In order to buy the farmhouse that will become the farm, I* had to get a construction loan to pay for the biggies of foundation, electrical and plumbing. In that big chunk of change, we included some money for chimney repair too, although really I wanted to yank the propane stove and put in a wood-burning one. The bank considered that an unnecessary expense, so we were sticking with propane for the time being, anyway, and getting the chimney fixed. 

Until the chimney had to come down, that is....

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Because we have to be ready for the plumber and electrician to do their stuff while the house is still up in the air, the bathroom and kitchen have become paramount and demolition on the rest of the house is on hold. So I did a quick video of the state of things upstairs while the downstairs is being torn apart... I've said it before, I say it again: So. Much. Work. 

I apologize for how quiet my voice is. Sometimes this whole small farm project overwhelms me and makes me tired...