Starting over

[Gazrok]

Sold the ranch...downsized to a smaller home in the city. Good news is no mortgage. We own it outright. But now...neighbors. ugh. At least we still have a well...odd as that is.

Working on backup power before storm season. Putting in fruit trees this year and garden in the spring. Starting from scratch again.

 

[Survivor_316]

Rough time to be starting over. That's too bad.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Sold the ranch...downsized to a smaller home in the city. Good news is no mortgage. We own it outright. But now...neighbors. ugh. At least we still have a well...odd as that is.

Working on backup power before storm season. Putting in fruit trees this year and garden in the spring. Starting from scratch again.

Good to see you back Gaz. Hope it all works out for you there in the city.

 

[Dani]

So sorry that you are having to start from scratch right now, but you are not a newbie so have a starting point on what you really need to be focusing on. Good luck on your endeavors my friend.

 

[Gazrok]

Thanks. At least it's smaller so easier to maintain. Wife isn't a fan but our mortgage was just too high and too much stuff (expensive stuff) needed to be replaced at the ranch. For just the two of us...it was just too much to manage with both of us now in our 50s.

 

[Gazrok]

Sold the diesel truck and got a new Pacifica van with all the bells and whistles. No more dealing with diesel mechanics! And damn...this thing basically can drive itself.

 

[Gazrok]

Made the new place a smart home too. I know a lot of folks think Alexa is too big brother but honestly nothing to hide anyhow and it just beats getting up to turn lights off or on etc. Also cool to be able to see cameras from phone or any TV in the house.

 

[Proud Prepper]

Made the new place a smart home too. I know a lot of folks think Alexa is too big brother but honestly nothing to hide anyhow and it just beats getting up to turn lights off or on etc. Also cool to be able to see cameras from phone or any TV in the house.

There is a saying, if you can't beat them join them. Lol

 

[user 7650]

It’s hard starting over; I’ve had to do it a few times. However, you’re not starting over as bad as you think you are. The amount of knowledge that you’ve accumulated over the years is still with you. You will be able to avoid many mistakes this time around, and you might be surprised how quickly things start working out. You got this brother, it’s nothing but a thing. Best of luck.

 

[lonewolf]

I've had to start over at least twice in my life, came out of 2 marriages with not much more than the clothes on my back.
both times I had to move into a bed sit- rented room in a shared house of many rented rooms, share kitchen and bathroom, and slowly work my way up from there.

 

[user 7704]

Gaza, we have all wondered about you. Glad you are settled and safe.

Even in the city, it sound like you have some land to plant. That is good. Nothing like home grown veggies.

 

[GaRp58]

Long time no hear Gazrok, glad the old timers are doing ok, also glad to hear your re-start is going along the lines of your plan. I have gone thru starting over, I am in my 7th new-start now and finally happy...Live free, Gary

 

[sgi_va]

@Gazrok if you don't mind could you please share what was your vision for the ranch? What did you achieve and what didn't work so you had to downsize (I got the mortgage part but I am trying to understand what was the plan to pay it)? Thank you!

 

[Amish Heart]

Glad you are happier, but geesh...I couldn't live in a smart house in the city. Nope.