Last month the question was posed: how do you live on half of your income? (Country conversation & feedback).

From: Countryside & Small Stock Journal | Date: May 1, 2003 | Copyright information

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COUNTRYSIDE: Over the years I have made the transition from city to country at least four times. I did not fail in the country, but life's ups and downs have dictated the moves. I am currently headed back to the country and what I have learned is that you can always add the animals but don't rush it. There is so much to do to make the transition that to burden yourself with animals too soon is not fair to them or yourself.

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