Wild Moon Cottage is a small working homestead in the pristine Ozark Mountains. We have dairy goats, poultry, organic herb and vegetable gardens, a start of a tiny fruit orchard, several black walnut trees, wild berries and fields of wildcrafting goodness. We raise our own milk, our own eggs, much of our own medicine and food. I do laundry by hand, make my own vinegar, candles, soap, bread, cheese ........ For a living I am an artist and herbalist. My goal for myself and our homestead is to be as self sufficient and self sustaining as possible.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Sawdust Toilets & Generators

It has been a bit muggy today. the rain is nearby and I so hope we get some.

Today was spent working in the yard, cutting back things to prepare them for moving, deciding on a few things (whether to take or not).

I have no idea where we'll be going but there is no doubt that we will be going. The 3 room guest cottage on 1.5 acres is looking good altho we haven't seen it yet and there are so many things to get worked out even if we love it and the seller will sell to us, which i feel pretty sure about on both counts. Starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing all week I have many phone calls to make. I loath talking on the phone so much! For one thing it's hard to do anything while you're on the phone. Anyway, it has to be done.

I have a list of things to get before we move, if we take that particular place, to make the life easier until other things can be done. Some of these things may just continue with improvements. The current list

*A sawdust toilet - which Nik can build. There is an outhouse but winter and nights ...
*A larger water container - we have a large trough and four 55 gal barrels but they deliver 1,000 gallons and I would like to be able to hold that much.
*A gas generator - that will power a full size fridge and the computers (work and school)
and/or
*A battery bank and solar panel - possibly to power the computers and small things so the generator can be left for just the fridge. It may be possible that a large enough set up could also power the fridge but I'm not sure.

At least the first 3 things. The toilet is no problem and I'll post the directions soon. But for the rest, I really need to sell the cabin soon. I would also like to rent a large U-haul truck so that we don't have to make many trips, if I can at all budget for it. To save the wear on the Blazer. It's about 90 miles one way from here to the 3 room cottage. I will also lose business during the move and hope to be able to have at least 2 extra months payments put back.

We have a good amount of wood for the winter altho I imagine that anyplace will use at least double what we use here in the earthberm. Still, we have a good start on wood and the tools and skills we need to get more.

As far as animal housing, we have that ready. A huge, well made (I made a big part of it alone) doghouse that both goats fit in with room to spare. And our small chick pen which we got last summer from freecycle. it has room for up to 10 hens in the little house with attached small yard. These are just to have ready there and will see them through the winter should they have to. The plan is to also bring their current houses and set them back up but with only 30 days ( I will probably know how long for sure tomorrow - trial day) we may run out of time on getting everything moved.

I did consider selling all the goats and starting over later but I think they're also worth the extra work to keep so that we'll have plenty of milk through the winter. The downside of that is that i will definitely be milking in a tarp barn all winter long because any work will go to setting up the larger animal housing.

Many things to think about and consider and I don't even have a placed secured yet. I know it seems crazy and to most people it probably is but I know that things will work and be fine again. I have been in much worse situations with much less and things have a way of always finding their right balance.

For now tho, preparing for tomorrow, a little more packing and a chicken roasting in the oven on a bed of potatoes, carrots and onion.

6 comments:

Nancy said...

I'm constantly amazed at your grace and composure. You are right, though, things do have a way of working themselves out -- I have experienced that time and time again in my life. Hoping your day goes smoothly tomorrow.

Tango's Going Ons said...

I'll be thinking about you tomorrow and hope that all goes well for you and Nik. I just know the two of you will be just fine.

Moonflower said...

Wishing the best for you an Nik tomorrow.

Moonflower said...

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Thought of you when I saw this.
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List Price: $65,000
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Street Name: Rt 1
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City: BIRCH TREE
State: MO
Zip Code: 65438
Section/Township/Range: 12, 26, 5
Schools: BIRCH TREE
Taxes (HCR): 111
Apx SqFt (HCR): 884
Year Built (HCR): 1940
Apx Lot Size:
Apx Acreage: 18.16
Zoning:
Remarks: rock home; 3 bay machine shed; two good ponds; mostly pasture; large LR; full length enclosed back porch; just 1/4 mile to hundreds of acres of National Forest
Type & Style: Bungalow
Number of Stories: 1 Story
Construction: Stone/Rock
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Basement: Cellar
Roof: Metal
Garage: None
Carport: None
Utilities: Private Well, Lagoon, Propane, Rural Electric
Water Heater: Electric
Heating: Space Heater
Air Conditioning: Window
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Single Pane Windows, Storm Windows, Ceiling Fan(s), Washer/Dryer Connection
Site Features: Shade Trees, Cross Fencing, Perimeter Fencing, Gravel Drive
Surface Water: Pond(s)
Description: Wooded, Cleared
Access: County Road, Gravel Road
Size of Tract: 11-25 acres
Lot:
Avg Utilities:
Baths: 1
Bedrooms: 2
Half Baths: 0
SqFt Source: prc
Year Built Source: prc
Living Room Level: B
Living Room Dimensions: 12.5x21.4 Bedroom 2 Level: M
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 8.5x8.5
Family Room Level:
Family Room Dimensions:
Bedroom 3 Level:
Bedroom 3 Dimensions:
Great Room Level:
Great Room Dimensions:
Bedroom 4 Level:
Bedroom 4 Dimensions:
Dining Room Level:
Dining Room Dimensions:
Bedroom 5 Level:
Bedroom 5 Dimensions:
Dining Area Level: M
Dining Area Dimensions: in kit
Utility Room Level: B
Utility Room Dimensions: back porch
Breakfast Area:
Breakfast Dimensions:
Workshop Level:
Workshop Dimensions:
Kitchen Level: B
Kitchen Dimensions: x
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I thought of you when I saw this, hope it comes through. June

Moonflower said...

Juli, there is a listing @ www.c-21ozarkhillsrealty.com MLS#18236 an I thought of you when I saw it.