...notes from Brewer's Pond, a mid-life homesteading experience.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Moving In

We spent the weekend and loads of ATP moving about half of our stuff into Independence House on Brewer's Pond. You never know how much energy you have until you have waited 3 months to get going, and the time comes.

Just prior to moving, we got some garden plants going (some have been in Bug's greenhouse since late winter). There are several asparagus forests, and the hops are growing like crazy. There is last year's cilantro, which transplanted well in the cinder blocks we use as retaining walls.  There are basil, thyme, 5 varieties of lettuce, sunflowers, parsley and spring onions growing, as well as a fig tree and some wildflowers.

I'm staying here full time now, while Bug is still at the old place until I get things right... ie, the shower. I'm using the old clawfoot tub to get scrub-a-dubbed, I ain't scared. I know how to rinse clean with a  large cup and not get water everywhere. So last century ;)

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Too Personal

The front yard came with it's own johnnie house.   We cleared leaves and pine needles by the truckload. The outhouse will get relocated. Yhe
The front yard came with it's own johnnie house.
We cleared leaves and pine needles by the truckload. The outhouse will get relocated. The front yard is just too much ... even for me.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Posterous

I am also putting together a linked service which posts everywhere I add with just one message. I hope it works I may use my other services more often.

Oh Well

I meant to add to the story... however I am not versed in all the ways to blog by phone just yet. Learning curve and all that.

Cabinets

cabinets have been stained and two coats of polyurethane applied. they have also been properly monted. Bug is paying extra for custom counter tops.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Photographic Proof

... of my state of gracefulness


I swear I heard the plaintive and lamenting strains of a bugle.