Let's talk about Country Living

sledge - like i said in another thread. i am a classic example of going from 1 to the other. i was born and raised in niagara falls, ny. i lived there until 8 years ago when we packed up and moved to arkansas. now i am not in backwoods arkansas, but i can tell you for sure there is a marked difference. living on top of your neighbors comes with benefits and a cost. constant scrutiny by neighbors is never comfortable, and space is at a premium. you try not to draw too much attention to yourself because nobody has to look very far to see you. now the pros of living "in town" - gas. and a 2 minute run for a part or groceries or whatever. if you have younger kids, dragging them around is easier if you are only 5 minutes from where they want to go. oh... and internet speeds are faster... big **** deal.



living outside of town, especially if you have an acre or two, or more (careful about the or more part, all that property takes maintenence, and that takes a lot of time and more money) but aside from the extra gas and time, you feel like the shackles of society have been removed. you aren't worried about it being too early or too late to start tearing into a project. if you get up at 6am and want to start beating the hell out of a car on your trailer, you do it. you don't wait until 8 or 9. you can have space to add another trailer. an out building means more room to work, and you can make your hauls to the yard more efficient, which can offset some of that extra fuel you are burning.

but honestly, the biggest reason i would look to changing everything, you mentioned your wife was having a hard time. bro... take the stairs out of her life. you will thank yourself for it later.