NOT SURE THE SHED WILL BE DONE IN A WEEK(HOMESTEAD UPDATE)

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IT WILL BE CLOSE

But i think it's more accurate to say that it's going to take about ten days. Which is still pretty good considering the weather and the obstacles I've encountered....

MAINLY ILLINOIS FORCING OUR ECONOMY INTO A STANDSTILL.

As my bank account only has a set amount in it for us to survive on, I am selling a large portion of my crypto to help increase my safety net.(For all I know they'll freeze my bank account next, so I am removing all my money from the bank too.)

.....But, I digress.

PROGRESS MADE TODAY TOWARD MY FAMILY'S SUSTAINABLITY

After a bit of trouble from of my homemade sawmill I got back at working and close to back on schedule today. I was able(despite this incepid rain) to mill one portion of one of our Sycamore trees into some boards....truly, it's amazing to make this...

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Using nothing more then this....

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Considering this is what I began with...

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And the fact I turned it into this....

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And the fun part is that the Sycamore slats(the outer, round part of the tree that is removed to make it square) that are removed for milling will be reused(no waste) like this...

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To provide a level of camouflage to make it even harder to be seen.

A WAY TO GO YET

But each day we make progress. As seen in the pictures above it's coming along but will take more time. Which, due to the lack of work, I should have plenty of.

But as long as I'm able to work at least a few times a month, I should be able to continue to support my family...Should our money run out,I do have plans, but I will probably not be around here as much, as my phone will be one of the first things sacrificed. Coupled with the fact there is no service at the homestead means a much less present Johndoer.😆




IN THESE TIMES, AND THOSE TO COME

We will need to be here for one another. To help, and listen, to be someone's shoulder, and most importantly, we need to love. DO NOT GIVE INTO THE FEAR THE ELITE ARE CREATING.

We are all, each and everyone of us, going to die...maybe from Covid19 or maybe from a drunk driver. It could be from a mad person, or simply a fatal mistake...but do not fool yourself, you will die, embrace it for what it is and accept it.

I LOVE YOU ALL

And thank you all gratefully for the kindness you extend by supporting my family and for all the love we gather from each of you. Please remember.....

LIVE IN LOVE....NOT FEAR.




*All pictures are my own taken with my Kyocera phone.


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I hope all is well for you my friend. I'm so sorry, truly.. that I can't help you or I didn't do anything to help you. Please understand why, I'm really sorry for having you a situation like that. But God is good to you my friend, I'm sure with that..

keep safe my friend

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No need to be sorry dear brother, as i completely understand. All i need for you to do is keep yourself safe. Thank you so much for your kind words. I pray that your family and you will be safe and healthy.

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hey that homemade sawmill is pretty cool, that is awesome you are able to mill your own lumber out of your trees. Good on you :)

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Thanks my friend. It's a ton of work, but in the end i think it will be worth it.

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oh WOw i LOVE that rig! just the kind of th9ing i need to see as we start our eco builds in Portugal with lots of pine to work with and no huge saw mills.. Im curious, how did you bind the chainsaw to the wood? I cant see how it is attached?

nice cutting!!! good luck!!!

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They there friend. I have done a couple posts in the past to show how I built the saw and a post the first time i used it. Here are a couple links to them. I hope it helps. If you have any questions after seeing my posts, feel free to ask away.🤗🤗
https://steemit.com/homestead/@johndoer123/building-a-sawmill-from-a-chainsaw-homestead-project-do-not-try-this-at-home.



https://steemit.com/homestead/@johndoer123/chainsaw-sawmill-is-a-go-homestead-update

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thanks! will check this out

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You're doing a bloody good job "holding it together" 😂😂😂 with what is going on.

Plodding on with my own projects still.

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Nice! I'm trying to stay busy and hopefully all this will be over in no time.👍

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Hey @johndoer123 Sir I think Mr Trump will give money to every American so I hope it will help your household. I wish that this virus would get some resolution soon because it also affects my way of life, lockdowns, long queues, and all that limited supply of things, it is just sad.
I wish you all well.

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Yes, I think he is, however, it is so expensive to live here. The 1200 he is giving will not make too much difference, and with all the money that is being printed, I think it will have even less value. I am working like crazy to get our homestead finished. Once it's done my monthly bills will go from 1500$ to about 300.
How are you and your family doing? Is your mom and dad doing okay? I send you all all of my love and well wishes dear brother.

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