PBarnes Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi everybody, Many of you here know me but I see a lot of new faces. I've been away for awhile but am going to try to get back to scrapping again - after the dust settles from our move. Those of you that are my friends on Facebook know what I'm talking about already. After 41 years of marriage, my husband and I decided it was time to fulfill a lifelong dream of moving to the country. We had made some new friends, through music, in Cass County, Iowa, so decided to find an acreage in that area. We found a lovely place the middle of January, closed on it Feb. 3rd, and we are all set to move on the 20th of this month! I'm hoping that I can soon scrap photos of our wonderful new home. It is 4.5 acres, with a 1920's house, a shed and a pole barn. The house has been updated inside and out. It's a little bit smaller than what we've been in the last 20 years so the move is entailing some downsizing. It was time. Mike is "retiring" from his second career with Habitat for Humanity and will be planting aronia berries to grow and harvest. I hope to have a small garden, a few fruit trees, and some chickens. We are very, very happy and excited about our move. I've missed being around Scrap Girls and hope to be spending time here again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida granny Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Congratulations on your move, Pat! It's nice to see you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc72 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 So happy to see you back, Pat! Congratulations on your move, can't wait to see photos of your new home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Welcome back...we never met before I am Debby. I see you were a very active member before so I am looking forward to seeing your pages. With a big move like that you should have lots to scrap about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April Showers Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 HI Pat! It is great to see you here again. I saw the photos of your new place on facebook and it looks great. After seeing all your horse album layouts over the years, I was kind of wondering if having room for a horse was part of your reason for moving. Enjoy your new home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi Pat! It's great to see you and congratulations on your move. We'll be looking forward to seeing some layouts of your new home soon - we've missed you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westina Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Welcome back Pat! I'm looking forward to seeing your layouts of your new place and surrounding countryside. I'm into genealogy and my ancestors had very large farms in Boone and Dallas county, from 1850 forward. Not too far from your county. Lately I've been using Google maps to explore the pictures of farms and old houses in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngaire Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hello Pat Its been a long while since I have seen you. So nice to see and hear that you are fit and well and happy! All the very best for your big shift and I look forward to seeing layouts of your new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBarnes Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 April, that's the number one question that people who know me ask - "Are you getting a horse?" We do have room, the barn could be modified to make a good stall or two, but I've decided it's just not the prudent thing to do at this time in my life. I'm hoping to make friends with other horse owners in the area. Thank you all for the welcomes! Ngaire, I was especially excited to see you were back too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRS Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 PAT!!!! I've missed you!!! It's so good to see you again! Congratulations on your move. It's sounds so exciting and like something dh and I would do. I hope you are around Scrap Girls more often now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becster Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hi Pat! Welcome back! Your move sounds wonderful, I can't wait to see what you're doing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I was just thinking about you the other day, Pat. So happy to see that you are back at SG again. You've been missed. You were one of the first friends that I made here at SG and I believe that my first Swap Crop was for you back in 2007/08. Your new home sounds wonderful. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Welcome back Pat! Your move sounds exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nica Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hey ya Stranger!!! So glad to see you around again. Congrats on the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angleigh Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Hey Pat...we've missed you! Congrats on the new house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggieB Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 So happy to see you again, Pat! I've missed you. Your new place sounds wonderful. I'm looking forward to seeing some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-M Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Pat, welcome back and how exciting to be moving. Hope it all goes well. Late 2013 - my husband and I moved - "an escape to the country" and to be closer to our daughter and her precious family. We are loving it and so pleased we moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyndals Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hooray!!! So happy to see you back at Scrap Girls! Your new home is beautiful and love the new truck too:) Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ande43 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Pat.....what fun, after all the work of moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Cleek Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Pat! Great to see you here again! Your move to the country sound heavenly. I can't wait to see some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SodScrap Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Welcome back Pat!! Good to see you! I couldn't believe what I was seeing on Facebook! How fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyscraps Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 How exciting Pat. Congrats on the move, house and new season of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiza126 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Congratulations on the move!Happy to see you here again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Welcome home, Pat! This is an exciting transition for you. May it bring you endless blessings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieT Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Welcome back Pat! Congratulations on the move, hope we can see some layouts soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Welcome back Pat. Your move sounds exciting. Enjoy and take lots of photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraYB Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Must be very exciting (and exhausting--I know) to be moving, especially to the country! Very exciting for both of you, and can't wait to see pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri T Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 You already know how happy I am for you that you found your place in the country! It's great that you're back at Scrap Girls too - I've missed you here! I'm looking forward to visiting you and seeing your new place the next time we're in Atlantic visiting Mom! Christopher will help you with your chickens, lol, he looooooves chickens:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetC Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 How wonderful to see your face again! Looking forward to those wonderful country LOs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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