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 Introductions August 17, 2004 4:02 PM

Hello! Welcome to Back to the village. Please share your daydreams of the beautiful paradises that come to your soul. Where can you picture yourself? Do you wish for another life? I long for a place where I can enjoy a slower and more meaningful pace in my life. Where the people are warm, and I know the people in my community. Where I am the bread maker. Have you found such a place? Have you lived here? Have you travelled here? Please share your dreams...  [ send green star]
 
Dream August 19, 2004 4:05 AM

every day morning, when I start driving to my office, I ask my self, shall I go to the left or right side of the street, as on the lift side is the way to the Village..most of the time, I take the right side.. not coz I love to, but coz I have to.. I hate all the civilian life now, there is no care about you.. every one in the morning is angry.. you dont know why.. even if you look from your office window, what u will see? more buildings and more angry people, we lost the smile in the middel of our working life.. but in the village, every one love to say good morning for you, or offer you any help you need.. you can smell the life.. not only see it.. yes I wish to go back to the Village  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
let's bring the village life to the city August 19, 2004 7:31 AM

There is no reason for us to not bring joy, kindness, and thoughtfulness to our everyday lives. Whether it is really listening or paying attention to someone, doing something thoughtful like offering to go pickup a coffee for someone, or to just verbalize that you care about a person. Thank you for your post Mohammad.  [ send green star]
 
anonymous Hello August 23, 2004 4:47 PM

I just felt the need to write something... here goes. For me, the magic of travel is that you leave home secure in your own knowledge and identity, but as you travel, the world in all its richness intervenes. You meet people you could not invent; you see scenes you could not imagine. Your own world, which was so large as to consume your whole life diminishes... you return a different person. Travel doesn't have to be to some dreamlike and foreign destination. It can take you on an evening stroll through a distant forest or to a park bench in a town just a few miles away from your home. What matters is that you have left the comfort of the familiar and opened yourself to a world that is totally apart from your own. If we don't offer ourselves to the unknown (sometimes), our senses dull. Our world becomes small and we lose our sense of wonder. The edge is off out experience and we pass our days in a routine that is both comfortable and limiting. We wake up one day to find we have lost our dreams in order to protect our days. I do have my special 'place' in the world (it's on South Island, New Zealand). I don't think I will ever see it again and, sometimes, I feel that maybe I could have found the same sense of 'speciality' or 'ideality' closer to home. However, the beauty and tranquility of the place is burnt into my memory... it is mine to keep. When I am old and weak, my memories will be waiting for me. They will lift me over mountains and oceans. I will hold them and turn them and watch them catch the sunlight as they come alive once more in my imagination. And I will be happy and at peace. Ed  [report anonymous abuse]  [ accepted]
 
Thank you Heidi August 26, 2004 3:18 PM

Thanks for giving me a chance to start dreamtime again. I have grown old and haggard but like you I so want to return to those simpler times. Breadmaking-oh that wonderful smell and the fresh veggies from our own gardens. Can I buy some dream property and go back to the Village too. I'd love it!!! They don't deliver mail, you have to go get it. No noisy smelly cars? The neighborhood is getting good girl!  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
anonymous would love to go back. August 27, 2004 4:42 PM

Hi there! I'm Alli, live in Portland, OR currently. For a while, though, I lived on the Washington coast in a very small town. We had one traffic light that blinked yellow and was turned off in the winter. After all the summer tourists had left, us "full timers" would gather in a favorite bar, overlooking a gorgeous bay. There were old salts, and artists, and curmugeons and retirees and people hiding from who knows what. When the winter gales (80 mph!) made the windows bow in and the lights go out, we would oo and ah and chat about that really bad winter or the even worse winds and rain that had logs floating in the parking lot. It really was a place where every one knew your name! Of course, this has drawbacks. Everyone knew everyone else's business, good or bad. The gossip factor was pretty high, who was running around with who, and "guess who I saw in so and so's truck!" But it was the most creative time of my life, and I'll always have very fond memories of that tiny village. Thanks for letting me wonder down a soggy memory lane!  [report anonymous abuse]  [ accepted]
 
 August 28, 2004 12:24 PM

Hi all, I live in Windsor, Ontario Canada and I used to live on the west side (known as Sandwich Towne). It was very much a village atmosphere. I worked and lived there and saw many of the same people everyday. It was nice. Just thought I'd share.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
anonymous  August 30, 2004 1:51 PM

