Introduction from Illinois

Hello, I live in south central Illinois and I've been combining my love for homesteading with my knowledge and love of ancestral life ways for quite some time. I've kept to myself for a few years to deal with health issues. Many times I've done a search for something and a Permies thread is in the results so I figured it was time to get in here and see what I could learn and who I might meet.

I hope I'm able to contribute as well as learn from others. Glad to be here.
Kathryn

Welcome to Permies!

Hello Kathryn,

There are a handful of us from the Southern Illinois region here, so you are mighty welcome.  Personally I am from quite a bit further down south, in “Little Egypt” territory if you are familiar with the region, but I grew up in the central part of the state.

Welcome to Permies!  So please, do tell us about some, any of your Permie adventures or ambitions!

Eric

Gee, you are from one of the few counties in Illinois that are smaller than mine. Welcome to Permies.

Welcome Kathryn!! I’m part of the southern Illinois pirates err Permies group and happy to have you. Grew up in central IL and had a farm in Schuyler County a few decades ago. Would love to connect over lots of topics we share. Have a granddaughter with me for a few weeks to decompress from the big city and too much screen time. She’s stacking wood and doing her art instead😀 Glad to meet you.

Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm originally from the northern part of the state. My family relocated in 2008 due to the economic issues of the world. It was unexpected but we embraced and made the best of the change. We moved to our current home in 2013. I've been looking to permaculture for a long time as I love efficiency. Having to maintain a full time job really cuts into my time at home but at least I get to teach kids how to start friction fires and make sharp tools. My current projects include building a rabbit tractor to raise some meat bunnies on grass. I'm still pep talking myself to prepare for the butchering phase, but I do have some friends and a husband who have promised to assist with that part. I'm fine with the post death part, it is just the killing part that is hard for me.

It is harvest season as you all know so between chores and work, I don't spend a lot of personal time on the internet. Still I look forward to connecting and learning here.

Have a great weekend!
Kathryn