Special offer

A day on the farm

By
Services for Real Estate Pros with Quality Home Investments, LLC / Dearborn Heights, MI

 

 

A day on the farm.

I have always lived in the city. My first home had a lot size of 100' x 300' and I felt comfy. Then when I moved into my next home and the lot size was 55' X 110', I almost went into a panic mode. I could practically fit six of these lots into my old lot. I thought that the neighbors were too close. I even considered erecting six foot picket fencing all around but then I realized I would be shutting myself in and didn't want that either. After some years I learned to adjust.

My oldest son just lives twenty minutes away from me in Monroe, MI. I can drive down to his house and feel like I've driven WAY OUT into the country. His home sits on 2 1/2 acres. We refer to visiting him as "going to the farm".

He loves his animals. He has goats, rabbits, chickens. guinea and doves. He also has several bird feeders out to attract a variety of wild birds.

With plenty of room to play, he has some toys to keep the kids occupied. They have the usual swing set/play structure.  He also has a bounce house, golf cart, mini bike, go cart, and a couple of four wheelers. The kids have a ball playing OUTSIDE all day.

 

 

Here's the chicken coop with some of the goats, chickens and guinea.

 

on the farm

The kids get a kick out of holding the baby bunnies, jumping in the bounce house and swinging away on the play structure.

on the farm

Everyone gets a turn riding in the golf cart, on the four wheeler and the mini bike.

on the farm

It's relaxing to go down to the farm in Monroe, MI. for a day and get away from  the city.

I look forward to our visits there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donna Malone
Waterfront, Luxury, Family, Affordable, Cottage, Deals - Bridgewater, NS
Homes and Property for Sale Nova Scotia

Craig, it's looks like a great place for family visits. I bet you have fun there with the grandkids.

May 26, 2011 03:17 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Craig - your son's farm sounds like a great escape from big city life. I love farms and I'd spend many weekends here too - it's so pretty and I love the country. You did a great job of capturing the farm, family and good times with your collage - nicely done!

May 26, 2011 03:18 AM
Mike Yeo
3:16 team REALTY - Frisco, TX

Craig - it's great you have a place to get away from the city. I love it when I can slow down my day and just do nothing that I feel is rushing. It's great to get away. Nice pictures.

May 26, 2011 03:43 AM
Laura Sargent
Carolina One Real Estate - Mount Pleasant, SC

I love red barns and farm buildings!  What a beautiful place and a wonderful get a away without you have to keep it all up!

May 26, 2011 04:03 AM
Myers Jackson
Auctioneer, Texas Flip N Move - Grapevine, TX
America's Auctioneer

a day on the farm is a great experience, these are some nice photos of everybody having a good time

May 26, 2011 04:05 AM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407

Oh wow, I think your son has the right idea! What a cool place. Great photos too. Thanks for sharing this post!

May 26, 2011 04:35 AM
Craig Snead
Quality Home Investments, LLC / Dearborn Heights, MI - Dearborn Heights, MI
Real Estate Investor

Donna, for the grand kids, it's everyday life. For me, it's a time to relax and play with them.

Kristine, a short drive for a day of escape. It's well worth it. Thank you for the collage compliment. I'm learning from people like yourself. Your pictures and collages are AMAZING.

Mike, my son gets all his chores done before I get there so that we can just enjoy the time together outdoors.

Laura, it's an every day task just feeding all the animals. And to keep the grass cut takes a few days.

Myers, a bad day on the farm is better than a good day in the city. Such a different lifestyle. The kids truly enjoy it.

Ralph, I saw a photo opportunity that I couldn't resist. Glad you liked it.

May 26, 2011 05:01 AM
John Howard
Century 21 LeMac Realty - Mountain Home, AR
GRI, Mountain Home, Arkansas 870-404-3614

Craig,  That looks like a lot of fun!  Ahh Yes, the country life for me!

May 26, 2011 05:08 AM
John Gall
Nextage Property Solutions - Las Vegas, NV

Craig,

 The farm looks great! It seems like an extremely relaxing and fun time :)

John Gall

May 26, 2011 05:09 AM
Mike Warfel
Mike & Rita Warfel Real Estate LLC - Avoca, MI
Associate Broker

We too live on a farm in the Michigan countryside. I hope your son has some high ground with all the rain we have had. Enjoy the holiday weekend, summer time in this state is special. Encourage him to put in a garden for you to raid, that is a country bonus.

thanks

May 26, 2011 05:14 AM
Craig Snead
Quality Home Investments, LLC / Dearborn Heights, MI - Dearborn Heights, MI
Real Estate Investor

John, it's not Green Acres. No hay or pitch forks. But it's still the country.

John, the elbow room and fresh are does a body good.

Mike, he hasn't flooded -- yet. A garden for me to raid. Hmmm...  I'll mention it.

May 26, 2011 11:24 AM
Charles Edwards Bentonville
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796 - Bentonville, AR
AR REALTOR, Bentonville Real Estate Agent and Broker

Craig, It looks like a blast to me. Guineas, goats and Rhode Island Reds. I"m impressed, and so are the kids pictures here.

May 27, 2011 07:53 AM
Craig Snead
Quality Home Investments, LLC / Dearborn Heights, MI - Dearborn Heights, MI
Real Estate Investor

Charles, The fowl are some of his favorites. I see you are familiar with the breed of chicken. Did you spend some time on the farm too?

May 27, 2011 12:46 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Craig,

What a beautiful family you have! If I were a kid again, that's exactly where I'd want to grow up. I grew up in the city too and moved to the country as soon as I could. That's where I raised my kids.

Now I'm back in the city, in a different state dreaming about mountains and the country. Thankfully, my role as a Realtor allows me to venture out of the city and into the country.  But there aren't any mountains here and I miss it.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful family photos. I wish you and your family lots of good days ahead and an abudance of blessings.

Patricia

May 27, 2011 02:22 PM
Craig Snead
Quality Home Investments, LLC / Dearborn Heights, MI - Dearborn Heights, MI
Real Estate Investor

Patricia, I'm glad sharing my family with you brought back some memories. Thank you for the warm wishes.

May 27, 2011 03:19 PM