Note for viewers that may be thinking that I’m speaking ill of city living.... of which I’m not. I’m simply giving my perspective as to the benefits I see related to the rural area in which I live🙂 In the video, I speak to specific things that I like about rural living, as well as things that aren’t so great about living in a rural area. And some of those things I consider to be an advantage versus a city/metro area. But some are a disadvantage to what might be a more favorable strength of a city/metro area. It doesn’t make one better than the other....just differently suited to people and the preferences they have. Larger City/metropolitan areas have plenty of benefits as well. And just to scratch the surface.... they generally have greater economic/employment opportunities, convenient access to retail and dining establishments, parks and entertainment attractions, more social opportunities for younger folks, access to services, and too many more to list😀 But, as humans, we all have our preferences and I just tend to be a person who enjoys the rural life more. I like the space and the ability to do my own thing. And other folks will prefer larger population areas, and the benefits that they offer..... and believe it or not, that’s OKAY 😉👍. Hope that made sense. Thanks for watching! Joe
ahmad Kalhor hi Ahmad, I don’t have any sketches or specific dimensions of the camper as I built it as I went. I have a general idea of what I wanted to make and just started building from there. But I did not draw up specific plans for it. However, I do plan to do a video after I complete the trailer where I will talk about all the dimensions, weights, specifics of the trailer. But that won’t happen until I get the awning done and a couple more things. Probably next spring.
@@ahmadkalhor218 there are lots of UA-cam videos on teardrop campers through remodeling a delivery truck into a tiny house .. just figure out what you will use as your base/shell and figure out what YOU need to have to live in it and begin! If you are lucky enough to have access to junk yard or scrap wood that may help with cost.
I am 73 years old female alone and finally was able to move further out I love it out here and yes, it is a 35 to 40 minute trip to town but thats only once a week or every two if you plan it right. I love the country ! the life is just so much more real I think. love my chickens and freedom !
Glad you are enjoying it Nancy! I completely concur! We do our thing and don’t bother anybody....and our neighbors are of the same mind set....so it sure makes it easy to get along😀👍
That is wonderful. My husband and I are in our sixties and currently building a house in the country. Cannot wait to get away from the city and the HOA!!!!
Well said Joe! After living in the country for the past 5 years, I can't imagine living in the suburbs! I look at HOA's as money makers for people who impose on you their way of life!
Yes for sure! If they were composed of minimal and general rules they might not be so bad. But like, any form of government they soon are filled by people who desire power and control.....oh yes, and don’t have anything better to do with their time😂
I must admit, I miss the country life... terribly. I hide it from the family, but not my dog. She misses it too. I think I've realised how much of a private person I've become... or maybe I've become weird and introverted. I miss walking on my own soil where no neighbours can see me. I envy the time I didn't hear a neighbour mow the lawn religiously every weekend ... and the feeling that I should be doing the same. I miss finding things on my walks which I've never seen before and probably nobody else had either. I miss not having to be mindful of how much noise I or my kids make when we are outside. I miss taking a leak in open spaces (my son however is lucky enough not to care). I miss jumping fences. I want to lift the barbed wire up ever so carefully so my dog can get through. I miss looking under rocks with the kids for insects. I miss seeing sheep grazing from my window and walking them down to the creek whilst trying to teach my dog to herd and not block them. I miss working in the shearing shed. I want to come home from work, place my Rossi boots on and run up the hill to help Dad lift the hay onto the truck. I miss my wife telling me to take me filthy boots off in the house. I miss the smell of diesel from the tractor. I miss walking home late from the top paddock, lying down on the dusty track with the dog and watching the stars come out. I hope this lost and imprisoned feeling goes away... and also the one of missed opportunity. The fact is we cannot afford to buy a piece of land on the farm. Although Dad wants us to be there, we want to do it on our own backs. Maybe that day will come if we keep saving right. I'm lucky that we are only a short drive from the farm. I find myself popping over there frequently after work, with the kids and dog. Leaving my neighbours behind with their seemingly endless domestic duties. We go see what 'Pa' is up to.
The feeling of being trapped in suburbia or the city never goes away from my personal experience. You either like it or you don't. I enjoy the food of living in southern Commiefornia, but the traffic, noise, nosey neighbors, dealing with the drug addicted homeless and not having enough space for future projects (classic cars with a touch of Brit Range Rovers) are pretty big negatives for myself not to mention I find myself to be lazier probably because I don't want to deal with the above issues in my local huge community. I dream of smelling a hay field, I can smell the sweetness in my head as we speak... Waking up to look out the window to see various wildlife roaming my property, not hearing the garbage truck slamming dumpsters down. You know what I think the worst is? It is having my drunken neighbor tell me about his "E.D." (in his defense he's a nice guy just really annoying with personal problems that I shouldn't know about) almost daily he tell me how he is going to become a stand up comedian and how everyone thinks he's funny even though he only has three tired jokes that I gave never heard anymore laugh at. I miss having to get up before dawn or pulling an all nighter to get up and do the choirs that a small farm require. Knowing that the fields need mowing but the 60 year old tractor needs maintenance first, not to mention the family and community values you get from small town or rule country living... The plus side is I am hoping to get back to that lifestyle shortly. My recommendation to you Is talk to the wife about what you miss, you never know she may want the same thing. Where there is a will there is useally a way.
@J P. We know orange man bad, we have all heard it 1000 times... It is time to stop with the outdated term/name calling that has no relevance in American politics at least not currently. A fascist is a world war II term and needs to stay there in the history books it is an uneducated talking point that doesn't hold up with any small bit of investigation especially when referring to an elected political leader. Here is the fact, Whether or not you like Donald Trump is irrelevant because he was/is the legally elected president of the United States, historically speaking we tend to have 8 years of one party then 8 of the other party with only a few exceptions to that historical rule, Obama had his 8 and was duly elected even though many conservatives disliked him, he was elected just like Trump in a process that guarantees state representation in an a federal election. Hence why we are a republic and not a democracy like political leaders like to claim we are it is literally in our constitution www.senate.gov/civics/constitution_item/constitution.htm Fascism by definition means and I quote from the Oxford dictionary "a political system basled on a very powerful leader, state control, and being extremely proud of country and race, and in which political opposition is not allowed" Now you could argue that the president is a powerful leader as are most world leaders and you could also argue that Trump is a nationalist and both of which I would not disagree with but to say he has total control just isn't true as if you would have actually paid attention in your HS civics (government) class, you would know the we have three branches of government and they are the executive, legislative and judicial branch all three branches have checks and balances for one another to make sure we do not end up with a dictator such as Mussolini who you could argue was a fascist dictator or in modern times the communist xi (I can't spell his name so I won't butcher it trying but the so called "president" of China). Our constitution has checks and balances to stop the rise of a dictator, perhaps you should possibly take a read at it, the founding fathers of our nation were scholars, lawyers, patriots and although they had some flaws in their personal characters as they were products of their times, no on can deny they were highly educated and qualified to write said documents and did an amazing job providing equal opportunity not guaranteeing equal outcome. The flaws in our "living document" that they may have left can be easily corrected with an act of congress using constitutional amendments to right the wrongs. One is freedom of speech which was a very early correction and for good reason. As an example if the "cancel culture" (full of real life fascists, racists and marxists in any combination of the three all bad and all are pushing for division). If tgey have their way we will loose our freedom of speech as soon as they deem it wrong think. Number two is the right to bear arms to stop a potential tyrannical (possibly fascist/marxist) government but I digress and number 2 protects all the others in the 27 list of amendments. Now lets change the subject and go on to my comment about homeless. Now you may like "heroin Bob" or his friends barking dog lady and skinny Pete digging through your trash for possibly recycle, credit card numbers, who knows but he and all his 130lb 5'10" friends all dig for something and it is an invasion of my privacy but I digress.... But my point is and I have a serious issue that he literally leaves feces on my tax payer paid sidewalk that me and my fellow tax payers use, those same sidewalks are never cleaned and his literal crap washes into the rivers and eventually the ocean spreading potential to seize along the way. I also have a real issue when I walk down the street and I find his dirty (possibly disease-ridden) needle in the gutter where my young children may step on it or even worse where they may play with it. I have a serious issue with typhus and other pathogens that were assumed to be lost with the dark ages popping up across the 1st world city I reside in. You can argue about if I should be empathetic towards the plight of the homeless and that is fine but I have to deal with them on a first hand basis and a huge majority of them are drug addicts and there is no way to sugar coat it. Some with their brains metaphorically speaking fried like an egg from all the drug abuse. Some I am sure have legit issues and almost all probably need some form of help but to condone their actions as healthy for a functional society is not only naive but potentially dangerous to you and your family both physically and mentally, not to mention the housing values in a neighborhood that vastly depreciate when tent cities move on to the sidewalks around the surrounding neighborhood. If you want to debate and try to sway my opinion your welcome to but Orange man bad isn't a talking point. Perhaps you should vote and take an active role in the political process. If you do perhaps you should convince others in your circle to do the same because I promise you, I will vote and always do and I vote against everything that raises my taxes, erodes my freedom, redistributes wealth and that doesn't follow a strict American first isolationist policy. I vote for the Blue collar American worker (of all colors) and vote against all immigration both legal and illegal.
@@AtomicReverend Tho, not altogether on your page, l do understand. l'm native CA, 84y-o, moved from my formerly beautiful state to the Ozarks. So far, 3 of my 4 adult kids have followed, plus various extended family.
Introverts aren't weird. We are people that are content with only one or two friends. Social situations of extroverts constantly seeking attention literally sucks energy from our souls. We are not weird we are lower maintenance because we are trying to figure out the myserties of life not climb the social ladders we dont value.
I've lived in Phoenix my whole life and I just built a house on the outskirts of Peoria by Lake Pleasant on the edge of the desert. We get donkeys, coyotes, bobcats, tons of rattle snakes, etc now in our yard... My wife and I would love to just pack up and leave the city life and move to a complete rural area with a few acres and live on the land.
