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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:54:29 PM EDT
I have friends--the wife has been a friend for almost twenty years and the husband for much less--who came to my farm a couple of months ago to hunt and loved the area. They had been trying to buy land in Illinois for over a year but couldn't find anything suitable that was also affordable. They have spent two months looking and finally arrived at terms a few days ago and will close in February.
They purchased a hundred acres--85 timbered with 100 y/o oaks, hickories, etc. (mature timber) and an eight acre "food plot" field in the center, three ponds, a 40'X60' shed with a work shop and partial concrete floor, new roof, two houses--one built on a slab in 1988, nothing fancy, but sound and well kept, city water, a second "guest house" that is pretty shabby but 1200 sq. ft. The place is loaded with deer and turkey, and of course, small game. Dunno about fish in the ponds or size of the ponds. They are thrilled! 
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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:57:50 PM EDT
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Cool! You just doubled your huntig area size.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:58:13 PM EDT
[#2]
I thought you were going to say the doctor called with your test results and contrary to popular belief, you're not gay.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:59:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/28/2005 6:59:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:00:20 PM EDT
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that is awesome! diffinately w00t worthy!
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:00:28 PM EDT
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How $$
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:00:51 PM EDT
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Did you get him confused with TRG or something?  Bee, that's awesome. Is this land they just bought near you and your wife? |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:04:14 PM EDT
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Not as close as we had hoped, but there was nothing suitable in the county where our farm is located. She said it's about a 45 minute drive. 
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:05:22 PM EDT
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Well, at least it's closer than where they are now. 
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:07:13 PM EDT
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LOL! She laughed when she told me--that's exactly how far they live from us here in Illinois.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:07:39 PM EDT
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Liar! You meant to say, some people that you know.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:08:05 PM EDT
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oh god it hurts |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:08:33 PM EDT
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Must be nice to have money.
Seems that a lot of people are buying land in central/southern illinois. Mostly people from Chicago, and west coast. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:08:46 PM EDT
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BeeKeep, first of all friends don't let friends move to ILLinois
.Is this property near Decatur? The reason I ask is you mentioned wild turkey. Are turkey populating that area? |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:09:36 PM EDT
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Oh, well, I have no other encouraging words for you, then. Carry on.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:10:57 PM EDT
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You have lots of friends during hunting season(s). Trust me on this.
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:12:24 PM EDT
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It is in north-central Missouri. There are wild turkey within 10-20 miles of Decatur, and within most of central Illinois. They spread like rats. |
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Posted: 12/28/2005 7:12:30 PM EDT
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Shows the nature of a good person, that can be happy for others fortune and not be
jealous. Good luck to them and you thebeekeeper1  GM |
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