Monthly Archives: January 2014

Oops.

Posted on January 25, 2014 by boxcarkids

I must have jinxed myself (not the first time)!  Unfortunately we enjoyed running water for only about a week before it quit on us.  We aren’t sure why – is the cistern out of water (maybe), did some important part … Continue reading →

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Wow!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by boxcarkids

We have WATER and what a difference that makes to our daily lives!  Those of you in Virginia can empathize I’m sure.  After many hours of uncomfortable, cold and cramped, labor our relative completed his heroic effort to get the … Continue reading →

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Living Like Refugees

Posted on January 11, 2014 by boxcarkids

I was chatting with a friend about the progress we were making on our house/living situation the other day when I was interrupted by an eavesdropping bystander, “No water, no toilet, no heat! That’s insane!” this person exclaimed. “You are … Continue reading →

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