The Hard Times Cafe

Indeed it was a busy Friday

but we did manage to get most things done on my list. Grabbed all the boxes that were available, packed up the rest of my canned goods. Will do some more packing today, would like to get the walls washed down in some of the rooms, but I think that will have to wait till I get it more empty as is it becoming a surround of boxes in here.

Well were still waiting on in the insurance company to get someone to insur us. We should be hearing something on Monday. He was trying to get us farmers insurance.....I said it maybe near a year before we get any farm animals....why should I be paying for something that hasn't happened yet. So he's looking for homeowners insurance.....DUH!!! Like were made of $$$$.

It is a good thing Brian decided to wait another 2 weeks to close as this was an unexpected expense, having to pay for a year of homeowners insurance in advance. Probably looking at $600-700.

Sitting here looking around at all that has to be done....it's overwhelming, but I'm telling myself not to stress out, take a deep breath that it isn't so bad, take one step at a time. Got myself a list of things that need to be done (just so I don't forget anything).

It doesn't help that the kitchen faucet quit working the other day....so I go to the bathroom and draw my water from there (it's a inconvience, but atleast I have running water). Brian is suppose to look at it today, sure hoping we don't have to purchase a new one.....no more expenses! Only have 6 more days till we move....and yes I can do with out a kitchen faucet till then if it come to purchasing a new one.

Going to work at the orchard for a bit today, then I'd feel better if I got a few more boxes packed.

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Thanks,

Candy

The Homestead Act of 1862

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/today/may20.html- How blessed these people were. They were probably the hardest workers America has ever seen. Without them, the land would not have been settled. A true testament to the bravery and strength of early settlers.

Bless all who pass this way!

Amanda <><
II Corinthians 5:7

Rules of A Teacher in 1872

http://www.chamberlaincom.com/articles/teacher.html-

How things have changed.

Amanda <><
II Corinthians 5:7

Education In 1885 (8th Grade) Could You Pass This Test?

http://www.chamberlaincom.com/articles/1895Exam.html-

Amazing is all I can say.

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