Click here for Part One in case you missed it. Part Two We had the partners in place and 22 dealers who agreed to hang on for the ride. Happily, the store manager of many years, Mary Jean Hoss, agreed to stay on as well along with her staff. We were amazed at the outpouring [...]
Hammertown People – Robert Murphy 
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It takes a Village: The Saving of the Millerton Antique Center (Part 2)
by Bob Murphy on Jun 23, 2011 (0) Comments
It takes a Village: The Saving of the Millerton Antique Center (Part 1)
by Bob Murphy on Jun 16, 2011 (0) Comments
After their very popular Doodletown Farm renovation blog, I asked Bob Murphy and Jack Lindsey to share another story with our readers. It’s a wonderful account of how local businesses can work together to save not only their own businesses but a downtown landmark in a thriving community. (Make sure to visit Bob & Jack’s [...]
Dig and Ye Shall Find (the surprising rewards of tag sales)
by Bob Murphy on Oct 06, 2010 (0) Comments
After reading and enjoying Bob & Jack’s wonderful series about renovating Doodletown Farm, I asked them if they would return to our website as guest bloggers now and again. Happily, here in this first blog, they share some of their impressive knowledge about how they find some of the interesting antiques they sell at Doodletown [...]
Doodletown Farm-The Final Episode: Where There Was Mud
by Bob Murphy on Aug 18, 2010 (4) Comments
This is, sadly, the last episode in an eight part series chronicling Bob & Jack as they brought an 18th Century farmhouse into the 21st Century. As far as I’m concerned–they are the reigning Kings of DIY! Make sure you check out their antique business at the Millerton Antique Center and on-line at doodletownfarm.com – [...]
Installment #7: Accommodating the Present & Planning for the Future
by Bob Murphy on Jul 22, 2010 (2) Comments
This is Episode #7 in an eight part series chronicling Bob & Jack as they attempt to bring an 18th Century farmhouse into the 21st Century. There is only 1 more installment left and I’m already going through Bob & Jack withdrawal. Make sure you check out their antique business at the Millerton Antique Center [...]
Doodletown Farm – Installment Six: How Green is My Valley
by Bob Murphy on Jul 06, 2010 (3) Comments
This is Episode #6 in an eight part series chronicling Bob & Jack as they attempt to bring an 18th Century farmhouse into the 21st Century. I’m really loving this blog and I’m beginning to feel a little sad knowing there are only 2 more installments after this one. I swear, they have a book [...]
Episode 5 of Doodletown Farm – “Retain! Recycle! Repurpose!”
by Bob Murphy on Jun 16, 2010 (3) Comments
This is Episode #5 in an eight part series chronicling Bob & Jack as they attempt to bring an 18th Century farmhouse into the 21st Century. They quit the big city and moved to Columbia County and started a new business selling “interesting old stuff” at the Millerton Antique Center and on-line at doodletownfarm.com. Restoring [...]
Doodletown Farm – Episode Four: Hands On Experience?
by Bob Murphy on Jun 02, 2010 (1) Comments
Jack and I knew that we wanted to help as much as possible during the renovation but first we needed to refine (or in my case, develop) some skills. First up was a screened pavilion that we built across the stream based on the BBQ shacks that Jack remembered from North Carolina.
Episode #3 from Doodletown Farm: “Coming Up with a Plan”
by Bob Murphy on May 20, 2010 (3) Comments
This is Episode #3 in an eight part series chronicling Bob & Jack as they attempt to bring an 18th Century farmhouse into the 21st Century. They quit the big city and moved to Columbia County and started a new business selling “interesting old stuff” at the Millerton Antique Center and on-line at doodletownfarm.com. Restoring [...]
The Continuing Adventures of Bob & Jack: “The Big Move & a Few Little Changes”
by Bob Murphy on May 05, 2010 (4) Comments
This is Episode #2 in an eight part series chronicling Bob & Jack as they attempt to bring an 18th C farmhouse into the 21st Century. They quit the big city and moved to Columbia County and started a new business selling “interesting old stuff” at the Millerton Antique Center and on-line at doodletownfarm.com. Restoring [...]
