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Tag Archives: electricity

Bend and Flex

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jenny
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The uncharted territory aka The Hinterlands.

Going into this project I knew we’d face challenges and setbacks.  Knowing you will face them, and actually facing them, however, are two entirely different things. We were told initially that once things got started, the building could go rather … Continue reading →

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Posted in A Homestead in the Making | Tagged building, electricity, fall gardening, farm, floor plan, gardening, homestead, summer, water tap | 14 Replies

It…is..HOT

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jenny
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The temperatures these past few weeks have ranged from 103-110 with no more than a half inch of rain.  My walk at 7:30 every morning is a stifling move through a sauna. My permanent hairdo is a pony tail. It … Continue reading →

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Posted in A Homestead in the Making | Tagged building, electricity, farm, heat, pond, summer | 13 Replies

Scare Tactics Part 1

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Jenny
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In establishing our homestead, I have had to do a lot of things I’ve never done before. I’ve never requested a water tap. I’ve never called an electric company and asked them to set poles. I’ve never cut hay. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Progress Report

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Jenny
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*Today Cement Guy (more on him later) is supposed to be pouring the footing for our home and the concrete floor for the garage. *I have since met with the Bros. Pond (more about them later) and learned all about … Continue reading →

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Posted in A Homestead in the Making, The Home | Tagged building, electricity, farm, homestead, marigold, pond, snake | 4 Replies

Well, Here We Are

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Jenny
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A new post for a new blog. Would you like one lump? Or two? Don’t mind the dogs, if Lydia jumps up and begs for attention just tell her to get down.  She’s that way with everyone. I’m a bit … Continue reading →

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Posted in A Homestead in the Making, The Home, We Two at Home | Tagged building, electricity, farm, hay, homestead, pond, the dogs | 8 Replies


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