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I'm so excited! We struck it rich (water, not oil), and in these trying times water is more precious than any of that black gold. I wish I had a picture, but I'm on the West side and DH is on the homestead. The well drillers started drilling on our second "tax" piece (we have 14 acres, but 2 parcels so we can have a well on each one). Our current well is 3 gal/minute, which has been fine for the amount of time we're over there. But if we want to irrigate fruit trees and gardens, etc. we needed another well.

Ah, the saga. Our current well is 180 feet, so we thought it would be about that. DH told me yesterday that he was discouraged, as the drillers had to stop for the day at 200 feet and no more water than a trickle (less than 1/2 gal/minute). A lot of soul searching (and I was in prayer about where God wanted us to go with this...as in how far down do we keep going in faith?) about how to proceed.

So just a couple of hours ago DH called and said "bad news--good news" and my stomach lurched. He had to decide to keep going in "sticks" (20 ft. increments), and at 300 feet and still no more than a trickle, he said, "another stick." And then it burst through into an obvious vein in the granite, and now it looks like it will be a 5-6 gallon/minute well! At 360 feet. I'm so glad DH decided to go another "stick." But it must have been an agonizing decision that last 100 feet or so (feet = $$$). That was the bad news. It cost more than we'd planned to pay, but without water you don't have anything, as any homesteader well knows!

Praise God for "striking the rock" and delivering water, as it was anybody's guess where to drill. My DH just picked a spot that looked good, half-way down the slope (we're at 3,000 ft.) of our land and said, "Drill here." The drillers think it's going to be a great well.

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Posted by stitchnchick

So glad that it worked out for you. You will certainly need that water for your homestead adventures! This spring, we had to bucket from the creek to water our berries--eeek!

I always say that I would love to be a pioneer, but hauling water in the blistering heat (uphill) sure made me happy not to be one of those poor souls! Luckily, they had a good start and did well in spite of our dry summer. Next year, we'll have water again and I will be as happy as a clam. :-)

By the way, I got your email today with the unit study guide for SFS. All I can say is "WOW!" It's FANTASTIC! I had no idea you were working on that. You're such a busy girl. (My hero!) My (homeschooling) friend just opened a Christian bookstore in town and she has been asking me to give her ideas for books that I would like to see there. I have suggested yours and look forward to seeing them on the shelf. :-)

Amy

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Posted by RusticWheelAcres

That is so great, I am sure you are just tickled to be having that water.

Jeannie

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Posted by Anonymous

Yippie! I do understand just how precious your well is! And it is always very good to have two well. One year we had a well catch fire...we were so greatful for well number two.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/solidrock/

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Posted by Pam

Yea! It is wonderful to have a well. I wish we could have one to water my plants. They just don't do to good in the heat.
I can imagine how you would have been the cat dumping ground. We have had dogs and cats dumped here. I don't know how, we live in a subdivision! Usually we try to find homes for them, but sometimes that is just not possible. Then it is off to the pound.
Pam

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Posted by Anonymous

What another awesome 'lesson'!!! God certainly knows how to put us in the refining fire, huh?!

You remained faithful and so did He!!! Congratulations on the new well!!! I know this will make it a little easier!!!

Thanks for sharing,
Robyn
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sonoranstamper/

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Posted by Anonymous

I don't know how the guys that search for water by using a stick do it, but thank Heaven it worked for you! Water is the most precious commodity on earth.
Blessings to you,
Karen

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Posted by Shani (CelticMom)

Oh, what a relief that must have been! We have had well-water before, and not only is the taste superior, but the gratefulness you feel when you turn on that tap is nothing short of amazing.

I'm so glad for you! Have a lovely week!
Shani

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Posted by Canadagirl

I am so happy for you and I know what you mean by a homesteader is hooped without water. [0;

I pray many blessings on your homestead and may you use it for the glory of God !

Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary

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Posted by Anonymous

I am a city girl, but have lots of friends that live in the country. That is awesome you were able to find water on your other property!
Toni
http://thehappyhousewife.com

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