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cabin_pal
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# Posted: 17 Sep 2011 17:55 - Edited by: cabin_pal
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In terms of finding suitable employment/income to make possible the dream of county living, there is a wonderful resource to assist folks in that quest. It's a book I encountered over a decade ago, and just as pertinent today:
Country Bound!: Trading Your Business Suit Blues for Blue Jean Dreams, by authors Marilyn and Tom Ross.
Here's the link to Amazon.com's listing for that book:
http://www.amazon.com/Country-Bound-Trading-Business-Dreams/dp/1574100696/ref=sr_1_2
Jay Conrad Levinson, Author of 555 Ways to Earn Extra Money, Earning Money Without a Job, and Guerrilla Marketing writes:
"The Rosses show you in their wonderfully readable Country Bound! how to live where you want and how to make that dream work for you. I recommend the concept and the book without reservation. If our country was built on freedom, the Rosses' book is the road map to your own personal freedom."
I hope this resource helps those of you wanting to make the break from where you live now to where you really want to be -- your cabin!
I'm in the process of laying the groundwork for that move, myself. Related ideas and/or experiences from other forum members would be most welcome!
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Malamute
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# Posted: 18 Sep 2011 01:59 - Edited by: Malamute
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Each persons situation is different. For me, I do whatever I need to to make a living. Where I live, the cabin, is the given, what I do to keep it happening is the variable. I was building houses/cabins on spec, but that isn't a good plan right now, since the housing market slowed up a bit (you'all may have heard about it, it's been in all the papers). Now, I do small projects, repairs, remodels, plumbing odds and ends, whatever. I'd even work at wal-mart if I had to.
Decided to build a small portable cabin to sell, but am not oriented towards building a web site or marketing, just like to build things. Haven't sold the portable yet. Could be a good gig, if the marketing was squared away.
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cabin_pal
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# Posted: 18 Sep 2011 02:30 - Edited by: cabin_pal
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Malamute, thanks for your input. I have seen the photos of your portable cabin, and it's clear you have excellent carpentry skills -- something you can fall back on, in one form or another, for income.
I'm a fairly competent handyman, but with limited carpentry experience, with regard to building whole structures. I'm less inclined to offer those skills for hire, because in some regards I'm still learning the trade. Still, I don't do sloppy work, and have been complimented for my craftsmanship. Maybe I should consider exploring self-employment as a handyman, at least.
What you said about doing whatever it takes -- even working at wal-mart -- to live at your cabin, struck a chord with me. In the end, it may come down to accepting such an arrangement, in order for me to live year-round at my own cabin. You've certainly given me food for thought. How badly do I really want to live at my cabin? What sacrifices or lifestyle changes am I willing to make, in order to make that happen?
Good luck with your own employment options. It seems to me you have some real marketable skills, regardless if it's an up- or down-economy.
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perpetualsummer
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# Posted: 21 Jan 2012 20:43
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Malamute there's something about how you put things that sets my mind at ease. It's like I step back in time. Sounds weird, but it feels really weird. Can't explain it any further than that.
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neb
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# Posted: 21 Jan 2012 22:16
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Malamute
I also enjoy your posts everytime you post and reply. You are living the life that most would want but can't.
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apray
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# Posted: 5 Aug 2013 23:09
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I like what y'all are saying about getting to that dream of country living. We have a little land on which we have built a pavilion and shed, but the cabin is on hold while our kids are in college. We found a way, though, to add to our regular income, and luckily it is quite fun and part time. We don't supply electricity and natural gas everywhere yet, but we are expanding nationally into deregulated markets, in the US and maybe Canada soon. If you are looking for a way to make some extra money, or to save some on your energy bills, check us out: http://www.PrayEnergy.com.
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