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  1. Wee Farmer Sarah

    Living off Social Security

    Depending on what state you live in, there are income guidelines that your state will cover some or all of your Medicare part B costs if your income is below a certain amount. I don't have any idea how that works in other countries.
  2. Wee Farmer Sarah

    Living off Social Security

    Sorry you had to part with your horse. I'm sure she misses you as well.
  3. Wee Farmer Sarah

    Living off Social Security

    Mulch helps retain moisture, and shade cloth can help against the hottest part of the day. Although water is generally not a scarcity here in New England, we do have dry spells. I water the individual plant roots with a watering can. It's a lot of work but it keeps the plants going. Also, have...
  4. Wee Farmer Sarah

    Living off Social Security

    I agree with your hubby. I'm putting in as much work while I'm still able. Since I'm only on a little over a half acre, I got the garden tractor for that size lot. Also, instead of the snow blower on sale for $295, I opted for the more expensive self propelled one and it has an electric start...
  5. Wee Farmer Sarah

    Living off Social Security

    I still eat meat, however I cut back on portion size and eat red meat only once or twice a week. I eat a lot of vegetables. Since cutting back on animal protein and eating more vegetarian meals my bad cholesterol took a significant nose dive. And my trips to the "grocery" store are more for...
  6. Wee Farmer Sarah

    Living off Social Security

    Don't totally give up on the idea of gardening. There are things you can do to conserve water and still produce some food crops. I suggest researching it some more. I'm also on Hughes net. Although Comcast is now available here, I really don't like them. Hughes net is a bit more affordable and...
  7. Wee Farmer Sarah

    Living off Social Security

    Now, I'm almost jealous. I don't have any help around my place. But so what if the chicken coop isn't perfectly square - it's sturdy. One of the nicest compliments I have received was from one of the neighbors who stopped by on Halloween while trick or treating and said that I did a really good...
  8. Wee Farmer Sarah

    Living off Social Security

    Hi Perchie .girl. I'm 67 and retired at the end of September on a little over a half acre. I applaud your exuberance, but a word of caution: don't burden yourself with too much or you will burn out / or just plain crash and burn with such a large undertaking. Build your farm slowly and remember...
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