Electrical Walk-through
Here are three guys who are in process of figuring out the new electric system. Jeremy Lester, the electrician, is in the middle with...
Concrete for the Garage and Front Porch
The concrete gods have singled us out for rainy weather whenever the cement contractor is scheduled. The same crew that poured the...
Under Roof While KE8EHG Starts the Heating System
Another Amish crew started the roof early in the morning. Fortunately, it was fair weather with little wind. The roof was completed by...
An important decision
Preparing for a move is an overwhelming task. Since my mom's passing in 2015, I have fretted about what to do with her doll collection....
Roofs without shingles tend to leak
The rain started fairly early and lasted most of the day, which was no problem for us. The spinach, beets, onions, garlic and lettuce are...
Why we love the country part 1: Wonderful neighbors
Today was set aside for clean-up. Thankfully, a dumpster was delivered. Out here, we're able to burn (within reason) without having a...
A musical house?
A beautiful day, but very windy. Later in the afternoon after the plumbers had gone for the day, Al decided to continue his installation...
Doors and windows
The Amish workers continue to amaze us. In one day, a crew of 4 installed 1" foam board around the house, along with adding all windows...
Taking shape
A crew of Amish carpenters completed framing the exterior walls in one day. We are able to visualize the doors and windows. But most...
Time off to visit puppies
Our dear friends Dan and Vilma O'Neill are breeders of Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Their beautiful dog Sojie gave birth to five adorable...