Well the bank went with another offer on the house we were looking at, and actually I am ok with that. I didn't want Mom and Dad in any sort of financial pinch for that house and they might have been until we sell this one. Besides if I can find a property already partially set up with some outbuildings and fencing for the right price it means I can get to work filling those acres with a garden and livestock sooner.
And Dad bought me a tractor. Mom is frustrated over the spent money.
I know he is doing what he thinks is best and perhaps in the short term a tractor would be better. But in the long term I want a team of horses to do most if not all of the things I would want a tractor for. Simply because I know a horse will start on a cold morning without any ether or warming etc. I know if a horse throws a shoe how to get the work done without it, unlike if a tractor's tire goes flat and there is no quick way to fix it. I know what to do if a horse comes up lame, and don't have the first clue as what to do if a tractor won't start.
I know horses eat all the time and a tractor only needs fuel when used, but at least with horses most of their 'fuel' can come from the land they live on.
There are the old ground driven farm devices that can still be found and some three point implements can simply be towed behind a fore cart. And if there is something that must have a PTO I would prefer having an engine mounted on the fore cart to power it.
On another note ... I just emailed off my story to an 11 year old. I am not sure how wise that was but her parents assured me she was allowed to read it. Now all I have to do is wait for the scathing reviews .... hehe.
Showing posts with label farm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label farm. Show all posts
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Closer
Steps closer to having the house ready to sell. This may seem like all this blog is about, but once we find our land it will be more about working on it.
The day to day chores, what works and what doesn't, the triumphs and the tragedies.
Just the first step was deciding to do it.
The day to day chores, what works and what doesn't, the triumphs and the tragedies.
Just the first step was deciding to do it.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Missed it?
So there was this awesome looking 131 year old farm house for sale, 10 acres, a barn and a pond. $69,900. I mean DAMN.
But our house isn't quite ready for the market (I still think I can get it on the market in Sept) and we weren't ready to move on any property. So that awesome short sale farm - in a contract. Likely not see something like that again for awhile.
But at the same time I have learned that while land isn't made anymore (except for islands etc), there is plenty out there. There is a point where you have to trust in the cosmos, fate, god(s) - whatever - that things are going to work out for you. If you have a plan or at least a good idea, then you can work towards something. I'm not saying that everything will be perfect but at least you can measure success with a goal in mind.
The adage - god (universe, nature, fate) helps those that help themselves - I believe in strongly. You may not have the resources to get something done but if you ask around you might find a way to do it.
So - getting help with painting some of the interior of the house, getting ready to get this thing on the market, and then - hopefully - finding our next home.
Cheers, good luck, force be with you - and all that.
But our house isn't quite ready for the market (I still think I can get it on the market in Sept) and we weren't ready to move on any property. So that awesome short sale farm - in a contract. Likely not see something like that again for awhile.
But at the same time I have learned that while land isn't made anymore (except for islands etc), there is plenty out there. There is a point where you have to trust in the cosmos, fate, god(s) - whatever - that things are going to work out for you. If you have a plan or at least a good idea, then you can work towards something. I'm not saying that everything will be perfect but at least you can measure success with a goal in mind.
The adage - god (universe, nature, fate) helps those that help themselves - I believe in strongly. You may not have the resources to get something done but if you ask around you might find a way to do it.
So - getting help with painting some of the interior of the house, getting ready to get this thing on the market, and then - hopefully - finding our next home.
Cheers, good luck, force be with you - and all that.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
What drought?
I popped some but it came up really small - I could eat it - the kernels weren't hard at all. I will try popping them a different way to see if that helps - I kind of just think that they will be small though.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
More Rain!
Hurray we got another bout of rain! The garden dirt doesn't have that cracked desert look any more. Even watering it every other day it was going dry.
I got some diatomaceous earth to help take care of the bugs. I hope it does the trick. Wasn't too bad in price too - just 9 bucks for a descent sized box.
Tomatoes are still doing well - I can't wait to see them start to ripen.
The bathroom walls are being tiled - it is looking awesome. Dad has been working really hard on it (even on Father's Day). Payment of beer and chocolate is being made.
I got some diatomaceous earth to help take care of the bugs. I hope it does the trick. Wasn't too bad in price too - just 9 bucks for a descent sized box.
Tomatoes are still doing well - I can't wait to see them start to ripen.
The bathroom walls are being tiled - it is looking awesome. Dad has been working really hard on it (even on Father's Day). Payment of beer and chocolate is being made.
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