Tag Archives: Paul
The Seven Year Slump
We’ve been living in this house we built ourselves for seven years now. Suddenly it seems that we are having a rash of appliance failures. First, there was Hannah’s television, just a couple of months out of warranty (of course). … Continue reading
A little enthusiasm, please!
I was lying in bed this morning, just as the sun was showing itself. My mind was working on ideas for a duck house remodel – their current house originally built as a meat chicken run. Paul was awake so … Continue reading
Digging Ditches
Today’s project on the “farm” was digging ditches. Not my idea of fun, but I think Paul enjoyed himself. Boys and their toys. I am forever running three garden hoses strung together down to the raised bed gardens near the … Continue reading
Paul has been busy…
Thursday was a dry day. We haven’t had many of those lately and Paul said that he was going to work on the chicken coop doors. I inquired about how he was going to do this. He said that he … Continue reading
Lobster
Our neighbor, Art, brought lobsters over last night. We attempted to cook them up in a pot that simply would NOT allow the water to boil. After an hour of watching the proverbial pot, we got a new pot and … Continue reading
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Chicken Coop Construction is Underway
Paul spent a good bit of this last week pre-building the walls for the chicken coop. He did this in the garage where he could be out of the elements, had a flat surface and was close to his tools. … Continue reading
Paul’s Creature Comforts
Paul putts around our property in an old New Holland tractor. This tractor predates amenities like cup holders and sun shades. For years Paul has threatened to get a cup holder for the tractor so he can have a big … Continue reading
Independence Day?
I am sharing this letter that Paul wrote to friends. We live in rural Maine on a tighter budget than I would have ever imagined. At the same time, I find that I’m happier than I’ve ever been. I love … Continue reading