Outskirts is still a good compromise. Not completely in town and you’ve got good access to take a ‘pleasant dip’ in lake pleasant😉👍 Also....lake pleasant was the only place I ever gave her a bloody nose. We were on a jet ski and I whipped it around and we both flew off and my head hit her nose...she was not happy😬
thank you Ashlen! I certainly can’t get to them all but I try as best as I can to keep up with all of them for the first week or so. After that, I start getting too backlogged. Thank you so much for watching!😀👍🙏
You pegged it with the first 3 reasons for living in the country. Boils down to doing what you want, how you want and when you want to with out bothering others.
I especially agree with the fact that, because of the drive time you tend to plan better for trips into town. Plus, I also agree that, as a person who is always busy outside or in my shop, I tend to repurpose materials rather than run over to the hardware store for every little thing. People would be amazed at what they have just sitting in their “junk drawer”. When my father died I inherited his bin of used hardware. What a treasure! I’ll add to it from time to time so it is still full of treasures when my turn comes.
I love a good junk drawer! Helps spur ideas in projects....and provide that one weird bracket when I need it most! Of course the rest of the time it does it’s name calling...collect junk😂
I love your self sufficiency, and videos. We're a little rural with a touch of convienence. After 2 years of searching we found our 10 acre parcel, a few neighbors up near the road but farm and wooded property elsewhere. About 15 minutes out of a small(3k people) town. Our neighbors share our same views thankfully, though we all differ from our state's majority. I do what I want and get nothing but encouragement.
Sounds like you got a great mix! I think for most people 10-15 min commute to town would be about ideal. Close enough for what you need but far enough out to breath! If I ever moved from here I would consider places as close as 15 min no problem😀👍
Born and raised in SoCal (right near Disneyland). Lived there for over 30 years. About 10 years ago I moved my family from the big city to the very rural mid-west. Best decision I ever made. My bank account thanked me....lol. It's so peaceful where I live. People are very friendly. Cost of living a lot lower. I'll never live in the city again. And with all that is going on right now I'm so very thankful to be far away from all of that violence and chaos.
Oh boy! My daughter would have loved to be that close to Disneyland! Glad you found a great spot in the Midwest! Money does indeed go much further out there! I’ve lived in both Kansas and Nebraska and still have lots of family out there....so I can attest😀👍 Lots of good in the larger areas too but on a scale the rural area wins most of the time😉
Hi Joe, great video as usual. My wife and I lived in a subdivision with an hoa 20 years ago. That has always been a deal breaker ever since. We don't live in a rural setting, but it is small town living,and we love it. Best to you and your family!
Thanks! I love the look of them a lot! Water is life out here👍 And yes, it’s sad when people try to control others to fit how they believe a house, garden, yard, etc,. should look. I prefer to live and let live!
I just installed a tank today in a neighborhood with an HOA. It seems they are becoming more accepted. It's stupid that the homeowner has to paint it a particular color to make the HOA and neighbors happy though.
I think neighbors should respect each other to some degree, but once you buy property you should be able to do pretty much whatever you want to it, as long as it's not directly harming others. And I don't mean harming their sense of aesthetics.
@@dustman96 you never truly own property, you rent it from the government in the form of property taxes. Skip those a few years after you pay off your property and let me know how it works for ya
@@dcbrown2125 i am by no means pro big government and understand what you're getting at but technically property tax pays for things like roads, street lights, signs, fire departments and police that all property owners benefit from. That being said some states are more expensive then others and some states give better rates depending on how the property is used. California and Massachusetts are two big offenders on over taxation and states like Alabama and Utah are reasonably cheap. (Democrat controlled states are always taxed heavily for those so called freebies and republican states are useally much cheaper cost wise). I believe some states don't charge property taxes when you gave retired but I could be wrong. I guess my point is its all about how the property is tax assessed and at what percent of said property value is taxed. As an example if your house is assessed at $100,000 (even though its market value is 250k) and you only get nailed a .65% tax that isn't to bad ($650- in that case) but if you get nailed with actual value and get charged 2% you're talking about $5000 bucks which I am pretty sure more then the services you are receiving.
Hey Joe, great video for sure. Rural is the way to go. For me as a worn combat vet the quiet is my number 1. I can see the stars, quiet, the freedom to do what I want, when I want. Like you I love where I live, the green here in northern Michigan. I do have to plan trips to the store, but that's minor.. I hope your as happy with your place as I am with mine. Cheers
Yes I agree! The pro’s outweigh the cons for sure in my opinion! But it’s just a matter of what folks want and are comfortable with. I’ve got a couple buddies who just love the energy of a city....and they aren’t the types to enjoy the peace. As for me.... cities are great for say a visit, couple days of sight seeing, etc.... but other than that I always long for ‘home base’ 😉
Man, I have no idea how people do it in the city. Everyone rushing around, traffic noise, crime, people being jerks, traffic jams, on and on. I agree, a good place to visit. but when the power goes out it's complete chaos. I like being self-sufficent, and great neighbors not to close by.. But that's why we live in America, the freedom to choose. Talk to ya soon bro, peace!! Dan
@@homesteadonomics He was pretty cool! I'm not comfortable around snakes, but scientists have found that they do have the ability to learn -- which is good for them and us.
Excellent video! We are planning on moving to some place more rural at some point in the (hopefully) near future. I knew most of these pros and cons. But it was nice to hear them in in a concise list
There are others that I didn’t have time to cover. But I think it’s a good list to atleast get a person started in thinking about if the country might be right for them.
I'm right there with you Joe! My plan once retired, was to live just like you are but on a smaller scale. I love my privacy and peace and quite of a place like yours. We'll see if I am able to still follow this plan when the time comes.
Sorry for the slow reply Manny! As for your retirement plan....sounds great! Most likely there will be changes to the plan but whatever you end up with, I’m sure it’ll be great! Little land, lots of land, small town, rural sticks....lots of great things about each and You’ll find your perfect situation when the time comes😀👍
Joe, you are a thoughtful and moral content creator. Good video, just like anything else that makes us stop,..... and think. I think that we could use a little more of a thoughtful living process these days. Cheers.
Thank you Raynola! I agree! I think many folks could benefit in many aspects of their life by just taking a bit to think, reflect, simplify their lives....versus the hectic and sometimes chaotic world we often find ourselves in. Which often nudges is into making choices that we may regret later.
This is a wonderful video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the pros and cons of country life. Also, a BIG THANK YOU for the warning concerning "certain critters"!!!!!!! :)
My husband and I are so blessed to have left the rural tiny house isolation and limitations. We have found what works for us and focusing on God. I do not miss the country rural isolation and stress at all. Praise God for His blessing in leading us out of there! ^_^
Great video,we move to a small farm last year and am loving the open space and like you say the ability to build whatever I want to. One extra thing about country living is you don’t do so much impose buying , cups of coffee etc .
Yes the impulse buying is a weakness of mine...haha...most of my town trips include atleast one coffee or something. But I don’t go everyday so I’m winning there😂
It helps to be a capable, industrious person- as you obviously are. You are quite the poster man for living independently, and just about the best kind of person I would want for a ( not TOO close) neighbor in the event that calls for outside help
Thanks for checking out the video! But to be honest I’m just an average tinker and I just like embarking on new types of projects. And yes, having good neighbors is very important! 😀👍
Elmo! My wife’s family has some relatives that live there. Last name is Elam. If you’ve met him you’d certainly remember it😉. But the closest I’ve come is winnemucca nv
@@homesteadonomics Well then you know it is were you can go to live in peace , for now. One of my neighbors has a full blown industrial size saw mill setup. that is were you go to get lumber I guess. I have not been there a lot but I'm sure if I bring over some beers we would be cool.
One more to add to cons is strangers will knock on your door to ask for directions. I'm in a RR2 address and the mailman will give us the package, they should, they are already there. Totally agree with the closer relationship with your neighbours, more like family!
Luckily, I’m at the end of our road that me and my neighbors live on. So if they get to my house to ask for directions, they are either really dumb....or aren’t really lost and just looking to sell something😂
I think that's absolutely the biggest ocotillo I've ever seen!! Ocotillo rex! Monstrous (in the best sense of the word)! Love it. And the catch-and-release diamondback was cool too.
While not a true “rural” situation, I feel many of your points apply well to small town life. Having recently moved from a 2+ million population area to a town of less than 10k, I’m certainly seeing many of your “pros” coming to light. Thanks for this!
Yes, absolutely they do! I think small or even sue urban towns kind of blend some of the benefits of each. By having more access to things, job opportunities, etc....but also having a bit more space to not feel encumbered by too many people. Just gotta find what fits for each specific person😀👍
Daniel Fisch yes, that is the truth. Glad you got out when you did. It’s just so ironic that people who claim to be against prejudice are using prejudice to assume all people of this class or this profession are this, that or the other. Just mind boggling how dumbed down many in society have become
Joe, I agree with you 100% of the pros and cons. Grew up in rural AZ in a mining town about 2 hours north of where you are. A few things. First that is one seriously big ocotillo!!! I don't think I've ever seen one that tall. Second, you better get after those tunas on the prickly pear and get some jam up. Lastly, Liberty. Yes, that. The freedom to do as you will for your own needs and desires without imposing or otherwise taking something away from others. There are a lot of people in your comments who want to move to a rural space for all the pros and despite the cons you list. And I say this to them, "Good for you. You are taking a giant step into self-determination and responsibility." But I would also say this, "Remember why you left your urban 'home'. Remember the restrictions that frustrated you. The mis-alignment of large city policy and rules with your own desire for freedom." So many times; and I have seen this countless times in my 64 years of living in AZ, people come to a rural part of AZ because they like the openness, space, and liberty Joe talks about. But, once they get here, they impose rules and restrictions so that pretty soon 1) no one else can enjoy that space or liberty, and 2) they impose restrictions as to how people can even acquire land. Don't California/New York my Arizona!
