The Post-apocalyptic Commune

[Steve]

Excellent post Tarrel, should be required reading for those dreaming of "The Good Life".

I believe that an economic downturn is inevitable, it's why I sold up in the South East and bought my smallholding out West, but there's no point in living in hardship if you don't have too. I still work full time, and will continue to do so all the while it's economical. The money I earn goes towards things I can't make, which all leaves me better prepared every week. If I can continue in my job ( which I enjoy anyway ) until I'm 65 then I will, and when I snuff it my wife and eventually kids and grandkids will have a functional, established smallholding of their own. I consider this to be a far better legacy than a house in Kent which may or may not be worth money in the future, and if TSHTF in my lifetime or theirs it will be worth its weight in potatoes.