Lynchee Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I’ve always dreamt of escaping the rat race and settling down in a picturesque, eco friendly, self sufficient little community with like minded, decent, hardworking people. We'd buy a plot of land where we’d build our own homes, generate our own power, grow our own food, share skills, and make our own entertainment. We wouldn’t be contributing to the commercial wealth of supermarkets, banks or other organisations because we wouldn’t need money and without money we wouldn’t need bank accounts and we could become anonymous, no longer members of a big brother society. A day’s graft would be satisfying because we’d be doing it for our own cause and not for someone else’s back pocket, and I envisage that by removing the stresses and superficialities of modern society, life would be more enriching. Who’s in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chem1st Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 But first you need land. And there is a land monopoly. So you become stuck. Get name down on allotment list, on the housing list etc. Move to self employment and experiment with personal IOUs as a form of currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 You're not allowed to do that. You have to pay tax you naughty bugger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackballed Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 You're not allowed to do that. You have to pay tax you naughty bugger. Aren't taxes just for the little people, and I don't mean dwarves. This thread need reporting and taking out of the Sheffield section and straight to I'm bored, as they may be a chance it gets either funny or interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernStar Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 What, escape from Gulag Uk:o I guess there might be a quiet corner in some 3rd world country where you might just be able to pull it off. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davi Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I’ve always dreamt of escaping the rat race and settling down in a picturesque, eco friendly, self sufficient little community with like minded, decent, hardworking people. We'd buy a plot of land where we’d build our own homes, generate our own power, grow our own food, share skills, and make our own entertainment. We wouldn’t be contributing to the commercial wealth of supermarkets, banks or other organisations because we wouldn’t need money and without money we wouldn’t need bank accounts and we could become anonymous, no longer members of a big brother society. A day’s graft would be satisfying because we’d be doing it for our own cause and not for someone else’s back pocket, and I envisage that by removing the stresses and superficialities of modern society, life would be more enriching. Who’s in? Your dream could come true! The council are selling allotment plots at Hagg hill ( back of Crosspool) for something like £1700 To £2800, for a 250 square metre plot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah-Lacie Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Your dream could come true! The council are selling allotment plots at Hagg hill ( back of Crosspool) for something like £1700 To £2800, for a 250 square metre plot. And you can rent them for about £50 a year, OHs cousins got one near Meersbrook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynchee Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Aren't taxes just for the little people, and I don't mean dwarves. This thread need reporting and taking out of the Sheffield section and straight to I'm bored, as they may be a chance it gets either funny or interesting. If you're only contribution to a discussion is to be rude, it's a bit pointless. I wasn't intending to be funny...perhaps you'd be better off watching telly if you're looking for a bit of entertainment. Britain's Got Talent or some other gash might be just up your street. Jog on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I’ve always dreamt of escaping the rat race and settling down in a picturesque, eco friendly, self sufficient little community with like minded, decent, hardworking people. We'd buy a plot of land where we’d build our own homes, generate our own power, grow our own food, share skills, and make our own entertainment. We wouldn’t be contributing to the commercial wealth of supermarkets, banks or other organisations because we wouldn’t need money and without money we wouldn’t need bank accounts and we could become anonymous, no longer members of a big brother society. A day’s graft would be satisfying because we’d be doing it for our own cause and not for someone else’s back pocket, and I envisage that by removing the stresses and superficialities of modern society, life would be more enriching. Who’s in? I've considered selling up in the UK and and moving to somewhere like that. Bulgaria property 4 Bedroom Slovenia But my other half isn't interested in moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Ideal life? Not being told what to do or forced to do anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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