tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post1983558635521178413..comments2023-10-17T09:38:33.865+01:00Comments on Our New Life in the Country: Quandries and Decisions......Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-26576194461222310172011-01-11T21:46:56.682+00:002011-01-11T21:46:56.682+00:00I read every post you write Sue, and after reading...I read every post you write Sue, and after reading this one I understand why: you're just so authentic, honest and open. We all make decisions based on so many different things, but sometimes they just aren't what we envisaged. I hope the pair of you can reach a decision that's best for both of you.<br />Whatever that decision is, well done you for just doing it.<br />P xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-8595468565705362612011-01-11T20:51:18.281+00:002011-01-11T20:51:18.281+00:00Oh Sue I totally admire your honesty. I have four...Oh Sue I totally admire your honesty. I have four hens whom have become pets & give me eggs....that's it.<br /><br />You have been setting up a new way of life - a new living - basically a farm. If there are parts of this you have tried but would rather not continue then so be it. At least you tried where others talk.<br /><br />Maybe lovely hubby totally giving up work is not the answer.<br /><br />Hope you can come to a decision you are both happy with xx<br /><br />We will still be here for you regardless.BadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-37653014107604780862011-01-11T19:23:33.419+00:002011-01-11T19:23:33.419+00:00Hi Sue
I don't know much about farming but I ...Hi Sue<br /><br />I don't know much about farming but I do know quite a lot about living on a low-to-non-existant income.<br /><br />If your dh gave up work to work on the farm then your entitlement to tax credits would probably dramatically rise, and it *could* be possible. (maybe you've checked and if so, apologies). I use www.entitledto.co.uk which allows you to input your info, and income and get a pretty good idea of what benefits you would be entitled to. You can use it to evaluate various different combinations etc.<br /><br />As a vegan, I totally sympathise. I don't think I could become part of the meat industry, even if 'one step removed' iykwim without going through a lot of soul searching. I can't say if I could or not having never been in that situation, but I know the decision making process would be extremely difficult.<br /><br />One thought that sprung to mind also, the piglets have only just been born (I think?) and it sounds a bit like the experience was not what you thought it would be, and maybe you are in a slight state of shock?<br /><br />Good luck with your decisions and soul searching, <br /><br />BeckyBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007546682046665139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-85988340560586414962011-01-11T17:50:51.881+00:002011-01-11T17:50:51.881+00:00whatever decision you reach will be the right one,...whatever decision you reach will be the right one, and that decsion will come to you I'm sure of that. <br />The good thing about it all is that nothing is writ in stone, so you can change your mind whenever you want!<br /><br />Isn't it nice when you can openly admit your thoughts and feelings!<br />xxted and bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08420272135724099182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-29880584877944301202011-01-11T17:29:23.868+00:002011-01-11T17:29:23.868+00:00Hi Sue, so sorry you are in this quandry. Sitting...Hi Sue, so sorry you are in this quandry. Sitting here at the computer catching up on your world it is easy to get swept up in the lovely cuteness of piglets without thinking beyond and out to the big picture and all those tough decisions that come with it.<br />I can offer no helpful suggestions having never been in this situation but you have my best wishes and support from my end of the computer line! And I am still happy to offer myself out for some work experience if you need extra pairs of hands short term!<br />Wishing you strength and clarity in your decisions<br />take care<br />Sarah xlandcuckoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02539783011453017316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-67247721084392203622011-01-11T15:25:08.923+00:002011-01-11T15:25:08.923+00:00Sue, your poor thing.
I agree with what Donna has ...Sue, your poor thing.<br />I agree with what Donna has said but also, if OH will eventually spend more time on the farm can you not hand the pigs over to him as much as possible and you only deal with them when you really need to. Or am I missing the point? I hope you can sort something out, it looks like you are doing such a good job and surely it will get easier. <br />Alison xAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920872750020792663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-63381384206432000012011-01-11T11:58:08.447+00:002011-01-11T11:58:08.447+00:00Just a quick comment Sue.
Isn't it better tha...Just a quick comment Sue.<br /><br />Isn't it better that you are detached from the piglets. If they aren't pets and you are farming them, you shouldn't be too close surely.<br /><br />I know this sounds strange, but perhaps not try and think too much about it and everything will eventually fall into place, including how you feel. Just go with the flow of your farm and the answers will be there.<br /><br />As an ex vegetarian of 25 years(7 of those years vegan) I understand your dilemma. It's so difficult to make the 'right' decisions. But as someone who now eats meat about once a week, I would rather eat a pig that came from your farm than anything from the supermarkets (to be honest, I don't eat pork, but you know what I mean).<br /><br />Take care<br /><br />DonnaxDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06648648116611133471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-5373781324828932412011-01-11T10:22:02.016+00:002011-01-11T10:22:02.016+00:00You are so lovely!
How hard it must then be for yo...You are so lovely!<br />How hard it must then be for you to be doing what you're doing.<br />It's alright for us (me) sitting here saying 'oh how sweet etc' But for you, it's obviously not good :(<br />You've obviously got a hard decision to make Sue & LH.<br />I admire you immensly for what you are doing :0)<br />Have a good day today.<br />Love Donna xDonna -Little Tiny Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06484519916797578550noreply@blogger.com