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It has been a productive week, without a penny spent. 

the shop- after losing a cabinet and creating the tool wall

the transformed rabbit hutch

complete with functioning doors!

the new brush pile

relocated compost pile - dog proof
fresh stain on the front steps

The last week has been busy busy busy working around the house, the future farm, the homestead. We haven't had any money to spend on anything but we have still managed to get a few projects done. The rabbit hutch we were given by a neighbor has been revamped with a fresh coat of paint, new hinges, and now new doors. The compost has been moved, a real pile started. The field has been mowed, the garden marked out. The shop created, organized and reorganized, yet still unfinished. Firewood has been an ongoing chore which will continue at least until the end of the month; it would help if the chainsaws quit breaking. Next week will be productive in outside areas; we are going to stay with my sister's family, something we have not be able to do the entire year. We introduced them to grass fed beef back in May, and in the few short months since they have undergone a food revolution, trading the supermarket for the farmers market, as well as the orchards and an Amish store. I'm excited to visit with them and share our new knowledge with each other. They have thoroughly kicked our butts at connecting with their food.
Live simply,

Angela and Jonathan
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  1. Christina5October 19, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    I love you sis, you and Jonny are an inspiration to us for sure. All the things we had thought about doing for years and just never did. I can't wait for you to come and stay.

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