Say, moving to Alaska and hunting and gathering rather than going to a daily job? (within the realm of reason...you already knew how to hunt, chop firewood, etc...)
2007-08-13 05:50:02 · 9 answers · asked by Chickenfarmer 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Sounds good midnite rainbow, but are there places in the lower 48 that are that untouched (besides applachia)?
2007-08-13 06:05:33 · update #1
The ownership of land (acreage) is getting harder to sustain, so yes that would have to be a consideration.
2007-08-13 07:05:05 · update #2
Depends on if i'd really be struggling to make it, or if it would be as comfortable a living as modern life affords me. If it were just as comfortable given my skill level, then I'd consider it. I would be most concerned about missing out on the benefits of modern medicine. In that case, i'd want the simpler life to be a LOT better, since it would be shorter.
2007-08-13 05:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by moore850 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one small problem: all the land is owned, which means, you would be trespassing if you just went out and squatted. It takes a good deal of money to buy the amount of land necessary to life this "simpler existence".
I know, I've been there. Growing up, we chopped wood, carried water, planted gardens, orchards, fields for hay, grain, corn and all the rest. It was a good life, hard work, but a good life. We grew almost everything that we ate. As I was the youngest, I helped my Mom all the time in the kitchen, so I know how to make noodles and dumplings, how to bake bread and cake from the basic ingredients (it tastes so much better than these prepared mixes, let alone the "bakery" concoctions), how to dress the chicken/goose/duck/turkey, how to slaughter the calves/pigs, how to make lye soap and oh, so much more.
I yearn for those days, those times, that way of life. I have no doubt that there are a few people living the primitive life yet; the problem is that "civilization" constantly encroaches on any one wanting to live free.
So, yes, if I had the money to buy the land for such, I definitely would. I do not care for the hustle and bustle and all the crime, noise, pollution and all that goes with modern life.
2007-08-13 13:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No..I enjoy camping and survival skills, cliff climbing and rappelling, fishing, wood working, cooking in an earth oven and all the interesting ways people live. But I love the sciences as well. engineering new machines, modern surgical practise, dentistry with xylocaine, and my hot tub.
I believe there is a place for everything if it is handled responsibly.
2007-08-13 13:21:02 · answer #3 · answered by Dr weasel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd love to. I could pretty easily go without most modern things, a book is my favorite form of entertainment. Except air conditioning, I've gotten kind of used to that modern convenience.
2007-08-13 13:50:45 · answer #4 · answered by genius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I want the lifestyle, but I want the modern things like TV, internet and music and bands and concerts and that sort of stuff that we have today. Other than that, yes definitely, xD
2007-08-13 12:58:00 · answer #5 · answered by lynxmcromance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if I had a community with which to do it. Living by ones self is so dry and unstimulating; giving up modern life is only purposeful if it allows one to make deeper connections with humanity, to allow time for what needs doing.
2007-08-13 12:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by sam_we_is 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Best to begin while you are still capable but you don't need to go to Alaska. Maine works as do other places. If you're interested, I have such a place as you seek.
2007-08-13 12:58:05 · answer #7 · answered by midnite rainbow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have those kinds of skills but am too old and lazy to start working so hard to just survive! ;-)=
2007-08-13 12:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-08-13 12:54:26 · answer #9 · answered by Rana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