simka2 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Really, I want to to move to some tiny cabin in the mountains and be dropped shipped food and supplies...say....twice a year...please!!!! Np sports! Dramatic horse moms! Nasty neighbors, insane family members, and my gas bill would plummit because I wouldn't be driveing anywhere :) You know how some people have that quiet place they go to in their minds...a tropical beach somewhere. For me it a log cabin in the mountains...yup I want to run away...can you tell? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I seriously think this would be better for me, as well. However, now that my oldest is 14, I think he would object. Maybe not if there was a creek running through the property - that would keep him busy for hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 You know it's bad when your secretly hoping dh gets a new job in very remote location! :) and soon...okay after dd takes her horse to the state fair! I really need to go to sleep now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) Really, I want to to move to some tiny cabin in the mountains and be dropped shipped food and supplies...say....twice a year...please!!!! Np sports! Dramatic horse moms! Nasty neighbors, insane family members, and my gas bill would plummit because I wouldn't be driveing anywhere :) You know how some people have that quiet place they go to in their minds...a tropical beach somewhere. For me it a log cabin in the mountains...yup I want to run away...can you tell? :) Um, I live in the mountains. Nobody drop ships food here. We have to drive 30 minutes to get to the 3-cash register grocery store built in 1970. There are insane families abounding, nasty neighbors aplenty, droves of dramatic horse moms...and soccer tournaments on sunday. Hate to burst your bubble. :smash: This used to be our retreat until we moved here. Never move to your getaway...then there's no where to get away to. Geo Edited June 22, 2010 by Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat in black Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 As a former horse show mom, baseball mom, basketball mom,marathon mom, I just wanted to say I feel your pain! However, my youngest is in college now and my house is quiet. There is nowhere I have to go and nobody who needs a new saddlepad or running shoes in the next twenty minutes. :-) I have time to read, knit, go out to lunch with friends, and contemplate my addiction to a homeschooling forum when I am no longer homeschooling anybody. My house is clean and stays that way. My husband and I have unlimited uninterrupted conversations and leisurely dinners. I have a part time job, keep my grandkids twice a week, and take college classes for pure enjoyment and not credit. And if I could trade places with you right now, I would do it in a heartbeat. Those frantic years of kids in the house were heaven on earth. I just didn't know it until it was over. Enjoy your life. Change is just around the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I used to be a horse mom and I could never understand the drama. I made sure I stayed away from other families during shows. I agree with cat in black's reply - change occurs faster than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 :grouphug: I know you had some neighbor issues last week - I'm sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Hey, y'all can form a hermit colony: tautology in action :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 As a former horse show mom, baseball mom, basketball mom,marathon mom, I just wanted to say I feel your pain!However, my youngest is in college now and my house is quiet. There is nowhere I have to go and nobody who needs a new saddlepad or running shoes in the next twenty minutes. :-) I have time to read, knit, go out to lunch with friends, and contemplate my addiction to a homeschooling forum when I am no longer homeschooling anybody. My house is clean and stays that way. My husband and I have unlimited uninterrupted conversations and leisurely dinners. I have a part time job, keep my grandkids twice a week, and take college classes for pure enjoyment and not credit. And if I could trade places with you right now, I would do it in a heartbeat. Those frantic years of kids in the house were heaven on earth. I just didn't know it until it was over. Enjoy your life. Change is just around the corner. This is really good for me to remember! I'll just plan on a major staycation in 13 yrs! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 As I write...my husband is looking for a house in the country so I can go for walks without seeing people. I totally get what you want and need. :auto: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyinAr Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I'm thinking camping at a remote beach, no tv, no phones, no whining, just books and long walks on the beach at sunset......(heavy sigh);) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I homeschool 3, have a bonus child (YA actually-maybe you saw my cry for help recently), a job, a dh who is an academic (read: works long hours) and aging parents and ILs in other states. My youngest 2 are spending 2 weeks with grandma and grandpa (thankyouthankyouthankyou), and last night 9 yo told me he is ready to come home. I am struggling with whether or not to drive a day up and day back to retrieve him early. But I dont' wanna!! I am cleaning, planning, selling and buying curric, enjoying my 17 yo who is soon leaving for 10 months. I know this is a season of life and I'll miss it. Just trying to remember that every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Just be sure to check the availability of wi-fi and UPS delivery. :D Then you'll be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 As I get older, I feel this way quite often! Really, I want to to move to some tiny cabin in the mountains and be dropped shipped food and supplies...say....twice a year...please!!!! Np sports! Dramatic horse moms! Nasty neighbors, insane family members, and my gas bill would plummit because I wouldn't be driveing anywhere :) You know how some people have that quiet place they go to in their minds...a tropical beach somewhere. For me it a log cabin in the mountains...yup I want to run away...can you tell? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Um, I live in the mountains. Nobody drop ships food here. We have to drive 30 minutes to get to the 3-cash register grocery store built in 1970. There are insane families abounding, nasty neighbors aplenty, droves of dramatic horse moms...and soccer tournaments on sunday. Hate to burst your bubble. :smash: This used to be our retreat until we moved here. Never move to your getaway...then there's no where to get away to. Geo OMG I live in WNC too...takes me 30 mins to get to a grocery store. A regular one but still.... We so want to move closer but finding decent rentals, with a decent price with a decent landlord :glare: is near impossible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I have said for years that I would like to live like Little House on the Prarie except with indoor plumbing and internet. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 You could move into Dick Proennoke's cabin! :D We've watched his videos and read his books. I keep telling my DH to not let it put ideas in his head because I know where to find him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 I wouldn't mind being a hermit in my own house. My problem is "everyone wants a piece of me" syndrome. I hate to hear the doorbell or phone ring. I wouldn't mind staying here if everyone would just go away and leave me alone. Cat in Black, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 As I write...my husband is looking for a house in the country so I can go for walks without seeing people. I totally get what you want and need. :auto: You live in Heidelberg and you want to move away?! I dream of living there. My ultimate dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 OMG I live in WNC too...takes me 30 mins to get to a grocery store. A regular one but still.... We so want to move closer but finding decent rentals, with a decent price with a decent landlord :glare: is near impossible! Wait a second...it's cheaper to live in the mountains then closer to civilization...ummm what's rent in your area for say a 3 or 4 bedroom? If it's anything comprable to here I would move in a heart beat!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 If we all move in with you ...well.... um....doesn't that ruin the idea of being a hermit? Wouldn't that be a commune? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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