Thanks for sharing that...I love watching videos on YouTube about Hermits and people who live in isolation and completely off the grid...If I wasn't a family Man I would live like a Hermit in the woods at my cabin...I would love it!...But I would come out of the woods and go into town every once and a while for a nice meal in a restaurant, and to find me a pretty lady companion for the night.Yesterday I watched a documentary on PBS about a former fashion designer, Ingrid Gipson, who left the big city and has been living alone in Arkansas’ rural Ouachita Mountains for 30 years. She's estranged from her two sons and lives entirely off her land, raises her own meat, and has been building her house with rocks and cement. She's also a sculptor and has started selling them recently. She was born in 1940.
I've always thought I'm kind of weird since I love my solitude and although I like humans I want to spend as little time as possible with them. BUT, I live in a city with all its amenities and can call for help if I need it. I would never want to live her lifestyle. Would you?
https://www.pbs.org/video/ingrid-8ocksv/
Seclusion, I could deal with, and I do love the outdoors, but can you see me doing all the hard work this woman does? Where would I put my Pradas?
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Yes, Agafia lived in even more extreme isolation, but she was small when brought there. she knew no other life and even refused to leave when given the opportunity. Ingrid Gipson was already middle aged when she decided to become isolated, though not as isolated as Agafia. She goes to town for supplies and receives visitors.You and everyone needs to see this-highly recommended
If you want to see innocence shine from a person’s eyes, watch this extreme hermitage.
An extreme orthodox Christian who spent her life in the harshness of Sibera.
https://topdocumentaIn 1936, a family of Russian Old Believers journeyed deep into Siberia's vast taiga to escape persecution and protect their way of life. The Lykovs eventually settled in the Sayan Mountains.
Two children were born during the isolation. They ended up in a dwelling in the taiga, in the Abakan river basin (Khakassia), 250 kilometres from any settlement.
In 1978 their location was discovered by a helicopter pilot, who was flying a geological group into the region. The geologists got in contact with the family, but the Lykovs decided not to leave the place.
Karp's wife Akulina died of hunger in 1961. Three of his children died in 1981. Karp died in 1988. He is survived by his daughter Agafia Lykova who continues to live in isolation in her Abakan fastness
.https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/agafia-taiga-life/
I will always be reliant on some sort of help but right now I'm isolated enough that people worry about me but, I'm fine. I prefer it this way.Yesterday I watched a documentary on PBS about a former fashion designer, Ingrid Gipson, who left the big city and has been living alone in Arkansas’ rural Ouachita Mountains for 30 years. She's estranged from her two sons and lives entirely off her land, raises her own meat, and has been building her house with rocks and cement. She's also a sculptor and has started selling them recently. She was born in 1940.
I've always thought I'm kind of weird since I love my solitude and although I like humans I want to spend as little time as possible with them. BUT, I live in a city with all its amenities and can call for help if I need it. I would never want to live her lifestyle. Would you?
https://www.pbs.org/video/ingrid-8ocksv/
I will always be reliant on some sort of help but right now I'm isolated enough that people worry about me but, I'm fine. I prefer it this way.
For right now I have to call my 70 something parents a couple times a week or post on social media so they know I'm ok. I occasionally update photos so they know it's me. If I don't answer their call they give me til such and such a time to call back before they have a welfare check done on me. Plus, I informed my employer if I'm ever a no call/no show they better have someone come check on me.I always say ''I like to be among people, but not with people''. I'm a semi-recluse, but like to people watch.
I could never live in total seclusion. It is also very dangerous, you break a hip and you die SLOWLY. It wouldn't be so bad if you die instantly. I read about an old woman here near Tucson who had a house in the boondocks. She fell outside and could not walk and had to have her big dog drag her inside the house so she could phone for help. It took the poor dog two hours to do the deed. When reporters asked her, she said of course she would continue the lifestyle. Some people never learn their lessons. Stay safe!
Interesting! I can't watch it, don't have cable or anything. I found this article about it. Not my cup of tea, I like the comforts of civilization. LOLHas anyone been watching that series "Port Protection" about the 37 people that live in a rain forest in Alaska?
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/port-protection-alaska
I watched it last night. It was interesting how they help each other...even building a communal greenhouse. One woman said she needed firewood and took the chainsaw - cut a good size tree down... I think you can get it on HULU and you tube also if you want to watch it.Interesting! I can't watch it, don't have cable or anything. I found this article about it. Not my cup of tea, I like the comforts of civilization. LOL
https://deadline.com/2020/01/life-below-zero-renewed-and-spinoff-by-nat-geo-1202833479/
You buy a couple large plastic tanks and haul water once a month or when needed, pump it into the abode. We did this in Colorado. You need a good pick-up truck!I guess I wonder how you keep yourself clean living in the wilderness. Where do you use the bathroom, etc. When I see those shows on tv they never address those issues.
I've done itYou buy a couple large plastic tanks and haul water once a month or when needed, pump it into the abode. We did this in Colorado. You need a good pick-up truck!