Comments for Amazing House Blog http://tobiascrawley.net/house Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:12:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Cordwood by Suzi Tomasello http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2006/07/26/bock-bock/comment-page-1/#comment-37114 Suzi Tomasello Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:12:03 +0000 http://tobiascrawley.net/house/?p=3#comment-37114 Hello there! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a group of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us useful information to work on. You have done a extraordinary job! Hello there! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a group of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us useful information to work on. You have done a extraordinary job!

]]> Comment on Camp out! by Friday Favorites | Two Frog Home http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2008/03/18/camp-out/comment-page-1/#comment-31847 Friday Favorites | Two Frog Home Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:55:35 +0000 #comment-31847 [...] Bathroom tile & sink inspiration Posted under: Links Comment (RSS)  |  Trackback If you like this post then consider sharing it with others. [...] [...] Bathroom tile & sink inspiration Posted under: Links Comment (RSS)  |  Trackback If you like this post then consider sharing it with others. [...]

]]> Comment on July Harvest by mary http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2010/07/31/comment-page-1/#comment-33859 mary Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:37:34 +0000 #comment-33859 super blog! i get so overwhelmed with chores that lists are the only way to go! super blog! i get so overwhelmed with chores that lists are the only way to go!

]]> Comment on July Harvest by Maria http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2010/07/31/comment-page-1/#comment-33862 Maria Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:22:14 +0000 #comment-33862 :-) Shannon, Your reply is very timely! I've been thinking of getting a nigerian dairy goat (we have only have chickens and ducks right now), but was worried about the time and money commitment, especially since a neighbor down the road will sell us goat milk from her dairy. I don't think I will add dairy animals until the kids are much older... if I add them at all, 'cause when the kids are older I'd like to travel more! :-) Shannon, Your reply is very timely! I’ve been thinking of getting a nigerian dairy goat (we have only have chickens and ducks right now), but was worried about the time and money commitment, especially since a neighbor down the road will sell us goat milk from her dairy. I don’t think I will add dairy animals until the kids are much older… if I add them at all, ’cause when the kids are older I’d like to travel more!

]]> Comment on July Harvest by Shannon http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2010/07/31/comment-page-1/#comment-33860 Shannon Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:22:06 +0000 #comment-33860 Keeping my fingers crossed for Toby's job Maria! Sounds like you are headed in the right direction over there and I hope you get to stay and enjoy your much simplified homestead for a long, long time. A warning from the trenches: dairy animals are the opposite of simplicity, *grin*. We did our own dairy for a few years with the little ones and finally saw the light - it's not worth the time, energy, vet bills, etc when we can get organic free range milk at the store, at least at this stage of our lives with two little kids running around. We traded in the goat herd for a few sheep and one shearing a year and we're done, lol. Keeping my fingers crossed for Toby’s job Maria! Sounds like you are headed in the right direction over there and I hope you get to stay and enjoy your much simplified homestead for a long, long time. A warning from the trenches: dairy animals are the opposite of simplicity, *grin*. We did our own dairy for a few years with the little ones and finally saw the light – it’s not worth the time, energy, vet bills, etc when we can get organic free range milk at the store, at least at this stage of our lives with two little kids running around. We traded in the goat herd for a few sheep and one shearing a year and we’re done, lol.

]]> Comment on July Harvest by Erin http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2010/07/31/comment-page-1/#comment-33861 Erin Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:44:01 +0000 #comment-33861 Hi Maria! I found your blog back when you were still building and somehow life got in the way and I only re-discovered you again this week! Everything looks wonderful, the gardens are amazing! It sounds like you are on the right track with trying to pare down a little bit - I too have a huge garden, much too large for our family, although I can't seem to stop myself! I have been doing it all myself since the kids are still little and husband is deployed to the Middle East, I have really had to dig down deep and force myself to pare down the gardening, canning, etc and relax with a glass of wine, a book, anything that is "just for me". We are planning a move to the Northwoods of MN (where I'm from) eventually and that is the one thing I worry about: how to manage family time like a weekend away, etc when there are animals to care for, gardens that need tending, etc. I'm pulling for you, I know it must not be easy - love the way you homeschool too! Hi Maria! I found your blog back when you were still building and somehow life got in the way and I only re-discovered you again this week! Everything looks wonderful, the gardens are amazing! It sounds like you are on the right track with trying to pare down a little bit – I too have a huge garden, much too large for our family, although I can’t seem to stop myself! I have been doing it all myself since the kids are still little and husband is deployed to the Middle East, I have really had to dig down deep and force myself to pare down the gardening, canning, etc and relax with a glass of wine, a book, anything that is “just for me”. We are planning a move to the Northwoods of MN (where I’m from) eventually and that is the one thing I worry about: how to manage family time like a weekend away, etc when there are animals to care for, gardens that need tending, etc. I’m pulling for you, I know it must not be easy – love the way you homeschool too!

