"P.S. Today, my 12 year learned how to use the lawn mower. Up until now, the 19 year old and the 14 year old have taken care of the "city yard" and only the 14 year old and I have mowed the yard here. Today K wanted to mow, the…"
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Ellen Samek commented on Daisy's blog post Children on the Homestead
"Daisy, Thanks...and I sure hope they are able to....that's our goal: for them to be able to learn how to do and accomplish whatever they set their mind to! :)
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Ellen Samek commented on Daisy's blog post Children on the Homestead
"and I apologize for the typos. I hate it when I do that, but my 2 year old has been sick today and SUPER CLINGY!!!! so much of my day has been spent typing one handed and since 2 others of those 6 were also sick, my day…"
Ellen Samek commented on Daisy's blog post Children on the Homestead
"An interesting post. I will approach my response from two different angles.
1) I have 6 children still at home that have made the move with us from the city to the country. We are also a homeschooling family. I can tell you…"
Ellen Samek commented on Lisa Pankowski's blog post Stranger Things...
"Congratulations!!! It is an exciting moment!
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Herbivore commented on Ellen Samek's photo
Grape Hyacinth blooms in the front yard
"Very lovely flowers but these things are by far the most persistent weeds in our area."
Ellen Samek commented on Little Seed Farm's blog post Have Farm, Need Food
"Welcome to the adventure!!!
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Ellen Samek replied to Dustin's discussion Chemical fertilizers vs non chemical fertilizers
"If i use the newspaper to line the rows for weeds and layer with grass clippings...what kind of concern do need to worry about in making sure that no weed clippings are included in it?"
Ellen Samek commented on Dusty Bottoms's blog post Coming Back to the Farm in the Cab of a Worn Out Combine
"Love it! What a riot!!!!
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Ellen Samek replied to Zachary's discussion The best layers/meat chickens
"I had been looking at the Buff Orpingtons, but I know that we do have skunks and coons around here, but I also have younger children(14 down to 2), so don't need something that will go after them. Do the Black Aussies do well as…"
Ellen Samek replied to Zachary's discussion The best layers/meat chickens
"J Green: how agressive are your White Rocks? How well would they do with kids? I understand that there is a basic issue of not chasing, tormenting, etc... but I'm just talking about general…"
Ellen Samek commented on Dusty Bottoms's blog post Putting Together a Small Family Farm
"Love it! Lots of humor there and sounds so like our experience - only you are about a year ahead of us! Thanks for sharing
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- At 7:58pm on February 20, 2012,
Jodi said… I love your dream Ellen! You share it with so much passion, I feel like it is my dream as well. Your prose and pictures allow us to 'partake' right along with you. To tackle such a task with your family has to have God's hand in it. You all make it seem effortless. Having restored an 1847 years ago, I understand the labor. Building a new structure is one thing, but to 'restore' history, all the while building unity within your family and accomplishing such, is just short of a miracle.
You have dared to dream, shared your dream and God has honored that. I for one find your dream contagious and inspiring! Hat's off to you and your family! You deserve the best!
Jodi
- At 10:53pm on February 25, 2012, Janet Baxley said…
- Hey, read your essay and enjoyed it. I saw pics on facebook a few days ago and can tell you guys did alot of work. It looks great. Glad to hear from you.
- At 10:18am on February 29, 2012,
Ellen Samek said… Thanks. If you have time, be sure and leave a "quality: comment about the essay on the essay itself. (Per the essay rules) that would help. Hope all is going well for you guys. How are you feeling these days?
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