Skip to main content

2018 - Inside Welshtown Haven (with a couple newer photos)

The above photo is of the Apple Tree in the middle of the backyard.

Last couple weeks we've talked about other things, things other then what is "Welshtown Haven". It is good to talk about the local area; however, recently our old mechanism for posting "Blogs" changed. Our older "Blogs" can be found in "Facebook" in a public group "Welshtown Haven - Why?", feel free to review them if you wish.

To the best of our knowledge, our property has not changed much over the last couple years. I'd expect a frantic phone call from our property manager if any material difference cropped up. This being said, the pictures taken back in 2018 should still be valid.

Using Google Albums once more, the photos have been uploaded for your review. Click -->> Here <<-- to review the pictures.

What do we have inside that house? A couple weeks ago we posted about the evolution of the "Front Hall". In that Blog, it can be seen that the house was taken down to studs and rebuilt. The wiring, plumbing and heating are all new(er). The bulk of the heavy lifting was completed about 3 years ago now. The house is heated with a Forced Air, Oil Fired Furnace.

Given the use of Oil, the Water Heater also uses Oil. Yes, one can enjoy an (almost) endless hot shower any time of year. Tests have been performed where the Washing Machine is filling up, the Kitchen Sink is being filled, all while some poor sot is attempting to take a shower. The only problem encountered was the water became to HOT after a bit and cold water needed to be added.

The water for the house is from a Drilled Well and thankfully it is into the local aquifer. A few years ago, South Shore suffered a serious drought. Many local residence wells ran dry while cold water remained available for Welshtown Haven. We've had the water tested and a filtration system installed to pull out the Iron and Manganese.

Technical footprint consists of Satellite TV, a PS/3 and a PC. If you are technically aware of digital media, it should be no problem for you to bring your own viewing or listening content and playing it upon the TV. For I-Net access, a Cellular Data Modem is provided. We ask that I-Net traffic is limited while at Welshtown Haven. Phones are up and running, providing free calling across North America.

If by chance anyone is interested in viewing Welshtown Haven prior to it being renovated, this -->> Link <<-- takes you to a YouTube video taken shortly after we'd taken possession of the property. The house had been taken care of all of its years up until the "Bank" had it. They left the power on and in turn, the pump was left on. Everything was good up to spring thaw as best we can determine. Due to the difficulties of fixing the plumbing and some other deficiencies, the gutting and rebuilt took place.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

128RJ Husqvarna Trimmer - 10 Hours of use?

The  HUSQVARNA 128RJ is a.... <<Lightweight brushcutter, perfect for homeowners. Easy starting with Smart Start® recoil system, fuel pump and an always-ON auto return stop switch for trouble free starting. Fitted with a J-handle and harness. Equipped with easy loading, semi automatic, trimmer head and metal blade. E-TECH® engine for reduced emissions. >> Ya, okay.... that's the first review that comes up for this thing in Google (at least for us). With search criteria of "husqvarna 128rj review", you don't get much. I'm sure if we pop into the Amazon link they'll have something. Now, what's our experience with this durable item? This is a BLOG and that typically means a bit of a story. We will not fault the Dayton dealer, in the Canadian community of Yarmouth County. They were responsible and respectable while purchasing the trimmer, chainsaw and lawnmower back 4 years ago. Taking the trimmer back late this summer, they were also polite an...
2 comments
Read more

Welshtown Haven and Hugelkulture? The start of something more....

A brief description of Hugelkulture can be found at The Old Farmers Almanac , where the picture above is explained. The site UK Permaculture , provides the "Permaculturalist" view and Youtube "How to build a Hugelkulture Bed" , is is a short video on the topic. South Shore Nova scotia was originally formed through Glacial Erosion and Deposition . Different areas have different Soil Types , some Clay, others Sandy. Welshtown Haven is sitting on Silt. Silt makes excellent Loam; however, the trick in the transition is organic matter. When it rains (non summer months) it rains hard. Due to the soil, it filters down into the water table leaving the surface dry. What is missing is a solid layer of organic matter or loam. While an old growth deciduous forest would provide this, the predominant overstory has been coniferous. Over the years South Shore has been logged, harvesting the old growth and allowing the fertile upper layer of loam soil to wash away. So, the so...
1 comment
Read more

Upcoming Town and Municipal elections...

  Titan can be heard snarling and barking like a ferocious wild animal while he sleeps. He is dreaming. About what, I don't think anyone really knows. By day, he is a lovable Labrador quietly nudging for attention. Everybody has dreams. Some dreams we have while we sleep while others dreams while awake. It is these wakeful dreams of what could be, that can drive things forward or possibly into stagnation if they are to wild or ungoverned.  The Town Shelburne has an upcoming election for Town Council. The candidates are projecting what they believe they can accomplish and the towns people are looking for a way forward. Of concern for all are the Budgetary issues. Other common issues look to be available activities for youth, the cost of food, the Rail Trail and the issue of growth. Growth will occur within the area over time regardless of it being managed or not. No one has a crystal ball that sees into the future. Looking into the past to project a future vision can be difficu...
1 comment
Read more