In the early 1980s I quit a secure job in administration, bought 10 acres, and began homesteading. At some point we decided to relocate to an area with more job opportunities and in a warmer climate. We presently live on 11 acres. We have Nigerian Dwarf Goats, KuneKune Pigs, bees, and an assortment of chickens. Our driveway is the boundary between zones 6a and 6b. Annual rainfall for us is at 46 inches. We have been together 50+ years.
We don’t consider ourselves to be an expert on anything. For some, homesteading produces serious income. For us, it is fun. We are thoroughly enjoying ourselves in the adventure we created for ourselves.
I was thinking back to a college student who did a year abroad. This was back in the 80s. She made speaking rounds of the various clubs and churches in the area and raised several thousand $$$. Of course, when the year was over, she returned to those organizations with a follow up presentation.
One of the many discoveries of my young adulthood was that sometimes a private school can be cheaper than a public one. As you make your decisions be sure to weigh in all direct and indirect costs.
“If you keep doing what you are doing, you will keep getting what you have got.” Change is needed for improvement. Change makes people who implement change unpopular. This is not to imply all change is good. It does mean that if you are pushing for change expect that some people will dislike you. I find that people who thrive on being liked make poor advocates and administrators.
Hi Douglas,
Yes, as I posted elsewhere…I think, my Nissan Murano CVT was past 150,000 miles. My plans were to drive it till it dropped. Then I looked up the life expectancy of a Nissan Murano CVT. It was clear it was time to begin shopping.
I cleaned out the cabinet…nothing. No droppings. One of the cabinet doors has a makeup mirror hanging from it. If the door is shook…eve a little..it makes a racket. My present guess is something chipmunk size was inside trying to get out. My wife very well could have helped it get free without realizing it.
