Finally got it all sorted !!!!!!!!!!

[sewer rat]

Dear grapes
Those among you who have been about for a while may recall that I was invited to go into business as a partner in a market garden enterprise whereby the other partner would put up the money and the land and I would do the work - well, that fell through due to problems that farmer was going through but by then I had started thinking and so, after much soul searching, I decided to go it on my own. This was not without difficulty but I can finally announce HERE ARE MY 5 ACRES OF ROSS-SHIRE !!

[smallblueplanet]

No point in wondering about might have beens. Good Luck SR - it looks a bit bleak, don't you have hedges up there?

[shirlthegirl43]

Good luck Rat!!

My dad used to work in Ross and Cromarty and I sort of remember visiting Alness from time to time. How far is that from Tain (pardon my lack of geography but I was a lot younger and didn't take notice)?

[Nicos]

FAntastic news rat!!! Am really pleased for you!!!!

[dexterdoglancashire]

WOW! 5 acres! Just imagine what you can do with that Rat! I'm sure you are full of plans. Shame I live so far away, I would lend you a hand, but looking forward to hearing all your plans, and how you get on. DDL Good Luck!

[Alice]

I remember Rat. Looks wonderful. Good luck and every best wish for your success there. Maybe you're better on your own. That way you have all the decision making powers. How's Iona? Do keep us posted with how it is all going.

[roitelet]

Congratulations Rat,

I'm sure we will all watch the space (5 acres)with great interest

Bon Courage!!!

[supersprout]

Hello rat, delighted for you! So glad you've got the bits and pieces in place to start making the dream come true. I'll join in with other grapes in wishing you good luck in the new venture. May your crops grow well and your customers be many

[Lesley Jay]

Congratulations Rat! I am pleased everything worked out for you in the end. Good luck!!

[rustylady]

Congrats, Rat. Of course if you need any labour I'm sure we would all be glad to help in return for a little corner set aside for a (small) campsite for Vine Members. Seriously, wish you all the very best of luck

[nick the grief]

Struth Rat, just imagine 5 acres od Rasdishes

[pigletwillie]

Rat, you may need a few more seeds for 5 acres. I hope you have every success.

[Peter]

Wee free crofter ye.

Congratulations Rat.

So many questions, I'm a nosey sod.

What, in outline, are your plans?
Smallholding or something else?
What sort of crops or animals?

Perhaps GYO could be persuaded to use you as the subject of a regular article once you start and I'm sure the writing fees would help.

[JennieAtkinson]

Congratulations Rat. I was wondering how you were getting on. So glad it has turned out ok. Keep telling us how you are getting on - still want to be one of the first to visit!

[bramble]

Congratulations Rat. Thats what life is all about, making your dreams come true. No doubt you have a lot of hard work ahead but I am sure it will be worth it.
I wish you every success.