It has been a nice winter so far this year. We have only received a few measurable inches of snow on the ground and our cold days have been limited. This has allowed us to get a little more done on the farm than usual at this time of year.
We started with cleaning up some of the underbrush from around our old fallen barn. There are still things under all of the fallen wood and slate shingles. Among the treasures are wagon wheels, a wagon, grinding stones, and an antique porcelain farm sink. While we are starting to clean up the brush around the barn, it will most likely be next fall or winter when we start pulling it all apart.
With all the chores, of cleaning the farm, we have to find a way to have fun. So, we go on hikes through the woods to hunt for flint on the creek bed. The flint, that is under the dirt at the farm, used to be one of the most renowned tool making materials for Native Americans and early settlers. The flint is still revered by Rockhounds and knappers alike for its color and knapability.
We have been collecting and rough tumbling Flint Ridge flint while we are gone over the winter. It is a great decorating material. We like to put it in mason jars and set it on the bookcase in out living room. The wide variety of color of stone at the farm is amazing.
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