Greetings! I live in Richmond California, just across the bay from San Francisco. I'm married and have two daughters, 23 and 19. Though we live in a metro area, there's plenty of greenspace and parkland withing driving (or in our case walking) distance. Next week my wife Lynn and I are leaving for Yellowstone. It will be our first road trip in years. The girls are staying behind as they have jobs and college. So for the first time in a long while we will be on our own. We plan to camp out whenever possible. (Except in Las Vegas where we plan to see some shows!) I was originally born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. I suppose I'm a farm boy at heart. I teach herbalism, lecture, write, and try to be as good a person as I can. I guess that covers it. Chuck G.  [report anonymous abuse]  [ accepted]
 
Inner city livin with a small town heart September 27, 2004 12:14 PM

Yep I can relate to this. I've been living in major cities across north america for the last 12 years but am originaly from very small town in england called Taplow. Went to a real small school where the headmaster and mistress actually lived, everybody walked to school including the teachers. But as time passes by I'm wanting to return to that small town enviroment. Would like to start an organic farm outside Ottawa possibly Shawville thats a dream of mine for when I finish school. Alot of my city friends are in agreement. As for bringing small town heart to your city, great idea. You could organize multi-cultural events food and music always works well for bring peeps together or start community gardens to donate money to food banks. Or as previously stated simple things like smiling and saying hello.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Dear Heidi October 10, 2004 4:57 AM

India has many Villages, scattered in different parts of the Country. The traditions and life varies very much for example, a Village in Northern India to a Village in Western India. The food, clothing, festivals, beliefs vary considerably. Even the occupation, vocation of the people vary from place to place, village to village, in India.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
The Dream October 22, 2004 1:15 AM

My village life will probably be in Ontario, Canada, and I am actively planning for it.  Years ago I was so into self-sufficiency (while I worked away in the big city, dreaming, dreaming) and read all of John Seymour's books, along with many others, and longed for the time when I could try my version of it.  I realise as I get older that things won't be quite so sublime as I pictured them, (I don't think I could deal with a dry-chemical toilet, for instance) but I will do my darndest to get close to that dream.

I'm in Australia now, and have decided this country is a bit too harsh for that dream (especially real-estate prices!) so will head back to Canada in a couple of years. 

My idea is to find a place where I can have as many animals as I can do justice to, a sanctuary perhaps, and grow as much of my own produce as possible.  I would like to run a little craft/art gallery out of my house so local artists could display and sell their work.  As an artist, I know how hard it is to be recognized, let alone sell anything.  I would have a little library, where people could come and chat, browse and borrow, and I would have a teashop attached, for more chat, and where I could sell my extra bits of produce, homemade baked goods, my own arty things. I would need help from the village, of course, because this would require more hands than I have.  And that would help the little village economy and we all would benefit.

The village would become my family, with get-togethers, celebrations of the seasons, willing hands to help one another with our various tasks -  snow clearing, child-minding, problem-solving, grief-sharing.

The vision is so clear in my mind that I am certain it will happen, perhaps not quite as I've outlined, but close.  Nothing can ever be perfect, and how boring that would be if it was.

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Findhorn and Sirius November 11, 2004 6:53 PM

Those are two eco-villages that I might visit.  They offer college credit.  I had a friend that went to Findhorn and she recommended it to me.  Sirius is in my state!  I wanna go  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Here is a new member August 10, 2005 7:27 AM

I have lived in many places.  I grew up in a town of 2000 people in Massachusetts.  I have lived in villages in Africa, visited small towns in Italy, stayed in intentional communities, including communes, ecovillages, co-houses, and the like.

I like communities with different levels of familiarity.  I would like a place where I can walk or bike.  Long commutes are out.  Never having to eat a meal alone.  Finding conversation at a moments notice.  Working along side friends and the "intentional family" to support the community.

