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Getting Away From It All In The Country

Perhaps you are looking to really get away from it all for a quiet vacation. Or, maybe you are considering retirement in a rural or even rustic environment. Those weary of the crowds and stress of city living may long for the peace and quiet of a cabin in the woods. If this is your idea of fun, you should definitely run with it. There are a few things, however, to think about before taking off for the wilderness. While you may not miss your daily latte from the corner cafe, probably you don’t feel the same way about giving up basic creature comforts such as warmth and water.

Managing food and other supplies should be one of your top priorities. You will no longer be close to the corner grocery store or large shopping malls. You will want to minimize lengthy trips to town, certainly of the unplanned variety. Make a list of everything you need to be comfortable, then stock up on it. Running out of something you need or want is no fun, and neither is a long trip into town that could have been avoided.

Having a well on the property, as is likely, is a wonderful source of water as long as it works. Should anything go wrong, though, either with the water or the means to pump it, you could be in dire straits. Protect yourself from this situation by having a large storage tank that the well constantly tops off, and also have a generator on hand for emergency electricity. Also stash bottles of water for drinking, cooking and washing, enough to last until you can get into town or fix the problem with your well.

Being out in the country means that emergency personnel such as paramedics and firefighters will not be able to get to you immediately should you need them. For this reason, have on hand a good range of first aid supplies. At least one family member should also have first aid training, including knowing how to administer CPR.

Keeping a large area around your house cleared of excessive brush and overgrown bushes, as well as overhanging tree limbs, will serve as a barrier should a forest fire start nearby. This type of task is easily done with a lightweight Homelite chainsaw. This way you may save your house and everything in it while the firefighters are on their way,

While you are busy clearing the land around your house, you might consider having a garden to produce your own fruits and vegetables. This is not only very satisfying, but also very practical. Between eating your fresh homegrown produce and perhaps the extra that you have put up in cans, you will be independent of extra trips to the store for such perishables.

If your home does not have central heat, or if you do not want the expense of gas or electric heaters, you may decide to have an air-tight fireplace. These can work quite well to keep a house warm in winter. Or even if you do have other means of heat, you may enjoy the beauty of an open fireplace, for ambiance as well as a little heat. If the property is wooded, you can get all the free firewood you like. A heavy duty Husqvarna chainsaw will be equal to the task of cutting felled trees into rounds that can then be split for firewood.

Now you can enjoy the rewards of all your hard work and planning. With a full tank of water, a full pantry and plenty of other supplies to last as long as you need them to, you can relax and enjoy the rural lifestyle. You have plenty of firewood in the house, and much more outside, getting seasoned for when you’ll need it later. With all these creature comforts, and the satisfaction of having done it yourself, it’s time for a cup of coffee and some relaxation. Or you may feel ambitious and get back to working on the quilt set you’re making. This is as good as it gets.

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