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.







Monday, August 29, 2011

Well it was a nice day today.  The pigs are gone, worked on building 4, and had neighbors over for a good visit.  We had a long discussion on the state of our country, the effects it will have on our lives, and the need to get things done. There has been this heaviness on my heart that time is running out to get work done. Today I had that confirmed by several others from all over, that they also are having these feelings. We don't know exactly what it means yet, but we all agree something is going to happen. I do know there is much to do.
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