Quitting the rat race

[Farmer_Gyles]

The time has come .... fed up with being tired all the time, fed up feeling I'm getting nowhere fast .... I'm quitting the rat race .... had the estate agent round this morning ....

I've been in this house for 21 years .... waiting for life to happen .... hoping life will happen sometime before death .... and now it's time .... time to change everything ....

In some ways it's sort of scarey .... no real plans for the future yet .... but a relief to know things are going to change .... freedom ....

The worst thing is giving up the fruit and veg patch and greenhouse .... I want to take it all with me .... want to dig up the gooseberries and everything else .... but unlikely that I'll be able to take them with me ....

At least I have an allotment now .... I can keep that going until I decide on long term plans ....

[veggiechicken]

I approve, Farmer G. Take life by the horns and give it a good old shake, while you're young enough to do so.
There'll be another fruit and veg patch, somewhere, with your name on it. Hope you find it soon

[Dorothy rouse]

Good for you FG, wish you all the best luck, in your new adventures.

[Florence Fennel]

Good Luck with it all and very best wishes for the future FG. Change is good

[KittyColdNose]

Well done FG. Sometimes that first step is the hardest but now you are on your way to a life you really want. Good luck.

[PyreneesPlot]

Very best of luck with the best decision you will ever make. There will be tough choices and things you will have to leave behind but taking control is the best way to live if you have the chance.
Good luck and stay strong.

[Small pumpkin]

Good for you. It will be scarey and exciting for you. I felt the same 5 year ago, when I told the rat race to stick it! . Best thing me & the other half ever did. It's not all been plain sailing. quality of life is so much better, time is your own not some other ******s
It's all good. So you go for it and enjoy every minute

[noviceveggrower]

Good luck. You've started the ball rolling and made a start to your plans so things are moving for you.
That's the hardest thing taking the first step. So pleased for you.

[Kristen]

TThe worst thing is giving up the fruit and veg patch and greenhouse .... I want to take it all with me .... want to dig up the gooseberries and everything else

Take cuttings? Hardwood ones for Gooseberries I think, so The Time Is Nigh

[Bill HH]

I quit farming and agricultural engineering in 1996 at the age of 48. We bought a care home in Torquay. Quite a change but never regretted. I think its the change of people that you meet, we had 7 wonderful staff members all who became firm friends. I was never really in the rat race having been self employed all my life but my wife was killing herself as a community nurse. And don't forget, a change is as good as a rest.

[Farmer_Gyles]

I'm missing the veggie patch already .... sooooooo tempted to dig the fruit up ..... it takes so long to grow and produce and i know i won't get any fruit next year .... gutted about that ....

[Farmer_Gyles]

I quit farming and agricultural engineering in 1996 at the age of 48. We bought a care home in Torquay. Quite a change but never regretted. I think its the change of people that you meet, we had 7 wonderful staff members all who became firm friends. I was never really in the rat race having been self employed all my life but my wife was killing herself as a community nurse. And don't forget, a change is as good as a rest.

nice one bill .... i changed my life 14 years ago when i became a single parent and couldn't carry on with the job i had .... life has had it's ups and downs since then, but never regretted the change .... it's just been 14 years of waiting for the next change .... and now it's gonna happen .....

[Jay22]

Best of luck Farmer G...we are looking forward until we can do the same! A few years yet though!

[Farmer_Gyles]

i want to take my home made compost too .... oh my god, how sad is that?!?!

[Tripmeup]

Best of luck FG....keep us updated