@oldmtwoman. As you probably gleamed from my postings, I have recently moved from urban to rural. You know you are rural when USPS, UPS or FedEx Ex won’t deliver to your door.
I moved from the Philadelphia PA area as I observed the worsening conditions, which I believe to be accelerating in their downward spiral.
I agree with Daisy’s recent article that it is gradual, but the collapse is already occurring in urban areas like Philadelphia. The question is how fast and with what variables the collapse will occur and accelerate. I suggest that the collapse has been in progress for years and cycled, but continues to downward spiral.
I am not as self sufficient as @crowbar. He’s a marine and they’ll storm any beach. Lol. I may not be able to castrate a bull, but I am getting quite adapt on snowshoeing and cooking on my wood stove. With downed trees, I can chop that wood up. I don’t need a two man (or woman) saw.
I am working on certain aspects, but I realize no set up is perfect. Community is what helps.
@oldmtwoman. Half the battle is the mindset, which you have in spades. Never under estimate the will to survive. Family and community supports are big pluses. Practice your skills. Keep posting as you educate and make us laugh.
I plan to progress on becoming more self sufficient. Becoming self sufficient is one aspect of my life. I will continue to make plans, but I will continue to live and fight the good life.