Couldn’t agree more! That’s why I like to emphasize “living my life in the manner I choose, so long as I’m not affecting others”...,, and your comments about people moving from New York/California are very true. Many people who wish to flee from places like that forget the original reason they left. And in some cases start to try and change the area that they moved to. Great examples include Montana and Idaho....where small towns have been infiltrated by new residents from other places...And in time the new residents took over the town councils, mayorships, etc to transform the town into what they thought it ought to be. I’ve heard a few first hand accounts that verify these behaviors. Now to be fair, I’m sure a lot of folks do remember why they left. But sadly many don’t, or don’t care...
I've lived in both. City (currently). Being a septigenarian in the city has it's advantages. My younger (72) brother lives up near the rim (during pandemic) and loves it.
Regarding country roads-I discovered that there are no street lights, so night driving became impossible for me because of the glare from incoming car lights. This was not a problem in my old suburban life.
Lots of things going on here! You were transforming. 😄👌🏽 I love the firefighting display. Especially love that you relocated the snake. Scared me when I saw (Mom don’t watch). I get it now. I would faint if my son did that. He would!😂❤️
I could see no cons .... it’s just me. Thanks for sharing. If it wasn’t for my wife medical conditions , I would have moved to the high desert areas outside of Reno. Thanks for sharing.
Great things about all places but you just gotta find what’s right for you! And being close to medical assistance is a big factor and it sounds like you have made a good choice for your situation 😀👍
Truly enjoy your videos. Not only your projects but your take on life in general. What are your pros/cons on solar application for your property? Keep the videos coming. Thanks
Thank you John! As for pros and cons on solar for the property. I can’t really speak to that right now since I don’t have solar currently. It’s just a matter of it not being in our budget. But it is certainly in my plans for the future👍😀
Greetings from NE Ohio. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. You forgot to mention your work that allows you to have a rural homestead. I will be sharing this with a couple young friends that are looking for their next home to be rural. You have a great respect for the land and your surroundings. Trusting that you and your family remain safe as the pandemic continues to evolve. Wishing you and your family peace, health and happiness. Peace brother
Spot on. Everything you said resonates with people living or wanting to live the homesteading lifestyle. I’m glad you put this video out, you reach a large audience and can get some accurate information to them. We’ve been nuts in the real estate world up here in the White Mountains. People are flocking out of the cities to more rural areas. I don’t know how the market is in the city, but it is booming here! It’s been fun to help people find the land that will suit them best. 👍
My sister in law works for a home builder here and they are selling homes like hot cakes! Not necessarily rural land but still and indication many folks are moving or thinking about moving. I would guess there are many coming from CA and other similar places. But that’s just a guess
Great point about the tradesman! We are currently building a house in the country and it has been extremely difficult to get good reliable workers or really any workers! No such thing as comparing bids! We are lucky to get one. We have been trying to get out of the city for a long time. Finally end is in sight.
Yes getting bids on work is really tough. Just a matter that they lose time and don’t make as much money doing rural jobs. Definitely a bad aspect of rural living😂
We just signed up for Visible. It's 40 a month for unlimited data including a hot spot. So far it's working really well. It took less than an hour to upload our latest video. We've been living out here for a couple of years now and wouldn't change a thing.😀👍
I moved to my son and daughter in law's farm about 3 years ago. They built a giant shop and installed a small 600 square foot, fully handicapped accessable father in law apartment in it. For grandpa! I have grandkids and home cooking just steps away from my front door. I build projects in the shop that is on the other side of my back door. Woodworking tools, my welding machine and metal working tools, and all the other tools guys love to play with. We now have, along with the tools, which are all built on rolling cabinets, a complete set of adult games including a full sized shuffleboard, a foosball table, darts and a batting cage and pitching machine for use at any time. The big screen TV sits next to the Dall Bighorn sheep trophy ram full head mount. My son coaches the local high school football team,the Rams. Next to my shop/apartment is a beautiful woodlot with 2nd growth fir and madrona that is up to 32 inches diameter and over 70 feet tall. So squirrels, chipmunks, birds, racoons, deer, coyotes and rabbits are all my neighbors. Today's project is we are brewing homemade beer in the shop. We snagged a complete set of supplies for home brewing, pots, bottles, hugs, propane tanks and burners, etc. Gotta go, the water is close to temp. Wish us luck!
Well Brian, I’d say you raised yourself a fine young man there! Who is obviously family oriented! And the grand kids having their grandpa right next door will help instill some of that same wisdom that went into raising your son! Btw....I don’t think you mentioned one thing that doesn’t sound like heaven to me! If I didn’t have a family of my own I think I’d ask... “Can I move in with you!!!!” 😀👍 Joe
@@homesteadonomics You are welcome to stop by anytime to see what's going on. Friends and neighbors are welcome whenever we are fooling around in the shop.
Definitely pro’s and cons to each! Just gotta find what works for each specific person. I’ve got some friends who would love the energy of a city and wouldn’t be happy in the country at all. But some, like me, love it😀👍
Yes, it’s a crazy strange time. Never did I think that I would live to see a day where so many in the gov and media willfully seek to destroy ability for people to seek and honest and free life. But I’m glad you’re finding some help from the videos and you’ve got some land to head out to😀👍🙏
i love the idea of liberty. i am an Australian living in the bush in Thailand and I can do whatever I want and I will from now on describe what I have as liberty. thanks
@@homesteadonomics what province does he live in? and last year I was able to visit some friends with my mum in Tuscon Arizona. it is a very cool place I enjoyed it alot.
I like your channel, great videos, this one is also very good and full of good informations. You are living something I am also dreaming about for years. May God protect and help you and your family!
Believe me, it was what we lacked ... calm, good neighbors, and a happy family From a very, very faraway place, I wish you and your family safety and happiness
Can’t wait for you guys to embark on that journey! Lots more things to consider regarding the current happenings. But I actually would consider it a big benefit! To know what kind of actions some states are willing to take. I anticipate the freestateproject will be getting a lot more interest now
homesteadonomics I am your fan, I am planing soon to start something what you do and all your advices are very useful for me. I highly appreciate what you do. Thank you very much 👍🏼
I have lived in the country and the city. Most country people don't care what you are doing in your yard. City people tend to be very nosy. City's tend to be very loud. When i live in the country, i hear sirens maybe 2 times a year. When i live in the city, i hear sirens every few minutes. Traffic noise is all day and night long. When i live in the country, its so quiet at night i can hear myself think. In the country can have a garden and animals without anybody yelling to the government about it. Can set in your yard by a camp fire out in the country without anybody calling on you. BUT, life in the country is work, if you want to grow a garden and have a nice farm.
Wow...I can't believe how big Marley is getting...seems like just yesterday you were building her the playhouse! To me there are 4 pollution in the cities: Air, Noise, Light & People. And as recent events have shown...people pollution seems to be the worst of all.
Yes, for sure! I actually lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for a year after college and while I thought the Bay was an incredibly beautiful place and could see why so many people moved there years ago.....it was the density of people, traffic, structures, etc that made me realize large population areas was not my thing. I realized this in the first week or two😂.
YES Joe, you & me both. I live rural & my neighbors are still to close to me.. lol... but even it's rural I have 2 subdivisions in around me. I dislike my closes neighbor as do the rest of the neighbors. She is a trouble maker. She makes my 76 yr old Mother life he'll just by trying to block here driveway. She thinks my Mother has no right on that road even though it's been there for 35 yrs & the owners of that land gave my Mother the right away to her property over 35+ yrs. Thank God my Mother had it deeded back when the other owners gave it to my grandfather for a $1.00. It states that no gates or anything else can block that driveway. She put a fence all the way down my side of the driveway. I can't get to my back yard now. I can't get my camper out. Last spring we put a whole new septic tank system in our side yard. Over $6,000.00 worth. If we drive on it it will crush are ladderlines & I can't replace them. I don't have that much money living on disability. I asked the neighbor if I could put up a double gate & she said no way in hell she would let me. So I'm stuck in the back yard. I dislike neighbors. Well they tried to block my mother's driveway & the police came out & told her she could not block my mother's driveway bc after 35+ yrs that driveway is my mother's. They will be going to court. Can't wait. Plus my Mother has cancer & UPS & the post OFFICE will not go thur gates to deliver her medications. Also fire trucks, ambulances, electric trucks can not make that turn @ the end of the driveway on to my mother's land. The right away states it must be 35 foot for things like that. This neighbor is a thorn in the neighborhood. My husband & I would fix her car & lawnmower all the time. Her rooster got out one day & was trying to breed w/my chickens. When I saw this I shewed the rooster off my chicken. I caught the rooster & when all over the neighborhood trying to find out who's it was. It was hers, so I tilted her I shewed it off my chickens. She thought I said shot @ it. At the time I was renting my house from my Mother. She called my Mother & told her to tell me to keep my chickens off her land. I only let my chickens out one hour before sunset a day. OMG! So my chickens hasn't been out of the cage since & that's been 4 yrs ago. Neighbors are evil! I'm glad on the other side of my land there's a field & my stepfather owns it. Now to get rid of the other neighbor I will be so happy. My mother can stay behind my house bc she doesn't cause me grief...... lol.... In November my Mother gifted me my house & land. My grandfather built the house & THEY lived her for over 50 yrs. I'm so happy I got my grandparents house. My mother is one special person. And deserves piece in her late years. So whoever reads this. Will you please pray for my Mother & this property is also in probate court. So PLEASE pray for the daughter, Lee, gets her late father's property. He has 4 other houses she can live in so it's not like she wouldn't have a place to live. We want Lee to win so my Mother can buy the driveway so nothing like this happens again. So PLEASE pray for my Mother, Wilma, & for the daughter, Lee. Thank you, sorry this was so long, but it's a long story, Chris from Missouri
Wow! No worries for the long story. Sounds like you guys have had a pretty terrible time with that neighbor. Hope all goes well with the court hearing👍😀
Great video, pretty comprehensive. I've been thinking about getting land out in Avra Valley and have really struggled in coming to terms with the various logistics, making money, maintaining friendships, and all the other tradeoffs. I really want the freedom and space to build what I want and do what I want. As far as critters, the whole web of life in the desert makes it the amazing place that it is, even the rattlesnakes. I mean that literally, it would not be what it is without every part of the ecosystem. Even though I have had the s*** scared out of me by rattlesnakes numerous times, I look at them with respect, and know that they don't want a confrontation any more than I do. Anyway, glad you are back, looking forward to what's next!
