Here she goes again....

[DIRTDIVA]

Okay, now that I'm all settled in I can get down to business! Let me get the sad news out of the way first. I lost my farm. It was heart wrenching at first cuz I loved that place and it was hard to walk away. I've had the place for almost 5 years and haven't done a thing with it except install a new furnace. Upkeep on a 1924 farmhouse, well lets just say a bulldozer would've been the best option! My neighbor that farms the land surrounding it got the place and for the most part he'll do exactly that with the exception of a couple of buildings.

I moved about 22 miles NE of where the farm was, to Barnesville, MN, for a couple of reasons. I signed on with a couple different companies after I left my job in the cities, the last one being in Wahpeton, ND about 12 miles from the farm. I ended my season with them in November but I'm checking into a couple of companies in Fargo, ND. Just haven't quite found that "right" company yet so I'll go back to Wahpeton until I get a call from Fargo. Barnesville puts me closer to Fargo so that helps.

Second/main reason I chose B'ville is because this past July I met someone, while on sort of a date mind you, that turned my life around. His name is Jimmy but everyone calls him Crow. The guy literally swept me off my feet. Which by the way have yet to touch the ground! He's been a Godsend through all my struggles, he cherishes me in his life and I've never been this happy. Moving to Barnesville actually became the icing on the cake so to speak so within that sad chapter in my life, it's actually turned out to be for the best.

My children (24 & 18) moved to B'ville as well. A feat I never thought I'd be able to accomplish. Being born & raised in the cities and being that young, into the nightlife and all, country life wasn't their bag. At least so I thought. I mentioned it in passing and in less than a month later up they came! My daughter has been here a month and she's loving it. She decided to move for her kids, better upbringing, surroundings, etc. My son just wanted to be close to his Momma!

So I've got my kids, my grandkids, my man, what else can I ask for! Oh yeah............ A BIKE THAT RUNS! Did I just start venting a little? Yep, I did. Sorry! My CDI unit went out last year in like July so my riding season was short. Couldn't afford a new part, didn't want to put in a used part to have to buy another one so I waited til tax time to get a new part. Good thing I waited. Initially a new one priced out at around $400. I paid $286 for a new one through Seattle Sports online! 10-15 minute fix and a new battery (she's dead, I mean DEAD!) and she'll be running again.

So now that I've put everyone to sleep.... errr.... I mean caught everybody up I'll sign off for now. Thanks for the well wishes and the hang in theres' from a select few, greatly appreciated. Gary? And all the rest of the MN folks? Sorry I missed P-i-t-P. Don't know for sure about this year yet, it'll depend on who I'm working for.

 

Good to know when the lil sheep gets lost, you're always welcomed back into the fold.

 

God bless,

Brandi

 

P.S. The attachments are of Jimmy & of my latest Tattoo. Long story short....... I'm into Fairies. Jimmy's nickname is Crow. Folks call me "Crow's Nest" He asked me to protect his heart when we got together. Here's one way of promising that I will. The fairy (me) is in the nest laying over (his) heart to protect it and the crow (Jimmy) is bringing me a rose.

:sign isnt that specMushy mushy mushy I know............

Oh yeah, and the bra? Don't even ask!

[kantornado]

Good on you GIRL.

 

Glad your life is going in a positive direction and the kids moved to a more safer place.

Murderapolis is just not a good place and St Paul is not much better.

 

Our kids moved to small towns and they love it.(surprised us)

 

Nice looking TAT and CROW looks to be a good guy.

I have always been impressed with your son, he is a smart young man.

 

I'm excited you have your daughter and grand-kids there also.

 

It is fantastic that when life gives you lemons you make lemonade out of them.......................................Ron

[mini-muffin]

That's great news. Sorry about your farm, but when a window closes a door opens. Never know what's gonna happen in life do we. Glad to hear your life is going ok. Ya know we're always here for ya.

 

Margaret

[KiteSquid]

Sorry to hear about your farm, but it sounds like you are moving on.

 

I want to point out hat it is a VERY SMALL world we live in.

 

You live in Barnesville MN, Please say hi to my Navy brother, Kevin Hufnagle.

 

He rides a H-D bagger, but we wont hold that aginst him, but he lives in Barnesville MN....

 

Small world!!!

[86er]

The best I can say, Brandi, is !

 

[Yammer Dan]

Good to hear from you. Just one thing. Explain that thing around Jimmy's neck??? Don't ask?!!! You know someone would. And I can't stand waiting!!

[E-Fishin-C]

Im speechless, Im hurt my heart and soul is in so much pain, YOU REPLACED ME with a guy called Jimmy . is that a 4 wheel truck :rotfl:

 

Im glad you found some one and everything on track

[juggler]

Wow Brandi - you disappear for months at a time and return like a whirlwind. And with great news too.

 

Congrats on all the good that has come into your life.

 

BTW: has he ever seen your special necklace?

[DIRTDIVA]

KiteSkid? WOW what a small world! I'll hafta look him up. Totally cool! Juggler? Aint it just like me? And yes, my "Special Necklace" was the 2nd thing he saw after we met. Laughed his butt off! Yammer Dan? I refuse to answer that question on the grounds that it may incriminate me...........

Thanks for the thumbs up 86er. Mini Muffin? Nice to meet ya, love your philosophy. And your avitar? Man, she's my fav!

Big Ron, my sweetie, thanks for who you are. My son still remembers your conversation with him and still asks about you. You're so kewl!

My dearest Charlie. Do you not know that you sooo can never be replaced? I'll always have a huge crush on you, you know that! Thanks for the 'atta girl' folks,

Brandi

[Grandpagak]

GREAT TO HEAR THAT ALL IS GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION... SURE HOPE THAT YOU CAN MAK THE 3RD ANNUAL VENTURE IN THE PINES , IT WOOD BE GREAT TO HAVE YOU THERE .. TAKE CARE GIRL..

[Squidley]

Good to see you back here Brandi, it's been a long time. Sounds like some doors closed and new ones opened, enjoy your new direction