Why we live in the country

[LostInTheWoods]

I thought that members might benefit from my "expertise" in this area. Modesty and confidentiality agreements prevent me listing the various heads of state, business leaders, etc. that I have advised on these matters.

Steve

Eh, sometimes you need a few rough edges should the need arise to engage in cowboy diplomacy.

 

[smstonypoint]

How about Whiz Whiz?

Later,
Dan

Unacceptable. Please consult post #31 in the thread.

Steve

 

[weldingisfun]

The questions I have about folks who move to the country allegedly to get away from all the negatives if suburban life is, why is it that they always seem to put up privacy fences, security lights, bring 2 to 4 dogs, all kept outside to bark contnuously 24/7 and park 3 to 6 cars around their places?
Please don't answer with, because they can.

 

[blueriver]

The questions I have about folks who move to the country allegedly to get away from all the negatives if suburban life is, why is it that they always seem to put up privacy fences, security lights, bring 2 to 4 dogs, all kept outside to bark contnuously 24/7 and park 3 to 6 cars around their places?
Please don't answer with, because they can.

Thats one I have also wondered about ... or they buy within 100 yards of 3 neighbors and call that country.

Speaking of security lights ... I hate them and don't have the first one. If I need a light I grab the Flashlight.

 

[LostInTheWoods]

The questions I have about folks who move to the country allegedly to get away from all the negatives if suburban life is, why is it that they always seem to put up privacy fences, security lights, bring 2 to 4 dogs, all kept outside to bark contnuously 24/7 and park 3 to 6 cars around their places?
Please don't answer with, because they can.

Hard to answer that one without saying "because they can". For some, part of the enticement to living "in the country" is to have more freedom to do what they wish with their property. No irksome city ordinances or homeowner's association BS. No one can prevent them from putting up those privacy fences (though, like you said, why you'd want one out in the country is a mystery), having half-a-dozen dogs, going out to the back 40 to squeeze off a few rounds of target practice, putting in a garden wherever they choose, etc.

 

[troutsqueezer]

What gets me is the people who move out here, buy a horse or two, ride it once or twice and just let it languish from then on. I see them often, a single horse, usually just standing in one corner of the fence line, looking lonely and unhappy. I don't know maybe he isn't but he sure looks like it to me.

 

[SandburRanch]

The questions I have about folks who move to the country allegedly to get away from all the negatives if suburban life is, why is it that they always seem to put up privacy fences, security lights, bring 2 to 4 dogs, all kept outside to bark contnuously 24/7 and park 3 to 6 cars around their places?
Please don't answer with, because they can.

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I'm glad you said allegedly because the real reason they moved is the city forced them out because of their barking dogs and junk cars.

 

[LostInTheWoods]

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I'm glad you said allegedly because the real reason they moved is the city forced them out because of their barking dogs and junk cars.

Junk cars should be a no-go no matter where you live, IMHO.

 

[czechsonofagun]

Thats one I have also wondered about ... or they buy within 100 yards of 3 neighbors and call that country.

Speaking of security lights ... I hate them and don't have the first one. If I need a light I grab the Flashlight.

Yes! I dont even understand those lights on the transformer pole farms have. I prefer the natural moon light or darkness.

When we moved to our place from suburbs it took me a while to get used to walk the house in the dark at night. At suburbs, you always have light from the street reaching in.

 

[Runner]

"It's even better if you can go #1 without offending."

AHHH, finally something we can all agree on!

Like others, I really enjoy the privacy and darkness (better for sky viewing), natural scenery and lack of land-use controls.

As for terminology, the funniest one I've heard was from a female, said she had to "shake the dew off her lilly".