[mysterio]

If you're doing it because it's your dream (which I would understand, I am in Indiana also and would love to move out to the country), go for it. If you're doing it because you think society is going to collapse into chaos and you want to get off the grid, I think it's unlikely. Possible, but unlikely. And if everything collapses, do you really think you can get far enough out that two people can defend a cabin fortress? Not unless you're considering Alaska as the destination.

If you want to move and have the means, now is the time. but do it because you'd enjoy the simple country life, not because you think we're heading towards Mad Max. Remove the Mad Max scenario, and make your decision.

[WhirlwindAttack]

I do feel inspired by events, but not driven by them. Our dream is to be somewhere we can do things with our skills and simplify. And make a safe place to raise kids.

If it comes to Mad Max we're all stuffed. I'm looking at it like a phase that has to pass. Or until the big guy upstairs relieves me and has me quit my post.

[GOPJ]

...you think society is going to collapse into chaos and you want to get off the grid, I think it's unlikely. Possible, but unlikely. And if everything collapses, do you really think you can get far enough out that two people can defend a cabin fortress? Not unless you're considering Alaska as the destination.

There's wisdom in mysterio's words... One of the historical reasons for towns and villages was people banding together to protect each other. Finding like minded people might be a challenge - but a worthwhile one.

[OH4life]

I would echo the sentiment about the Mad Max scenario. If society *did* descend into chaos, you would probably be better off in your little town in Indiana than out in the wilderness in TN.

Save your money until you can afford to build a small cabin/house/whatever, build it, line up jobs, and *then* move. Moving beforehand is just asking for an awful lot of grief (and way more stress on your marriage than you probably want - especially since it sounds like you just got married).

[Quix]

You are very seriously wrong.

Dreadfully and dangerously wrong.

Please, please, please wake-up.

I hate to imagine the suffering you are headed for with eyes mostly closed.

You will likely be super derisive re post 103 here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2201188/posts?q=1&;page=101

but at least when it begins to occur you will remember and PERHAPS experience some educational enlightenment at that time.