Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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I'm still recovering from my surgery. It's going well, but taking a little bit longer than I expected. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their well wishes regarding my surgery as well as the death of my mother. ❤️
Monsoon Season Continues and We Have a New Team Member!
I do want to try to keep busy but also comply with my doctor's orders. So small projects around the homestead are what are in order. In this video I build a bookshelf for the workshop, and Yvonne and I check out the property after a heavy rain.

And our newest team member named #John Deere arrives on the homestead!

Stotz Equipment/ John Deere
9659 N Tiffany Loop
Tucson, AZ 85743

Matt Halverson
Inside Sales
office: 520-887-4121
cell: 520-400-6214
mhalverson@stotzeq.com

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Not everything is directly related to building our Straw Bale House, but are things that will help us see our dream through to completion. :-)

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