The upstairs front bedroom
We found some original wood in good condition upstairs
The original stacked stone foundation
Miss Wyleigh Jane feeding Miss Lily
Another full day of demo, but we are making progress! Yesterday uncovered a few nice sections of original wood...which always makes me happy. So much of the original house has been discarded over 108 years, multiple families, additions, and renovations. With much debate, inner struggle, numerous talks with architects, builders, and contractors, we are going to remove what is left of the old farmhouse and build a new farmhouse. I know, I know...this was my dream. But, there comes a point where structural issues, termite damage, mold & mildew, and finances put a hold on things. Unfortunately we have reached that point. But, the good news is we were able to find these things early on, rather than 2 months into the project. So, I am going to count my blessings from that perspective. Hopefully we will be able to salvage enough wood to make the kitchen cabinets and do the floors of the "new old farmhouse". It is a bittersweet situation...we have the land that we have always wanted, but the house situation isn't the best. We still have to proceed with soil tests for the septic system...we should have the results by Friday.
As for farm life...we are still so excited. I went to the feed and seed store yesterday and looked at baby chicks. We have a barn, but I have to make an area for the hens. I have nesting box already...a really old one that I bought for 10 dollars about a year ago. I have to enclose a run area for them as the open pasture isn't safe. I hope to get started on that project this weekend. I also want to get the old bench swing down by the creek painted...perhaps a robins egg blue. Please check back with me to check our progress...hope to see you again soon, Billie Jane
Billie Jane, I am so sorry to hear the news about the farmhouse. But I understand that as romantic a notion as it is to be able to restore an old beauty, there comes a time that you have to be realistic and opt for what is best for your situation. After all, this is where you and your family will live and your health and saftey must come first.
ReplyDeleteAbout the baby chicks. I have over-bought baby chicks this year and I would be happy to give some to you to get you started. I have mostly Araucanas, the ones that lay green/blue eggs but I have a couple of other breeds you may be interested in. I just want to be sure that they go to a good home and won't end up in a stew pot. I will keep them during the brooder stage and maybe by then you could have a place fixed for them to go. If you are interested just let me know. But if you want to raise your own, I certainly understand that too.
Rhonda