I'm not saying I must be isolated, but prefer to be. Around here, isolated and heavily rural areas are basically "urban woods" with countless others dotting the landscape. The only difference is that they are isolated from modern communities, but have this expansive network of friends, family...
Around here...craigslist, local ads and simply stumbling across them in your daily travels is the best way to find one. If you're having trouble locating one for sale, keep an eye out behind garages, sheds and houses...if you see one covered over by a tap that hasn't looked like it moved in...
Possibly outdated topic...but nonetheless, I have a 30-30 Winchester with a side mount scope. Beautiful gun and worth the money. That's my recommendation. Wouldn't sell the gun anytime soon though.
Ah, beautiful. I just stumbled upon this post and checked out the links. I was having some serious issues with a stripped exhaust bolt (phillips head) on the utility quad I'm restoring...never thought to use a file to flatten the edge before :cool: Good, very useful information there. I might...
As much of you probably know, an ATV is a simpler, cheaper and more versatile substitute for a much larger, heavier and expensive pickup. Recreational use aside, the ATV has been a workhorse for countless properties since its creation. Hauling, towing, maneuverability, plowing and rescue are...
Now onto the sole reason for me being here on Sufficient Self...self sufficiency.
This post will be my list/checklist of self sufficient actions/ideas I want. Anyone with any input will be appreciated and thoughts added to my list accordingly. Here is my to do list:
1. Water: The essence of...
Well folks, here's my plan and goals:
Plan:
-Once I get my foot in the door as a Diesel Tech within the next week or so, I will officially be able to start my own journey.
-First things first, a place to live. Obviously, lake front property and a nice home aren't an option for a while...
That must be the life. I really want to take a trip out to the mountains sometime soon, maybe rent a cabin for the weekend...I'm sure the winters are much harsher than here in the north central part of the state.
Thanks you so much for the support, My mind has been in a cluster for a while with ideas, thoughts and some well needed rambling to get rid of :D You're from the great hills of West Virginia as well eh? How has these storms been treating you down your way?
My journey (CAUTION, intense rambling may occur),
So here I am, caught in the vicious cycle of work, earn, sleep and repeat. Day after day I wake up, walk past my window and door and sit...blind eyes and empty thoughts. I was always the sheltered kid, the one and only to be exact. Being born...