tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post2370573713079791911..comments2024-03-08T02:15:29.016-06:00Comments on Beyond the Fork in the Road: I Guess I Have a Lot to SayChicken Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11704834273210183660noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-7239044111992154252012-02-08T08:40:00.358-06:002012-02-08T08:40:00.358-06:00I haven't checked in for awhile. Sorry to hear...I haven't checked in for awhile. Sorry to hear about your recent struggles with the electrical system etc. <br /><br />Have you ever thought about renting out your trappers shack or part of your house to vacationers for short stays? I would bet folks would love a chance to stay up there for a bit and use it as a home base for exploring the area. Good luck!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11063470319849884015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-67196552692885697142012-02-07T06:18:02.428-06:002012-02-07T06:18:02.428-06:00Chicken Mama, I gave you the Liebster Award:) Che...Chicken Mama, I gave you the Liebster Award:) Check my blog for info on how to pass on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-28452379421928175282012-02-04T07:03:16.867-06:002012-02-04T07:03:16.867-06:00ahhhhhhhh..... I totally get why you are there! I...ahhhhhhhh..... I totally get why you are there! I think possibly your friends may be worried that you are attaching your success at SRR with your marriage? Or hanging on because of that? I'm sure they are just worried for you and because you live in such solitude. There is so much more quiet to think or dwell on things. That being said, "giving up" is the problem with much of society today. They just "don't get it", and many are all too willing to throw in the towel and move on to the next thing, or take the easy way out. I respect you so much for what you are trying to hang on to, I know it is something we are striving for to, more solitude, and to be in a place we love and can just "be" ... I'm a huge fan of living in the middle of nowhere though, it's not for everyone! I really hope you are able to keep things going and you are able to look back someday and remember this time, we learn the most from hard times I think. We love you and are pulling for you! :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-21385802174827072452012-02-03T10:41:09.917-06:002012-02-03T10:41:09.917-06:00In times like these, family and authentic, loving...In times like these, family and authentic, loving community are everything. With all of the unconditional support you are receiving, you are one wealthy woman! Bask in that life giving warmth!-"M"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-22012347499063772482012-02-03T10:27:27.044-06:002012-02-03T10:27:27.044-06:00I know I am just singing with the choir here, but ...I know I am just singing with the choir here, but you have worked hard to achieve your dream, damn it. And you should be able to choose whatever life you want. Of course, I am behind this lifestyle 200 percent. I also can related so well to the frustration of voicing frustrations to friends - it doesn't mean you are giving up, hate it - no, it means that you are sharing your frustrations with your friends. Sigh. From what I've seen and heard, both you and Swamp River Ridge are very special and one in the same - wild, mysterious, connected to the Earth. You just hang in there. Drain those pipes and enjoy that cabin. "We" are here for you. (My goodness, I'm getting wordy...)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-74766357635983673232012-02-03T10:18:14.607-06:002012-02-03T10:18:14.607-06:00Like Kim I'm a reader and not much of a poster...Like Kim I'm a reader and not much of a poster & can't begin to tell you how much I admire your (what we call) "Stick-to-it'veness". No one can truly understand anothers dream & I do think friends that don't get it are simply worried....because they care about you. And that they don't have your dream... they never will really understand. But, that's ok. It's YOURS! They can't understand the sence of pride and completeness you feel pulling in the driveway, the fullness of joy you have in your home. You've pulled on the big girl panties quite a few times & I see you've pulled them out of the drawer again 8-). The borroweed cabin sounds like a great idea for a short period of time, give you a chance to save and catch your breath. Think of all the ploting and planning you could do in your "spare time" Hang in there Hon!Katididshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568618127371786808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-76928073475553232602012-02-03T05:19:08.434-06:002012-02-03T05:19:08.434-06:00I bet your first word WAS articulate--lol,and is t...I bet your first word WAS articulate--lol,and is that little shake for rent,I might need a place to stay. In all reality CM,another blogger most of us love,shared something today about raising children,your mom and dad did a great job. This person mentioned not spoiling kids ,how some are today.WHO is going to be the critical thinkers of the world.I think your one of them. don't give up the ship.I'm not a professional but what CLAIRE SAID IS ON THE RIGHT WAY TO GO,ISN'T IT CLOSE TO WHAT LAKE HOME OWNERS DO WHEN THEY GO HOME FOR THE WINTER AND IN TAILOR PARKS TOO.[DON'T SCOLD ME,THAT WAS THE GHOST OF THE HOUSE LEFT THE CAPS LOCK ON,I SWEAR.judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818275450006660503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-78674971061916775032012-02-02T21:44:16.667-06:002012-02-02T21:44:16.667-06:00Hey, gal. We'll always have people that don&#...Hey, gal. We'll always have people that don't understand our choices. Oh, well! Your house is totally your baby and your lifestyle is YOU. And, we love you!<br />As for the floor...any way you could swap out that water with glycol or something that could be heated but wouldn't freeze if the heat were off? I bet that would only run you about a million dollars, but it's a thought....<br />Hang in there and good thinking on the cabin closer to town offer. Then, you could have the best of both worlds....shorter commute/more time + keeping your solace at SRR.Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04959920540469457941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-6450894105774953812012-02-02T21:22:00.277-06:002012-02-02T21:22:00.277-06:00Just a thought ... to assist you with the math abo...Just a thought ... to assist you with the math about staying in town several days a week. In addition to time and gas you would save is tire wear as well as other wear and tear on you vehicle. Even if you only did it during winter months I think you would be ahead. Then with the extra hours in the day you could build up web site clients to help you with additional income. But don't give up on your dreams.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-49541209425962758202012-02-02T18:55:43.568-06:002012-02-02T18:55:43.568-06:00You just keep being your stubborn self! I know th...You just keep being your stubborn self! I know the word stubborn is usually given a negative conotation (as I've been called stubborn a lot) but I'm using it as a compliment. Dig your heals in and keep on moving forward, even if it's only a half inch at a time. <br /><br />You inspire me dear lady. Anytime things are rough, I will just say to myself, if Chicken Mama can do it, I can too!<br /><br />Have a peaceful night!Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565510749804897792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-4562705923736529662012-02-02T18:30:36.578-06:002012-02-02T18:30:36.578-06:00I am standing with you. My partner and I have fac...I am standing with you. My partner and I have faced the incredulity and ridicule of many men and a few other women as we struggled and sweated and wept and railed and fought like uffern to save this place. Now, we're aye in debt, but our house is snug, we have enough firewood, we have enough meat from our own animals to get through the winter, we have lots of seeds ready for the spring, we have land growing healthier and more productive by the season, AND both our names are on the title at last.<br />People tried to get us to sell, to subdivide, and make all manner of compromises that would have gone against our ethics and our deep love for this place. Still, we're here, and we're in it for the long haul. Now we have WWOOF volunteers flocking here to be a part of this adventure. Every time one of those young people enthuses about this place, it helps remind is just how far we've come and how deeply we're bound to this one precious "bit of earth."MaineCelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06318937035647123010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-29936209892065737192012-02-02T18:24:48.294-06:002012-02-02T18:24:48.294-06:00I hope you stay and persevere though this. Hang on...I hope you stay and persevere though this. Hang on and I understand what being independent and maintaining your home is all about. I view my situation as if I give up they or HE wins. I'm too stubborn to allow that. From what I've read so are you!Lisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648485087571625919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-40529683293008139582012-02-02T17:54:59.420-06:002012-02-02T17:54:59.420-06:00I think you already know it, but your dad and I st...I think you already know it, but your dad and I stand in awe of you.<br /><br />P.S. Regarding the title of this post, you've ALWAYS had a lot to say, ever since you articulated your first word.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-91330949871018772132012-02-02T16:19:13.024-06:002012-02-02T16:19:13.024-06:00Loved this post! You keep your dream alive and yo...Loved this post! You keep your dream alive and you don't have to explain to anyone why you do it.<br /><br />Have you thought about getting a room mate/lodger? Even a short term one could make a financial difference.<br /><br />They should replace that inverter free! If it shouldn't fail and it did it doesn't seem right that you have to pay to replace a defective one.Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-23283647494899746992012-02-02T15:34:29.959-06:002012-02-02T15:34:29.959-06:00I completely understand Chicken Mama! Your mom sa...I completely understand Chicken Mama! Your mom said on my blog this morning, that you had chosen part of Elinor Pruitt Stewart's book "Letters of a Lady Homesteader" for one of your family reads. She sums it beautifully, just as you did here.<br /><br />As for the inverter....too bad you couldn't get the manufacturer to let you do a "review" on the blog of a new inverter...in exchange ya' know :) Good luck on the one you have in your sights though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-79803892841827932012012-02-02T15:27:11.394-06:002012-02-02T15:27:11.394-06:00Oh. My. Gosh, Kim. THANK YOU for coming out of ...Oh. My. Gosh, Kim. THANK YOU for coming out of stalker, I mean "quiet reader", -dom to tell me this! It REALLY helps! And, what you said is absolutely right, and I need to tattoo it on my forehead: my friends just care about me and hurt to see me struggle so hard . . . even IF it is a "struggle" I CHOOSE! Thank you, thank you!!! And thank you for loving Swamp River Ridge right along with me!!!! Here's a heart right back atcha . . . if I know how to do it! <3 (Is that it??)Chicken Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11704834273210183660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12847808.post-46546840506428993002012-02-02T15:21:33.002-06:002012-02-02T15:21:33.002-06:00I read almost every single one of your posts thoug...I read almost every single one of your posts though I rarely comment. Sorry- that sounds a bit stalkerish. Anyhow- I wanted to tell you that I admire you and I totally can get why you work at staying at Swamp River Ridge so hard. I can also tell by your posts that any little positive thing can make your entire day or week- and goodness couldn't we all benefit by returning to that kind of a life? Where we were happy that we had sunlight to charge a battery instead of cranky because we can't afford an Ipad the minute we decide we want it?? I think your friends just care about you and hurt to see you struggle so hard. I, for one, hope to be able to keep reading about your life there and I hope things get easier as the years pass. Just wanted to say an unsolicited "hang in there" and tell you how much I love your blog and Swamp River Ridge ♥Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07375926316456970496noreply@blogger.com