WENDELL'S BIRTHDAY WEDNESDAY.
Wendell is turning ONE YEAR OLD this weekend! We really can't believe it. Wendell came into our life at a time when we were floundering, feeling depressed and unsure about what was going to happen with our farm and our future. This puppy truly is the only thing that got us through some dark times - it sounds silly, but he gave us so much happiness and a purpose.And on a sadder side note, we would really appreciate your prayers and kind thoughts for the little buddy - he has been having some severe issues as the result of a food allergy and there is nothing as heartbreaking as a sick puppy. We have switched him back to his raw food diet, but he is slow to feel better. He is going to the vet tomorrow to make sure it isn't something more serious...we will update you on his progress.We love you Wendell! Thank you for getting us through this year. We can't wait to move you to your new home in Bugtussle!- Hannah.
INSTAGRAMMERS.
So, we now have an Instagram. Or is it...we are on Instagram? I don't know. We really have no idea what we are doing, but if you want to follow us or whatever it may be called for this particular social network...please do![instapress userid="roughdraftfarmstead" piccount="12" size="150" effect="0"] Also, if you didn't know - you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest! Oh goodness.- Hannah.
OUR NEW FROE.
So the new tool we mentioned yesterday is called a FROE. It is used for splitting wood into shingles. Since we are clearing tons of cedar trees from around the cabin area, we've decided to use the wood as siding - making it into traditional cedar shakes.It is a somewhat daunting project, but one we are excited about. Here is an amazing video of the process - looks fun, right?Whew. I foresee a lot of splitting in our future. Maybe it's time for our first Rough Draft Work Party? Eh? Anybody?- Hannah.
SCENES FROM A MESSY KITCHEN.
ALL CURRENTLY HAPPENING IN THE KITCHEN: five pounds of pork fat being rendered into lard, two heads of red cabbage sliced and soaking for kraut, dough being rolled out for pasta/spilled on the floor. When you are living on a farm and food is your life, this is how it is pretty much all the time. Lots of cooking, lots of fermenting, lots of cleaning only to be replaced by lots more mess. And isn't that how it should be?- Hannah.
