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Tag Archives: pond

Digging out the Pond

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Jenny
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Bulldozer

After our visit last summer with the Bros. Pond, we decided to get a second estimate from another company, the Pond Guys. This ended up being a very good thing to do. We learned that the cost didn’t really need … Continue reading →

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Posted in A Homestead in the Making | Tagged farm, homestead, pond, snake | 5 Replies

8/26~9/1 My Week in Pictures

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Jenny
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~Tuesday~
Mirror, Mirror
Lydia discovers herself in the pond

This post was linked to:  Wordless Wednesday Link Up … Continue reading →

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Posted in Week In Review | Tagged farm, gardening, pond, the dogs | 6 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

The Pond

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Jenny
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The very large puddle.

From the start of our homestead building venture I have wanted a pond.  It was high-up on my list of wants as we went land shopping.  I have an idyllic picture in my mind: rippling blue water with ducks paddling … Continue reading →

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Posted in A Homestead in the Making | Tagged building, homestead, pond, snake | 4 Replies

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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