My parents moved out to the woods when I was 7 from a shithole major city and it was the best decision they ever made for me and my brother. We grew up in paradise playing outside everyday and working on our property. I wouldn’t be the same had I grown up in the city, I’m sure of this.
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We had 2 cottages on the same lake to visit for about 30yrs. My grandparents got divorced, remarried and ended up on the same lake…kinda weird looking back at it, but we were young and didn’t really know any better or really even care. We were very fortunate to spend a lot of time up north. Ever since both grandfathers (blood & step-grandfather) passed, the grandmas couldn’t do it on their own and both cottages were eventually sold.
I’ve been trying to find a cheap fixer cottage so my kids can experience what my brother and I experienced. It’s been far too long and I miss the fishing, boating/canoing, exploring etc. just the simplicity of it all. There’s nothing better than the great outdoors!