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.







Saturday, December 3, 2011

It looks like the weather is going to take a turn. Snow in the forecast for Sunday. I hope it doesn't get to bad before Monday evening, as its time to take Mother back to Springfield to catch her plane. I would like to have time to do a run by Harbor Freight. They have a few items on sale that I would like to pick up. Maybe things will settle down in a dew days. I still need to cut some wood, but I'm good for a couple weeks yet.  I hope to get some stuff done for the Aquaponic setup after Mom leaves. I need to move the wood stove into the back greenhouse before I can finish closing it up.
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  1. JenDecember 4, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Hello Oldie,
    Glad you got to spend some time with yer Ma. I hope the roads are clear when you take her to the airport. Do you receive Harbor Freight sales ad in the mail? If not, you can sign up for it. I get them in the mail and it comes with coupons. I've sure missed ya in chat. My best to Claygirl. -Jen

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