Have lived in the deep south my entire life. Things went really badly during 2020 and we realized we needed to get out. Started saving and preparing, our plan was to move before the next election.
We have bought a 1920’s farmhouse that still has 9 acres. 100 year old apple trees, blueberries, vineyard. It’s amazing. Part of the land is industrial zoned with power and I’m going to build my machine shop there. We got a steal of a deal, it would be a $500k house and land here.
I bought a '98 Chevy box truck. The boy and I will be making our second trip tomorrow.
Awesome to hear. Where to, roughly?
Near Pittsburgh, close enough to go to the big city, but far enough out to be in the country.
Other than the weather, rural Appalachia and the south have a lot in common.
Yeah, the politics aren’t great there either, but it’s no where near as bad as what we’ve been dealing with.
I’m really looking forward to actually having seasons. First time we were there, people were talking about how bad a heat wave they were having and it was still better than Alabama.
I’m a redneck, and from what I’ve seen so far, I’ll mostly be at home with the people there.
Welcome to the area. I’m also in a place like you described. I hope you enjoy it. This part of Pa is absolutely beautiful, but you really gotta watch out for the crazies and drug addicts.
Thanks! Our former neighbor ran a meth lab for years, can’t be much worse than that.
Kayak questions, if you don’t mind.
My son and I like to go kayak camping and fishing. We have big old sit on top Lifetime fishing kayaks. We don’t do rough water or big rapids. I think level I/II is our thing.
Where should we go in the south west part of the state?
I fish for bream and catfish. Not into sport fishing, don’t care about bass. Eat what I catch. Was into fly fishing when I was younger but got over that sickness.
What should I fish for and what sort of tackle?
Thanks!
Your new place sounds so dreamy! That area is really beautiful too. Congrats on the move and new stage of life!
Congratulations! I’m so happy you could get out. Best to you and yours!
Congratulations!
Congrats!