Thanks DustMan! I agree and see the nature aspect very similar! Beautiful benefit so long as you respect it as well! I’ve also been scared by rattlers when you first see them😂. I’ve always enjoyed seeing those videos where people jump at a rubber snake....haha.... it startles all of us!
Really enjoyed this. Thanks for explaining and sharing. I’m in awe of your skills you bring to your choices. I’ve been in cities all my life but have deep appreciation for space, independence and skill learning. Peace
I'm not as far out as you, but I'm outside the city limits, only have neighbors on one side with ample space between, yet it's only 10 minute drive to work. I wouldn't have it any other way! I love country living.
For thirty years I worked in cities, big and small. I love the quiet I now have in a rural environment. I guess I just got tired of dealing with cantankerous people.
The 'con' of it taking a long time to get mail (or run errands) exists in the city too. Driving across town can take an hour or more if there's traffic (although that has been really mitigated with all the stay at home orders)
Yes for sure. When I lived in the San Fran Bay Area after college... it was a nightmare to get anywhere quickly. Very cool natural beauty to that bay....but waaay to many people for me😬
I love that ocotillo! Check it out almost everyday! It’s the biggest one I’ve seen anywhere! And glad you liked the comments too! I’m hoping people make the very best choices for themselves as they can! 😀👍
A "UPS" store is a great alternative to USPS! If there is one near you! Or at least around your shopping route. Like Home Depot nearest you. A great benefit is they accept anything shipped to them. You can call them too!
Great video! It was great to meet you a few months ago at the Mod pizza! And don't worry the likelihood the mine will get approval for a smelter is slim to none!
Awesome! I remember you Gustavo! My wife isn't happy when I beg to order pizza.... but sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do ;) Anyways, hope to see you next time I'm there! Joe
@Homesteadonomics we moved from a city of 330,000, to a smaller city of 10,000-12,000. We are so close to rural living, and love to drive around finding the rural roads in our new state. Even at the population that we have, some of the mentioned issues apply.. Yet, they drive us further and further into wanting to move full blown rural.
homesteadonomics you’re most welcome. Your channel is such a calming watch. For us, we crave a rural life. I think you highlighted the pros and cons dead on.
On the emergency services side, you could think that it would help to "encourage" you to work more safely and maybe be more responsible! just a thought!
Hi Joe, some questions for you: how do you manage with the child school and with earning money? The rural life is something beautiful but difficult at the same time. I'm dreaming it everyday but the main problems I deal with are school/sport/social relations for the child, and quitting job and reinventing a new one. I know these are personal questions, so you're not forced to answer 😉
Hi Alessandro, Thanks for checking out the video. Regarding employment.... I work as a firefighter and commute to work in the nearest city to us. And our home schooling for our daughter is a combination of a homeschool group we are a part of, workbooks and projects that we work on with her, and mostly just letting her explore her interests and fostering that desire to learn. Most people actually comment to us that she is way more mature and speaks more articulately than most kids her age. But I might be biased😉 And for socialization. That is probably the most common thing we hear from folks asking about it. It’s really not a problem at all. We have neighbors, and cousins nearby that she plays with regularly. And we schedule play dates with her friends that go to traditional public school. It’s just a matter a making to effort to give her plenty of opportunities. Hope that made sense and thanks for watching! Joe
Mike an excellent job in avoiding the politcal fray whike making great point on why choosing to live in the great open spaces. One thing that I did want to know is about your commute time and how many days does your job pulls you away from home? Great informative video.
Thanks for checking it out Thomas! Yes, I try to give a pretty objective view on these things.. of course it’s not secret I prefer rural living...haha. As for my job and commute. My commute is about an hour one way. And I work in 24 hrs shifts.
Good pro/cons there. Just getting started on my little retreat. 50 acres, end of the road in the high desert. Love my privacy up there, but I am not as nice to rattlers.
I have one year living in the country side here un Mexico and I will say that in general is more expensive, at least the first years. But I agree with you in all pros and cons. I think that it will be very hard for me and my family to go back to the city. Life in country side can be very tough, but it’s beautiful, entertaining and funny.
Rural routes have a half mile rule for how far the delivery takes them from the road but you can talk to the folks at your office to see if building a secure box for the carrier to leave a package would work. I've delivered to many a creative alternative like horse troughs converted to secure water tite boxes for packages. I assume your mail box is a half mile or more from the road. A larger box or locker may help you.
Mustache looks good on you my friend! Why men are forced to have clean shave nowadays? I want freedom of mustache! Like in good old days. Awesome video, again. Thank you. May love and beauty surround you and your family.
Feels like you guys dealing with rattle snakes all move them off your properties. With our brown snakes here in Australia, taipans, red belly blacks, etc, we usually just leave them alone and keep our distance lol. Feels like playing with fire! Been a while since they were an every day issue for me, but we are moving back to the country as soon as we can, so it will be a consideration again! Great video!
Great info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 ..... Perhaps in the not too distant future, between ATSC 3.0 and possibly Starlink, you won't have to make as many trips to the library! 📡🛰️ ..... definitely feel ya on having space, I'm hoping to have a little more space for myself when I retire and move out of NY in a couple of years, maybe not as much as you have there, but definitely more than what I have currently!
Yes, possibly! I think the star link is a Elon musk thing right? And good luck on your future retirement. Don’t need to have much space at all....even just a little will go a long ways😀👍
Wranglin' rattlers in your flip-flops, lol.. j/k. Good on ya' for the no auto-kill policy. I can take the snakes -- it's the cyclical black widow/bark scorpion infestations that suck. BTW, love your channel and what you've done with your place!
Thanks for checking it out Lane! The flip flops are to give the snake a false sense of security😉 Snake - “ah man, look at this guy trying to get me with flip flops on....no way he’s gonna get me”. Gets grabbed. “Well crap, I guess that fool did get me...” 😂
Note for viewers that may be thinking that I’m speaking ill of city living.... of which I’m not. I’m simply giving my perspective as to the benefits I see related to the rural area in which I live🙂
In the video, I speak to specific things that I like about rural living, as well as things that aren’t so great about living in a rural area. And some of those things I consider to be an advantage versus a city/metro area. But some are a disadvantage to what might be a more favorable strength of a city/metro area. It doesn’t make one better than the other....just differently suited to people and the preferences they have.
Larger City/metropolitan areas have plenty of benefits as well. And just to scratch the surface.... they generally have greater economic/employment opportunities, convenient access to retail and dining establishments, parks and entertainment attractions, more social opportunities for younger folks, access to services, and too many more to list😀
But, as humans, we all have our preferences and I just tend to be a person who enjoys the rural life more. I like the space and the ability to do my own thing. And other folks will prefer larger population areas, and the benefits that they offer..... and believe it or not, that’s OKAY 😉👍.
Hope that made sense. Thanks for watching!
Joe
I love the country life!😊❤️👍 great video!
City lights do not obscure the amazing universe at night, is another plus.
Hi joy please answer me i direct to u Instagram .I need help . please can u sent me all of sketches camper ..I from iran .
ahmad Kalhor hi Ahmad, I don’t have any sketches or specific dimensions of the camper as I built it as I went. I have a general idea of what I wanted to make and just started building from there. But I did not draw up specific plans for it.
However, I do plan to do a video after I complete the trailer where I will talk about all the dimensions, weights, specifics of the trailer. But that won’t happen until I get the awning done and a couple more things. Probably next spring.
@@ahmadkalhor218 there are lots of UA-cam videos on teardrop campers through remodeling a delivery truck into a tiny house .. just figure out what you will use as your base/shell and figure out what YOU need to have to live in it and begin! If you are lucky enough to have access to junk yard or scrap wood that may help with cost.
I am 73 years old female alone and finally was able to move further out I love it out here and yes, it is a 35 to 40 minute trip to town but thats only once a week or every two if you plan it right. I love the country ! the life is just so much more real I think. love my chickens and freedom !
Glad you are enjoying it Nancy! I completely concur! We do our thing and don’t bother anybody....and our neighbors are of the same mind set....so it sure makes it easy to get along😀👍
You and I could be sisters.
That is wonderful. My husband and I are in our sixties and currently building a house in the country. Cannot wait to get away from the city and the HOA!!!!
@Truthfears Guilty Thank you!
Well said Joe! After living in the country for the past 5 years, I can't imagine living in the suburbs! I look at HOA's as money makers for people who impose on you their way of life!
Yes for sure! If they were composed of minimal and general rules they might not be so bad. But like, any form of government they soon are filled by people who desire power and control.....oh yes, and don’t have anything better to do with their time😂
@@homesteadonomics You nailed it with the last part: "Don't have anything better to do with their time".
I must admit, I miss the country life... terribly. I hide it from the family, but not my dog. She misses it too. I think I've realised how much of a private person I've become... or maybe I've become weird and introverted. I miss walking on my own soil where no neighbours can see me. I envy the time I didn't hear a neighbour mow the lawn religiously every weekend ... and the feeling that I should be doing the same. I miss finding things on my walks which I've never seen before and probably nobody else had either. I miss not having to be mindful of how much noise I or my kids make when we are outside. I miss taking a leak in open spaces (my son however is lucky enough not to care). I miss jumping fences. I want to lift the barbed wire up ever so carefully so my dog can get through. I miss looking under rocks with the kids for insects. I miss seeing sheep grazing from my window and walking them down to the creek whilst trying to teach my dog to herd and not block them. I miss working in the shearing shed. I want to come home from work, place my Rossi boots on and run up the hill to help Dad lift the hay onto the truck. I miss my wife telling me to take me filthy boots off in the house. I miss the smell of diesel from the tractor. I miss walking home late from the top paddock, lying down on the dusty track with the dog and watching the stars come out.
