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, January 17, 2012
We went from 63 at midnight, to 27 as I write this. That's one heck of a temp swing, and the winds have been relentless. Spent today working on the back greenhouse.
Dang you all get more done in one day than I do in a week lol I so want a green house that I can use year round to grow some things for our own use. I rekin i should find a job to support my gardening habits lol
Dang you all get more done in one day than I do in a week lol I so want a green house that I can use year round to grow some things for our own use. I rekin i should find a job to support my gardening habits lol
ReplyDeleteOldie, I'm proud of the progress you're making there!
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