We finally have fiber internet installed. Wooo hoo! The “phone in the window” strategy is working quite well, and we want to keep it that way. Therefore, no WiFi. If we need to access the internet we must use a computer. This makes screen t…
Read moreWhat a view! More progress on the driveway cleanup. This property is shaping up beautifully. We nicknamed the driveway The Bates Scenic Byway. The birds and squirrels are in full force now. April is chugging along, and nature is ramping up with new lif…
Read moreWe made it to Day 365! So a big birthday bash, right?! Well, no. I’ve got work that needs to be done, and nothing works unless you do. Jamie and I plan on sitting down for a comprehensive chat about our first year with this property adventure. I …
Read morePreviously, my shop was always MY working space. This shop is a family shop and needs to accommodate all of us. This shop was purposefully built 2x the size of my last shop; it has to do twice as much. This is a working shop, warehouse, and living spac…
Read moreToday is editing day, unfortunately. The weather is beautiful and I’m stuck inside. So, I took a stroll down the driveway to talk about progress and plans. Also, Jamie skipped the chickens and got a mule!
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