tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post5910821278267105852..comments2023-11-05T05:27:55.905-06:00Comments on A Homesteading Neophyte: Today I am fishing. . . For complimentsPhelanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-90791660054364971652012-12-01T12:09:20.855-06:002012-12-01T12:09:20.855-06:00I was being playful about my decrepit age. :)
Th...I was being playful about my decrepit age. :)<br /><br />Thank you guys! It was a good day! So much happening so quickly! Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-5235441945184064672012-12-01T07:55:57.017-06:002012-12-01T07:55:57.017-06:00Happy birthday, Phelan. I know 35 might feel old w...Happy birthday, Phelan. I know 35 might feel old where you're sitting, and with the aches and pains you've got, I can understand that. But girlfriend - you've got SO much ahead of you! I'm thrilled that you're moving forward on a better piece of land, better employment for your husband, away from Creepy Neighbors... I didn't start my big journey until I was 40+. You're doing great - you're getting the hard mistakes out of the way while you're young enough to rebound from them :)<br /><br />Happy birthday. May it be the best ever!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14894152513746944497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-46509057631939322822012-12-01T06:56:19.480-06:002012-12-01T06:56:19.480-06:00Happiest of Birthdays Phelan! Don't sweat turn...Happiest of Birthdays Phelan! Don't sweat turning 35. Flip those numbers and you have my age, and trust me, It gets better. I'm thinking back on what my life was like when I was your age. I just had my 4th child (first girl of the bunch), my house had burned down, the IRS decided to audit my husbands general contracting business because we had no income when he was rebuilding our house (using insurance payments for materials and living expenses), they kept freezing our checking account and we were in serious financial trouble because of it, we had a blizzard and the worst weather which delayed rebuilding even more, we were living in the house that was barely livable - 4 walls and a roof and rebuilding while we were living here, which was completely insane but we had nowhere else to go. One of my kids was struggling in school pretty badly and being bullied on top of it - by a teacher, all the stress was causing my husband and I to just argue nonstop and life seemed pretty bleak at that time. Now I'm 53, the house is mostly rebuilt (it's like a hobby for the hubby now, it will never be finished) and starting to actually look kind of nice, and the kids (even the baby girl!) are grown up, the youngest is off to college and we now have grandchildren. The business supports us again but we'll never be rich. Yes, life has thrown us a whole bunch of new challenges, but after dealing with the worst of it back then, I feel like as long as we have our health, we can handle anything. You can too. This is why I like your blog. You don't sugar coat anything and I can definitely relate on some level to everything you're going through right now. I'm excited for you and your family. The future is going to be awesome!kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08602883597772387316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-81700517931999982792012-12-01T02:01:55.800-06:002012-12-01T02:01:55.800-06:00Happy birthday. :)
I'm 53 and my husband is 5...Happy birthday. :)<br />I'm 53 and my husband is 50 and we're starting over, too. It's an exciting adventure!Representativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811793207369399757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-23308249976640975582012-11-30T22:56:42.788-06:002012-11-30T22:56:42.788-06:00Thank you guys!Thank you guys!Phelanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250080326099834661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-53466739628439157082012-11-30T22:06:08.019-06:002012-11-30T22:06:08.019-06:00Happy Birthday Phelan, from yet another Sagittariu...Happy Birthday Phelan, from yet another Sagittarius. (I'll be 40 by the end of the year) I hope this coming year is full of adventure and plentiful success. :-)carol annehttp://www.soapboxville.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-87810500849446023712012-11-30T20:53:57.340-06:002012-11-30T20:53:57.340-06:00When I was 35 I had the world by the ass, now I...When I was 35 I had the world by the ass, now I'm almost 70 and I think you young ones are fucked. But there is nothing for you to do but keep plugging along. BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323188240580782454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-87265687661153788112012-11-30T20:40:58.574-06:002012-11-30T20:40:58.574-06:00Happy B-Day Phelan, Though, I've never posted...Happy B-Day Phelan, Though, I've never posted in the past I do foolow your blog on a regular basis.<br /><br />My wife turned the double nickle today, so you are just a youngster, especially since I'm five years my wife's senior. <br /><br />The best to you and your's and I'm praying and pulling for you and your family.MSgt Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621524773920206052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-80594052122258285282012-11-30T20:14:35.119-06:002012-11-30T20:14:35.119-06:00Happy Birthday!
