Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Country road, take me home....



These are pictures of the property we purchased in Missouri. It is 40 acres with a mix of woods and fields. More fields than woods. It has a little pond that my husband and his brothers and cousins fished in when they were children. Uncle Jack threw a couple lawn chairs in the back of his truck so my mother-in-law Janice and I had seats. The rest of the gang sat on the walls of the pickup bed. We took the grand tour and I took pics all along. We don't know yet what we are going to do with it; maybe raise some beef, maybe plant soybeans, maybe leave it as is and let Uncle Jack use it for hay....nothing is definate at this point. We may someday build a house on it, but right now the important thing is just paying it off before we retire.

WARNING: some of this will be boring! It's just pics of trees and fields (and my family). The key to remember is that these are MY trees and fields so they are important to me!
Rednecks in a pickup truck

The little pond
Travis and Becky (my son and daughter-in-law)
Our property from the road
This is an abandoned church just across the fence from us. There is a cemetery on the other side that holds several of my husbands family.
between field and woods. We saw three deer on the property.
looking at the back fence line

13 comments:

Becky from Alaska said...

Well, I didn't think the pictures were boring, but I was in them, so my opinion doesn't really count:) I love the one Travis took of us all sitting in the truck bed!

Lynn Cohen said...

Sorry, I wasn't bored. I find your family and land beautiful to see. Thanks for sharing.

Teri said...

Everything looks beautiful and it is ALL yours! When do you plan on moving there?

PAK ART said...

We don't plan to move there for another 10 years or so....I keep bargaining for less, my husband (the realistic one) keeps saying it may be 10-12 years.

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

Isnt it amazing how beautiful something can be when it is yours? Looks like some nice land to retire to.

Anonymous said...

so different than AK! you'll love it just as Krissy loves her new surroundings. Keep working at your hubby for the 10 year goal!! Rose

crochet lady said...

There is something about your own land that is just so comforting.

A Lady's Life said...

You have a great idea and this is a great place to go home away from home.
You can do so much stuff on it.I'd put a few small fish into the pond. and plant some apple trees oak and
mint. Since it is still wild, planting perennials and letting them naturally propogate for 10 years is a swell idea and will not cost much.

Aunt Krissy said...

NOw I need to start looking for land down there, so I can "pop" over to your place to get a cup of sugar.

Lisa at Greenbow said...

You have so much to look forward to Patty. What a beautiful place, never boring. To have so much life an history together will feel magical when you finally get to live there.

marianne said...

I just looked up Missouri and that is far from Alaska! Will you live there after retirement?
Cool to have your own place ! And then you will live near your children.

I thought it was fun to see all the pics!

janice said...

Loved the photo's! I think your trees and land are beautiful. What kind of fruit trees grow in that area? That is what I would plant. Maybe that is just because I have lived here all my life and want what I've never had. Oh yea - Lots of melons!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kellie said...

You have a beautiful place Patty! I especailly love your trees! The open filds and wonderful too! I can just imagine taking a walk there! I don't know how you and the hubby are going to be able to wait so long to move! The anticipation would drive me nuts!!