So my journey for knowledge and freedom begins.

That im still unsure of. I would of course like to find a wooded area with a good flowing water source. Also, i wouldnt mind if it gets cold in the winter. I tend to lean more towards the cold, not so much the heat.

 

You can start a thread in here if you want.Functional Gear & Equipment

 

Welcome to the Monkey take some knowledge... leave some knowledge...

 

"Adventure, excitement. A jedi craves not these things" as good ole Yoda would say. As this will be an adventure, im not seeking it as one. More so im seeking this as my way of life. And an opportunity to do so would be great.

 

Watch Alaskan Bush People. Every episode. Then do the opposite. Wait. Easier just to skip it.

 

I thought i read online that it was all staged anyways? The only survival show i watched was dual survival. And i think i only watched one season. It had some good stuff in it but, its entertainment. If i watch anything i typically go to youtube now. I watched a guy build a hut out of sticks and clay. It was pretty amazing to watch. Even the axe he had was made from stone and a branch that was fire treated.

 

Yes. Skip that show and most of my nonsense.

 

Forget about reality shows and "TV Alaska". Read old books written by old people. They are from a time when SURVIVAL was an alternative to DEATH, not just a trendy lifestyle choice.

And then enjoy the luxuries that we have today like synthetic clothing and 44 lb. Honda generators..

 

Bradford Angier's books are keeping me busy at the moment. They are good reads along with good information.

I guess if i have a question that is important, it would be how to go about getting land to live on... and land that wont cost me a small fortune. By no means am i rich. And i still have a lot of equipment to get from what i see.

 

Thats why I suggested moving out of ORD closer to where you want to go, assuming your skills will transfer and you can make a living.

This will give you an opportunity to scout for a location, learn and integrate into the local community and find the deals on land.

Now if your skills wont transfer and you are stuck in ORD or some other large city, then hunker down, cut all unnecessary expenses and save every penny. Research land listings and locations you are interested in and make a plan.

What type of work do you do for your primary income?

Also consider your ethnic background.....I hate to say it, but it is true that depending on your race, you may or may not be "welcome" in certain areas.

 

Im Caucasian. I just started a new job with a company leveling sidewalks and driveways. They also work on foundations of homes. I used to test concrete before that. Unfortunately i wad part of a buyout that ended with eliminating old employees

In the past i've helped my uncle with putting up drywall, and molding around rooms and doors. I also painted for him.

 

So you know how to make really strong concrete?

 

Those skills should transfer almost anywhere.

 

Yeah, i was working with it for about 3 and half years. I could figure out a basic mix design if I have to. People tend to turn it into rocket science. Now im working for the competition. Instead of replacing sidewalks, i'll be fixing them for a quarter of tbe cost.

Theres more details of my life that im not going to explain right now. This is why I found anothet job here for the time being. I have every intention of leaving within thr next year. I just need more savings. So a little more grinding and its go time.

 

Welcome, there are some good people here. But as a new guy I feel I should warn fellow new guys. Some things always ring true when you are new.

1. As long as your asking questions and not adding anything new you'll do fine.

2. But if you come in and start sharing to quickly then old hats will take offense. You will find yourself taking some flack. Having many years experience living off grid and homesteading its something I have personally experienced.

I think all forums tend to have a pecking order. And you have to work your way into the cliquish nature of the forums. Now I don't mean to discourage but I have seen it happen and made the mistake myself. I always want to share what I have learned and found that works but need to remember these rules.

All that said there are some very smart people here and lots of great info to be had. If we both just ease in then we will both be able to get along with those here just fine. Oh and sorry for the toes I have stepped on here, it was not intentional.

 

Well I have been doing this for a lot of years and am and have been a member of many forums over the years. I grew up on a homestead and have lived as a homesteader and off grider for most of my life. The warning I gave the new member is something I have seen happen to many others and have experienced myself a couple of times. I have seen new comers ran off by attacks from long time members for posting good information right away. It happens on most all forums to some degree and is just a dynamic that seams to naturally occur. I think to some degree its human nature but that's just a guess.

Anyway I was simply trying to offer some incite to getting started on such forums. Something I would have liked explained to me many years ago when I started joining such forums. Its certainly not meant to be a personal affront to anyone nor to take anything away from the value of such forums. So I hope it would be perceived as it was intended and no more than that.