Try to look at this new move as ...Happy Birthday! <br />Try to look at this new move as an adventure, by this time next year you'll be all settled in your new life. BTW, 35?? just a child! Oh the joys of being young!<br /><br />Aunt D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-62052225351823376312012-11-30T19:41:15.060-06:002012-11-30T19:41:15.060-06:00Hope you have had a wonderful birthday Phalen. Ya...Hope you have had a wonderful birthday Phalen. Ya'll hang tough and good times will come on down your way. A little prayer doesn't hurt either! :)uncle alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08401187937585877308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-72985594332745975782012-11-30T17:24:08.399-06:002012-11-30T17:24:08.399-06:00Happy birthday to you. I am sure you will succeed ...Happy birthday to you. I am sure you will succeed this time. The failures of the past and especially this year have made you stronger and wiser. I'll be continuing to read your blog.FancyHorsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597963447367752342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-24732279276874935302012-11-30T16:12:01.268-06:002012-11-30T16:12:01.268-06:00A very Happy Birthday to you, young lady, and many...A very Happy Birthday to you, young lady, and many, many more happy returns. I hope your entire year is a wonderful thing. You and your family deserve it!Rick Wickwirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110338743520113559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-6018027017808753482012-11-30T15:38:32.716-06:002012-11-30T15:38:32.716-06:00Happy birthday, Marcy!!!!!!!!! And congrats on ne...Happy birthday, Marcy!!!!!!!!! And congrats on new beginnings. It's never too late for new starts, and your wisdom from your other starts will see you through...may God BLESS you so much this year with everything GOOD :-D !!!!!!!!!!!!Robbynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860870861321231048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-63440122882472730192012-11-30T14:30:39.177-06:002012-11-30T14:30:39.177-06:00Happy Birthday, Phelan, have a wonderful day!
I...Happy Birthday, Phelan, have a wonderful day! <br /><br />I am looking forward to hearing all about the new adventures you and yours will be taking on. I know whatever they are you all are going to be just fine.<br /><br />Hugs<br />~Fel~<br />(p.s. 35 is just a number) ;)Felinaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997272830181104083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-47680453707148362692012-11-30T14:23:15.164-06:002012-11-30T14:23:15.164-06:00Happy Birthday!!! Here's to new beginnings and...Happy Birthday!!! Here's to new beginnings and new adventures!TransFarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15001125745512684777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-42294615685676352832012-11-30T12:37:34.869-06:002012-11-30T12:37:34.869-06:00Happy birthday, Phelan! Sorry I haven't been ...Happy birthday, Phelan! Sorry I haven't been around much, but I've thought about you a lot in the past few months. Glad to hear you'll be setting out for new property soon. Sounds like the Neophyte Homestead got surrounded by hostiles.. :(LauraHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12085048185481613257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-3907382803424958462012-11-30T11:07:24.682-06:002012-11-30T11:07:24.682-06:00Have a good one. Life is nothing but mountain top...Have a good one. Life is nothing but mountain tops and valleys. Sometimes more valleys than we want. Make sure you always learn from the experiences, may they be good or bad.johnnybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583515325585742368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-52912386547113752352012-11-30T11:06:10.814-06:002012-11-30T11:06:10.814-06:00happy bday sweet girl. the rathappy bday sweet girl. the ratAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-3935622087138604462012-11-30T10:53:12.842-06:002012-11-30T10:53:12.842-06:00Happy Birthday to you!
I hope you, Husband and th...Happy Birthday to you!<br /><br />I hope you, Husband and the boys have lots of fun on this new adventure.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-27449315667993062752012-11-30T10:31:10.361-06:002012-11-30T10:31:10.361-06:00My friend, I hope you have a very happy birthday!
...My friend, I hope you have a very happy birthday!<br /><br />I just turned 68 and so I think of you "youngsters" as having so much to look forward to!<br /><br />I firmly believe that having some rough times now and then makes us appreciate the good things even more when they come along!<br /><br />Happy Birthday and good luck on the new adventures ahead!HermitJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631580830147175636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-38452369066015966092012-11-30T09:54:06.450-06:002012-11-30T09:54:06.450-06:00Ah 35, you are just a young chick. I turned 55 thi...Ah 35, you are just a young chick. I turned 55 this year :-) <br />All the best, and may a guardian angel guide your way to a great future!!<br />Happy Birthday, Phelan.<br />Barb from Canadabbarnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15399421440007975826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-66321907515286786342012-11-30T09:34:49.197-06:002012-11-30T09:34:49.197-06:00Happy Birthday Phelan! I for one, am glad to know ...Happy Birthday Phelan! I for one, am glad to know you & am hear to listen (read) when you need to talk. At 35 you are still a kid to me with a lot of adventure in front of you. <br /><br />Can't wait to read all about your new life!DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-79384747185188228172012-11-30T09:12:33.026-06:002012-11-30T09:12:33.026-06:00Happy Birthday! Now we can fail togeather!!!!! :)Happy Birthday! Now we can fail togeather!!!!! :)small farm girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01485314092236803411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-33609983275097272972012-11-30T09:03:04.809-06:002012-11-30T09:03:04.809-06:00Happy Birthday Phelan!!!!
We all can't wait t...Happy Birthday Phelan!!!!<br /><br />We all can't wait to hear more about this property, and we are providing you with wings......angel wings to see you through to your success.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28663723.post-84917712504241340192012-11-30T08:56:14.139-06:002012-11-30T08:56:14.139-06:00Happy Birthday! I've had years like you are t...Happy Birthday! I've had years like you are talking about, so I can sympathize; they do get better. I wish ya'll the best of luck on your new place. MamaHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018971960706063902noreply@blogger.com