I caught that part. You aren't wrong, but you need to prepare properly. Fix up the house where you plan to live first—focus on the roof and the windows. Check the electrical work. Get yourself a chainsaw, a lawnmower, a tractor, and a trailer. Move out to the countryside, but don't just dive in blindly. Don't rely solely on farming, either. Make sure you have a vehicle. Also, learn a trade so you can pick up odd jobs around town. Painting, tiling, plumbing... You won't be working constantly, but believe me, when things get tight, you will need some liquid cash.
Ryan Wilson2, do you actually plan on having electricity and running water at the property, or a reliable way to fund a vehicle? I know several people who tried to move out to remote rural plots they inherited from their grandparents—places their parents fled from in the first place—thinking they could just live off the Earth and hard labor. It turned into a nightmare. They had their power cut off; they were literally starving. And if you have a child, not having a steady income could be fatal; you might even lose them to Child Protective Services. As a starting point, I suggest you try cutting twenty cords of wood for the winter yourself. That will be your first real indicator of whether you're cut out for this. Heating has become the single largest expense in modern life.
restlesspanther1 said:The whole thing is that I constantly hang up on people, even when I could just call them back a minute later and settle the matter once and for all. I find it much easier to communicate face-to-face... especially with strangers... but honestly, I struggle even with calling people I actually know.🙄 It’s hard to put into words... I tend to gesture quite a bit when I’m talking, and I find it incredibly difficult to convey what I’m actually thinking over the phone.😢
+1
If I need a favor from someone, I almost never ask over the phone. I prefer to do it in person. Old school.
Why do people claim opposites attract? I have never once seen a Star Wars nerd paired up with some local burnout who drinks straight from the bottle just to stay afloat.
How does the movie end? I didn't quite catch the conclusion, which is frustrating after spending an hour and a half watching two people adrift in the ocean.
Instead of Vinnie Jones, it spit out Gary Speed, Frank Lampard, Louis Fig, Baby Moore, David Beckham, Gerard Butler, and Paul Gascoigne... clearly, the system is confused because he's both an actor and an athlete. Overall, 0/7.