When we moved out here we couldn't stop talking about everything that we would be able to do! While there is so much to do out in the country, so much freedom, there are certain things you just can't do.
1. Have a picnic. When we lived in our cute little suburb we would have frequent picnics in the backyard. We'd keep our little Boston Terrier inside so he wouldn't help himself to our lunch. It was a nice picnic really. Out here, not only do we have to fight our outside dog to stop begging. BUT, we have 30 something chickens flying up on our homemade cable spool picnic table pecking at our pizza while attempting to perch on our drink cups. One of them actually flew up and snatched my 3 year old's pizza right out of her hand. No more backyard picnics.
2. Neighbor coffee breaks. I would frequent 3 of my neighbor mommy friends for afternoon coffee. There was a short while when we would meet at 7am in the morning. We all had little kids so we were all up early. There's no more of that here. Sure, everyone within a 20 mile radius is up just before sunrise. But, coffee and chat? Not happening. Unless you want to hop in your car and you have nothing else to do. I do miss walking to my girlfriends' house.
3. Go for a walk/bike ride with young kids. Even though A1 did learn how to ride her bike sans training wheels in the pasture along side our young heifers, it's not really ideal. We live on an asphalt county rode with no sidewalks, and 4 young kids on a street where big trucks go 50mph isn't exactly safe. The times we have gone on a trek down the road we have met some "neighbors". So, that was cool.
4. Run to the store. Yes, there is none of that. I mean, we could do it. We could go to the store for toilet paper and what not, but it's 40 minutes. Add that to the near hour it takes to get everyone out the door and that quick run to the store takes the entire afternoon.
5.Have internet, cable, or cell service. In the search for a simpler life, these things don't bother us anymore. But seriously, it is EXTREMELY difficult to get any kind of technology hook-ups where we are. It's kind of a punch in the gut when you come from the suburbs.
5b. In addition to getting the above services, getting items delivered always is preceded with the questions, "Is that within a ___ mile radius of zip code ____?" and "Can a 20 ft semi trailer get to your property easily?". Often the answer is no.
6. Pizza Delivery. It's blasphemous really.
7. Keep your vehicle clean. When the only way to leave your home is down, not 1 or 2, but 3 dirt roads keeping your truck (or car) clean just isn't happening. And wouldn't you know, there aren't really any car wash places close either. Thank goodness for water hoses, dawn, and working hands.
8. Laziness. I thought this would be a good thing to round out the list. There is absolutely NO laziness in the country. Even if you don't want to work, you'll still be thinking about the work that needs to be done. And you'll do it. And you'll enjoy it.
Even though you can't do any of these things in the country, there so much more you can do. And it's so worth it.
That is all.
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