If this post appears, it means that we have no power and no internet access at all. This is my automated emergency backup post. Don’t worry–we have plenty of food and wood and aluminum foil.
In the best case scenario, I’ll be back tomorrow.
In the worst case scenario, it might be longer. I’ll be back as soon as I have internet access.
Rest assured, the staff is working on it!
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"It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. The floors weren’t even, either. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." Keep reading our story....
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“There ain’t nobody here but us chickens
There ain’t nobody here at all
so quiet yourself and stop that fuss
there ain’t nobody here but us
we chickens tryin’ to sleep, and you butt in
and hobble hobble hobble hobble it’s a sin…..”
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Hugs Granny Trace
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I can’t wait to read about what you found to do while your power was down.
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Enjoy your peace and quiet.
Stay warm!
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Deb
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Just think–some folks pay a lot of money to spend time such as this in the the snowy mountains to relax by the fire and the enjoy the fragrance from the candle light–now if we could just find those folks and get them uo to the farm—-just sayin!
Take care.
JO
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I made the marshmallow lollipops for the people at work. Of course, I did try one. They are great and so easy and fun to make!!!
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Thinking of you and praying that power will be restored soon. Hope you’re managing to get through the deep snow to do the chores without too much difficulty, and that the generator is working well.
We have light snow falling this morning (which is beautiful!), but other than that storm seems to have bypassed us here in upstate NY.
Happy Winter Solstice. Old Man Winter made a grand entrance!
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Stay warm and hurry back
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You’ve got the fire, pantry full, generator, aluminum foil!
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I hope that you areokay there and having fun doing what you do best. You are in my thoughts and prayers that everything goes well for you!
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I’m standing by-waiting as long as it takes for your return-catching up on old posts!!
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So glad to know you are well prepared and stocked up.
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Our electric came back on around noon Sunday.
Hope yours comes back on soon! Hope the generator is working out for you!
Enjoy your vacation if you can!
Angela
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In the meantime, glad you’re warm and safe.
I wish you a truly blessed Solstice! May the coming light shine bright this year for you and yours!
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You have such a dedicated staff.
Stoke up the woodstove, find a comfy seat, a nice warm cup of something good (you know, with rum or brandy in it), Kitten and Little curled up on your lap, and a good book to read. Doesn’t get any better than that!
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The hard thing is withdrawal from the internet!
But after a few hours I settle down in front of a window to read.
Hope you are enjoying your adventure and looking forward to your return, Suzanne!
Cindy in Indiana
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Last we heard, Suzanne’s got the generator running at least part time so the well pump will run, and plenty of wood piled on the porch, and plenty of foil. I too hope she’s tucked up on the couch with a hot toddy and a good book, or maybe a board game with the kids, or some knitting, or other crafting. Oh, let’s not forget a nice pot of soup or such warming on the wood stove (though I believe she’s got a gas range in her kitchen).
I must say I hope she snaps lots of pictures too! We’ll all have a lot of catching up to do after this!
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Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
Happy to know your prepared for the Winter Solstice Season!
~~HUGS~~
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Laurie
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Just kidding, I’ll live without – it’s tougher for you folks in the snow then my going through withdrawls! Be SAFE out there!!!!
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