Animals, getting ready for the celebration.
My dearest readers and friends, it’s going to be completely impossible for me to post for a few days. COMPLETELY IMPOSSIBLE. When I return, my next post will explain everything.
(I apologize for the delay and the mystery. I trust that you will understand. It won’t be long now. Thank you for bearing with me.)
Posted by Suzanne McMinn on November 19, 2011
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Ok, may not patiently, but waiting….. Hope you have fun!
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Just imagine us waiting as if for that super store – faces against our screens, hands tapping, chanting (the internet version of) “open open open”
Hope whatever she’s doing she’s safe and enjoying her journey.
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MN MONA
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All these mixed emotions ! ! !
I’m sure hoping that the sad & bad & worn out wasn’t too BAD!
And the happy & good & rejuvenated is really GOOD!
I’ll be relieved when I know that all is well with you and your family.
I’m really looking forward to finding out what you’ve been up to
Suzanne and can’t wait to start enjoying the journey.
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I have a “real bad” case of gloom when you don’t post. I know the wait will be worth it when it happens.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all.
NOW HEAR THIS!!! Personally I’m against you getting married and I think the children are too wrapped up in Navy and Collage to even consider marriage. Well, Morgan is out of the question, she is just too young even for a West Virgina “farm girl”. I am only against you getting married because I did 4 1/2 years ago and even though it is “good”, there are things I like to do that don’t fit into his plans. It is NONE of my business and I will be happy you are back either way. Love you LOTS
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But anything which makes you and yours happier, I will enjoy.
I am missing, a LOT, the postings on the cows and the goats.
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Ross has met somebody and he is coming home to get married.
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“There are things going on right now and I can’t take pictures.
There are things going on right now and I can’t tell you.
There are things going on and I am sad and happy and worn out and rejuvenated. There are things going on that are unexpected and yet known, unanticipated yet inevitable. Bad yet good. In the end–good.
Please bear with me. For the next weeks, especially, as posting may be even lighter as I complete preparations. I have news and so much to show you and tell you, but I can’t just yet. November will be a wild ride. Please keep coming–because one day, within the next few weeks, I will be able to tell you. And show you.”
Suzanne, you gave just enough clues to really befuddle us. Whatever it is, I wish you the very best. And happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones.
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THE GREAT MYSTERY soon to be Announced. Can’t WAIT!
HURRY…..HURRY…..HURRY
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I am unsure how a new little one and a wedding would change the site forever, buuuut it is a new addition to the farm…so maybe thats it?
Maybe shes getting a herd of beef cattle
Stay well Suzanne!!
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P.S. No one has mentioned maybe you being the pregnant one !
Happy Thanksgiving all on the farm!!
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who live near the old family place,
Her life took a turn,
But there’s no concern,
It’s something you’ll all soon embrace!
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Standing by. Hat in hand.
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I hope all is well on the farm and that the epic things that are going on are going smoothly!
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Suzanne’s road is being paved all the way up to the house. Under the road they are putting de-icing equipment to keep them snow and ice free. Huge steel bridges are being built across the river fords. Reclaimed covered bridges from New England have been placed on the steel frames. They are covered in worn barn red paint and have cupolas with old copper weathervanes on top. The tires will make a clip-clop sound as the car passes through the covered part of the bridge. Motion sensor lights will come on to guide Suzanne through the darkness. I GOT THIS!
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I think this has something to do with her desire to have farm stays/teaching her skills… paying forward her knowledge, so to speak. Since she is such an amazing writer, maybe she received a grant to make this dream a reality?
But yes, this is pretty much killing this curious cat! LOL
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dede
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I am DYING to know though, because if it does involve the barn and gate, I want to have all the blanks filled in too! LOL
Is it time to tell yet?
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where’s that toe tapping icon….
ack….. how much longer?!?!?!?!
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I am dying to know!
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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I. can’t. take. much. more. of. this.
I have to leave for work in 30 min! Hurry!!!
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I’m thinking, barn, human baby on the way and maybe a wedding all in one.
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Hoping everyone is ok, safe and warm & the internet connection is back up soon!!!!
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Anyway, is suspense good for the heart or bad?
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Well, we will all have to continue to be patient, and as someone commented earlier, she probably has gotten a big laugh out of all of us trying to guess what is going on! Most importantly, we want all to be well at Stringtown Rising!
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And Cookie-Doe too! We miss you Suzanne, hurry up now so we’ll all recover from these DT’s that you’ve caused…WE NEED OUR CITR FIX !!!
Hope everyone has a happy/safe holiday.
Give your family members hugs, and each stranger a big smile.
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Wishing all the CITR family near and far a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Safe travels to all those on the roads this weekend. We’ve all got to get back here safely so we can get the BIG announcement :-)
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