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.
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, October 16, 2011
It's Sunday evening, and not much done the last two days. We did get what we needed in town yesterday, and got to visit with good friends. That pretty well shot the day. Today wasn't much better. I managed to move a fuel tank over to the shop and got it ready for a coat of paint. Of course, since I hadn't planned on doing it today, I don't have the paint here. lol I will pick it up next trip to town, so for now it is sitting in the shop. Hopefully that will keep the rust from forming till it's painted. Our new, old neighbors are back to stay for awhile. They still have a couple more trips to make but with their stuff in storage, it will have to wait till we get a house built for them. They are heading out tomorrow to get some of the lumber. Then I guess we will start building. We have a Thanksgiving target date to get them into it. I am not sure it's going to happen, but we will see. I am sure it won't be finished, but at least weather tight.
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