The Homestead Logbook

Stories, how-tos, mishaps, and musings from the scrappy side of self-sufficiency.

Solar Power – Template

What’s Shaking in the Duck Pond? Ducks will make you laugh (and cry).  They are sheer joy, and sheer hard work that doesn’t let up whether it’s 99 degrees outside, or 9.  The utter joy is worth it.  When Ken cleans the pond, he locks the duckies out of that

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Solar Power – Template

What’s Shaking in the Duck Pond? Ducks will make you laugh (and cry).  They are sheer joy, and sheer hard work that doesn’t let up whether it’s 99 degrees outside, or 9.  The utter joy is worth it.  When Ken cleans the pond, he locks the duckies out of that

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