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| Topic: My Dream.. Am I nuts? | |
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I've always wanted to have my own ranch, go back to what I grew up doing.
I have the opportunity to & am about to buy 1300 acres, with an option to buy an additional 2600 acres, in SE Colorado & so that I can raise a few horses & a sh*t load of sheep to raise for lamb. If I do this, my brother & his family are moving out ther with me, as well as a couple of my cousins and thier families in the future as things get bigger. Most of my family are behind me, but I'm starting to get cold feet I guess, or at least nervous about it. So I guess I'm wondering what everyone elses opinion is, I'm told I shouldn't care about other opinions just to follow my dream. But strangers are more honest than friends & family...they dont have to worry about hurting feelings...lol. Please drop in your opinions. Yes I'm asking for it! |
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GO FOR IT!!!!!
And....GOOD LUCK!!!  
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The answer to the question is Yes U are NUTZ
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3900 acres for sheep and horses? ... um no.
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Follow your dream on this one, in my opinion. I got the same way when i opened my business, i quit sleeping, got nervous, but i kept going knowing if i screwed up i"d be standing in a welfare line. But I made it somehow, and its all good.
If an idiot like me can do it then anyone can. |
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Follow your dreams!!!
Hey can I come???  
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3900 acres for sheep and horses? ... um no. I am buying 4000 sheep the first year, inital peoperety will support about 9000 total |
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Do your self a favor, grow some corn. Corn is gold right now, atleast it will be in about 10 years... Mark my words.
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WAY TO GO!!!! You're only going to live your life once so go for what you've set your heart to do...looks like you have a great big heart that your family is willing to follow you... You seem to have included them in your plan as well.. that's great... Everyone has their own dreams to fulfill and it may not be easy at first but the satisfaction that you'd feel once you get there, or attain whatever it is, is only yours and yours alone.. no one else can achieve your dreams for you...so go for it and follow it... this is happiness that you bring upon yourself... and even if things don't get comfortable after you've reached your dream and it may feel like it's a mistake at times... just think that at least you've done your best and this is what you really like. So GO FOR IT! and God bless!
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Edited by
willywonka0675
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Tue 01/29/08 05:21 PM
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Follow your dreams!!!
Hey can I come???
There is always room for an extra ranch hand...lol. |
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Edited by
timmyschillin
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Tue 01/29/08 05:22 PM
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I'm buying 1700 chickens and cows and setting them free. :|
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There is always a risk to any business venture. Is there alot of money in farming? Can you support yourself when there is loss? Do you have a clue what you are doing? Is the land the right type for this type of farming???
 If your answers are positive then go for it....
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Do your self a favor, grow some corn. Corn is gold right now, atleast it will be in about 10 years... Mark my words. Yeah, I see that too, but for current, Lambs meat is the best $ turn around in the time allotment |
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Edited by
timmyschillin
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Tue 01/29/08 05:25 PM
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Yea, way to kill animals you sick ****. "Lamb Meat"... Way to bait them with grass and kill them for profit. You shouldn't kill anything with a heartbeat or a mother. Grow corn. Have you forgotten that corn is a MAJOR PLAYER in the hunt for "alternative fuels"... ? --- It's a goldmine dude, don't be dumb :]
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3900 acres for sheep and horses? ... um no. I am buying 4000 sheep the first year, inital peoperety will support about 9000 total I could be wrong but I know the way you figure it for cows, is one cow per acre. But sheep could be different. If you back out, you will always be kicking yourself for not going ahead with your dream. It will always be there wondering if you could have made it work. I say go for it, and Good Luck |
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Edited by
willywonka0675
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Tue 01/29/08 05:28 PM
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There is always a risk to any business venture. Is there alot of money in farming? Can you support yourself when there is loss? Do you have a clue what you are doing? Is the land the right type for this type of farming??? If your answers are positive then go for it....
Not alot of money, but after the 3rd year I wont be wanting for lack of it. Yes I can support myself and about 6-10 family members with their saleries. I've been out there several times to see the property, its currently a cattle ranch, I have to re-seed the fields to get the grasses I really want, but it will grow fine. I guess I'm just nervous. |
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Sometimes you just have to walk through the door even if you're not sure what's on the otherside
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Yea, way to kill animals you sick ****. "Lamb Meat"... Way to bait them with grass and kill them for profit. You shouldn't kill anything with a heartbeat or a mother. Grow corn. No I wont be doing any killing, they get sold at auction in Greeley, CO. but in another instance, where does your burger come from...lol. Its gotta come from somewhere. |
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Yes I say GO FOR IT.. its ur DREAM LIVE IT..
This is GREAT NEWS...
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I'm also worried about the area as far as relationships go... the town to the west has a population of 67, to the east another town of 127. Heck nearest bar is 1.25 hours away...lol
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