This is just a dream.  Life and the decisions I have in it (for better or worse) require that I live in the world and repay my debts to society.  My conscience requires it.  Where can those two worlds meet harmoniously?
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Never Lived In Village October 04, 2005 3:47 PM

Never lived in a villiage before.Proble would be nice.I live back in the mountains in saouthwest Va,nice and peacful.I can hear the birds sing,turckies call.see lots wildlife.deer,coons oposom.I feed birds in winter.I have white carer pieogns.chickens,dogs cats and my uncle has about 12 horses.I see foxes.ciotee,bobcats.I lived in northen Va.once next to DC. wasent for me I love the mtns.to much been hear 48 years.I have had a family of eastern blue birds that has keept coming for the past 3 springs to raise there young I have eastern blue bird nest boxes for them.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Michael October 06, 2005 8:47 PM

A mountain sounds good to me! Are you sure you don't live in a village in the mountains??!!  [ send green star]
 
wow Andrew October 06, 2005 8:49 PM

I hope you plan to share your experiences with us! Please start some threads!

I would love to hear about Italy.

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Natural paradise October 08, 2005 10:54 PM

Hello! My name is Lark and I live in Huntsville, Alabama. I have often thought about my perfect village, where I would love to spend the rest of my life. Michael O.'s description sounds a lot like my paradise, with the beauty of nature all around. I would love to live in the mountains-like the Rockies-near enough to my village to walk, even in the winter. Everyone would know everyone else and all would work together to create a place where people are safe and all feel needed and appreciated. I would love to make a living writing and painting-or perhaps sculpting-but, like everyone else in my village, I would do my part in the garden, kitchen or wherever else my skill or strength was needed. My village would be made up of people who are tolerant of others' opinions, and are willing to listen and support each other.

This place sounds like Shangri-La, doesn't it? But I bet it's not really an impossible dream. At least I hope not because I intend to keep looking for it!

Peace everyone!   Lark

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Hi Lark! October 11, 2005 3:08 AM

Welcome to the village!

I am making my own retreat in my apartment so that I can paint, write, compose, and do yoga & pilates. It's the best that I can do in the city!

What I would really love, is to own some land. I am so afraid that there will be no more forests, clean water, clean air, animals roaming free, etc. Where are we going to keep all the people in the world (to the moon!)?

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In my village October 11, 2005 8:30 AM

Yesterday evening,In my back yard there were 5 deer standing in my field eating grass and apples.2 mommy deer and 3 fonds.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
anonymous FROM EASTERN OREGON October 11, 2005 10:44 AM

I GREW UP IN AN APPLE ORCHARD W/ FAMILY ALL AROUND ME. MY GRAND PARENTS, MY UNCLE AND AUNT, AND COUSINS WERE ALL JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY..I ALWAYS HAD SOMEONE TO VISIT OR STAY THE NIGHT WITH. I LIKED GOING OVER TO MY GRANDMAS CAUSE SHE ALWAYS BAKED...HOMEMADE BREAD AND ROLLS, COOKIES, CAKE, PIE, ETC...I ALSO ATE ALOT OF APPLES AND PLAYED IN THE OLD BARN ALOT...I WAS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE GROWN UP IN THE COUNTRY!  [report anonymous abuse]  [ accepted]
 
Grandma October 11, 2005 10:54 AM

Thats the way my grandma was she was always cooking,baking.She made the best of everything to me.Real scratch cakes,pies,brads everything.She caned food we raised garden and caned and put it up.I use to go blackberry picking with her.She cooked every day from scratch.Those were the good days for me.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
must be losing it October 12, 2005 4:14 PM

I am pretty sure that I replied to your post Holly. Maybe I wrote something the forgot to send it!

Anyways, I have a small family and we live in different cities and countries. Must be nice to walk over to who ever you feel like being around. A child's dream!

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Michael October 12, 2005 4:16 PM

Those sure sound like good days to me!

Do you share such 'memories to be' with your foster children?

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Memories October 14, 2005 6:14 PM

I do have a lot of memories of foster kids.I have had some good & some bad experinces.Out of 25 boys

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The boy we adopted October 14, 2005 6:34 PM

William the boy we adopted.He was so special to us.We adopted him at 14,He was the most loving person I have ever seen.He would come up to us and hug us and tell us he loved us.He Reilly brought me out of being depressed a lot.We did every thing together.We went camping & fishing sometimes for 3 days at a time.Once we were fishing,and we decided to go wild ginseng looking,I was always looking for different plants in the woods that thriled me.So he went to the left and I went to the right.And I heard him yell at me,and tell me to come over hear and look at this beautiful plant.So I started over wear he was.He said be careful it looks snakey over hear.It Reilly was snakey when I got Thar,he said look up their and I SAW 3 COPPERHEADS doing there mating reticule.Then I was relly scared and he new I was scared of snakes.So we got out of Thar.He did it for Menes he new I didn't like snakes.He sometimes would catch snakes.We had a lot of good times together.Any time he wonted to go fishing we did.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
MEMORIES October 14, 2005 6:39 PM

