Homeowner Forum / Rural Living / October 2004

I'm collecting stories about why people prefer rural to urban life.
I'm interested in hearing what people have to say about rural vs.
urban life relating to any of the following life areas:
transportation, money, people, entertainment, dwellings, art, (or

Are there any particular noticeable signs of a submersible well pump going
bad.  In the past couple of weeks, I've noticed that when it cycles on, I
hear three or four "knocks" in the pipes as compared to just the one when it
first kicks on, as it used to be.   If I hang out by the ...

is in the constitution. Along with its right to bear arms. There's no
quibbling, its quite plain.
We hear Bush supporters suggest that Amnerica will be ruined if Kerry is
elected, and we hear the latter say the same about the former. I

A friend of mine moved to the city and promptly put up a clothesline
tree in the back yard. Even though it is barely visible from the
street, he was fined $100 and ordered to take the "eyesore" down. He
did some research and found out it is a very common practice to ban

if you havnt checked this site out yet its definitly worth it...
a company is offering free ipods for people willing to sign up for an
online offer and refer 5 friends do the same.  it looks like a joke
but its 100% legit.  the company gets paid by their sponsors for

Hi all, Im planning to put in a gravel driveway on my otherwise
unimproved 5 acre lot, I live in central ohio and am trying to get a
base estimate on the cost for a drive less than 200' but 8" deep, with
larger rocks as a base. thx for many ideas

Hi, guys.  
I have been posting here for years.  If any of you are curious who I am,
or what I do for a living, the local newspaper did an article on me,
complete with photos.  (Who IS that old guy in the picture?)

Bridge to Hawaii
A man was walking along a California beach and was in deep prayer to the
Lord. He said, 'Lord, you have promised me the desires of my heart. That's
what I am asking you for right now. Please give me a confirmation that you

We are renting out some pasture and have some "horse people" who are
interested in it.
Fence is 5 strand barbed wire with a smooth hot on standoffs a foot in
front of the barbed wire.  The fence is in good condition, tight.

I have a B-6220 Kubota tractor. On about four fittings on the front-end
loader will not take grease. It is not the grease gun, cause it works
fine on other fittings. What's causing this? The little ball will
depress and all.

My dad died yesterday or is that today?  8am on Oct 5.
He was 80.  Last year we all "doubled".  My son turned 10, my daughter 20, I
turned 40 and dad turned 80.  I wonder how often that happens, but
anyways...

Does anybody know of a cheap and effective way to get rid of tent
caterpillars? I have never seen them so bad as they are this year.
-Stu

It has quite a bit of protein. Can it serve as layer feed?
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Any comments about how this product performs?  Thanks

I insulated one room all four walls and that's where I plan to spend
most of my time.  I'll keep it cozy and and it's nice and quiet, the
rest of the house can be several degrees cooler maybe even cold.  I even
made a doggie door to the room so the dogs can come and go.  The room is