gyrogami logo



Gyrogami Blog - Precious Metals, Jewelry, Artwork


Changes Ahead
Blog Index
   
Categories: Experiences and daily life

Word count/read time: 323 words; 1-1/2 minutes

In the pre-internet days it was more challenging to live in the boonies. Now, everyone can order just about anything with a mouse click and have it show up a day later. That is a huge relief as buying supplies through mail order catalogs, phone calls, and sending physical payments is burdensome.

No matter the outcome for this house (closing is about a month away), moving will be happening soon. The nearest USA city over 7,000 people is a long ways away from where I'll be going. I've never lived in a city that small or as isolated.

I'll miss is the convenience of having "everything" within a 30 minute drive. There'll be no more running to the store to get this and that. Thankfully a major all-in-one store is nearby and it's a self-sufficient area.

 
There's no way to prepare for this.
 
The local craftsmen I've worked with for decades will no longer be a quick trip away. These relationships are not developed overnight. A friend reminded me that they could send parts in the mail.

Yes, if all I want is a part but these conversations happen over sometimes weeks or months with lots of show-and-tell and brainstorming. Instead of the "friend" hourly rate (saved hundreds on the rivet making tool), I'll get smacked with full price!

I've never had an overwhelming need for social contact so the low population is one of those things that may or may not be an issue. A wicked Saturday night might be a play-off or hoe-down at the local bandstand.

What is my consolation? Well, there are a few nevers that I hope come to be: paying rent; upsetting neighbors because I'm working late; dealing with slumlords; investing sweat equity that doesn't benefit me.

Any huge life change - a kid, house, or job - will require adjustments beforehand and adapting to the schlew of unforeseen circumstances coming afterwards. They're coming no matter what so hold on tight. We're not in Kansas anymore.


Posted by M: July 7, 2021


Please email any thoughts or comments regarding this post.

Previous Entry  . . . .  Next Entry


Comment Section

NOTE: Your comments will be included in this section as long as they aren't illegal. This section is censor-free so show me your intelligence or ignorance and everything in between!



2024

German Silver
 
Save It for Desert
 
Toeing the Line
 
Time for a Redo
 
USPS Is Broken
 
Not Enough Space
 
Jump Ring Stretcher
 
Nope! That's Not Green
 

2023


2022


2021


2020


2019


2018


2017


2016


2015


2014




divider

(c) 2024 Metals by Mark, all rights reserved