Information about our next project

Our next project is the outdoor kitchen...

There are a few things that we are in need of....
1/ a Conex-type storage container no longer than 10' in length
2/ a commercial stove/oven combo(one has been located in Auburn and will p/u Dec 5)
3/ industrial type refrigerators
4/ modular cabinetry(these were built during the Nov Outdoor Kitchen Project)
5/ a hutch
6/ bobcat [skid-steer]

We will post updates as we acquire what we need or have any other needs arise.

stones and more stones...

...observe Janette creating steps to garage side door entrance this morning.

under these stone pavers lies a trench full of pipes which took place the weekend of Oct19 . Assisting Ed on the ditch project was his son Steve on the backhoe and friend Brian Ollman engineering the well pump. This was a huge undertaking that requires many more hours of cleanup.

I found this passage in Gen31:46

He said to his relatives, "Gather some stones." So they took stones and piled them in a heap, and they ate there by the heap.

...so now its time for breakfast.

Onward...

Over the past week and weekend, we covered over and filled in the trench that houses the 5 lines we laid the previous weekend and got new garage doors for our "carriage house". Slow but sure is our progress...










And this was a beautiful sight one evening at dusk...

More photos... the water flows!

Here are some more photos from the Well Activation work weekend. Thanks again, guys, for the help!

Photos:
1/ Steve, Brian and Ed... a victorious installation.

2/ Janette ready to take a drink of refreshing well water.

3/ Everyone... get a glass!

4/ Ed tasting the fruits [err... water] of their labor

5/ Even Autumn and Dakota get in on the action.

Water from the Well!

Well, mission accomplished! The first work weekend retreat was a success. Our well has been activated! The pump was installed along with all the lines that go with it and it is a success! Thanks to Steve and Brian for all their help and hard work to help make this possible.
Photos: Well line leading to structure [that's Steve carrying pipe and the temporary living trailer on right]; Backhoe used to dig trench for water, electric and telephone lines; Ed and Brian installing water pressure sensor.

Work Project Retreats

This Saturday marks our first of several upcoming work project retreats. Until now, Ed and Janette have been working in isolation.

This upcoming year will be different. Many people will be given opportunities to come around them as a supportive community -- through prayer, as part of a work team, or as financial partners. Steve Van Doren -- a skilled construction supervisor -- has graciously volunteered to come up throughout the year and supervise groups willing to work on particular projects.

Tomorrow we will be working toward activating our well system for the primary dwelling on the property. Future projects include: Outdoor Kitchen Project, Shower Houses, Tent Platforms and Canvas Tent Installation. There are also extended work team weeks, project preparation retreat and project completion retreat planned.

If you are interested in joining any of these projects or supporting us in any other way, please email us at dalecreekproject@aol.com.