Sunday was our one year anniversary on the mini farm.One year ago we moved to this little place in hopes to make it something. This was kinda our last hope before renting so it had and has to work.
Believe me when I say this was not the ideal choice but it was the only one. I wanted mountains, a creek, woods and good soil. Instead I got flat flood plain, three mesquite trees and black mud that will not grow anything.
Being the very stubborn people we are, the wife and I sucked it up and looked at it as our blank canvas to do what ever
we wanted to do. With no clearing required we started building, we were here to stay.Not everything has gone to plan this year but when does it ever? Looking back now, it was a real rough year. The snakes and owls just flat killed us this summer and the heat ran a close second. It takes a crises to know how to prevent one so we have taken steps to help out this coming year.
The one major change in the overall plan this year was going from a five to a seven year plan. I saw real quick that money and time was going to delay the overall completion of the Mini Farm by at least that much.
This years main goals for the animals are to get the big barn up and operational for the breeder chickens, turkeys, quail, geese and the fish.
The goals for self sustainability this year are to complete all the water harvesting systems, have the mini barn on all self made power, get a real good start on the outdoor kitchen and of course more gardens.
Like I said, It has been a rough and tough first year, but to many positives came out of it to say it was a bad one. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and thoughts and please keep them handy for this year too.
One other thing, let people know they need to start reading the Modern Day Redneck blog because I do have some good stuff coming up "you ain't gunna wanna miss it"
Congrats to you and your family. Even though it has been a rough tough year, just looking back at all you've accomplished must make all that pale in comparison*wink* I know when I look back at pictures of when we first moved here I feel revived and ready to take on some more!
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Blessings,
Kelle
I think your 'bare canvas' is turning into a real masterpiece! The fact that you accomplished all that in just one year is amazing. If you run out of projects on your place, I'll be happy to give you directions to ours.
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Wow, contrats on all you have done in just a year. I have been following your blog for awhile now and you guys really seem to have so much energy and so many irons in the fire so to speak. In the last year here we are trying to really get prepared for harder times to come too, but we have a bit more age on us and things tend to go a bit slower even though we wish we could accomplish more, old father time and mother nature have taken their toll, I'm afraid. I do enjoy reading about your projects and your animals, so keep up the good work. Best to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the one year anniversary! It looks like you have accomplished a lot in one year. Just imagine what next year will bring. lol
ReplyDeleteThank yall for your complements and comments. This year is going to be fun. We have a direction and know what needs to be done. This past year has shown us just that.
ReplyDeleteBelieve me Allison, the energy is forced and the problem with so many irons in the fire is if they are not juggled right then some start getting cold.
WWRWH, If that day ever comes, then I will give you a call, but you know as well as I do, the list never gets done it only grows.
DEAR SIR,
ReplyDeleteI'M WONDERIN WHAT A LITTLE GOAT TASTE LIKE, DO YA BBQ EM OR USE A DRY RUB ON EM? I'M A THINKIN LITTLE GOAT STUFFED WITH A LITTLE CHICKEN, BBQ SAUCE ON THE LITTLE CHICKEN AND DRY RUB ON THE LITTLE GOAT, SLOW SMOKE 20 -28 HRS, SERVE WITH BEER. BY THE WAY YOU GOT SOME GOOD STUFF ON HERE, I'M GONNA TELL ALL MY FRIENDS THAT CAN READ TO CHECK OUT YOUR LITTLE FARM. P.S. HOW MUCH DUZ ONE OF EM LITTLE GOATS WEIGH?