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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

> You're right Lynn. I was on this list back in the mid 90s and then
> left and came back to the list about a year ago. There used to be much
> more how to discussion. There were a lot more wannabees on the list
> also I think.

Yes. I think of this homestead list as a microcosm of the country. We  
who choose the homestead lifestyle are a tiny percentage of the  
greater population. Membership here, especially of homesteader  
wannabes, reflects economic conditions.

One always knows the wannabes. They ask the same questions we have  
answered several times before. Tedious for some, an opportunity for  
others to provide the answers.

> Lately this is the list for homesteaders to discuss politics. I don't
> mind that, it's interesting to see what other homestead minded people
> think about politics. A list evolves and this one has.

Is it not lovely that we have such luxury? That we have the  
essentials under control and can spend some time ranting and raving.  
Mostly ranting. We are quite good ranters.

Part of aging well is keeping one's mind sharp. Here that is possible  
because many of us trust each other enough to consider seriously  
opinions that are outside our belief or comfort zone.