Noticeably Absent.....

So I have been noticeably absent.  I have been hiding under any large, heavy, warmth providing blanket, snuggy and afghan I can find.  I don't hate winter, when its mild I actually enjoy it very much.  This winter however, I have a bone to pick with MOTHER NATURE!  At this point, I am sick of calling the wood delivery fairy, and tired of hearing the smoke flap on our wood stoves bang up against the door as we are throwing chunks of wood into the never satisfied hopper..
So like just about every other Mainer out there, I have bitched about the winter being to long and to damned cold...so now its time to move on to something a bit more inspiring and uplifting....
SPRING...........its coming ya know.  Its actually only 10 days away, and I am so looking forward to it.  This weekend, I had big fat Robins in the apple trees.  I could actually hear birds singing.  The chickens have started to lay eggs,  the horse went off adventuring for drops under the trees.  The goats are clamoring to get out of their stalls....sounds and smells like spring to me. 
Seed order will be taking place soon and seedling starting will be on the agenda for the weekends. 
When thinking about all the things that I need to get done this summer, I stick with visualization for help.  I sit down in the evening, and visualize the project done.  I see cucumbers growing on the vines, and tomatoes ready to be picked.  It helps me not to be to overwhelmed by the length of my TO DO LIST. 
One of the things on that list is to blog more.  We have started the process of talking about our dreams and aspirations for this farm.  I have come up with a very neat and innovative idea, that we hope to talk about soon.  Teaser....Farm Culinary School!!! Details are in the works. 
We also hope to launch our website late this spring.  Which will also keep you up to date on our adventures and give you an opportunity to donate to our FARM REFURBISHMENT FUND. 

I can't even tell you as the years are passing, how each one brings new excitement for the future.  We have a TON of work that needs to be done, before we can ever have guests at the Inn, but working towards it,  is rewarding and fulfilling in a way that I didn't think was possible.  When you do the work yourself, when you cut your finger on the sheet rock knife and your blood stains the old wood boards, don't clean it up...chalk it up to just a little of the blood,  sweat and tears that will go into your labor of love.....

The Joys of Spring are almost upon us.  Take a moment, reflect on the winter and the joys and struggles.  Put it behind you and step out into the sunshine and rejoice...you have made it through and have a wonderful new season to experience. 

IF YOUR DREAMS DON'T SCARE YOU, THEY AREN'T BIG ENOUGH...............

Cheers,

thefriendlyfemalefarmer.....