We may just make move in day before the end of the month
this is what the back of the cottage looks like thus far
once we are in...
the herb garden will be started outside the back...
and will be a little courtyard in itself with a roof to let the sun shine through...
but keep us dry if we are in the herb garden
I realize it is hard to picture it right now...
but in time, you will see how we put the garden in
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I took a tour around the property to get a sense of where things will be...
and this here spot will hold the chicken area
the chickens will still be free ranged but...
a covered coop and run area will give us options on where the hens lay and roost...
and if we need to be out during the day to keep them safe
of course, whenever we are near the spring creek...
the dogs do quench their thirst and take a wade
and although the photo turned out fuzzy...
you can see what pretty creatures hang out by the creek
I do believe the chickens will get fat off some of them
this white egret isn't so curious about us as she is keeping an eye on our cow
a great tick and fly eater...
which is of great benefit to our livestock, pets and us homesteaders
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the atrium doors have been put up...
the iron work and screens for the woodwork area around the doors are coming
towards the bottom left is my laundry facility
a outdoor sink and washer will go on the spot where the concrete blocks are
solar power should run the washer while the water for it will come from the rain barrel...
which you can see by the shed in the previous picture
and the guys finally put down the pavers for the atrium
I just wanted one color scheme for that...
which would work well with the green on the cottage
we will have one step up into the cottage rooms...
something I had tried to avoid but it didn't work out due to not being there...
when the concrete outline for the atrium was put down
my mistake, but it won't be a big deal once the wooden step is put in
we left a space at the top of the wall on the atrium side for heat escape
we get a lot of cool breezes here and the cottage stays cool with no need for air conditioning...
natural air cooling system is the best way to go, I say
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here at my kitchen window...
I will get to look at the kitchen garden my husband will be putting in for our vegetable supply
the gate you see in the distance will be the gateway into the woods...
with my morning coffee walk with the dogs
the dogs will be able to run freely through there while I enjoy my cup of coffee...
listening to birds and enjoying the woodsy nature
and we have been busy painting the furniture for the den and kitchen
soon, we will put up the shelving throughout the cottage for linens, pantry and such
the Lord willing
I realize that all our plans are only tentative, for...
Go to now, ye that say,
Today or tomorrow we will go into such a city,
and continue there a year, and buy and sell,
and get gain:
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow.
For what is your life?
It is even a vapour,
that appeareth for a little time,
and then vanisheth away.
For that ye ought to say,
If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
James 4:13-15
May your day or night be the glory of God's will.
