put money away for the kids and pay back my dad for the money that he's helped me with. Then I'd tackle our long "to fix" list -- the barn roof, the fencing, the driveshed (there's a second-floor space there that we could fix up into a wee apartment), the fencing, the barn, the fencing. Then I'd invest money in getting this place off grid. Oh, and I'd quit my job... one of them, at least. I'm so grateful for having work during these tough times, but it can be soul destroying. Then I'd tell hubbie to quit scrambling for contract work (also soul destroying) and devote himself to his bushcraft school. And with our fencing fixed, I could get a family cow!fiona@fionacampbell.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455351263890165906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-37201912859307558152012-03-21T08:52:23.769-05:002012-03-21T08:52:23.769-05:00I would donate the homestead to some deserving non...I would donate the homestead to some deserving non-profit organization--but only on the condition that they do not exploit the land and use it to teach folks (especially youth) how to live simply, kindly and responsibly. Then I would downsize to very few possessions, return to Ireland and live there for awhile. If supportive community is found, maybe I'd actually make the permanent move to the "ole sod" and quietly live out my last days.-"M"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-72574193034751259762012-03-21T05:09:59.994-05:002012-03-21T05:09:59.994-05:00I would buy my homestead in NC; set up a bank acco...I would buy my homestead in NC; set up a bank account for my parents, that they could draw off whenever they needed it; put money away for the kids and grandkids; donate to some charities that are close to my heart; give some money to my brothers; oh and it goes without saying: pay off all the bills for myself and my parents. I would also give my kid's dad some money, as well as his parents....who have always been nothing but loving to us even though we divorced many years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-13114789140312657712012-03-21T01:43:50.944-05:002012-03-21T01:43:50.944-05:00I'd pay off all our debts first. Then we'...I'd pay off all our debts first. Then we'd look for a piece of property big enough to have some gardens, fruit trees and animals on. Not huge but manageable. Then we'd work on building a house totally off the grid.<br />If the money tree was not that generous we'd just move to a larger house and take the kids on a long vacation because we've never had a family vacation together.Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-19659614502835772292012-03-20T22:14:49.764-05:002012-03-20T22:14:49.764-05:00I would buy a historic farmhouse on acreage that i...I would buy a historic farmhouse on acreage that is complete with fencing and a huge barn with electricity and running water. I would make everything off-grid, including the barn, and build my hubbie his dream workshop. But first, I would probably travel to Europe for an extended vacation. I'm sure if it really came down to it, I could think of some other things as well.Cat Eye Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858322427127791100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-51325652579750636582012-03-20T21:00:19.111-05:002012-03-20T21:00:19.111-05:00I wouldn't even know where to start! (But that...I wouldn't even know where to start! (But that's because I just moved here and the list would be more than the computer would allow me to write) :) But if money was no object, I would make this entire place off grid. :)Amy Dingmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955555538158746355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-5830667870890749962012-03-20T20:39:06.820-05:002012-03-20T20:39:06.820-05:00My house finished (list waaay to long to put down ...My house finished (list waaay to long to put down here). Mule trained to ride & plow. A pond. Fenced pasture. Garage for Paul. Big barn for the critters. Outdoor kitchen. Ron Paul for president (technically, enough money COULD buy that).<br /><br />Oh, and a helicopter! Don't know what I'd do with it, but man, wouldn't that be just the cat's pajamas?!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-18985806394016436682012-03-20T20:25:29.962-05:002012-03-20T20:25:29.962-05:00....a barn with running water!! (I despise hauling.......a barn with running water!! (I despise hauling water in the winter.) :-) Not much of a list. :-0dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-58231315792994387172012-03-20T18:14:31.546-05:002012-03-20T18:14:31.546-05:00Pay off ALL of our debt, sell this place and start...Pay off ALL of our debt, sell this place and start over back in the woods where nobody could find me owning EVERYTHING free and clear. I'm ready to be a hermit LOL I truly LOVE LOVE LOVE our farm and being off grid and our total lifestyle but my ultimate dream would be to bring hubby home full time and live off the land as much as possible. I'd do it in a heartbeat if I could sell this place for enough to get us out of debt AND buy a little parcel in a much more secluded spot! You said to dream..... LOLFreedom Acres Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606668264641600520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-11215467909410104302012-03-20T17:50:46.619-05:002012-03-20T17:50:46.619-05:00Ooo...The Money Tree game or winning the Lotto tha...Ooo...The Money Tree game or winning the Lotto that I never play. <br /><br />We had this conversation a few days ago as SM is heading to Vegas (Baby) in 2 weeks. I told him he had to go pull the big handle slots. (*I had a patient once(sweet young thing) that won (I assume) millons.) So if she can do it so can SM!!!<br /><br />I don't think much would change. Pay off the house, make some cosmetic upgrades to the house. Buy an RV and TRAVEL! It'd be nice to work at a job because I want to not because I have too, so hopefully go PT. Simply fast-track all our plans for the future and make them happen now.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-50785984475521037672012-03-20T17:08:09.994-05:002012-03-20T17:08:09.994-05:00let me clear my throat of peas I'M CHOCKING ON...let me clear my throat of peas I'M CHOCKING ON AS I READ ABOUT ALL THE STARS YOU COUNTED PERSONALLY.WHAT A GOOD CHUCKLE,BY THE WAY DID YOU GET TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS A FEW NIGHTS AGO,I SAW THEM ON THE NEWS,SAID YOU COULD SEE THEM ANYWHERE IN MN AND BEYOND,IVE ONLY SEEN THEM ONCE IN MY LIFE AND THAT WAS UP AT THE CABIN OF COARSE.NOW IS MY SHIP CAME IN AS WE SAY AROUND HERE ,I'D FOR SURE GET EVERYONE THERE OWN HOME AND DO THE SENSIBLE THING AND GO OFF UNTO THE FOREST AND LIVE IN MY LITTLE HIDEAWAY THAT WOULD TAKE UP TOO MUCH OF YOUR TIME AND NOT ENOUGH SPACE ON THIS COMPUTER TO DESCRIBE,MY DREAMS HAVE BEEN BUILDING AND THEY ARE ABOUT TO BURSTjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818275450006660503noreply@blogger.com