So here begins the tale of our journey. If you are only interested in the restoration process story, begin at the top of the second page of the Chronicles with January 2004. The whole story is organized by timeline starting with the basics below, so feel free to jump around and learn as much or as little as you like. As always, use the email links below to tell us what you think or ask questions.

Before the beginning – Our first house

October 2001 – The search begins

January through April 2002 – Hope, disappointment, and then . . .

May 2002 – Finding our home, again

September 2002 – Closing time

October 2002 – We need heat!

December 2002 – Snow, rain, roofing and dreams

January –April 2003 – Winter projects

May 2003 – A garden on the farm

June-September 2003 – Mowing, shop work, and oh, that garage . . .

October-December 2003 – Refining the plan & getting prepared