09-23-2014, 02:23 AM
I've certainly seen some "great lots" on the interweb that were completely unbuildable when I visited in person... I'm trying to make good use of the topo maps, flood maps, etc but rest assured I'm not buying without a thorough inspection.
My view on life is that there is being rich, and there is being wealthy. You can be rich, but only a few paychecks away from losing your huge home and expensive car. You can be wealthy living in a shack, if you have built up a safety net, and enjoy the simple things.
I've done my time in the rat race and saved enough to semi-retire. I work in computers and the Internet though, so I can always find work online. I think Hilo/Puna would be a great place to try out new communications technologies, and give everyone in remote areas the option to get connected.
And yes, I guess my "simple living" has to include decent internet connectivity. :-) I think I read somewhere that's a UN protected human right now. :-)
My view on life is that there is being rich, and there is being wealthy. You can be rich, but only a few paychecks away from losing your huge home and expensive car. You can be wealthy living in a shack, if you have built up a safety net, and enjoy the simple things.
I've done my time in the rat race and saved enough to semi-retire. I work in computers and the Internet though, so I can always find work online. I think Hilo/Puna would be a great place to try out new communications technologies, and give everyone in remote areas the option to get connected.
And yes, I guess my "simple living" has to include decent internet connectivity. :-) I think I read somewhere that's a UN protected human right now. :-)