I DO SHARE MY PAST MEMORIES WITH MY FOSTER KIDS! i ALSO COOK FOR THEM SOME OLD FASHION WAYS.THY LOVE MY COWBOY BEANS.

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APPLE BUTTER IN THE VILLAGE October 14, 2005 7:14 PM

Have you ever made apple butter in the village.We need some good apple pilers like Heidi & holly.And when we get our apples in the old copper pot, Sugar Cinnamon just wright we need a lot of people stering all day long.Then we all stand around taking turns stering in the pot of apples,not to let them stick.We all cand stand around stirring all day making lots apple butter for everyone.Ever one can tell some tales whear we haven't gotten together in a whyle.This is a hot job,hard work if you stir long enough.I was stirring till I needed a break and it was Heidi turn and lo and behold I see Heidi sneaking of trying to get out of work.Thats the same thing my wife did last year.if she new I put that on hear I would not get no breakfast in the morning!

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anonymous I love apple butter! October 14, 2005 9:02 PM

My grandma makes a mean Apple Butter.....she also cans everything from jelly to green beans! If I had more space and more time I would like to can more....I love your stories Micheal!  [report anonymous abuse]  [ accepted]
 
Holly October 14, 2005 9:09 PM

I fugued you had been around canning.My grand mother alway es wonted to go to organ,I dont know why but I hear he talk of it.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Grand maw October 14, 2005 9:15 PM

I lived with my grand mother & grand father most of my life thy were my hero's!I listened and learned a lot.When I was vary small.I have seen my grand father go to the chicken lot and kill a chicken clean it wash it in salt water.And my grandmother would fry it for breakfast.That was the best chicken I have ever eat.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Applebuter October 14, 2005 9:18 PM

You cant buy apple butter in the store that could compare to homemade.Nothing like it on a hot biscuit.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Canning October 14, 2005 9:22 PM

My foster son and I PICKED BLACKBERRYS AND WE MADE BLACKBERRY JELLEY THIS SEASON!i LOVE THE OLD WAYES.

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LOL October 14, 2005 9:26 PM

I leave for a bit, come back, and see that I have already been put to work!

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SOMEONE HAS TO HELP October 14, 2005 9:33 PM

THEIRS CHORES TO BE DONE IN THE VILLAGE  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
I thought October 14, 2005 9:38 PM

that I was just going to sit on my throne. LOL  [ send green star]
 
Village October 14, 2005 9:48 PM

It would be nice to go to a village somewhere.And be Abel to live in peace,no worries no bills to pay.Just happiness the rest of our lives.I guess this would have to be Paradise.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
It would be nice October 14, 2005 9:50 PM

Then we could all give the best of our selves.  [ send green star]
 
This is true October 14, 2005 9:58 PM

We all I Guss would be down to earth no one trying to compete with each other.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 October 14, 2005 10:02 PM

Please, could I live in your village too? I would be happy to make 'real' apple butter and learn about growing things and canning them. Does sound like a paradise-but an achievable one! Peace! Lark  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
Any One October 14, 2005 10:08 PM

CAN LIVE IN THE VILLAGE,HEIDI IS QUEEN SETTING ON HER THROWN,SHE HASN'T TURNED NO ONE AWAY YET.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
LOL October 14, 2005 10:15 PM

I am sitting on the throne but apparently I am still turning the apple butter.  [ send green star]
 
 October 14, 2005 10:16 PM

Well then, all hail Queen Heidi! Now, will you show me how to make those beans-and the apple butter, if you don't mind? They sound delicious. And I'll tend the vegetable garden and help with the animals. I think I'll leave strangling the chickens to you though!!

