Sept 23rd Update

The last post that I made dealt with the economic feasibility of farming with horse power. It answered in my opinion most of what I will discuss again in this one. However, I find it necessary to repeat it in an extremely abbreviated manner due to a question I was asked by email. The email asked some good questions as to the legitimacy of farming with horses and its application and practicality now that we live in the 21 century.

The email went as follows:
An interesting excerpt but if horse farming is so good why did it not survive? The internal combustion engine has taken a lot of revisions but for over 100 years now it is still the mainstay of the world for engine technology. Are you sure you just don't have someone trying to prove a point in RE: to your study? There are several compelling reasons why people don't farm with horses any more, surely some of these reasons are valid today?
There are a lot of smart famers out there, if horse farming is better/faster/cheaper then we should be seeing farmers running in droves to this older technology.

Now the responses I am about to give are in my own opinion, however, I do believe it is also the opinion of many others who farm with horses to this day through reading article and other publications.

Please click on this link and read the article I wrote. It is only 3 pages and it should clarify the issue.

I would like to give a bit of word from the farm here. We had someone steal all our pumpkins last week and they stole a drill that was lying in view also. So we are disappointed in that we will not be able to offer pumpkins at the market this year. The drill was particularly a problem because it is the main tool I am using to build this barn. I have lost two and a half full days of work due to the loss of the drill. The cash reserves were such that we had to wait to buy a new drill to continue on the barn. I have begun to work on the barn again but I do not expect it to be ready by our “Old-time, Music and Potluck Get-together” which is coming up October 4th. I am praying that I can still get it up to have a place to have the get-together under in the event of rain and just to enjoy it for the party.

I have been able to get some work done (since I bought another Drill) and it can be seen in these pictures.

Mortis and Tennons




Using my Home made Mallot


Setting up first section


Setting up the home made crain (i did change the location of the chain to the structure before lifting because it would have broken the board)


Hoisted up by a come-along (attached to a tree behind barn.


Chain in correct location. Hoist began.



Structure up in the air held from falling backwards by rope in front wrapped around a tree.


First section added to original. This made it able to stand on its own.

This is where I am as of Sept 23rd.


Update Sept 26:

All 7 pillars set:


Look at union:


Sorry to those who depend on the email to let them know when I have posted. I forgot to send it and blogger doesnt give the opportunity to have it automatic.
Hope you enjoyed.