I hope this lost and imprisoned feeling goes away... and also the one of missed opportunity. The fact is we cannot afford to buy a piece of land on the farm. Although Dad wants us to be there, we want to do it on our own backs. Maybe that day will come if we keep saving right. I'm lucky that we are only a short drive from the farm. I find myself popping over there frequently after work, with the kids and dog. Leaving my neighbours behind with their seemingly endless domestic duties. We go see what 'Pa' is up to.
The feeling of being trapped in suburbia or the city never goes away from my personal experience.
You either like it or you don't.
I enjoy the food of living in southern Commiefornia, but the traffic, noise, nosey neighbors, dealing with the drug addicted homeless and not having enough space for future projects (classic cars with a touch of Brit Range Rovers) are pretty big negatives for myself not to mention I find myself to be lazier probably because I don't want to deal with the above issues in my local huge community.
I dream of smelling a hay field, I can smell the sweetness in my head as we speak... Waking up to look out the window to see various wildlife roaming my property, not hearing the garbage truck slamming dumpsters down.
You know what I think the worst is? It is having my drunken neighbor tell me about his "E.D." (in his defense he's a nice guy just really annoying with personal problems that I shouldn't know about) almost daily he tell me how he is going to become a stand up comedian and how everyone thinks he's funny even though he only has three tired jokes that I gave never heard anymore laugh at.
I miss having to get up before dawn or pulling an all nighter to get up and do the choirs that a small farm require. Knowing that the fields need mowing but the 60 year old tractor needs maintenance first, not to mention the family and community values you get from small town or rule country living... The plus side is I am hoping to get back to that lifestyle shortly.
My recommendation to you Is talk to the wife about what you miss, you never know she may want the same thing.
Where there is a will there is useally a way.
@J P. We know orange man bad, we have all heard it 1000 times... It is time to stop with the outdated term/name calling that has no relevance in American politics at least not currently. A fascist is a world war II term and needs to stay there in the history books it is an uneducated talking point that doesn't hold up with any small bit of investigation especially when referring to an elected political leader.
Here is the fact, Whether or not you like Donald Trump is irrelevant because he was/is the legally elected president of the United States, historically speaking we tend to have 8 years of one party then 8 of the other party with only a few exceptions to that historical rule, Obama had his 8 and was duly elected even though many conservatives disliked him, he was elected just like Trump in a process that guarantees state representation in an a federal election. Hence why we are a republic and not a democracy like political leaders like to claim we are it is literally in our constitution www.senate.gov/civics/constitution_item/constitution.htm
Fascism by definition means and I quote from the Oxford dictionary "a political system basled on a very powerful leader, state control, and being extremely proud of country and race, and in which political opposition is not allowed"
Now you could argue that the president is a powerful leader as are most world leaders and you could also argue that Trump is a nationalist and both of which I would not disagree with but to say he has total control just isn't true as if you would have actually paid attention in your HS civics (government) class, you would know the we have three branches of government and they are the executive, legislative and judicial branch all three branches have checks and balances for one another to make sure we do not end up with a dictator such as Mussolini who you could argue was a fascist dictator or in modern times the communist xi (I can't spell his name so I won't butcher it trying but the so called "president" of China). Our constitution has checks and balances to stop the rise of a dictator, perhaps you should possibly take a read at it, the founding fathers of our nation were scholars, lawyers, patriots and although they had some flaws in their personal characters as they were products of their times, no on can deny they were highly educated and qualified to write said documents and did an amazing job providing equal opportunity not guaranteeing equal outcome. The flaws in our "living document" that they may have left can be easily corrected with an act of congress using constitutional amendments to right the wrongs. One is freedom of speech which was a very early correction and for good reason. As an example if the "cancel culture" (full of real life fascists, racists and marxists in any combination of the three all bad and all are pushing for division). If tgey have their way we will loose our freedom of speech as soon as they deem it wrong think. Number two is the right to bear arms to stop a potential tyrannical (possibly fascist/marxist) government but I digress and number 2 protects all the others in the 27 list of amendments.
Now lets change the subject and go on to my comment about homeless.
Now you may like "heroin Bob" or his friends barking dog lady and skinny Pete digging through your trash for possibly recycle, credit card numbers, who knows but he and all his 130lb 5'10" friends all dig for something and it is an invasion of my privacy but I digress.... But my point is and I have a serious issue that he literally leaves feces on my tax payer paid sidewalk that me and my fellow tax payers use, those same sidewalks are never cleaned and his literal crap washes into the rivers and eventually the ocean spreading potential to seize along the way. I also have a real issue when I walk down the street and I find his dirty (possibly disease-ridden) needle in the gutter where my young children may step on it or even worse where they may play with it. I have a serious issue with typhus and other pathogens that were assumed to be lost with the dark ages popping up across the 1st world city I reside in.
You can argue about if I should be empathetic towards the plight of the homeless and that is fine but I have to deal with them on a first hand basis and a huge majority of them are drug addicts and there is no way to sugar coat it. Some with their brains metaphorically speaking fried like an egg from all the drug abuse. Some I am sure have legit issues and almost all probably need some form of help but to condone their actions as healthy for a functional society is not only naive but potentially dangerous to you and your family both physically and mentally, not to mention the housing values in a neighborhood that vastly depreciate when tent cities move on to the sidewalks around the surrounding neighborhood.
If you want to debate and try to sway my opinion your welcome to but Orange man bad isn't a talking point. Perhaps you should vote and take an active role in the political process. If you do perhaps you should convince others in your circle to do the same because I promise you, I will vote and always do and I vote against everything that raises my taxes, erodes my freedom, redistributes wealth and that doesn't follow a strict American first isolationist policy. I vote for the Blue collar American worker (of all colors) and vote against all immigration both legal and illegal.
How many years you have?
@@AtomicReverend Tho, not altogether on your page, l do understand. l'm native CA, 84y-o, moved from my formerly beautiful state to the Ozarks. So far, 3 of my 4 adult kids have followed, plus various extended family.
Introverts aren't weird. We are people that are content with only one or two friends. Social situations of extroverts constantly seeking attention literally sucks energy from our souls. We are not weird we are lower maintenance because we are trying to figure out the myserties of life not climb the social ladders we dont value.
I've lived in Phoenix my whole life and I just built a house on the outskirts of Peoria by Lake Pleasant on the edge of the desert. We get donkeys, coyotes, bobcats, tons of rattle snakes, etc now in our yard... My wife and I would love to just pack up and leave the city life and move to a complete rural area with a few acres and live on the land.
Outskirts is still a good compromise. Not completely in town and you’ve got good access to take a ‘pleasant dip’ in lake pleasant😉👍
Also....lake pleasant was the only place I ever gave her a bloody nose. We were on a jet ski and I whipped it around and we both flew off and my head hit her nose...she was not happy😬
Your so nice for replying to everyone’s comments 👍 one of the best UA-cam channels ever
thank you Ashlen! I certainly can’t get to them all but I try as best as I can to keep up with all of them for the first week or so. After that, I start getting too backlogged.
Thank you so much for watching!😀👍🙏
@@homesteadonomics Nice video. Please let me know in which country your farm is...
Thank you
You pegged it with the first 3 reasons for living in the country. Boils down to doing what you want, how you want and when you want to with out bothering others.
Yes, I agree! 😀👍
I love the industrial look of your culvert tank...
I especially agree with the fact that, because of the drive time you tend to plan better for trips into town. Plus, I also agree that, as a person who is always busy outside or in my shop, I tend to repurpose materials rather than run over to the hardware store for every little thing. People would be amazed at what they have just sitting in their “junk drawer”. When my father died I inherited his bin of used hardware. What a treasure! I’ll add to it from time to time so it is still full of treasures when my turn comes.
I love a good junk drawer! Helps spur ideas in projects....and provide that one weird bracket when I need it most! Of course the rest of the time it does it’s name calling...collect junk😂
I love your self sufficiency, and videos. We're a little rural with a touch of convienence. After 2 years of searching we found our 10 acre parcel, a few neighbors up near the road but farm and wooded property elsewhere. About 15 minutes out of a small(3k people) town. Our neighbors share our same views thankfully, though we all differ from our state's majority. I do what I want and get nothing but encouragement.
Sounds like you got a great mix! I think for most people 10-15 min commute to town would be about ideal. Close enough for what you need but far enough out to breath!
If I ever moved from here I would consider places as close as 15 min no problem😀👍
Born and raised in SoCal (right near Disneyland). Lived there for over 30 years. About 10 years ago I moved my family from the big city to the very rural mid-west. Best decision I ever made. My bank account thanked me....lol. It's so peaceful where I live. People are very friendly. Cost of living a lot lower. I'll never live in the city again. And with all that is going on right now I'm so very thankful to be far away from all of that violence and chaos.
Oh boy! My daughter would have loved to be that close to Disneyland!
Glad you found a great spot in the Midwest! Money does indeed go much further out there! I’ve lived in both Kansas and Nebraska and still have lots of family out there....so I can attest😀👍
Lots of good in the larger areas too but on a scale the rural area wins most of the time😉
Once I retire I’m going to move to a small, rural, farmette.
One of the best parts is actually doing the property search. Just seeing places and thinking about the possibilities is always fun😀👍
Don't wait mate. Do it now! It is so much cheaper, you don't need to earn as much.
Love your opinions! God bless you and your family
Thanks for checking it out! And may God bless you and your family too!
Hi Joe, great video as usual. My wife and I lived in a subdivision with an hoa 20 years ago. That has always been a deal breaker ever since. We don't live in a rural setting, but it is small town living,and we love it.
Best to you and your family!
Small towns are great too! Benefits to each place..,, and small towns my be a nice blend of convenience and quiet😀👍
Thanks again for the video. I always appreciate your honesty and insights.
Water tanks look great - and serve a greater purpose - it is a shame that some might tell another that they cannot use one.
Thanks! I love the look of them a lot! Water is life out here👍
And yes, it’s sad when people try to control others to fit how they believe a house, garden, yard, etc,. should look. I prefer to live and let live!
