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, February 4, 2012

Let's see, what has gone on in the four days. I moved all the AP tanks out of the back greenhouse so I can put the floor covering down. That will require an extra set of hands, son in law will be here tomorrow, so  maybe I can get that done. Other wise been busy cutting wood, made a trip to town to pick up some plumbing supplies for the AP unit and moms house. We stopped by the grocerey store to pick up a few things. WOW the prices just keep going up. I am so glad the ecconnomy is recovering, I would hate to see it if it wasn't.  I think I will just hang out at the homestead, keeps the blood preasure down.
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