I love living "in the sticks".
I'm actually not in the sticks anymore, where I live is a happy medium.
I can get cable, high speed internet and pizza delivery but no water or sewer and I can still shoot guns in my back yard (for now). Kids can still ride their ATVs(or horses) down the side of the road (respectfully) and nobody cares.
There is no HOA but folks have enough respect for their neighbors that they keep their grass mowed and don't leave junk cars in the yard (the front yard anyway

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I know it won't be too long before all that changes so I'll enjoy it while it lasts, then I might move.
too bad my little piece of "paradise" is only .7 ac instead of 700.