We have a patch of woodland out in the middle of nowhere in rural Dorset, fed by a small stream and shaded from the worst of the weather. It is mixed woodland bordered by pine and dotted with forgot-me-not, quintessential English stuff.
I have a small cabin on order, no more than a larger, insulated shed really. I am going to erect it in the middle of the woodland and move in as soon as I can, miles from the nearest town or road.
I'll get by by living off of the land, which I have experience of, and spend my days building and maintaining my land and house and chopping wood. No need for contact with the outside world unless I say so, which is absolutely the way I want it. No more gridlock, offices, politicians, wars, rudeness, terror threats and fumes. Just me, some good friends now and again, and the simple life, frozen in time. A bit of fishing and walking when I get tired.
Is it wrong of me, as a young man, to want this from life?
Thanks!
2007-05-01 01:36:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
That sounds like pure heaven and so it should be! Society is highly overrated and well I live in the country side also, with my nearest neighbour 5 miles away and I am a very happy person for it...Life is too short go for it!
Believe me you won't regret it...all you need is the right girl and mans best 4 legged friend to enjoy it all with...
Good luck!
2007-05-01 01:45:45 · answer #1 · answered by celtic_colieen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing wrong with this at all.
its your choice, if you have the means and will to do this then by all means go for it.
however i personally would count too much isolation as a negative aspect of this plan - a good circle of friends would help alot in this case. it could also be a little bit hazardous to have no-one else around in case of an accident, so keeping a mobile phone might not be a bad idea.
i recognise your motivation in getting away from certain aspects of society, however as you are probably used to company it may be a bit difficult to change.
ideally if i was in this situation i would need some kind of work or activity to keep me busy so regular trips back into the "real" world might be a good idea also.
also (if its relevant) there are scatterings of "new agers" throughout britain and ireland who go in for this same way of living, maybe research them, they probably have good advice for you.
maybe things were better back when people lived like this.
2007-05-01 01:53:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what everyone wants but be careful! Remember the film Clockwork Orange? It was banned because of a scene where a man and woman were beaten and the woman died. Stanley kuberick was living in a remote cottage in the UK at the time, probably fearing it could happen to his wife and children as well.
2007-05-01 01:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as you keep the ability to contact the emergency services then I see the benefit in the peace and quiet, if you decide to go ahead then can I be your friend?....lol
2007-05-01 01:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by Jim M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, I am right there with ya! I find the human race tiresome and just plain mean most days.
2007-05-01 01:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by DeadHelen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IL help to make the shed for two be with you tomorrow
2007-05-01 01:47:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not, it sounds like heaven, wish I could do the same.
2007-05-01 01:43:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wrong? I think not!
Sounds idyllic, really...think I'm jealous
2007-05-01 01:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by steveshurtleff 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not wrong,but it's mentally unhealthy to feel that way.
2007-05-01 01:45:07 · answer #9 · answered by Candi Apples 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How can that be wrong? It sounds so right!
2007-05-01 01:42:17 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs. Noo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