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Welcome to Chickens in the Road! Click the category index pages above to find all sorts of fun, frugal, useful, and creative ideas for simple but splendid living, whether you live in the country or just want a bit of the country in your city or suburban home. Be sure to check out my daily farmhouse blog for all the latest and don’t forget to subscribe to my feed! Feel free to contact me with comments or questions either via posting in my blog or by email. Find out more about our farm here and please join us in the forum.

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Nov 7, 2009 - Cornmeal Yeast Rolls
Nov 6, 2009 - Love Note
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Suzanne McMinn

"It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. The floors weren’t even, either. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." Keep reading our story....

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How to Make a Corn Husk Wreath
The Country Garden
Building a Fodder Shock
In the Barn
The Peaceable Kingdom
Country Living
Love Note
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October 2009
"Showers and a glimpse of snow, like Cassandra, portents show. While the hills are clothed in glory, and the rain is summer-warm, winter whispers its same old story: Soon enough, the storm!"

Saturday, Nov 7

Fair

Currently: 59˚ F

Feels Like: 59˚ F

Hi: 70˚, Lo: 43˚

Fair

Walton, WV current conditions via weather.com

Suzanne, PLEASE do the 12 days of Christmas when the time rolls around; it would be SO... - Suz in the Tules on Three Goats, Relaxing
“Who says I’m not a goat?” - winifred on Three Goats, Relaxing
Congrats on the first round. I’ll be cheering for you in the second round…theres no doubt in my mind you’ll make a great video. Best... - Sharon Gosney on Cornmeal Yeast Rolls
Hello ! Congratulations on your win ! Lovely looking bread. I do have to make this one. - Rituparna on Cornmeal Yeast Rolls
We have 4…I want more! I love goats. - KentuckyFarmGirl on Three Goats, Relaxing
Oooo, another thing I have to try from your blog! My sour dough starter is ready this morning. My kitchen smells like a brewery! I will be making... - KentuckyFarmGirl on Cornmeal Yeast Rolls
The one in front (Clover or Nutmeg?) looks like she’s saying, “Wait a minute! You’re not a goat!” Boomer: “Yes I am!... - Hannah on Three Goats, Relaxing
This bread looks and sounds wonderful!!! I’m going to try to make it and hope it looks & tastes as good as yours. I hope 52 appreciates all... - blessedone220 on Cornmeal Yeast Rolls
Congratulations! Now, good luck with your video and essay. Too bad you couldn’t just submit the blogs you get on this site. If that doesn’t show... - NorthCountryGirl on Love Note
I see smiles! - beeyourself on Three Goats, Relaxing

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