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justusnak
Almost Self-Reliant
When we bought this place, 4 yrs ago, there was a small one room house on the front of the property. It was in really bad shape, falling down, so we carefully scrounged what we could from it, then helped it down. I was able to get a great solid wood door, complete with skeleton key lock. ( I happen to collect those keys and had one that fit) so, I sanded it down, repainted it white, took the lock out, scrubbed it, oiled and painted it black, and put it back in. I LOVE this door...it is between the house and garage. I was also able to get the old sink...it a very heavy fairly large...cast iron sink. We will be hooking it up in the garage as well. We have our 2 freezers in there, and an extra fridge...and will have the cabinets, and my stove. Its a 2 car garage, so there will be PLENTY room in there, for a picnic table as well. ( we have used it for picnics when the rain came.) 
I just hope our plans come together like I want them too! 
So...Tuesday...hubby went for an interview at Lowes Distribution center. They said it would take 2 to 3 weeks before they knew if he was "elligible" for the job. They called today...he GOT THE JOB!!!! 
He starts next week. What a relief!! Back on track...and on to the next project...more firewood!
Oh, and my Guinea keets are hatching...5 total. Not sure if I want to keep them, or sell them...im just glad to have them done with. Now I can put a few duck eggs in. Khaki Kambells.
I planted my peas today, and a few more rows of beets.
Hopeing they come in well...spring was tough on peas and beets this year. 
I would like to have at least a FEW beets and peas in the pantry. Didnt get any carrotts...dang! I think I might get 2 cabbages...maybe, will have to see. So far, they are looking OK, but rather small.
Weather is supposed to be in the 40's at night this week. Guess the corn and green beans are finished. :/ ( here pig pig) at least something will enjoy my loss.
I will be calling the butcher next week, and setting up a time to get the pigs done. Will be glad to get that meat in the freezer, and canned. I plan to cann some of the sausage in patties.
Tomorrow will be a long day, I need to build another brooder...for the baby ducks...IF they hatch. I want to be ready this time. Even if I dont need it, I am sure I will next spring.
Oh, and GUESS WHO showed up Friday evening???? yup, BIL...with beer, and he stayed the night
....and MOST of the day today 
. I busied myself outside most of the day. Built a brooder for the keets..and mulled around in the garden.
Well, im off to bed..been a long day, and another long one tomorrow!
I just hope our plans come together like I want them too! So...Tuesday...hubby went for an interview at Lowes Distribution center. They said it would take 2 to 3 weeks before they knew if he was "elligible" for the job.
They called today...he GOT THE JOB!!!! He starts next week. What a relief!! Back on track...and on to the next project...more firewood! Oh, and my Guinea keets are hatching...5 total.
Not sure if I want to keep them, or sell them...im just glad to have them done with. Now I can put a few duck eggs in. Khaki Kambells. I planted my peas today, and a few more rows of beets.
Hopeing they come in well...spring was tough on peas and beets this year. I would like to have at least a FEW beets and peas in the pantry. Didnt get any carrotts...dang! I think I might get 2 cabbages...maybe, will have to see. So far, they are looking OK, but rather small. Weather is supposed to be in the 40's at night this week. Guess the corn and green beans are finished. :/ ( here pig pig) at least something will enjoy my loss.
I will be calling the butcher next week, and setting up a time to get the pigs done. Will be glad to get that meat in the freezer, and canned. I plan to cann some of the sausage in patties.
Tomorrow will be a long day, I need to build another brooder...for the baby ducks...IF they hatch. I want to be ready this time. Even if I dont need it, I am sure I will next spring.
Oh, and GUESS WHO showed up Friday evening???? yup, BIL...with beer, and he stayed the night
....and MOST of the day today . I busied myself outside most of the day. Built a brooder for the keets..and mulled around in the garden. Well, im off to bed..been a long day, and another long one tomorrow!
I found a box of pint jelly jars...the tall skinny ones....I will use them. I was dreading the thought of useing quarts on the dills. Seems how I am the only one that will eat them..and I know I cant eat a quart of them by myself. 
Congrats on DH's new job!!
Congratulations on the blessing of dh's new job! I can see the stress leaving your place from here! 
