AN EARLY SURPRISE.
Jesse and I have been helping out some neighbors this week by watching their farm while they are away. It has been really wonderful spending time at their cabin - it is completely solar powered, has a plumbing system that pumps water up from the creek, and it even has internet! So, imagine our surprise when we logged on to our computer last night and found that with nearly two weeks left on our fundraising campaign....WE DID IT! Or should I say, YOU did it! We are 100% funded and on our way to building our own cabin. Jesse and I are overwhelmed with gratitude, humbled by the generosity of so many friends, so many farmers, AND so many complete strangers!We have been diligently working on our homesite every day....clearing and cutting and pulling and pushing. We have drawn up lots of plans and are meeting this week with a friend and neighbor about setting the foundation....it is really happening! As we have said a hundred times but we mean it EVERY TIME - thank you thank you THANK YOU for your support, your prayers, your contributions, your words of encouragement...thank you for being a part of this little community that has kept us going this year. We literally could not do this without you.WE LOVE YOU ALL! THANK YOU!- Hannah & Jesse. 
THE LAST FEW DAYS.
Here are some scattered photographs from the last few days: the window in our little corner of the barn, decorating in the outdoor kitchen, the sweetest angora bunny, working at the homesite, unearthing an almond bug, roasting red peppers, a fresh fig, the beginnings of a birthday pie.
WE'RE HERE!
We are back in Bugtussle! We're still very much in the midst of the crazy stressful unpacking process, but we wanted to let you know that we did it. A few times in the last few days we have had moments of realization - that's it. No more moving. We did it!......aaaand then the moment passes because Wendell is chasing ducks through the woods and the squawking boxes in the back of the truck need to be unloaded. As we settle in, besides being incredibly busy as we get to work clearing land and starting on the cabin, we will be without internet and electricity for a bit - so these posts might not be as regular as they usually are. Here is a picture of Wendell eating a stale baguette to help you get through our absence.
If you *DO* need to get a hold of us, you can call or write to us at Bugtussle's address. No cell phone service, but we will check when we can! Also, have you seen the cabin campaign lately? We are so close! Also also, the move has delayed us sending out all of the perks for those of you who donated - but don't worry! We are working on them!Thank you to everyone who has contributed, in whatever way, to this crazy year of ours. After lots of confusion and sadness and loss and leaving, it truly feels as though everything has fallen into place. We are home.- Hannah.
GOODBYE GLADDIE.
You guys. Moving is the worst. But I can see the light at the end of the tunnel....we are so close! Wednesday is the big day! Besides the stress and frustration that comes with packing boxes and realizing you have way too much stuff - there are also the goodbyes. We are starting to have to say our goodbyes - to this little town we have grown to love, to dear friends who enriched our lives, to our bountiful garden still full of food, and also to some of our animals. The rabbits have found a home with Jacob and Carolyn, and yesterday, Gladdie went to another farm family who required her mousing services. We let her spend the day outside, stalking chickens and having adventures. It was hard to say goodbye (I am an unapologetic crazy cat lady) but I know she will be loved. Thank you, Gladdie - for ridding our house of mice, for being an excellent alarm clock each morning, and warming my lap every day. We'll miss you!- Hannah. 