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LOL October 14, 2005 10:18 PM

I will be in the garden.... setting the chickens free!  [ send green star]
 
APPLE BUTTER October 14, 2005 10:26 PM

THE ONLY REASON SHE IS STIRRING THE APPLE BUTTER IS BECAUSE SHE DONT HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE IN THE VILLAGE TO HELP STIR,ITS FRIDAY NIGHT AND EVER ONE IS GONE TO THE CITY PROBLE

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It's 1:30 am October 14, 2005 10:31 PM

when is the apple butter done?!  [ send green star]
 
 October 14, 2005 10:42 PM

Hmmm what's there to do in town? Don't tell me... is it a barn dance or an ice cream social? Since it is Friday night, maybe we could make apple butter tomorrow!?! What say we join the others for a bit of recreation? After all, all work and no play etc. etc.   [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
IT HAS TO COOK VARY October 14, 2005 10:42 PM

SLOWLY HOURS,MAYBE 6OR 7 HOURS IT TAKES A LOT OF STURING YOU ARMS WILL LET YOU KNOW TOMORROW.WHEN IT GETS THICK ENOUGH YOU WILL KNOW THEN YOU CAN SAMPLE IT.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
TOMORROW October 14, 2005 10:44 PM

WE MIGHT MAKE MOLASSES IN THE VILLAGE ANY ONE EVER DONE THAT!  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
let's tell stories October 14, 2005 11:01 PM

around the campfire!  [ send green star]
 
 October 14, 2005 11:08 PM

I'm for s'mores around the campfire....molasses making in the dark doesn't sound like recreation. I would like to learn to make it though!  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 October 14, 2005 11:25 PM

s'mores?  [ send green star]
 
 October 14, 2005 11:27 PM

Hmm you don't know what s'mores are? Weren't you a Girl Scout??  S'mores are chocolate between 2 graham crackers, melted like!  Yummmm.   [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
LOL October 14, 2005 11:35 PM

I wasn't a girl scout!  [ send green star]
 
 October 14, 2005 11:57 PM

It's OK 'cuz your a Queen! No, I'll start the fire by rubbing 2 sticks together and all. Actually, Michael might be the better choice for that one! Anyway, goodnight-or morning!-your highness!  Lark  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 October 15, 2005 12:00 AM

Yes, we must all get some sleep! We have a lot to do tomorrow!  [ send green star]
 
Starting a NEW Introductions page!!!! October 15, 2005 12:13 PM

Since we have kind of taken over this one!!!!!  [ send green star]
 
 December 12, 2005 9:53 PM

I would love to hear about Italy too.

                 Sonja

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 December 14, 2005 7:49 PM

Sorry I have been gone so long but now im back  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 December 14, 2005 8:26 PM

Welcome home Kendra!  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 December 15, 2005 4:13 PM

Thank you !!!!!!!!  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 December 16, 2005 8:37 AM

Sonja, maybe Andrew will come back too and we will hear about Italy!

Welcome back Kendra and Lark!

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 December 16, 2005 10:58 PM

  Hi Heidi! How's it goin'?   [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 May 11, 2006 11:12 AM

Hi, My name is Diane and I live in the village of  Cape May NJ  actually  of  this old Victorian summer resort, when I feel like getting away I go there to just watch the ocean. I have lived in many places as I am an old army brat and ex army wife. But now I am glad to be in my small village.  [ send green star]  [ accepted]
 
 May 11, 2006 11:25 AM

Hi Diane!

The ocean sounds really nice! Do you watch from a beach or cliff?

I remember looking at the ocean on the coast of England. One of the places seemed so dirty... the waterfront was completely built up, and the village catered to tourists. Other areas were more beautiful. I especially loved the view from the cliffs.

Heidi

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dream of a place to be June 29, 2006 12:37 PM

I dream of a place where there is no violence, no hate, and where everyone is respectful and kind to other people and animals. It all begins with humility because you realize our time on earth is short and we must , in each moment,  do right by others - whether it is treating strangers with respect or treating your family and loved ones with special regard. While we all dream of  utopia, it is where you are in your heart that is most important.

Anthony M

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 June 29, 2006 12:49 PM

Anthony!

Very nice words...

