My darling hubby still surprises me sometimes. This morning was one of those. As a background- we moved out into the country, in a large part, because I wanted to, and because he thought it would make me happy. We went through a really rough period in our marriage a few years ago (before I started blogging) and I think he still worries that I'll leave him if I get unhappy again. But enough of that...
This morning, before the children got up, V and I were talking over coffee. We were discussing our weekend plans and of course, finances came up since V said he wanted to go pay off the Menard's bill this weekend (this has half of the cabinet/counter purchase on the charge card- the other half is on my MC). He also informed me that there is some piece of electronic, sound processing equipment he wants to get (he does record some of his own music) that is $400. OK. So, if that's the case I guess he doesn't mind that I spent $100 on row covers and hoops for the garden.... so the conversation progressed and he said he wouldn't mind if I ordered a hoop house- um, yeah, I don't think he has a concept of how much one of those would cost.... Well, I mentioned that probably the only reason I would need a big hoop house was if we were going to go into market gardening. He gave me an odd look so I asked him if he was planning to retire into market gardening and sell CSA shares. He laughed and said "No, silly, we retire to market gardening and have the market here. We could contract with other small producers as well. We've got a prime location on the highway and this area is developing fast. We're much closer into town than many of the other small farms that market around here. And we could own the web presence around here."
like I said.... knock me over with a feather. Some kind of market gardening has always been a dream in the back of my head but I had no idea he was in on the idea as well... I thought he wanted me to be happy but I have noticed that, even with all the work and chaos going on out here, he's having fun and coming up with all sorts of plans on his own...
And part of my plans to cut my work hours was to have more time to devote to the gardens. Hmm, maybe he is on the same page??!!
Hmmm, now I have to think......
Very cool! Sounds like one great marriage partnership you have :)
ReplyDeleteIsnt that wonderful how that happy synergy happens!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an amazing plan for your future! You are lucky that your location is so accessible - go for it! :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds absolutely fabulous! What a great start to the day. :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it WONDERFUL when great plans come together!! I hope that both your dreams come true! ...debbie
ReplyDeleteO, I just love those husband/wife moments when you realize that you have independently been having the same hopes, the same dreams. If you are on one accord on this, then you KNOW you will eventually have to do this!
ReplyDeleteThat's a terrific idea! I would love to do it too, but I live far from the beaten path. I say... go for it!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! My hubby loves to build anything I want but isn't necessarily around when I need planting, harvesting & canning done - better start coaching him LOL! If you do bees, you could sell honey as well, and I bet the kids would be a great help too! If this happens, I'll have to vary my route home to MN so I can "swing by the market"!
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