]]> Comment on July Harvest by KathieS http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2010/07/31/comment-page-1/#comment-33863 KathieS Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:48:18 +0000 #comment-33863 Wow, so much to comment on. You do a lot. I have never come up to see you that you were sitting and relaxing. Make a list. Number them in importance. Only do ten. I would hate to see you leave what you have worked so hard at, also I would just hate to see you leave. Keeping my fingers crossed for Toby's job. If there is anything I can ever do...... Wow, so much to comment on.

You do a lot. I have never come up to see you that you were sitting and relaxing. Make a list. Number them in importance. Only do ten.

I would hate to see you leave what you have worked so hard at, also I would just hate to see you leave.

Keeping my fingers crossed for Toby’s job.

If there is anything I can ever do……

]]> Comment on Re-evaluating by Wendy http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2010/06/21/comment-page-1/#comment-32338 Wendy Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:52:16 +0000 #comment-32338 I sometimes feel that way too, and I don't get nearly as much done as you do. ;) Does it make you feel better than I adore your fantastic garden? (Also, thanks for stopping by my site. I'll be sure to let my daughter know that you like her video.) I sometimes feel that way too, and I don’t get nearly as much done as you do. ;)

Does it make you feel better than I adore your fantastic garden? (Also, thanks for stopping by my site. I’ll be sure to let my daughter know that you like her video.)

]]> Comment on Re-evaluating by kristine http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2010/06/21/comment-page-1/#comment-32335 kristine Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:29:35 +0000 #comment-32335 i had to quit reading blogs and blogging because there is just too much to do. now i can only check up on my friends once a month or so and i hate it. i am starting to resent this lifestyle because i have no life. i'm lonely and tired and poor and have no support. i have too many jobs and not enough hours to complete them: mother, homeschooler, housekeeper, homesteader, herbalist, writer...the list just goes on and on. a community is the way to go. everyone shares, everyone has an interest or two they can focus on and everyone wins....sigh. someday. i look forward to reading up on your changes. i had to quit reading blogs and blogging because there is just too much to do. now i can only check up on my friends once a month or so and i hate it. i am starting to resent this lifestyle because i have no life. i’m lonely and tired and poor and have no support. i have too many jobs and not enough hours to complete them: mother, homeschooler, housekeeper, homesteader, herbalist, writer…the list just goes on and on.

a community is the way to go. everyone shares, everyone has an interest or two they can focus on and everyone wins….sigh. someday.

i look forward to reading up on your changes.

]]> Comment on Re-evaluating by Grace http://tobiascrawley.net/house/2010/06/21/comment-page-1/#comment-32337 Grace Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:25:17 +0000 #comment-32337 Yep! I'm with you there. My husband, 9 month old, and I live north of Asheville in a teeny tiny cabin, no plumbing, no electricity, and property to try and care for. We've been there three years and love it. But with our little guy in the picture now, plus our jobs, it feels hard to maintain everything and still have family time to just enjoy each other. So we're in a similar place of assessing options and how to maintain the balance you're describing. I'd love to hear what options you've found and are considering. It be great to have someone to hash out ideas with! Yep! I’m with you there. My husband, 9 month old, and I live north of Asheville in a teeny tiny cabin, no plumbing, no electricity, and property to try and care for. We’ve been there three years and love it. But with our little guy in the picture now, plus our jobs, it feels hard to maintain everything and still have family time to just enjoy each other. So we’re in a similar place of assessing options and how to maintain the balance you’re describing. I’d love to hear what options you’ve found and are considering. It be great to have someone to hash out ideas with!

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