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Introductions... August 01, 2006 1:50 PM

Hello All,

My name is Roland.  I have just now joined and would simply like to introduce myself to everyone.  (Besides, how do you follow an act like Anthony [just above]?--he pretty much said it all.)  Just a bit of personal history:  I grew up on a farm/ranch in southwestern North Dakota.  Left almost immediately after high school, have lived in cities (mostly Salt Lake City, Utah) for the past 30 years or so.  Have recently (March, '06) moved back 'home.'  Interesting experience... highly interesting experience.  But that is a topic for another volume.  I'm very much interested in the thoughts and experiences of others who either do now, have, or would like to live in a 'village.'  Looking forward to getting to know you all.  Thanks.

Roland J. 

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 August 01, 2006 2:25 PM

Roland!

I am really looking forward to hearing about your experiences!

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Re: response to response to introduction. August 01, 2006 2:32 PM

Thanks, Heidi,

And as you are a co-host of another group I just finished writing a long-winded application to, you just might be lucky (Not) enough to read that bit of scintillating prose as well.  This could be your... how to put it?... 'interesting' day!  But w/r/t This Group, thanks for your kind welcome to the Group.  Take care,  Roland J.

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Hi Everyone From Rural Texas August 14, 2006 8:40 AM

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this group...nice to know there are others out there like me. : )
I live in a small Texas farming/ranching community. The closest store (of any kind) is 15 miles away. My closest neighbor is 1/4 mile away. I truly enjoy the peaceful days and quiet nights out here. I work in a major city and commute 100 miles each day. I'm in the process of trying to find another job closer to home. I always feel a wave of relaxation when I make that turn down my gravel road. The people out here are real gems. Sure we have a few trouble-makers, but the there are more really nice and kind people out here. If you need help, just call. If you just want to talk, come on over. If you're not sure how to handle a ranch problem, just ask. And even though most of the folks out here are true ranchers, they really do care about their animals and wildlife. One ol' timer and I even had a conversation about how to cross-fence a lot and not cut down any trees. There's a small church down the road, about 5 miles. Even though I don't attend, the people are eager to share upcoming "community" events with everyone...no pressure or disapproving looks.  What a nice change. We watch out for each other and care about each other. I wish I could bottle this neighborly spirit up and give it to everyone in the big cities....what a difference that would make. ~*~
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 August 14, 2006 11:13 AM

Hondo!

Yes, I wish that too!

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anonymous  January 06, 2007 9:20 AM

This is a serious subject for me and I am taking serious steps to make it reality:  I am leaving for India in the Autumn of 20007....  [report anonymous abuse]  [ accepted]
 
 January 06, 2007 9:32 AM

WOW! Nerva! That is amazing!  Where in India are you planning to go, and what has led you there?

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A Voice Instead of an Echo March 24, 2007 7:48 AM

Hi, I have a desire, call it a dream and that is to go back to the country town I was brought up in.  I think to  go over to certain places etc.  Yes, to slow down from the pace of life one is in.  I am 64 years old and have slowed down anyways.  But living in a small country town or village is what I look forward to.

Jennifer

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 April 09, 2007 4:25 PM

My Dream

Your Villages all sound wonderful. Mine is by the ocean, views from all sides nothing around for miles. The simplicicity of life encaptulates me, it feels warm and safe. I take a 5 mile ride on my bike into town for provisions. I sit, and sip tea with the locals at the only cafe in town, everyone of them more interesting then the next. Hours go by which seems like only minutes. Riding back home the sun is disappearing and the cold night air is setting in. I carefully unpack my shopping then set about making a fire. I fumble up the stairs with a few logs and soon I have a roaring fire heating my little house. I throw on a pair of warm socks, slippers and an oversized jumper and scarf. I make my way outside to the verandah grabbing a blanket as I go. I settle onto the outside lounge rugging myself up in the blanket, wriggling, till i am nice and comfy. With little light left i watch the small waves break over the shore. The cold breeze on my face telling me i am alive, and full of life. I hear the front door open, it is my love home from the City. I call out to him "I am on the verandah I am comming in". I see his face weary and tired. I make hot chocolate to warm him as he removes his clothes and replaces them with a warm fleecy tracksuit and socks. He slumps infront of the fire his body relaxes and he looks over at me with a smile. I soon remember why we left the city.



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Invitation to anonymous May 09, 2008 8:43 PM

Hi. I live in the southern part of New Zealand and would welcome anonymous for a visit so you can see your dream place again. I agree its a beautiful area and I would be living in wonderland if I had my own little cottage where me and my dogs could play all day. Thats my dream

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