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Granny and Papa\u2019s Home Construction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The time has come! The day we got back from vacation, Granny and Papa moved into their new home! There are loose ends and punch work still to complete but they have spent the last few weeks getting settled in. Having them next door has been great, its so nice to cook in a real kitchen again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rachael and Mike’s Home Remodel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We had big changes in our home, the insulation was installed, drywall is up, walls are tape\/textured and primed, and now we are working on the polished concrete floors! Next step millwork and trim! We are definitely\u00a0\u00a0starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it can\u2019t get here fast enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the Farm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This month we entered a drought due to the consecutive days of over 100 degrees with no rain. It has been hard on the land and even harder to get things done. We were able to install automatic foundation watering systems (soaker hoses on timers) for the houses and outbuildings last weekend.  We also spent some free time doing a little property maintenance and got to use the new backhoe to dig out a few stumps. Its slow moving with this heat but we are keeping busy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Behind the Coop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Last month\u2019s chicken run upgrades (shade cloth and increased watering schedule) are continuing to work well. The chickens are doing well in the heat and really enjoying the summer watermelon rinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside the Shop:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It appears that our \u201cnew to us\u201d Yanmar SA424 tractor was a rental tractor in its past life. This means the previous owner did not have the three-point linkage and the three-point lever had been removed. I assume this was done to prevent renters from engaging the lift arms while the backhoe was attached. Between eBay, Tractor Supply, Amazon, and our old tractor, I was able to put together the three-point linkage including \u201cPat’s Easy Change 3 Point Hitch System\u201d. In addition, I fabricated a new three-point hitch lever from some flat stock. The lever needs a little stiffening and I need to replace the borrowed\u00a0parts but otherwise its working great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I repurposed casters from an old carpet dolly and build this box blade cart. This will allow me to move the box blade around when it\u2019s not attached to a tractor and allow for easier positioning when I am ready to get it hooked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To make this better, I would replace the casters with locking ones and consider shorter casters. The height of the cart nearly maxes out the tractors lifting arms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family:<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The whole family went on a vacation to Pigeon Forge, TN over the holiday weekend. It was a lot of fun seeing the top of the Smokey Mountains at the Anakeesta Resort, admiring all the awesome fish at the Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of the Smokies and enjoying the rides at Dollywood. It was a much need break from the chaos at the homestead and was nice to have some down time with the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are starting some serious discussions about getting a pool with how much the kiddo\u2019s are enjoying their kiddy pool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final House Keeping:<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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With Love from the Scalfetti Farm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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