[Ag-eq] rural living questions

[nfoster at extremezone.com]

Hello All:

Wow, the list has been very quiet lately.

I would like to know if anyone is living in a rural area where there is little
or no public transportation?

If so, how do you manage?

Do you feel isolated?

I have an opportunity to purchase a small farm property in northwest Arkansas,
but have a few concerns.  There is a transit service that would take me to town
twice a week.  I also have several relatives in the area that would help me with
shopping and such.  I don't want to depend on them all the time, so thought
maybe I could pay a retired person or student to drive me as well.  What are
everyone's thoughts and ideas?

I've dreamed of buying a small farm and living in the country for years, but
allowed my fears to keep me from doing it.  Several things have happened in the
last year to make me think it's time to follow my dream.  Then I found out about
this property and everything seems to be falling into place.

I would love to hear about everyone's experiences, both good and bad.

Nella