The Homestead

The homestead has came a long way since we first started thinking of it. After years of working and learning, we decided to make the move. We left good jobs, with enough money in the bank to buy a small piece of property and build a shelter. We found just the right spot, at least one we both agreed on, and settled down. After several months of living in a tent, we finally had the first building to a point it could be occupied. We had a roof, a floor and tarp walls. The well was in and there was finally electric to the place. It was such an exciting moment to turn on a faucet and see good, clear, safe water flow into a bucket.


Work continued on the building, siding was installed, interior walls went up, electrical was roughed in as well as the plumbing for the kitchen and the long awaited bathroom. I remembered the outhouse runs from my younger days, but I don't seem to remember it quite the same now that I'm older.


Work continued, and the house took shape. We wound up with an appartment that has 768 sq ft. It consist of a bedroom, livingroom/kitchen combo, bathroom, utility room and a small pantry. It is real cozy and easy to heat with our wood fired cook stove.







Sunday, August 15, 2010

Sunday, 8-15-2010

The kids and grand kids were here for the weekend.  They brought a few couples with them. They got in Friday night and set up their campsite, looks like a tent city out there.  I took them to the river Sat morning and they canoed for about 5 miles. It only took them about 8 hours and several cases of refreshments. They had a huge bonfire, then complained about the heat, go figure, you cant fix stupid. lol  They all had a good time, and just left to go back home. This is the 8th year they have made their pilgrimage to come down and party. It has grown from 2 couples too as many as 20 couples. I guess I really look forward to them coming, but to see them head home is almost as big a joy. I remember why I don't like the city or the people.  City folk are whiners.
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  1. stellaAugust 15, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    lol they say after 3 days company, like fish should be thrown out. Glad you all had a good time.

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