@@homesteadonomics live and let live, words to live by!
Great videos thanks for providing some excellent content.
I just installed a tank today in a neighborhood with an HOA. It seems they are becoming more accepted. It's stupid that the homeowner has to paint it a particular color to make the HOA and neighbors happy though.
@@dustman96 I do like being able to paint a shed without asking permission for a color - well, I do have to ask my wife!
You are SO right. There is no greater treasure than privacy and FREEDOM.
😀👍 absolutely!
HOA’s always confuse and infuriate me. Do you truly own a property when an association can control what is on it?
I think neighbors should respect each other to some degree, but once you buy property you should be able to do pretty much whatever you want to it, as long as it's not directly harming others. And I don't mean harming their sense of aesthetics.
@@dustman96 you never truly own property, you rent it from the government in the form of property taxes. Skip those a few years after you pay off your property and let me know how it works for ya
If HOA is you only option, read your HOA rules, AND the state HOA rules
HOA's think they can do whatever they want, but in most cases they cant
@@dcbrown2125 i am by no means pro big government and understand what you're getting at but technically property tax pays for things like roads, street lights, signs, fire departments and police that all property owners benefit from. That being said some states are more expensive then others and some states give better rates depending on how the property is used. California and Massachusetts are two big offenders on over taxation and states like Alabama and Utah are reasonably cheap.
(Democrat controlled states are always taxed heavily for those so called freebies and republican states are useally much cheaper cost wise).
I believe some states don't charge property taxes when you gave retired but I could be wrong.
I guess my point is its all about how the property is tax assessed and at what percent of said property value is taxed.
As an example if your house is assessed at $100,000 (even though its market value is 250k) and you only get nailed a .65% tax that isn't to bad ($650- in that case) but if you get nailed with actual value and get charged 2% you're talking about $5000 bucks which I am pretty sure more then the services you are receiving.
@@dcbrown2125 We're about to pay 2700+ in taxes. Getting ridiculous.
Hey Joe, great video for sure. Rural is the way to go. For me as a worn combat vet the quiet is my number 1. I can see the stars, quiet, the freedom to do what I want, when I want. Like you I love where I live, the green here in northern Michigan. I do have to plan trips to the store, but that's minor.. I hope your as happy with your place as I am with mine. Cheers
Yes I agree! The pro’s outweigh the cons for sure in my opinion! But it’s just a matter of what folks want and are comfortable with. I’ve got a couple buddies who just love the energy of a city....and they aren’t the types to enjoy the peace. As for me.... cities are great for say a visit, couple days of sight seeing, etc.... but other than that I always long for ‘home base’ 😉
Man, I have no idea how people do it in the city. Everyone rushing around, traffic noise, crime, people being jerks, traffic jams, on and on. I agree, a good place to visit. but when the power goes out it's complete chaos. I like being self-sufficent, and great neighbors not to close by.. But that's why we live in America, the freedom to choose. Talk to ya soon bro, peace!! Dan
Glad to see a Q&A, I like when you do these. :) Excellent footage of the ssssnake.
I remember the co-star in the snake pole video! 😉
@@homesteadonomics He was pretty cool! I'm not comfortable around snakes, but scientists have found that they do have the ability to learn -- which is good for them and us.
Excellent video! We are planning on moving to some place more rural at some point in the (hopefully) near future. I knew most of these pros and cons. But it was nice to hear them in in a concise list
There are others that I didn’t have time to cover. But I think it’s a good list to atleast get a person started in thinking about if the country might be right for them.
I'm right there with you Joe! My plan once retired, was to live just like you are but on a smaller scale. I love my privacy and peace and quite of a place like yours. We'll see if I am able to still follow this plan when the time comes.
Sorry for the slow reply Manny! As for your retirement plan....sounds great! Most likely there will be changes to the plan but whatever you end up with, I’m sure it’ll be great! Little land, lots of land, small town, rural sticks....lots of great things about each and You’ll find your perfect situation when the time comes😀👍
Joe, you are a thoughtful and moral content creator. Good video, just like anything else that makes us stop,..... and think. I think that we could use a little more of a thoughtful living process these days. Cheers.
Thank you Raynola! I agree! I think many folks could benefit in many aspects of their life by just taking a bit to think, reflect, simplify their lives....versus the hectic and sometimes chaotic world we often find ourselves in. Which often nudges is into making choices that we may regret later.
This is a wonderful video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the pros and cons of country life. Also, a BIG THANK YOU for the warning concerning "certain critters"!!!!!!! :)
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My husband and I are so blessed to have left the rural tiny house isolation and limitations. We have found what works for us and focusing on God. I do not miss the country rural isolation and stress at all. Praise God for His blessing in leading us out of there! ^_^
Great video,we move to a small farm last year and am loving the open space and like you say the ability to build whatever I want to.
One extra thing about country living is you don’t do so much impose buying , cups of coffee etc .
Yes the impulse buying is a weakness of mine...haha...most of my town trips include atleast one coffee or something. But I don’t go everyday so I’m winning there😂
It helps to be a capable, industrious person- as you obviously are. You are quite the poster man for living independently, and just about the best kind of person I would want for a ( not TOO close) neighbor in the event that calls for outside help
Thanks for checking out the video! But to be honest I’m just an average tinker and I just like embarking on new types of projects. And yes, having good neighbors is very important! 😀👍
I'm with you , I just bought a piece of land just outside of elko, NV.
Elmo! My wife’s family has some relatives that live there. Last name is Elam. If you’ve met him you’d certainly remember it😉. But the closest I’ve come is winnemucca nv
@@homesteadonomics Well then you know it is were you can go to live in peace , for now. One of my neighbors has a full blown industrial size saw mill setup. that is were you go to get lumber I guess. I have not been there a lot but I'm sure if I bring over some beers we would be cool.
A friend of mine lives there. It's really a lot nicer than I thought it would be. Great mountains nearby.
@@dustman96 not for everyone but the land is very cheep
Liked even before watching as usual😊👍 Thank you for the great video. Happy to see that you and your family are doing well! Best wishes from Belgium.
Thank you! And best wishes to you and your family as well!
Well said 👍
Thank you!
Good honest review of pro and cons of rural living. Thank you
Thanks for checking it out!
I like on a farm in the country it's so peaceful and we have like nobody around us and no protesting just peaceful
We enjoy the quiet out here as well! 😀👍. Of course, That is when I’m not cutting metal and building something 😂
One more to add to cons is strangers will knock on your door to ask for directions. I'm in a RR2 address and the mailman will give us the package, they should, they are already there. Totally agree with the closer relationship with your neighbours, more like family!
Luckily, I’m at the end of our road that me and my neighbors live on. So if they get to my house to ask for directions, they are either really dumb....or aren’t really lost and just looking to sell something😂
I think that's absolutely the biggest ocotillo I've ever seen!! Ocotillo rex! Monstrous (in the best sense of the word)! Love it. And the catch-and-release diamondback was cool too.
Yes, it’s the biggest one I’ve seen around here! 😀👍
While not a true “rural” situation, I feel many of your points apply well to small town life. Having recently moved from a 2+ million population area to a town of less than 10k, I’m certainly seeing many of your “pros” coming to light. Thanks for this!
Yes, absolutely they do! I think small or even sue urban towns kind of blend some of the benefits of each. By having more access to things, job opportunities, etc....but also having a bit more space to not feel encumbered by too many people. Just gotta find what fits for each specific person😀👍
Very cool info bro! It's been awhile its nice to see you again,
I couldn't agree more. Although we are not living in a rural area, just living in Arizona is more rural than our former home state of New York. 👍🏽👊🏽
I agree Daniel! Looks like you made the move at a perfect time. Wouldn’t want to be in that area right now
homesteadonomics 👍🏽👊🏽my old profession 👮🏻♂️is no longer popular with what’s going on.
Daniel Fisch yes, that is the truth. Glad you got out when you did. It’s just so ironic that people who claim to be against prejudice are using prejudice to assume all people of this class or this profession are this, that or the other. Just mind boggling how dumbed down many in society have become
homesteadonomics I couldn’t agree more.
Joe, I agree with you 100% of the pros and cons. Grew up in rural AZ in a mining town about 2 hours north of where you are. A few things. First that is one seriously big ocotillo!!! I don't think I've ever seen one that tall. Second, you better get after those tunas on the prickly pear and get some jam up. Lastly, Liberty. Yes, that. The freedom to do as you will for your own needs and desires without imposing or otherwise taking something away from others. There are a lot of people in your comments who want to move to a rural space for all the pros and despite the cons you list. And I say this to them, "Good for you. You are taking a giant step into self-determination and responsibility." But I would also say this, "Remember why you left your urban 'home'. Remember the restrictions that frustrated you. The mis-alignment of large city policy and rules with your own desire for freedom." So many times; and I have seen this countless times in my 64 years of living in AZ, people come to a rural part of AZ because they like the openness, space, and liberty Joe talks about. But, once they get here, they impose rules and restrictions so that pretty soon 1) no one else can enjoy that space or liberty, and 2) they impose restrictions as to how people can even acquire land. Don't California/New York my Arizona!
Couldn’t agree more! That’s why I like to emphasize “living my life in the manner I choose, so long as I’m not affecting others”...,, and your comments about people moving from New York/California are very true. Many people who wish to flee from places like that forget the original reason they left. And in some cases start to try and change the area that they moved to. Great examples include Montana and Idaho....where small towns have been infiltrated by new residents from other places...And in time the new residents took over the town councils, mayorships, etc to transform the town into what they thought it ought to be. I’ve heard a few first hand accounts that verify these behaviors.
Now to be fair, I’m sure a lot of folks do remember why they left. But sadly many don’t, or don’t care...
I've lived in both. City (currently).
Being a septigenarian in the city has it's advantages. My younger (72) brother lives up near the rim (during pandemic) and loves it.
Definitely pros and cons to each. Just gotta figure out what is the right thing for each person. 😀👍
Regarding country roads-I discovered that there are no street lights, so night driving became impossible for me because of the glare from incoming car lights. This was not a problem in my old suburban life.
