It is hard to deny that one can get many goods from Amazon - so even the Amish ain't fools - some goods ain't easy to get and Amazon provides said service, but my guess is what Amazon does could be done just as efficiently, if not moreso, locally - but of course - the devil is in the details.
Reality is - and presumably the Amish are aware of this - there are only a few things critical we all need - and so don't need no Amazon to get them things - but nothing wrong with getting goods and good transportation is critical as long as it is remembered that those local own the roads, rails, and trails nearby.
I love this. I just wish we could get Amazon out of the picture again. The convenience is undeniable but it is increasing our isolation and destroying communities and local services.
I am very happy. I read your article. I knew that on the used computers and many of the modern world technology, but I had no idea how well they are adapting to the modern, but keeping traditional values.
Stumbled across your blog and immediately subscribed because of your content! Few things bring trepidation as dealing with local ordinances and such. Am a great fan of the Amish; we almost settled in Lancaster, PA but the door opened in a nearby town. But innovative people that can get things done--yes, all day long! Great story, Alexandra!
With the bunnies we have a collection system below their cages! For the chicks, I am manually doing that (with gloves) until they move into their coop!
Cool way they use tech, may have to borrow some ideas. Your electric saga reminds me of trying to make sense of our county health department. Each Texas county can add to the Texas state rules if they wish. For me the county officials were speaking a different language. It was like talking to a wall.
Did the Amish have ideas on treating your wooden structures? We did well enough on our log cabin except for the decks. Who knew one is supposed to treat treated wood? There’s one thing worse than losing tools, that’s tearing out and redoing something already done. I’d post pics of this but I don’t see the option. I’m still after a week tearing out or resanding. Not a lot of fun.
I think all of us appreciate the story of your build and the honest guidance you’ve received along the way. With us, after buying the land my wife offered “hey I’ve got an idea, let’s build a log cabin.” To her this meant have someone build it. Besides being expensive I couldn’t picture that. So after a number of years it was finished.
Your story illustrates the usefulness of using someone else’s $ to get things done and with finding a trustworthy builder, few if any mistakes. This little snafu with our deck rotting out could have been avoided with sage advice. I’ve spent over a week already removing rot etc and it’s about as much fun as pulling tenacious weeds.
For what it’s worth we’re getting 5 gal of Outlast8 Log Oil with some additives for only $500 to treat exposed wood. Hopefully that’s enough.
I am definitely trying to be as transparent as possible! So thank you. I am hoping when it's time to treat mine, it's not too toooo expensive... famous last words lol.
Hi Steve. Please check lhba.com (Log Home Builders Association) and speak with Steve White. They know all about preserving wood. Bottom of the page link to Forums community, too https://community.loghomebuilders.org/forum.php
Loved this thank you!! I’m curious about the amish community and lear a lot reading you!! Your farm look fantastic 😍😍😍!! Can’t wait to see the final result
It is hard to deny that one can get many goods from Amazon - so even the Amish ain't fools - some goods ain't easy to get and Amazon provides said service, but my guess is what Amazon does could be done just as efficiently, if not moreso, locally - but of course - the devil is in the details.
Reality is - and presumably the Amish are aware of this - there are only a few things critical we all need - and so don't need no Amazon to get them things - but nothing wrong with getting goods and good transportation is critical as long as it is remembered that those local own the roads, rails, and trails nearby.
Simple.
I love this. I just wish we could get Amazon out of the picture again. The convenience is undeniable but it is increasing our isolation and destroying communities and local services.
I am very happy. I read your article. I knew that on the used computers and many of the modern world technology, but I had no idea how well they are adapting to the modern, but keeping traditional values.
Very good
The barn is just simply amazing!
Thank you 🙏
Stumbled across your blog and immediately subscribed because of your content! Few things bring trepidation as dealing with local ordinances and such. Am a great fan of the Amish; we almost settled in Lancaster, PA but the door opened in a nearby town. But innovative people that can get things done--yes, all day long! Great story, Alexandra!
Thank you!! ♥️♥️🦋🦋
Hard working people.
I actually had a Walmart Spark delivery to a presumably Amish or Mennonite woman just a few weeks ago!
Omg no way haha!
I'd love to live in your barn. You've built my dream house. I imagine a structure with a huge kitchen and all my cooking tools hanging in plain sight.
My kids know that I need to have this before I pass. I'm only 75, so there's plenty of time to still actualize this dream.
You've reawakened my desire to feed a community.
How do you plan on removing the animal waste from their areas?
With the bunnies we have a collection system below their cages! For the chicks, I am manually doing that (with gloves) until they move into their coop!
Cool way they use tech, may have to borrow some ideas. Your electric saga reminds me of trying to make sense of our county health department. Each Texas county can add to the Texas state rules if they wish. For me the county officials were speaking a different language. It was like talking to a wall.
Did the Amish have ideas on treating your wooden structures? We did well enough on our log cabin except for the decks. Who knew one is supposed to treat treated wood? There’s one thing worse than losing tools, that’s tearing out and redoing something already done. I’d post pics of this but I don’t see the option. I’m still after a week tearing out or resanding. Not a lot of fun.
I think all of us appreciate the story of your build and the honest guidance you’ve received along the way. With us, after buying the land my wife offered “hey I’ve got an idea, let’s build a log cabin.” To her this meant have someone build it. Besides being expensive I couldn’t picture that. So after a number of years it was finished.
Your story illustrates the usefulness of using someone else’s $ to get things done and with finding a trustworthy builder, few if any mistakes. This little snafu with our deck rotting out could have been avoided with sage advice. I’ve spent over a week already removing rot etc and it’s about as much fun as pulling tenacious weeds.
For what it’s worth we’re getting 5 gal of Outlast8 Log Oil with some additives for only $500 to treat exposed wood. Hopefully that’s enough.
I am definitely trying to be as transparent as possible! So thank you. I am hoping when it's time to treat mine, it's not too toooo expensive... famous last words lol.
Talk with Steve White lhba.com
Poke around their community forums https://community.loghomebuilders.org/forum.php
Everyone there is doing wood, DIY, sharing answers. They never-say-die, and the Force is with them, as with you. ;)
Thx!
Hi Steve. Please check lhba.com (Log Home Builders Association) and speak with Steve White. They know all about preserving wood. Bottom of the page link to Forums community, too https://community.loghomebuilders.org/forum.php
They did - I ran down my budget, so we agreed we'd revisit it next spring!
Loved this thank you!! I’m curious about the amish community and lear a lot reading you!! Your farm look fantastic 😍😍😍!! Can’t wait to see the final result