Posted on 03/08/2009 12:28:19 PM PDT by WhirlwindAttack
I've been here a while now, put a hundred into the kitty to keep the site up so I'm posting a vanity asking for some advice. My family are all liberals I don't dare ask them their opinion. So here goes.
My bride and I both see bad things coming. We are buying 5 acres in rural south central Tennessee on contract from a friend. No house, just partially wooded land. We've been saving our money and investing in heirloom seeds, long term food supply that we eat and rotate, and camping gear.
I weld and am a jack of all trades. My wife has only ever worked as a retail bookseller. We're healthy but a little overfed.
We are considering leaving our apartment in Indiana when our lease is up in May. It's in a college town of over 100K. and very liberal. The plan is to store what we don't need immediately ( we have storage available until July of next year.). Go down south, pitch a camp and dig a privy then go forth to find work. We will be planting a garden and trying to get a small cabin weathered in before winter. I want to build a home as we earn the cash money to buy materials and do this without a mortgage.
I would rather get out while I can and keep her safe than stay here and she feels the same way.
So here's the crux of the matter, I'm 48 former USAF and don't like to take rash jumps into the unknown. I have however been in the third world, started over with nothing twice and am with the love of my life. She is 30, brilliant, sews, weaves, throws pottery, and has the ability to build her own kiln.
She's a former LDS and fell right in line with my food storage quirks not to mention she's a dead shot with everything I've put in her hands.
She thinks that pioneering will be an adventure. I know it will be hard work. Her parents have told us they admire our courage and want to know when to expect grandchildren. ( Sorry gonna have to wait Mom )
FRiends I'm worried I'm missing something. I like the benefits of civilization like hot showers and flush toilets. But being out of the cities when they do go wonky holds more appeal.
I welcome your comments.
The septic tank isn’t isn’t so much as the cost for the ‘sanctioned’ survey/test of the land to suit California. That’s about $14,000.
Visit a Home Depot. Buy all their 12 inch deep display samples of storage buildings. Nail them together.
Hey Honey - here’s your new abode.
Be prepared for ticks too. Otherwise, I wish y’all the best.
Contracts for deed are almost always a bad idea. If you can’t get him to deed it to you and take back a mortgage, talk to a Tennessee lawyer about what rights you might have there, if any. You also might want to check out the title to the property in question.
Check with local health authorities there about what requirements are for a septic system. Also, what permits and improvements are going to be required for the electrical hookup.
If I thought things were going to collapse, I’d want a place with a running stream on it. Or at least a stock pond.
Make friends with the local cops. They are going to suspect you of growing pot or running a meth lab. Particularly if you are living like hippies.
Are you planning to irrigate your garden with city water? How much is that going to cost you?
you’re gonna need livestock. Goats and Chickens!
but first in foremost, Trust in God in your new adventure. Let us know in a few years how you two fair. Best wishes! God Bless!
You sound very organized to me..Best to you~
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