Hard work and hoarding every penny possible is the way that generation did things. My father-in-law always said a penny saved is a penny earned and he saved a lot of pennies in his lifetime.

As every day passes it feels more and more like the world is about to implode and preparing for that possibility is something I take very seriously. Being self-sufficient gives me a piece of mind knowing that we will survive unless some countries decide to push the button down and the world is consumed by fire.

A nice tribute to your father. from that last picture, I see that your dad lived for a good long time. That's one thing hard work provides, longevity, even though all of that work may take its toll on one's body.

Splendid artwork by your husband of your dad on his tractor, a piece that should be cherished by future generations.