9.16.2008

I had a wonderful w/e with some friends at the cabin. The cabin's first party so to speak. There was good food from the garden, swimming, dancing, candle lights and a bonfire. We lucked out with an eerily calm day and night despite the rain and wind weather warnings. During the day I had many approach me and ask why not live permanently at the cabin?...It's off the grid, secluded and away from the impending wind turbines. The idea has certainly crossed our minds. I could give up my big old drafty farmhouse even though I do see its potential in every corner, we just don't have the means to renovate any time soon. The cabin is small and efficient and for this gal, it would be a welcome warmth from the clothing layers I tend to wear for half of the year inside my house.

Hmmm lets make a pro/con list shall we?


Pros to living at the cabin

Living amongst the trees

Living on the water

Efficiency - I would be toasty warm without much output

Small living quarters so easy and fast to clean and also renovating projects don't seem to insurmountable b/c of its size

Living off the grid!!!

No neighbours


Cons to living at the cabin

Very secluded on a private island could = loneliness

Would need a boat that could transport on the ice if lake freezes

Longer commute to the city

No neighbours

A 90 acre island could recreationally get a bit dull quickly, ie. no long bike rides or walks

These two lists have merit, but the real guts of the matter reside within me and its more than I can share within this space. The truth is there is nothing I would love more than living amongst the trees and water. When I am in this space, it feels closer to the truth of how I want to live. Collecting water from the lake, listening to the waves hit the shore, feeling a part of the cycle of nature rather than just a witness or a bystander.
Will I leave one island for another? Perhaps. I'll keep you posted.

Enjoy the day friends.


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