Winter’s coming like a freight train
And we're hustling around, trying to get everything done before it hits. Today, Will and Hondo went to Matt's clearcut again and brought home another load of firewood. That pile is getting bigger and...
We’re getting ready to boot up our solar capability
After Will installed our last, nine-panel solar array, I did the happy dance. Then I could run not only the household electric needs but also do the complete laundry, including the wringer washer and...
A beautiful day, getting ready for a big snowstorm tomorrow
It doesn't seem possible, with temps in the high forties and the sun shining brightly above, in a blue sky, but yes, they are forecasting a storm warning for us tomorrow. The amounts of...
The woodshed’s about full, as are our two other smaller woodsheds
It's sunny out today and we're out getting yet more firewood. Hey, if it's available and the weather's nice, why not? Better to have too much than too little. Right? We have two smaller...
It’s warmed up and it’s a beautiful fall day
After three nights of intense worrying about freezing temperatures killing our crops, today is like a beautiful blessing. Some of the trees are starting to turn color but I think it's partly due to...