Definitely pro’s and cons to each😀👍
By the way that red cactus fruit you were standing by at the end of the video is edible and makes great jelly! 🥰
Yes it is! I’ve got a man older video where I do make it into jelly😀👍
Lots of things going on here! You were transforming. 😄👌🏽 I love the firefighting display. Especially love that you relocated the snake. Scared me when I saw (Mom don’t watch). I get it now. I would faint if my son did that. He would!😂❤️
Yes my mom does not like snakes at all! Haha...so I always gotta warm her beforehand😂.
I could see no cons .... it’s just me. Thanks for sharing. If it wasn’t for my wife medical conditions , I would have moved to the high desert areas outside of Reno. Thanks for sharing.
Great things about all places but you just gotta find what’s right for you! And being close to medical assistance is a big factor and it sounds like you have made a good choice for your situation 😀👍
Simple talk & advice like always.
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Greetings from Europe.
#staySafe
Thanks for checking it out Mirko! 😀🙏
Truly enjoy your videos. Not only your projects but your take on life in general. What are your pros/cons on solar application for your property? Keep the videos coming. Thanks
Thank you John! As for pros and cons on solar for the property. I can’t really speak to that right now since I don’t have solar currently. It’s just a matter of it not being in our budget. But it is certainly in my plans for the future👍😀
Greetings from NE Ohio. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. You forgot to mention your work that allows you to have a rural homestead. I will be sharing this with a couple young friends that are looking for their next home to be rural. You have a great respect for the land and your surroundings. Trusting that you and your family remain safe as the pandemic continues to evolve. Wishing you and your family peace, health and happiness. Peace brother
Yes, for sure. Cities and towns usually provide most of the economic opportunities so living in some proximity of a good blend of the two 😀👍
Spot on. Everything you said resonates with people living or wanting to live the homesteading lifestyle. I’m glad you put this video out, you reach a large audience and can get some accurate information to them. We’ve been nuts in the real estate world up here in the White Mountains. People are flocking out of the cities to more rural areas. I don’t know how the market is in the city, but it is booming here! It’s been fun to help people find the land that will suit them best. 👍
My sister in law works for a home builder here and they are selling homes like hot cakes! Not necessarily rural land but still and indication many folks are moving or thinking about moving. I would guess there are many coming from CA and other similar places. But that’s just a guess
Great point about the tradesman! We are currently building a house in the country and it has been extremely difficult to get good reliable workers or really any workers! No such thing as comparing bids! We are lucky to get one. We have been trying to get out of the city for a long time. Finally end is in sight.
Yes getting bids on work is really tough. Just a matter that they lose time and don’t make as much money doing rural jobs. Definitely a bad aspect of rural living😂
We just signed up for Visible. It's 40 a month for unlimited data including a hot spot. So far it's working really well. It took less than an hour to upload our latest video.
We've been living out here for a couple of years now and wouldn't change a thing.😀👍
I will have to check it out! Sounds interesting!
And for country living....you know I’m 💯 with you on that😀👍
My man, in the opening scene, the way your daughter is skipping along!!!! that is one happy child, kudos.
She is the purpose for everything we do! If she’s happy we are happy!
I moved to my son and daughter in law's farm about 3 years ago. They built a giant shop and installed a small 600 square foot, fully handicapped accessable father in law apartment in it. For grandpa! I have grandkids and home cooking just steps away from my front door. I build projects in the shop that is on the other side of my back door. Woodworking tools, my welding machine and metal working tools, and all the other tools guys love to play with. We now have, along with the tools, which are all built on rolling cabinets, a complete set of adult games including a full sized shuffleboard, a foosball table, darts and a batting cage and pitching machine for use at any time. The big screen TV sits next to the Dall Bighorn sheep trophy ram full head mount. My son coaches the local high school football team,the Rams. Next to my shop/apartment is a beautiful woodlot with 2nd growth fir and madrona that is up to 32 inches diameter and over 70 feet tall. So squirrels, chipmunks, birds, racoons, deer, coyotes and rabbits are all my neighbors.
Today's project is we are brewing homemade beer in the shop. We snagged a complete set of supplies for home brewing, pots, bottles, hugs, propane tanks and burners, etc. Gotta go, the water is close to temp. Wish us luck!
Well Brian,
I’d say you raised yourself a fine young man there! Who is obviously family oriented! And the grand kids having their grandpa right next door will help instill some of that same wisdom that went into raising your son!
Btw....I don’t think you mentioned one thing that doesn’t sound like heaven to me! If I didn’t have a family of my own I think I’d ask...
“Can I move in with you!!!!” 😀👍
Joe
@@homesteadonomics You are welcome to stop by anytime to see what's going on. Friends and neighbors are welcome whenever we are fooling around in the shop.
We agree and we are city dwellers. Thanks for all the good content. We appreciate you
Definitely pro’s and cons to each! Just gotta find what works for each specific person. I’ve got some friends who would love the energy of a city and wouldn’t be happy in the country at all. But some, like me, love it😀👍
Amen!! Great page!!! New fan!
We are bugging out to NV. This world is collapsing, and we are getting our. LOVE your video on water harvesting
Yes, it’s a crazy strange time. Never did I think that I would live to see a day where so many in the gov and media willfully seek to destroy ability for people to seek and honest and free life.
But I’m glad you’re finding some help from the videos and you’ve got some land to head out to😀👍🙏
@@homesteadonomics God Bless you bro! Keep that amazing family safe. See you on the other side
i love the idea of liberty. i am an Australian living in the bush in Thailand and I can do whatever I want and I will from now on describe what I have as liberty. thanks
Great to hear Ben! My dad lives in Thailand for a few months out of the year! He enjoys his time there too!
@@homesteadonomics what province does he live in?
and last year I was able to visit some friends with my mum in Tuscon Arizona. it is a very cool place I enjoyed it alot.
I like your channel, great videos, this one is also very good and full of good informations. You are living something I am also dreaming about for years. May God protect and help you and your family!
Believe me, it was what we lacked ... calm, good neighbors, and a happy family
From a very, very faraway place, I wish you and your family safety and happiness
Thanks for watching😀🙏
Great points Joe! Can't wait to find out piece of "space" and begin building our homestead too.
Can’t wait for you guys to embark on that journey! Lots more things to consider regarding the current happenings. But I actually would consider it a big benefit! To know what kind of actions some states are willing to take. I anticipate the freestateproject will be getting a lot more interest now
As long as I can watch your great videos and country life, I’ll be happy here in the burbs.
Lots of great things about the city, towns, suburbs....just gotta find what’s right for you😉👍
This is the best channel! Thanks
Well thank you Den Isaak😀🙏
homesteadonomics I am your fan, I am planing soon to start something what you do and all your advices are very useful for me. I highly appreciate what you do. Thank you very much 👍🏼
I’ve lived in apartments almost all my life. I would love to live in the country.
First great video I love how you say mom don’t watch for the snake part
Haha...she hates snakes so I gotta let her know before hand😂👍
Love your videos thank you for replying 😄👍
I have lived in the country and the city.
Most country people don't care what you are doing in your yard.
City people tend to be very nosy.
City's tend to be very loud.
When i live in the country, i hear sirens maybe 2 times a year.
When i live in the city, i hear sirens every few minutes.
Traffic noise is all day and night long.
When i live in the country, its so quiet at night i can hear myself think.
In the country can have a garden and animals without anybody yelling to the government about it.
Can set in your yard by a camp fire out in the country without anybody calling on you.
BUT, life in the country is work, if you want to grow a garden and have a nice farm.
Definitely good and bad aspects to both..,but for me rural living just feels better for my soul😀👍
Wow...I can't believe how big Marley is getting...seems like just yesterday you were building her the playhouse!
To me there are 4 pollution in the cities: Air, Noise, Light & People. And as recent events have shown...people pollution seems to be the worst of all.
Yes, for sure! I actually lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for a year after college and while I thought the Bay was an incredibly beautiful place and could see why so many people moved there years ago.....it was the density of people, traffic, structures, etc that made me realize large population areas was not my thing. I realized this in the first week or two😂.
like your videos. it would be interesting to have a followup video on pros and cons from family perspective.
YES Joe, you & me both. I live rural & my neighbors are still to close to me.. lol... but even it's rural I have 2 subdivisions in around me. I dislike my closes neighbor as do the rest of the neighbors. She is a trouble maker. She makes my 76 yr old Mother
life he'll just by trying to block here driveway. She thinks my Mother has no right on that road even though it's been there for 35 yrs & the owners of that land gave my Mother the right away to her property over 35+ yrs.
Thank God my Mother had it deeded back when the other owners gave it to my grandfather for a $1.00.
It states that no gates or anything else can block that driveway. She put a fence all the way down my side of the driveway. I can't get to my back yard now. I can't get my camper out. Last spring we put a whole new septic tank system in our side yard. Over $6,000.00 worth. If we drive on it it will crush are ladderlines & I can't replace them. I don't have that much money living on disability. I asked the neighbor if I could put up a double gate & she said no way in hell she would let me. So I'm stuck in the back yard. I dislike neighbors.
Well they tried to block my mother's driveway & the police came out & told her she could not block my mother's driveway bc after 35+ yrs that driveway is my mother's. They will be going to court. Can't wait. Plus my Mother has cancer & UPS & the post OFFICE will not go thur gates to deliver her medications. Also fire trucks, ambulances, electric trucks can not make that turn @ the end of the driveway on to my mother's land. The right away states it must be 35 foot for things like that.
This neighbor is a thorn in the neighborhood. My husband & I would fix her car & lawnmower all the time. Her rooster got out one day & was trying to breed w/my chickens. When I saw this I shewed the rooster off my chicken. I caught the rooster & when all over the neighborhood trying to find out who's it was. It was hers, so I tilted her I shewed it off my chickens. She thought I said shot @ it. At the time I was renting my house from my Mother. She called my Mother & told her to tell me to keep my chickens off her land. I only let my chickens out one hour before sunset a day. OMG!
