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1975-2009
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We are
opening the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November
28th, 2009!
HOURS Weekends 9 AM to 4:30 PM - weekdays 1 PM to 4:30 PM
WE
ARE STILL HERE, very much in the tree business. But there are
some aspects of farm life that have slowed down. We did not get chickens
this year. There was some thought of borrowing some for December but we do
have enough work without them. In the spring, I started four hives of bees
but have only one currently functioning - a very bad year. And there is no
honey - sorry.
On a happier note, the
trees look very healthy - lots of rain. I did our annual inventory in
October and was pleased to find more tall trees than last year - always
good. Although the number of Spruce (to 7 ½ ft), White Pine (to 7 ft) and
Concolor Fir (to 7 ½ ft) are about the same, there are significantly more
Fraser Fir (to 8 ft). Up on the hill the Fir and Spruce are $50 and White
Pine $45. The 3-5 ft Half Price trees in our side yard are $25. |
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By Saturday Dec 5, our New
York trees should be here, set up and ready to go. This year's selection of
White/Blue Spruce will run 8-10 ft. Last year's 12-14 ft trees were just too
much to handle. Just like last year, the price will be $5/ft. All tree
prices include tax, baling, a complimentary tree disposal bag and hot cocoa. |
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As you can see, the sale
of our place did not, has not happened. The soft real estate market is well
known but selling a tree farm presents problems of its own. We are now at
what I call Plan B. The farm is still for sale and if it does not sell, we
will split off the house on a two acre plot and keep the three acre tree
farm. For me, three acres of trees (about what we have now) and no home to
maintain is a viable long term option. Unfortunately for Carole, we may be
in the tree business for awhile. We will continue to live back and forth
between here and our daughters/grandkids in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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The rest of the family is
doing well. Our Aussie grandson Zo got married to Tara in March. We were
there! Both of them have been here and helped us in the past. There is a
rumor that we may see more of them here in the future - not this year
unfortunately. We have our daughters' books in the shop. Catherine's new
book, Front and Center, was published this year. It is the third and the
last in the Dairy Queen series. Liz's new book, Committed, won't be out
until January. It is the sequel to Eat Pray Love. Don't think Catherine and
family- Nick (14) and Mimi (11) will be here to help. However both my
brother Nick (from DC) and his daughter Sarah (NYC) have signed on and will
be very visible on weekends. |
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We look forward to seeing
everyone in this our 34th year growing
Christmas trees. Our very best for a Merry Christmas and prosperous New
Year. |
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