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<p><i>From A Farm in The North on Facebook:</i></p>
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style="animation-name: none !important; transition-property: none !important; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">I'm Nathan, a self-taught blacksmith honing my craft for the past five years. My work spans <span
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style="animation-name: none !important; transition-property: none !important; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Nestled on a remote island in the Orkney Isles, I share this five-acre haven with my wife and family. Together, we tend to our @orkneyboreray sheep, goats, and chickens, cultivating what food we can with grand plans to expand our farm further. I find joy in simple pleasures – peace and quiet, hearty meals, the scent of earth and rain, and the satisfaction of seeing the fruits of my labour.</div></div>
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style="animation-name: none !important; transition-property: none !important; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Fuelled by a fascination for ancient histories and civilizations, I'm a bit like a dragon, hoarding books that sit as treasures of knowledge. After all, you never know when one might come in handy! I also collect Hand tools to broaden my tool range to work with as I'm passionate about hand crafted and love the life and character of old tools.</div></div>
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style="animation-name: none !important; transition-property: none !important; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;">Music is my constant companion in the stone workshop where I create; I have an eclectic taste, playing tunes loud to keep me company and motivated. <span
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style="animation-name: none !important; transition-property: none !important; font-family: inherit; text-align: start;"> I've also launched my own YouTube channel where I showcase a plethora of my craftworks creations. Additionally, there's a Patreon page for those who wish to support my dreams and craft. In return, you get exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses of farm and craft life, blacksmithing tips, a farm newsletter, delicious farm recipes, informative posts delving into the world of runes, regular updates, and much much more. Take a peek! {Links below}<span
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