tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post7843014733942191469..comments2024-01-31T02:16:53.518-08:00Comments on The Poor Farm: Animal Shelter Completion 2016Donna OShaughnessyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-87423115390274697172016-12-01T14:46:03.826-08:002016-12-01T14:46:03.826-08:00Thank you Linda. My parents both saved things, my ...Thank you Linda. My parents both saved things, my husband has always saved things, I was caught between trying to avoid the cluttered look and yet saving money. So now I make my husband stack all his leftover woods in piles of descending order, wood type and number of nails in the saved wood. Yeah, you think I'm kidding. Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-11105872817042621302016-12-01T14:44:13.568-08:002016-12-01T14:44:13.568-08:00When we win the lotto Beatrice we will splurge and...When we win the lotto Beatrice we will splurge and but 1000 cans of spray paint and paint everything the same color. Maybe Fushia?Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-14887168846693844142016-11-30T23:07:21.651-08:002016-11-30T23:07:21.651-08:00I think it is great to repurpose, and I like the r...I think it is great to repurpose, and I like the result.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-77499110111176425542016-11-30T21:30:48.772-08:002016-11-30T21:30:48.772-08:00The structures may be not the prettiest around, bu...The structures may be not the prettiest around, but if they will get the job done and at a minimal cost then so what/ And repurposing is one of my favorite things to do, even when I recycle and reuse mailing envelopes and boxes.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-24425565288525642682016-11-30T14:17:23.084-08:002016-11-30T14:17:23.084-08:00Well thanks Harry.And you are so right about the p...Well thanks Harry.And you are so right about the problem solving, it's ongoing and many times a sturdy piece of hay twine will suffice and other times...it takes two pieces!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-6208494998419893092016-11-29T18:01:45.400-08:002016-11-29T18:01:45.400-08:00Living in the country is about achieving goals and...Living in the country is about achieving goals and solving problems in the most cost effective and efficient manner possible. Using everything to hand, as often as possible, epitomizes that mantra. It looks to me like you folks are doing an outstanding job of practicing that essential skill.Harry Flashmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071021900005041592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-43649007450050225772016-11-29T13:00:33.278-08:002016-11-29T13:00:33.278-08:00Even I like to hang out in the chicken coop for lo...Even I like to hang out in the chicken coop for longer than is needed. The windows bring in a lot of light and since it faces south it has been quite warm and cozy in their this fall.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-49998357997135399702016-11-29T12:59:36.465-08:002016-11-29T12:59:36.465-08:00Man, does it ever. Total cost of the new steer she...Man, does it ever. Total cost of the new steer shed? A big fat zero.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-5908356216428481912016-11-29T12:59:04.812-08:002016-11-29T12:59:04.812-08:00See above Kev. One day I'll do a post just on ...See above Kev. One day I'll do a post just on the old house with more pics.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-83771765297592865302016-11-29T12:58:31.536-08:002016-11-29T12:58:31.536-08:00The old house here is sadly in very bad shape. Whe...The old house here is sadly in very bad shape. When we bought this property in 2013, before moving here in 2015, it was even them beyond repair. Unlived in for many years, the property was bank owned and not maintained. the foundation was shot and the two roofs over the porches are now collapsing. The interior may last another year or two, we share see, so we use it to store all our non-valuables like extra wood and building materials. We hope to salvage parts of it like windows, for the barn we plan to build. The dogs get it for sleeping quarters and they think it is grand.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-64543656066391899582016-11-29T09:05:39.226-08:002016-11-29T09:05:39.226-08:00Your chickens have a room with a view. I love it t...Your chickens have a room with a view. I love it that you called the hog farrowing shed the Maternity Ward.<br /><br />Love,<br />JanieJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-35637529084019987292016-11-29T08:42:32.344-08:002016-11-29T08:42:32.344-08:00Re-purposing saves money and waste. Good for you!Re-purposing saves money and waste. Good for you!hoosier girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042021292102476233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-74660379921113859762016-11-29T06:53:14.353-08:002016-11-29T06:53:14.353-08:00Me too Cro. What I hate are these goofballs who pa...Me too Cro. What I hate are these goofballs who pay $1500 for a pre made chicken coop with Victorian design no less, big enough to house 5 birds. Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-11910301035610464592016-11-28T22:48:16.997-08:002016-11-28T22:48:16.997-08:00I need to knock something up similar fairly soon o...I need to knock something up similar fairly soon or I'll be lambing outside again where I can't catch them! I have a couple of containers that help me out with storage of equipment. The old house looks like a big project, are you thinking of tackling it one day?Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-74268707667922001772016-11-28T22:22:24.976-08:002016-11-28T22:22:24.976-08:00Make do or do without! Good job all around. Tell m...Make do or do without! Good job all around. Tell more about the 1865 house please or direct me to past post that do. What a beauty!Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-72118453632047368882016-11-28T20:48:07.716-08:002016-11-28T20:48:07.716-08:00I have always admired make-do agricultural buildin...I have always admired make-do agricultural buildings, from old railway carriages, to disused shipping containers, they all seem to end-up on farms. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com