So my chickens hasn't been out of the cage since & that's been 4 yrs ago.
Neighbors are evil!
I'm glad on the other side of my land there's a field & my stepfather owns it. Now to get rid of the other neighbor I will be so happy. My mother can stay behind my house bc she doesn't cause me grief...... lol....
In November my Mother gifted me my house & land. My grandfather built the house & THEY lived her for over 50 yrs. I'm so happy I got my grandparents house. My mother is one special person. And deserves piece in her late years.
So whoever reads this. Will you please pray for my Mother & this property is also in probate court. So PLEASE pray for the daughter, Lee, gets her late father's property. He has 4 other houses she can live in so it's not like she wouldn't have a place to live. We want Lee to win so my Mother can buy the driveway so nothing like this happens again.
So PLEASE pray for my Mother, Wilma, & for the daughter, Lee.
Thank you, sorry this was so long, but it's a long story,
Chris from Missouri
Wow! No worries for the long story. Sounds like you guys have had a pretty terrible time with that neighbor. Hope all goes well with the court hearing👍😀
Your daughter is growing so much. Enjoy!
She is! Growing way too fast!
Great video, pretty comprehensive. I've been thinking about getting land out in Avra Valley and have really struggled in coming to terms with the various logistics, making money, maintaining friendships, and all the other tradeoffs. I really want the freedom and space to build what I want and do what I want. As far as critters, the whole web of life in the desert makes it the amazing place that it is, even the rattlesnakes. I mean that literally, it would not be what it is without every part of the ecosystem. Even though I have had the s*** scared out of me by rattlesnakes numerous times, I look at them with respect, and know that they don't want a confrontation any more than I do. Anyway, glad you are back, looking forward to what's next!
Thanks DustMan! I agree and see the nature aspect very similar! Beautiful benefit so long as you respect it as well! I’ve also been scared by rattlers when you first see them😂. I’ve always enjoyed seeing those videos where people jump at a rubber snake....haha.... it startles all of us!
Really enjoyed this. Thanks for explaining and sharing. I’m in awe of your skills you bring to your choices. I’ve been in cities all my life but have deep appreciation for space, independence and skill learning. Peace
I'm not as far out as you, but I'm outside the city limits, only have neighbors on one side with ample space between, yet it's only 10 minute drive to work. I wouldn't have it any other way! I love country living.
10 min drive to work would be really nice! You might have the best of both worlds....little space but also close enough to enjoy the amenities 😀👍
For thirty years I worked in cities, big and small. I love the quiet I now have in a rural environment. I guess I just got tired of dealing with cantankerous people.
I’ve lived in both as well and they each have their good qualities! But I certainly do enjoy the rural environment as well!
Be safe you have a great lifestyle Being as handy as you are is a big help to
Thanks for checking it out dessert man!
The 'con' of it taking a long time to get mail (or run errands) exists in the city too. Driving across town can take an hour or more if there's traffic (although that has been really mitigated with all the stay at home orders)
Yes for sure. When I lived in the San Fran Bay Area after college... it was a nightmare to get anywhere quickly. Very cool natural beauty to that bay....but waaay to many people for me😬
Thanks for the honest answers!
Thank you for this assessment.. one I wish to further evaluate, convenience of suburb living vs. raw land beauty.. Gracias.. Larry
Thanks for checking it out Larry! 😀🙏
Loved the video especially when talking about “liberty” 🇺🇸
Great video. That Ocotillo! Appreciated your comments at the end.
I love that ocotillo! Check it out almost everyday! It’s the biggest one I’ve seen anywhere! And glad you liked the comments too! I’m hoping people make the very best choices for themselves as they can! 😀👍
That Ocotillo is gigantic, I don’t think I have ever seen one that big. Have you had a lot of rain, it is so green.
Yes, that thing is spectacular!
Movin' to the country, gonna eat a lotta peaches...
I love me some peaches 🍑’s👍
Millions of peaches..peaches for free! Millions of peaches..peaches for me!
I like to live in a rural area. I would also like to say that dog is so cute excitedly running towards the car. ☺️
Yes, she loves being with us whatever we’re doing! And she loves to ride to the dump with me too!
Wow!
I concur with you 100%. Good job!
Very informative.. Thanks for sharing!
A "UPS" store is a great alternative to USPS! If there is one near you! Or at least around your shopping route. Like Home Depot nearest you. A great benefit is they accept anything shipped to them. You can call them too!
Great video! It was great to meet you a few months ago at the Mod pizza! And don't worry the likelihood the mine will get approval for a smelter is slim to none!
Awesome! I remember you Gustavo! My wife isn't happy when I beg to order pizza.... but sometimes we gotta do what we gotta do ;) Anyways, hope to see you next time I'm there!
Joe
great show. thanks
Thanks!
@Homesteadonomics we moved from a city of 330,000, to a smaller city of 10,000-12,000. We are so close to rural living, and love to drive around finding the rural roads in our new state. Even at the population that we have, some of the mentioned issues apply.. Yet, they drive us further and further into wanting to move full blown rural.
Thanks for checking out the video! Definitely good and bad about any place....just a matter of seeing what is the best fit for you! 😀👍
homesteadonomics you’re most welcome. Your channel is such a calming watch.
For us, we crave a rural life. I think you highlighted the pros and cons dead on.
I have 3 acres & would love more but this old farmhouse is my dream house!!! There’s only one Internet provider so we decided just not to have it.
How do you access the Internet? cellular/LTE?
3 acres is a great amount! And old farm houses just have so much charm! 😀👍
SpaceX Starlink satellite internet is probably going to be viable in a couple more years.
On the emergency services side, you could think that it would help to "encourage" you to work more safely and maybe be more responsible! just a thought!
It does force you to think that way, to get smarter about doing things that could result in injury.
Hi Joe, some questions for you: how do you manage with the child school and with earning money? The rural life is something beautiful but difficult at the same time. I'm dreaming it everyday but the main problems I deal with are school/sport/social relations for the child, and quitting job and reinventing a new one.
I know these are personal questions, so you're not forced to answer 😉
Hi Alessandro,
Thanks for checking out the video. Regarding employment.... I work as a firefighter and commute to work in the nearest city to us. And our home schooling for our daughter is a combination of a homeschool group we are a part of, workbooks and projects that we work on with her, and mostly just letting her explore her interests and fostering that desire to learn. Most people actually comment to us that she is way more mature and speaks more articulately than most kids her age. But I might be biased😉
And for socialization. That is probably the most common thing we hear from folks asking about it. It’s really not a problem at all. We have neighbors, and cousins nearby that she plays with regularly. And we schedule play dates with her friends that go to traditional public school. It’s just a matter a making to effort to give her plenty of opportunities.
Hope that made sense and thanks for watching!
Joe
@@homesteadonomics really fantastic! You definitely do a great job 💪🏼
I will enjoy your videos more!
Thank you for answers 🍻
Yes public dust is great where we are... Neighbors are 1/4- 1/2 mile away...
Mike an excellent job in avoiding the politcal fray whike making great point on why choosing to live in the great open spaces. One thing that I did want to know is about your commute time and how many days does your job pulls you away from home? Great informative video.
Thanks for checking it out Thomas! Yes, I try to give a pretty objective view on these things.. of course it’s not secret I prefer rural living...haha. As for my job and commute. My commute is about an hour one way. And I work in 24 hrs shifts.
Good pro/cons there. Just getting started on my little retreat. 50 acres, end of the road in the high desert. Love my privacy up there, but I am not as nice to rattlers.
Thanks for checking it out! Glad to hear you got some acreage! 50 gives you lots of possibilities 😀👍
I have one year living in the country side here un Mexico and I will say that in general is more expensive, at least the first years. But I agree with you in all pros and cons. I think that it will be very hard for me and my family to go back to the city. Life in country side can be very tough, but it’s beautiful, entertaining and funny.
Yes, definitely pro’s and cons to each. Just a matter of finding what is the best fit for each person 😀👍
Nice video, nice and best way of life.
Thank you! We really love it here😀👍
I love this! Ty♥️
Thanks for checking it out Debbie!
Love those snake wrangling sandals. Good work.
Rural routes have a half mile rule for how far the delivery takes them from the road but you can talk to the folks at your office to see if building a secure box for the carrier to leave a package would work. I've delivered to many a creative alternative like horse troughs converted to secure water tite boxes for packages. I assume your mail box is a half mile or more from the road. A larger box or locker may help you.
Mustache looks good on you my friend! Why men are forced to have clean shave nowadays? I want freedom of mustache! Like in good old days.
Awesome video, again. Thank you. May love and beauty surround you and your family.
Thank you Dersu! And best wishes to you as well!
Feels like you guys dealing with rattle snakes all move them off your properties. With our brown snakes here in Australia, taipans, red belly blacks, etc, we usually just leave them alone and keep our distance lol. Feels like playing with fire! Been a while since they were an every day issue for me, but we are moving back to the country as soon as we can, so it will be a consideration again! Great video!
Great info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 ..... Perhaps in the not too distant future, between ATSC 3.0 and possibly Starlink, you won't have to make as many trips to the library! 📡🛰️ ..... definitely feel ya on having space, I'm hoping to have a little more space for myself when I retire and move out of NY in a couple of years, maybe not as much as you have there, but definitely more than what I have currently!
Yes, possibly! I think the star link is a Elon musk thing right? And good luck on your future retirement. Don’t need to have much space at all....even just a little will go a long ways😀👍
@@homesteadonomics Thanks, and yes, Starlink is Elon Musk's satellite internet.
Wranglin' rattlers in your flip-flops, lol.. j/k. Good on ya' for the no auto-kill policy.
I can take the snakes -- it's the cyclical black widow/bark scorpion infestations that suck.
BTW, love your channel and what you've done with your place!
Thanks for checking it out Lane! The flip flops are to give the snake a false sense of security😉
Snake - “ah man, look at this guy trying to get me with flip flops on....no way he’s gonna get me”. Gets grabbed. “Well crap, I guess that fool did get me...” 😂