Mum's house is 5 miles from the ocean and 14 ft above sea level. Part of her complex is only 9 ft above sea level. Guess that's why this area is considered part of the South Carolina low country.
A south facing wall should allow an earlier start next spring. Are your winters mild enough to overwinter cool weather crops if you have a sheltered space?
This sort of dwelling was common in Scotland too and even in some parts of the early US where the Scots-Irish settled. It was an improvement on the earlier practice of wintering the cattle, etc. at one end of the dwelling and the humans on the other.
I like the way you phrased this. During the initial beta reading of this story I mentioned to Carlos that the Squad is a group of remarkably blessed and privileged young men. The thing I like is they have taken firm grasp of the concept that to those with great privilege comes great responsiblity. They embrace service to others as a noble calling. I'm proud of the man Brad is becoming.
It's warm and wet here and not in a fun way. It's currently 68/20° and raining heavily. The rain is the result of a frontal passage that should clear later today. Meanwhile the pressure change is wreaking havoc with my head and Mum's knees.
Capon are emasculated roosters and are usually slaughtered at a young age so are more tender than Albert ... er, uhm, I mean Albert's neighbors roosters. Those roosters however are also edible they just would either need soaking in buttermilk to tenderize them or braising in wine, coq au vin, rather than roasting.