Homesteading: A Woman's Journey

A Chicken Little Moment

We have had a "chicken little" moment at our home.  Our home is in 2 portions.  The oldest part is the back 2 rooms of the home, built in 1890.  They have no electricity.  The front rooms are more modern and were added on by 1910.

Over the past few days, we have noticed that the ceiling on our bedroom was beginning to dip alittle in one corner - thankfully away from the bed.  Whether it was because of all the rain we have had or just because of the humidity, the ceiling tiles fell in an area of about 3' x 5' in size.  The tiles were a lightweight fiberous material.  I think that the high humidity and all the heavy rains were a major contributor.  So, our plans to work on the front of the house first are now changed.  The bedroom will get our attention before any other part of the home. 

Oh well, it will be great practice for us before we work on the front of the house that more people will see.  In the aftermath, I now have alot of laundry to wash.  The tiles brought down alot of dirt and dust from the attic all over my clothes that were hanging on a clothes rack in that corner area.  Tonight, I am making a new batch of laundry soap so that I can get the laundry finished as soon as possible.

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10:12, Saturday, August 23, 2008 .. Posted by Sara

Oh no, I'm glad it didn't cave in on any of you! We had that happen to us several years ago in our bedroom too. Have a blessed evening!