Sometimes the Old Stuff Still Works

Joshua Farber

Published on: 06/06/2026

A day of testing old appliances, refreshing hummingbird feeders, protecting the property from ticks, and discovering that sometimes equipment from the 1980s still works better than expected. 🐦🌱🛠️🦌🏡

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A Good Day to Fix Something

Joshua Farber

Published on: 04/06/2026

A productive day at Memory Lane brought new garbage cans, a successful polybutylene plumbing repair, basement improvements, wildlife sightings, and another reminder that every project moves us one step closer to our vision. 🏡🛠️🦌🐾

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The Day Wyatt Became a Garden Helper

Joshua Farber

Published on: 03/06/2026

A productive day at Memory Lane included clear well water, a surprise fawn sighting, garden progress, a helpful dog named Wyatt, and a few discoveries that made upcoming projects a little easier. 🦌🌱🐾🏡

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Rainy Days, New Trees, and Cabin Fever at Memory Lane

Joshua Farber

Published on: 24/05/2026

Cold rain, new fruit trees, hummingbirds, campfires, and Wyatt’s endless energy made for another memorable day at Memory Lane.

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