[WorkingClassFilth]

One thing folks might consider is looking for foreclosure properties just outside their metro cells. Short sales at this time can be had on good properties that until very recently were over-inflated ‘hobby farms’ and out of the price range of many people who could, and would, use them for self-reliant living. Nowadays, many of these over-priced places are just waiting for new ownership. If you've got to drive for an hour each way, so what? In these times you can economize with abundant produce, livestock and lowered utility costs. Buck up, budget for high gas prices and accept the commute. Seeing the weather changing in the sky, stars and night and having your own piece of ground out of the metropolitan tax-theft rings is well worth the effort and expense at this time.

[appleseed]

If you've got to drive for an hour each way, so what? In these times you can economize with abundant produce, livestock and lowered utility costs. Buck up, budget for high gas prices and accept the commute. Seeing the weather changing in the sky, stars and night and having your own piece of ground out of the metropolitan tax-theft rings is well worth the effort and expense at this time.

I live in the country but work in the city. I'm ex-military. I can appreciate what you say. I've been the fan on a few occassions. I agree with what you say.