I would be lying if I said I was happy about the power verdict. If I am really honest, I am currently not all that thrilled with the Lord’s "It's for your good". It was much easier to be positive about it last week. You know, when we had a freak cold front move through…
Power Plight
And here’s the long version to our recent power plight. The electric man came out last Friday. All was a go. With the land being “heavily wooded” they would cut the trees – for free! Furthermore, since there are so many trees, it might have been cheaper to go underground. Also, for free. But it…
7 Quick Takes – 6/29/2013
Up this week: Could it be... Electricity?!, sweet trees, cheater cooking while staying cool and a note to just jump.- 1 -Oh Lawdy lawdy, what a ride it has been, this power thing. Or lack of, for better understanding. Off grid, generator issues galore, making do, getting by and thriving still. The electric company…
7 Quick Takes – 6/21/2013
Up this week: A week in a powered home, lots of pinteresting researching, lazy homesteading and a solar cooker! - 1 -Whew, let me just say, an unplanned stay in a powered home for a week is like vacation yall. AC, wifi, PS3, a REAL kitchen - with a dishwasher and a fridge! The children…
It’s For Our Good
At this point I am shaking my head chuckling. The alternative is curling up in the fetal position while rocking in the corner.It will all make sense in a moment. You may even laugh a little.After writing up that lovely I'm a sell out post yesterday. We load up in the truck, on a mission…
Unofficially official – I’m a sellout
I will admit it. I've been the holdout, the strong hold against grid power. I don't like relying on something so temperamental to outages, with no choice but to accept whatever rate increases and fees they want, when they want. I just don't.But we can't continue like this.And I am only slightly upset.Maybe if things…
A country mouse I am not
I am not a country mouse. I would like to state that. Again. In case you haven't been around long enough to hear me say it once... or twice. And if you are squeamish, I would suggest skipping this post. The last 24 hours was one of THOSE Days. Let me set the scene. It…
Simple Children
It always comes up around me. That knowing look, the nodding head, with the words “You know how much stuff children have, we just need more room.” The kicker? Every person I have had this conversation with in the last year, knows what we are doing. I am the last person you think they would…
Reflecting on the First Year
A whole year yall! What a milestone – what a journey! I added a brief One Year Update overview on the "About Us" page. This is probably part one of a more reflective look at the last year.I, for one, am amazed we have made it this far given the rollercoasterness (yea, I just totally made…
Happy House-aversary!!
One year ago today we bought the land and started this wild adventure!! From this:To this:Thank you for joining along!It has been a such wild and blessed ride! Don't worry, a rambling, reflective post is coming. You didn't think I could leave it at this did ya??
Together Simply 