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, December 11, 2011
Another beautiful day. My neighbor now has heat, and I know they are happy. It does the heart and soul good to see how a couple hours time can make two people so happy. Hopefully by the end of next week we can have the electric ran and at least some of the indoor plumbing up and running. While I was there, we got to talking about how life is so much more a " simple " thing around here. We really don't worry about too much, paying the taxes is the big thing. Thats just something we can't get away from. Everything else is just for comfort, if ya really think about it. I wonder what we would do if we just walked out and killed the power, unplugged the phone, and temporarily lost the keys to the truck. Just for a little while, like a week. Do you think we could survive? Would we be able to cook supper, or read a book, get a glass of water, wash our bodies. Tough choices for a lot of people. I hope they figure it out, soon, as it could be that way in a matter of seconds. A solar flare, an EMP, an Executive Decision, or an act of God, or worse an act of man. I wonder how long it would take most people to lose their minds?
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