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JuicyLucy

  • Joined Feb 2011
Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« on: February 16, 2011, 05:52:00 pm »
Hi everyone
I'm Lucy and at the moment I live in an end terraced house in a village on the north Devon coast with my two Labradors, 3 cats and 2 Black Rock hens, however, by the end of March I should be settled in a detached bungalow on a farm which comes with about 1.5-2 acres of land. It's about 10 minutes drive from where I am now so it's not too much of an upheaval :-)

I used to live on a farm as part of an awful job I had (the house and land made up for it for a short while!!!) where I dabbled with growing potatoes, herbs, bell peppers, radishes and lettuce. There were fruit trees in my garden and I put the bounty to good use! The house and land I've recently acquired is pretty much virgin territory and I am free to do as I please with it. It's just knowing where the heck to start! I have a small 6x10 greenhouse but I'm considering a polytunnel with the advice and guidance of a good friend who has one and loves it.

I love to cook and make things - I am quite good with a drill and a screwdriver....even for a girl!! I also enjoy crafts like knitting and sewing.

I'm sure I'll be back with a million questions soon enough - have loved reading through the other posts for now.

Lucy  :farmer:
Bob and Ria  :dog:
Sam, George and Bing  :cat:
Gertie and Edith :chook:
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Fleecewife

  • Joined May 2010
    • South Lanarkshire
    • ScotHebs
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2011, 06:11:34 pm »
Hello and welcome from Scotland  :wave:.  When we first moved to our smallholding we had a similar problem - where to start, because there was absolutely nothing here but grass and one fence dividing it all into two, plus a tumbledown house. Quite daunting, but with a bit of planning and some good luck we now have it fairly much as we want it.  Good luck with your adventure and keep us in touch with how you get on.
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darkbrowneggs

  • Joined Aug 2010
    • The World is My Lobster
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2011, 06:15:03 pm »
Hi and welcome from Sue in Worcestershire.  I am sure you will enjoy your new venture and find lots of info on here    :wave:
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Rosemary

  • Joined Oct 2007
    • Barry, Angus, Scotland
    • The Accidental Smallholder
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2011, 07:52:50 pm »
Hi and welcome from Carnoustie  :wave: We moved here last year and have lots of plans - some short-term, some a bit longer term. Planning's part of the fun!
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little blue

  • Joined Jun 2009
    • Derbyshire
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2011, 07:57:04 pm »
hello and welcome  :)
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Sandy

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Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2011, 07:59:01 pm »
Hi, Welcome, love Devon and Cornwall and was buying a lovely cottage a few years ago but the sale fell through and now we are in Central Scotland and LOVE IT!! mind you, Devon gets our share of sun!!!
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silver swan

  • Joined Feb 2011
    • Scotland
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2011, 08:27:54 pm »
Hi Juicy!

Hope you love your new set up and feel fulfilled.

You are a person after my own heart - I love knitting too, espcially socks. Love cooking/my greenhouse/raised beds/animals etc etc.

Welcome!   :bouquet:
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Cinderhills

  • Joined Jul 2010
    • North Yorkshire
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2011, 08:29:13 pm »
Hi and welcome from North Yorkshire.  :wave:
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Eastling

  • Joined Oct 2010
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2011, 10:15:04 pm »
Hello and welcome from Kent.  :wave: Enjoy
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Roxy

  • Joined May 2009
    • Peak District
    • festivalcarriages.co.uk
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2011, 10:35:59 pm »
Hello from Derbyshire.  Wishing you good luck with your new venture.
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JulieS

  • Joined Mar 2009
    • Devon - EX39 5RF
    • Ford Mill Farm
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2011, 05:11:48 am »
Hello and welcome from Devon too  :)
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HappyHippy

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Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2011, 07:48:44 am »
Hello from me in South Lanarkshire  :wave:
Oooooh exciting times ahead for you !
Karen x
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faith0504

  • Joined Aug 2010
    • Cairngorms
  • take it easy and chill
    • blaemuir cottage
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2011, 09:31:16 am »
hi and welcome from moray, enjoy living the dream  :wave:
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Hilarysmum

  • Joined Oct 2007
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #13 on: February 18, 2011, 09:06:57 am »
Hi welcome from Brittany hope the move goes well.  Look forward to hearing about your move ..
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Daisys Mum

  • Joined May 2009
    • Scottish Borders
Re: Oooo aaaarrr from North Devon
« Reply #14 on: February 18, 2011, 06:19:39 pm »

Hi and welcome from the Scottish Borders  :wave:
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