On 7-21-2021 We officially became the owners of the Amish Farm. How exciting, and intimidating all in one breathe. Early that morning is when we started the 3-stop packing and moving adventure. I finally got to Kentucky Saturday night the 24th of July, 2021. We chose to stop and get a hotel room in Lexington KY. Figured wasn’t a need to try and get to the farm in the middle of the darkness. Early Sunday we all got up and had a few things to do in Lexington then headed to the Farm. I enjoyed the thrilled expression upon Carla, Hunter, and Payton’s face as we arrived.
It is like going thru a time machine and stepping back in time in rural Kentucky. Everyone you see just waves and acts like they have known you their entire life. The roads to the Farm are rolling hills and narrow windy roads. Everyone seems to be on a slower pace here. Having the Farm with no Electricity really feels like we have stepped back 100 years or more. The Water goes to the kitchen sink (well both kitchen sinks actually, The Amish have a handwashing sink just for handwashing) and goes to a water hose spout, and to the Barn. Currently there is a broken pipe somewhere on my side of the water meter so the water is shut off. My dad will fix it as soon as he can.
Carla and I set out and explore the property, while the kiddos went another direction to explore. We looked inside the house, basement, barn, and chicken coop. It was like a treasure hunt or more like a scavenger hunt. It was exiting to see what the previous Amish family left behind. Some stuff they left was just items that needed to be disposed of and others are real neat objects.
A few items left behind was an Antique Rotovator and a Vintage High Wheel Cultivator. It will always keep me astonished how the Amish still utilize simplistic items to get their chores done being surrounded by the most technologically advanced civilization ever known. From using old type non-motorized farming equipment to the simple hygiene practices, they still follow. It would defiantly take a strong faith in your religion to live, survive, and flourish as they do.
I brought Zeppelin along on this adventure. Let me tell you what he is in heaven. Tons of places to explore, new aromas, new noises to explore. It did not take long for an Amish horse and buggy to come by. I’ll tell you what, that ole Dog was extremely excited and wanted to go have a “meet and greet”. Luckily after a few firm and stern commands to come back he decided it was in his best interest.
A little after lunch time my parents arrived with the rental truck. We had already unloaded the Navigator and Chad’s trailer before they arrived. But now the real “fun” begins. We had to have the rental truck turned in by 8am in Lexington which is an hour away. Needless to say, the 6 of us were super busy. Not sure if I mentioned the Farmhouse is built in the side of the Hill. I think all of us should have received a Gold Medal for this whole moving adventure. On a bright note, we decided to go ahead on this night and get a hotel room close to where we had to drop off the truck. That was one of the best showers I had taken in what seems like eternity. Day number one is all wrapped up. Now onto bed so I can get an early start on tomorrows adventures.
Pink Squirrel Farmstead 