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I was just thinking with folks looking to move to the country, we could post some of the downsides or challenges. Not necessary a rant section but if the rant fits. Let's face it we have it pretty good but it is not all sunshine and rainbows. I also considered naming it Homesteading Headaches.
Part of what inspired me is our Christmas visit to see the kids. We were gone for a week. Finding someone to take on the responsibility and headache isn't easy. There are probably a hundred things big and little that can go wrong. So like many here leaving for more than a day is difficult. It took 2 people from 2 different households to cover for us. Several things went wrong. My wife wanted to be upset with the helpers. I talked her off the ledge and reminded her how often we deal with life's little problems on our farm. Also I put it in perspective that no animals died, no one robbed us and the house didn't burn down.
Part of what inspired me is our Christmas visit to see the kids. We were gone for a week. Finding someone to take on the responsibility and headache isn't easy. There are probably a hundred things big and little that can go wrong. So like many here leaving for more than a day is difficult. It took 2 people from 2 different households to cover for us. Several things went wrong. My wife wanted to be upset with the helpers. I talked her off the ledge and reminded her how often we deal with life's little problems on our farm. Also I put it in perspective that no animals died, no one robbed us and the house didn't burn down.