Saturday back to selling firewood!

Posted on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 03:47

Today we took a load of seasoned oak that Chris and the boys split to the auction they have every Saturday in Ottawa. It is cold and the wind about takes your breathe away. We decided that since we were late getting there we would not unload the wood but sell it on the trailer. It brought 50 dollars less than we had planned for a cord of wood but we told the auctioneer we would deliver for a dollar a mile. We ended up delivering to a family in Rantoul 10 miles away. I was so excited and thankful that this man was so generous and kind, talking to my husband and getting to know him. He then handed him the money for delivery and it was almost the 50.00 dollars that we had wanted more out of the wood, mind you we only traveled 10 miles but the Lord was looking out for us and knew that we need that extra litle bit for the supplies for our wood stove piping that we need.. So my hubby made a trip to Home Depot to see what that money could get us in supplies.

This is the time of year we start cutting wood for extra cash for the winter. The boys and hubby  now will go cut wood every Wednesday and take into the auction every Saturday. Wood is not selling good right now but it is getting cooler and we know people will scrambling to buy here soon when the snow flies~!

I was also blessed to get eggs today. My friend that sells them says that people are swarming her to get eggs before thanksgiving. So I told  her to count on 3 dozen for Friday. I want to get alot to make some noodles to freeze and make pies for Thanksgiving. 2 of the kids went with their grandparents today to combine as much as Grandpa can get done due to that fact that rain and snow are coming in first of next week. It has been hard to try to get the combining done due to rains every 4 or 5 days...

I hope to accomplish my pioneer week challenge next week. I thought that Thanksgiving could be the challenge. Cook the turkey on the smoker and bake in there too! The rest can be cooked on the fire box. More work for me! But the kids love it!

Tonight I am trying my hand at making homemade hamburger buns, I will see if it works! Never tried before.. This will be interesting. I hope my yeast is not too old that I put in it,, I need to buy some more!

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Posted by Schatzi on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 05:13 - Link

Just happened across your blog...look forward to getting to know you better...will check by often...will add you to my friends list.

Good luck with your hamburger bun making...I'm sure you will do fine and they will taste great!

Blessings for your weekend.

Connie

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Posted by morningsunshine on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 05:38 - Link

I just found your blog - wow - you are doing great on your homesteading! We are just starting - we are two city folks learning slowly that homesteading is more than dreaming! LOL! I cannot wait to learn more about your life and what you do.
I only bottled peaches this year - I was in the midst of morning sickness, and 36 bottles of peaches was about all I could handle. We still had 32 from last year (we did 109), so we should maybe make it until next summer.

Hello Neighbor!

Posted by SherKeith on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 08:43 - Link

Hello Neighbor! I was so excited to see another gal from Kansas on here, esp. one that lives so close to us! I loved reading your blog and learning more about your family...Isn't life in Kansas wonderful?!?! I have two blogs and hope you'll drop by both! Until later, Hugs, Sher