Not really a tractor question but seeking opinions

[Frankenkubota]

Just did it. 55 acres, total isolation. Occasional visit from from friends, not often.

I知 single with dog and can go days without seeing anyone.

In a nut shell, I think you need to be able to keep yourself entertained, busy, whatever that is. Seems most folks on this forum like projects, I know I do. Something to look forward to.

I致e been taking an informal survey, for the last year or so. When I tell 50 guys about what I知 doing, regardless of age, at least 48 of them will get this dreamy look in their eyes and say, boy, some day I壇 love to do that.

When I tell 50 women, almost universally they say......what if something happens?

Our brains are wired very very differently. It痴 my opinion that most women are far more social than most men. (That痴 biology) You know your family, I壇 just keep that in mind.

Good luck!

 

[Doofy]

Please be aware that for some people the "Quiet" is deafening. Make sure that you both can stand the peace and solitude. Good Luck!

 

[bigtiller]

Please be aware that for some people the "Quiet" is deafening. Make sure that you both can stand the peace and solitude. Good Luck!

That's for sure. I know a lot of guys that retired early in their 50's and couldn't stand it. Most of them took other jobs at half of their old pay scale, just to have something to do.

 

[MossRoad]

Please be aware that for some people the "Quiet" is deafening. Make sure that you both can stand the peace and solitude. Good Luck!

Good point. I like solitude, but also enjoy saying 'Hi!" to the neighbors. I see a lot of people at work, but mostly work by myself. Wife and I like to go out to eat and socialize with friends and family, but enjoy a quiet afternoon in the pool. It's sometimes challenging to find that exact balance at the exact time.

 

[ultrarunner]

Sounds like opportunity knocking...

One of the things I love about my 17 acres in WA is the peace and solitude but a short drive for city services... not to mention natural beauty.

 

[Doofy]

Access to good medical services is very important as you age. Never was sick a day in my life until I hit 67 and things started acting up.

 

[oosik]

If my son didn't come out to visit three or four times a year I wouldn't have the normal half dozen visitors I get every year. Fortunately, I THRIVE on solitude.

 

[Doofy]

If my son didn't come out to visit three or four times a year I wouldn't have the normal half dozen visitors I get every year. Fortunately, I THRIVE on solitude.

Same here. Peace and Quiet is bliss. Hate to say it but this Covid outbreak has provided a great excuse for being less social. Certain neighbors are miffed because we are not socializing but after having a second brain surgery a couple weeks ago, can't take any chances.

 

[MossRoad]

Same here. Peace and Quiet is bliss. Hate to say it but this Covid outbreak has provided a great excuse for being less social. Certain neighbors are miffed because we are not socializing but after having a second brain surgery a couple weeks ago, can't take any chances.

Brain surgery? Yikes. Apparently things went well? :thumbsup:

 

[Doofy]

Brain surgery? Yikes. Apparently things went well? :thumbsup:

Yes, doing great. They just went up my nose again to remove the rest of my pituitary tumor. Not so much as a headache. :cool2: