tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post1604209312468817571..comments2023-12-07T01:27:55.026+11:00Comments on In My House: Channeling Kevincatherine shieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10535824774062036043noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-44376859122166931822010-06-19T04:48:37.044+10:002010-06-19T04:48:37.044+10:00We are not connected to the town water supply so c...We are not connected to the town water supply so collect rain on the roof which is stored in tanks.<br />I forgot to mention that we also treat our own waste.catherine shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535824774062036043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-26629450820173485042010-06-19T04:32:25.510+10:002010-06-19T04:32:25.510+10:00What does "harvest all our own water supply&q...What does "harvest all our own water supply" mean? How do you do that? <br />-B from Boston, USBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11653048709083691605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-84547211340734919192010-06-14T22:11:52.746+10:002010-06-14T22:11:52.746+10:00We were just discussing chooks today. I don't ...We were just discussing chooks today. I don't think I'm quite ready either, but I love the idea of fresh eggs. Maybe that's enough... Maybe.allison taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762529258195877400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-49541147582835665892010-06-14T21:20:31.426+10:002010-06-14T21:20:31.426+10:00Go for it with the chooks..I am sure you will love...Go for it with the chooks..I am sure you will love them, cheers Katherinethe old boathousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095421473237572556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-28947326990408322242010-06-14T17:08:13.940+10:002010-06-14T17:08:13.940+10:00Very inspiring.Very inspiring.Shannon Frickehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059513098546237493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-45815995730854155202010-06-14T16:33:35.934+10:002010-06-14T16:33:35.934+10:00I'm sure he has them - doesn't he live in ...I'm sure he has them - doesn't he live in an old farmhouse in Somerset? They'd be pretty much mandatory, I'm sure.<br /><br />On the subject of Grand Designs, there has never been a television programme that I've been more addicted to. Cannot not not get enough of it. I wish it was a daily occurrence, like soaps.<br /><br />As for chickens, we inherited some from the people we bought our place from. They were eventually picked off one by one by the bandit quolls (in spite of locking them up every night with armed guards), but they were fabulous while they were alive - like a roving gang of old ladies, scandalised and scolding by turns. I really miss them.rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424607754108127078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-14077049332835290672010-06-14T09:49:12.725+10:002010-06-14T09:49:12.725+10:00Sharnel - you'll love having even a small vegi...Sharnel - you'll love having even a small vegie patch if you cook. Keep it within easy access of the kitchen.(I can feel a vegie patch post coming on!)catherine shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535824774062036043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-62180513260697787912010-06-14T09:46:10.054+10:002010-06-14T09:46:10.054+10:00We live in the Dandenongs amongst trees and fresh ...We live in the Dandenongs amongst trees and fresh air as well as a wonderful view of rolling countryside. Space for the boys to ride their bikes and climb trees all on our own little half acre is worth all the slight inconveniences of semi-rural life.Irene ~ RE~VINTAGEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17843292644778238020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-55801403205074719702010-06-14T09:30:22.536+10:002010-06-14T09:30:22.536+10:00Am loving Kevin and his buddy-in-kind Emmanuel Bel...Am loving Kevin and his buddy-in-kind Emmanuel Belliveau from 'World's Greenest Homes'. <br />We are truly blessed to live in a beautiful semi-rural environment about 15mins from Noosa's Main Beach. This means that we have the joy of being surrounded by lots of green space, trees and wildlife but not too far away from all the other goodies that this part of the world has to offer.<br />I too have shied away from the chook idea, not only snakes but rats are the biggest reason! Our local Farmer's Markets have terrific produce and you sometimes even get a 'double-yolker' from the egg lady.<br /><br />Enjoy the long weekend,<br /><br />FelicityFelicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327661563449068137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-77588514673766986092010-06-14T09:07:48.579+10:002010-06-14T09:07:48.579+10:00Well done Catherine, your commitment to reducing y...Well done Catherine, your commitment to reducing your carbon footprint is something to be extremely proud of.<br />I'm with you on the chook front. We are tossing up whether to get some too. The snake problem is what is stopping me. With two young kids and a mum that would be doing the work, it's just a bit unnerving.<br />I really must get my finger out and start a vegie garden too.Sharnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092510489608990414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7262742140211948230.post-71721382753742656122010-06-14T08:17:59.510+10:002010-06-14T08:17:59.510+10:00Your home and lifestyle sounds absolutely divine! ...Your home and lifestyle sounds absolutely divine! Living in the country is my favourite thing - just being in touch with nature, hearing the crickets and seeing fireflies at night. I'll trade in designer shoes for that any day of the week! : )lisaroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201063720578870254noreply@blogger.com