Well we originally thought we would not begin any work on the land until the renos were complete. The intent was to just start prepping the land in the summer for planting the following year. We have discussed a lot about what we would grow, and have landed on quite the eclectic mix. I have opted for garlic and mushrooms. My husband, high rotation vegetable garden. It is yet to be decided what we will actually do. However, I have…
After our initial shock of the Asbestos, Mold and Rats pre-story, the journey from the rat race to country space officially begins, as we have finally received the keys to our little farmhouse and get see what further awaits us. Yay! I am excited and nauseous all at the same time. As I look at the house again with fresh eyes and a sense of reality, I think… what have we gotten ourselves into. I have to admit that the…
As mentioned in my previous post, Is There an Escape from the Rat Race?, my husband and I have purchased a delapitated old farm house in an effort to get back to the land and begin our journey to tranquility. First thing is to get the house reno’d before working the land. Ok I know most would not think of renovating a beat up house as a tranquil experience, but oddly enough the thought of it actually brings me great…
Have you ever woken in the morning to the realization that you are living in the movie Groundhog Day… and thinking there has to be more to life than this. More than reliving the same endless grind every day and hoping that one day you can jump off the hamster wheel that is going to nowhere? Have you ever felt that your soul is slowly being sucked away and that you are losing touch with your friends and family because…