Tasty Acres Homestead (From 2020 jump to 2023)

[TAH]

Sorry to hear there are still "difficulties" there with the property and house.........really, really, Really Glad to hear from ya.......the few pics ya posted really look Wonderful!!....and Love the guineas.........hurry back when ya can, and give us the "details"...........hope your headaches have stayed away.....and the garden sounds like ya have done really well this year....ya have "crossed" many "hurdles" in that time....

Yeah, it is hard because with there being difficulties it is hard not knowing exactly what is going to happen... But after August 5th I should be able to share more.

I love the guineas too... There such funny little birds!

 

[TAH]

Yesterday I decided to get my mind off of whats going on and try something new, so I made Fire Weed jam... It tasted so good! Me and mom had some on our toast this morning... Definitely making more and canning it! I tried sweetening it with stevia and it tasted good but am going to try honey next time. Also, Salmonberry's are in full swing so going to pick some of them and start putting them in the freezer, make jam, and maybe try some type of sauce with them. Next week blueberries are going to get ripe and also high bush cranberries! Going to have lots of fun trying new things this year!

I still can't say to much about what is happening or what the next step in life is but the plans look like we need to start downsizing on everything so we can be ready for the next chapter in life. Which sadly this means finding new homes for a of our goats and chickens.

I have 17 goats and I need to under 10 before September. I have decided to find new homes for Rufus and Homer, Maybell, and all but 2 of this years kids. So that leaves me with Stella, Drift, Sugar, Rose, Daisy, Naomi, Nadia, Jake and Tasty... So 9 total.

The chickens I will just sell in one shot around end of September.

A little throw back to projects we have been working on or have finished...

The quail pen... Just a typical cattle panel pen, it is 8x8 feet all the way around.

Oh and I really can't believe I didn't mention this project but anyway here is what we have been up to.

Microgreens!

We started growing them for locals but we now have them in 8 restaurants! I just posted pictures of the peas and sunflowers but we having 7 different plants growing... Peas, sunflower, pak Choi, Brussels sprouts, radish, basic salad mix, and spicy salad mix.

And just because she is the best little friend anyone could ever have!

 

[CntryBoy777]

Sorry to hear there are more "changes" coming, but I would trust your mom and dad to make the best decision for the family and give them support with it.....there are many "chapters" ahead of ya and I know ya will grow and mature into a fine Lady and be much stronger for the "experiences" that ya "overcome".....she has sure come a loong way too!!...I can't believe she has grown so much, and Fast....still has those lovely eyes....

 

[Bruce]

I too am sorry to hear there is yet more upheaval in your life, I hope it goes as smoothly as possible.

 

[TAH]

Well, tomorrow we are looking at 2 houses. I am actually very excited!

House 1 is a 4/bed, 2/bath home that is 1750sqf. It has a shop and 4.69 acres. This house need some work but is exactly in the area we want to be.

House 2 is a 4/bed, 3bath home that is 2350sqf. And has 9.76acres. I am most excited to see this home.

Will share more tomorrow and if we actually do end up considering them I will share pictures.

 

[Bruce]

Given the size of your family, all other things with the houses being equal, I think the larger one would be a better fit. Of course the extra 5 acres would be great for the livestock.

 

[TAH]

Just realized I hadn't updated!

Well, house 1 is a no go... Way to much work needed for us at this time I our crazy lives. And the land was not very doable for a big garden or livestock.

House 2 we didn't end up looking at as the Real estate agent would get back to us but we may still try to go see it.

We decided to look at what would be best for our situation at this time and so we are going to rent a home for a time being.

I am so thankful for the farming community here in AK... I was able to find a place to board all of our goats for as long as we need. The lady that offered has 25plus years experience with goats and other livestock and our herd gets 40acres to run free on so I am just so thankful for that to be taken care of. And I can visit them often!

We also found a place for us to rent just down the road from where we live! We told our cousins we are moving and they offered there 4bed 3bath home to homes until March which is perfect! Because if things go to plan we will be looking to close on a place by January.

With us and the goats having a place it has taken a lot of stress from the whole situation! I am just so thankful!

A huge thing even thru all the stress I have only had 2 headaches.

Also, with us waiting a few months before we have to buy a place we can search around some more and see what else comes up on the market before making a decision! As September-november are when a lot of people leave AK.

We will be out of the house by October 1.

 

[Bruce]

Glad your headaches are rare!!
Any info on why you have to move after doing all the work on the house? If I'm prying, I apologize.

 

[TAH]

Glad your headaches are rare!!
Any info on why you have to move after doing all the work on the house? If I'm prying, I apologize.

As you all know my uncle wanted us to have the house after he passed well, it turns out now that the family that is involved in this whole thing are not willing to work with us.

We have been told there is some $$$$ that is needed but they won't tell us what and there has been a lot of dishonesty thru the whole thing!

For our family it just isn't worth fighting for... Not to mention my uncle didn't have a will.

It is mostly sad to see how family can treat each other this way over some property!

According to them we really haven't done anything to clean up or fix really anything. It really is sad.

 

[TAH]

Sometimes the best thing to do is to move on and to forgive! I am hoping eventually when we are out of this whole mess we can just get to know them as family.