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.







Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Tue 14, 2010

The sun was shining this afternoon, the wind wasn't to bad.  I spent some time cutting more wood, just in case we do get that freezeing rain they are calling for.  I doubt that we will, I have asked that it go to KY and NC. I know those hill folks know what to do when they get iced in. lol  Not much else going on, finally have the Christmas tree finished, now all we need is Santa.
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  1. StellaDecember 14, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    lol tanks fer the nice wishes there buddy lol yep we know what to do when it gets bad, stay in, we got our wood cut and on the porch, heck we leave our Christmas lights up all year. cheap outside lighting lol Snow is one thing, ice is a whole different animal.

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