Let's talk about Country Living

Grew up in the city of around 400,000 and 9 yrs ago we decided to pack up and move 30 minutes north of the big town. We now live on the outskirts of small village of 600 ish.

The only thing we purchased extra was a riding lawn mower

We only have neighbors on 1 side and we are on 1 acre lots. Behind and to the side of us is a "abandoned" gravel pit that we have free roam of for approx half to 3/4 of a mile.

It did take time to get used to the small things such:
~ as never seen real dark before (city we had street lights, sign lights, and every other kind of lights)
~step back in time style grocery store closes at 6pm and not open on Sunday
~ unable to use debit card at alot of the stores, nothing open 24 hours.

We also have several advantages that help make the cost of gas balance out
~saved approx $300 month in house payment
~well/sewer do not include monthly bills. and our water isnt that nasty country well water. drink straight from the tap and no water softner
~taxes only run around $900 a year vs $2000-$3000 in town
~safer and smaller schools. the only negative about the smaller school is that they dont always have the resources of the larger school.
~able to raise chickens and other small animals as well as a garden

We have never had any problems with neighbors, township, county or anybody else and we pretty much do what we want
~burn trash/furniture
~ride go carts up and down the streets
~make all the noise we want

With 8 kids now we definitely would not move back to the big city. But there are times when it can take its toll
~dr appointments
~work shop is 17 miles away
~walmarts is 20 miles away
~rough winters and snow
~storms providing power outages



But i wouldnt change it for anything