I imagine that most of us have had to learn patience and waited on some very wanted quilting tool. I had to wait for my children to grow up to afford a studio. Then, of course, once I had the space for a LA, I had to wait till we were able to pool the money together. My poor husband has waited for a new tractor for at least 10 years (but he does have two old ones). Is it just human nature to always want something more?
Anyway, hope you somehow manage to get the goats and the treadle. And here's hoping that the kids are as sweet as they always look?