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.







Thursday, September 9, 2010

9-9-2010

It has been raining since last night, although, we haven't had any storms. Claygirl and I have been busy cleaning the pottery throwing room today.  We used it as a nursery for our miniture schnauzer puppies, and they were messy.  They have been moved to the kennel building in the back.  Claygirl is anxious to start working on her pottery again.
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  1. stellaSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Dang I wish we would get a lil rain. I do think it would make muh green beans fill out better.
    I have alas wanted to learn to make pottery. Maybe one of these days.

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  2. DRSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    We finally had some rain! Maybe we will have a fall garden this year. Pottery sounds like an interesting hobby!

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