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Hello my friends. OK. So I have been living with my folks since my girlfriend and mother of my angel Jonathan through me out on the street with the colthes following tightly behind HAHA. well almost. I thought he was to young at the time be moving around so I stayed a longer time than I probably should have with my folks, "have an etireupper floor qwith shower kitchen etc. BUT Beijng 37 and staying with parents are not the ideal way to live I guess . So now I have been looking around for a small house. Really expensive here in Stockholm So, I have been looking a bit up north where is not at all that expensive. and found this AMAZING place. the view from the window is just breathtaking. and is has lots of other houses on there to. 2 of the houses are made to live in. there are also the farmhouse that is in exellent condition and 2 other houses and a heated double garage. I talkt to 2 friends of mine "artists/musician" abnormal people just like the rest of us . and they are willing to rent 2 of the houses. soI need to fix one of the houses so this family can move in there. a farmer has already askt to rent the left part of the farm for having his cows there. and another farmer wants to rent some of the land for their cattle. So With all this going as I want it to. I may soon be the owner of the farm in the photo. Will directly build a great place to build guitars in. with sprayboth and all etc. I will also be able to setup my music studio. so soon I can if all goes right both be able to build and record my guitars and music. The bank really likt my businessplan. So beginning of next week I will get the final answer. So hold your thumbs for me "as we are not alowed to be religious in here " .
Just hope my businessplan will work as planned as I will in this case be getting the loan with no money in the bank. strictly on the businessplan. So I may be living th american dream But in Sweden. IF all works out that is haha

Hey Lars!!! I was wondering where you were and now I know.

Your new place looks fantastic my friend and I am wishing that it happens for you too. That is some beautiful country you have there.

Hey I'll help you move if you send me a plane ticket....

Hey Lars

I wish you the very best. Your personal story sounds very much like mine was about 10 years ago... , but with a bit of perseverance and the good attitude that you show, I am pretty sure things will turn out all right (as thank God, it did for me).

I hope the bankers are having a good day when they review your business plan!

Good luck

Pat

Hey Lars, looks great! I also live on a small farm, let me tell you those other buildings/barns come in handy. I use one for spraying and heavy cutting/resawing.

Good luck!

Chuck

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Lars that looks fantastic, beautiful farm. Hope it works out for you!

Hey Lars, that looks awesome. Hope it works out for you

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Wow Lars, that looks great! Youll probably find room for a bigger shop now

Is this place on hemnet?

Wow, Lars, that is a beautiful farm. Hope it goes well for you. You should be able to turn out some fine instruments there.

Ron

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Nice place Lars.

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Wow! Is this the place you were scoping out near Berg? Got a spare bedroom?
I'm packing tonight.
Kent

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Aren’t you a little too young to have bought the farm? Just kidding, I am sure this will be a great move for you and I wish you well!!!

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That looks real nice Lars.Should be a great atmosphere to build your guitars.Hope you get the loan and good luck with the new farm.

Good luck Lars! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Hey, is all that WOOD behind the farm included?

Cheers,
Dave F.

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When is the house warming party??

We're pulling for you Lars.

How far north did you have to go? It looks ideal. Jonathan will have a great time on the farm.

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Wow, Lars! That looks like a beautiful place. Hope the deal works out.

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Even after the bank says yes to your American/Swedish dream - it's not official until you have an OLF warming party. Good luck - hope it happens for you!

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Thanks a lot you all. Hesh, I might take you up on that . does that stand if you change "move" to Build haha.
Lars R It "was" on hemnet, but it gone from there now.

House warming party !! Sounds greaty to me I´ll have some cold ones ready. !! . .

There will be lots rooms, so, do common over !! .
Kent- there will be lots of rooms over "and houses" So do pack . Then you could tech me how to do those beautiful carvings you do.

I will let you all know the outcome of this. So far all looks great. will know for sure on tuesday what the banks final word is.!!

Lars

I think the "new" dream is the Swedish dream! Wow, all that and socialized medicine too!

This house warming party , Will there be lovely Young blond haired blue eyed swedish ladys caring for our every need while we are there? you know , getting us beer and rubbing our necks and telling us how handsome and talented we are ? What did YOU THINK I ment ?

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Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
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Hi Lars. I really hope this works out for you and your family.
It's a beautiful spot in a lovely country, I did a guitar making course with Mika Sanden over there a few years ago, and really enjoyed my time over there.
All the best.

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Colin. I dont know Mr Sanden myself, but I´ve seen his work and his guitars looks real nice. I guess you were here in a good time of year then hahaha. Now its like -20C here.
WudWerkr :Those girls are all in California and one has to be rich to hear them say that... .

Haans [quoteall that and socialized medicine too![/quote] But all the doctors do here are giving the patients cortizon. well I guess the system is ok compared to elsewhere. we tend to complain a lot here.

Lars

Lars, at least you can afford to go to the Dr.

Yes Thats true Haans. allthough i hope I wont have to go there for a while . So far so good. knock on wood.

Unfortunately I never got the house. all was like set and ready, they askt me to drive up to the house 2 huers drive away to meet with me and all the bank people right there by the farm. so we met and all was great, Looks real good Lars were the last words. So I though all was a done deal. then 2 days later some guy from some place I never heard of before called and said "sorry" but you need to put in more money yourself. So, no deal. hmmm well there is a meaning for everything and I guess It was not ment to be. So I am happy. But now working on another budget plan for the next bank so I can start my business ideas elsewhere.
Next time I will wait with the posting before it really is a "done deal" .

Thanks for all the support though. its great to know I have you here my friends and I really hope to meet you all one day soon.

Lars.