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Timeline of Foreclosure - 6

Posted on Nov 13th, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

You try spending only 289 on every expense for an entire month for a family of three. It is not POSSIBLE. When my forbearance expries, it will drop to $79 per month available to live... More »

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Still Harvesting

Posted on Sep 2nd, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

The veggies are still exploding with growth. It's too much for our small family of three to eat on our own, and we are "forced" to give much away. It makes me feel rich. And... More »

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Slave to circumstance ...but in a good way

Posted on Jul 26th, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

My mother lives in Moyie Springs, Idaho. Good luck even finding on a map. She and her husband actually live "out of town," which, when we're using Moyie Springs as our reference point, is an... More »

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Harvest

Posted on Jul 18th, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

I am very excited to see that it's about to become full-on harvest time. That was actually a pretty quick process, despite my impatience. The raspberries seem to be producing much more and for much... More »

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Come to Montavilla for your sushi fix!

Posted on Jul 5th, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Trust me: if you're in the neighborhood, you need to stop at Miyamoto and try their Nigiri and Norimaki. It's just off Stark, on SE 81st. Then again, if you are not in the Montavilla... More »

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Garden

Posted on Jun 28th, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

I just wanted to update with a couple of photos. I blogged these when they were little sprouts . I was so excited. Now look at these things. We have to keep picking and eating... More »

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Our Battle With Ivy

Posted on May 31st, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

We have cherry tomatoes, regular sized tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, yellow peppers, zucchini, cilantro, chard, carrots and beets. Of course, very few of each because there is only one row of dirt (unlike those other... More »

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