As seen on fb (I know this is vague...)

2TMama · 02-05-2016, 01:28 PM

About 2 weeks ago, something showed up in my newsfeed. It was a darling (rustic & small) log cabin in the woods & the post read something like ,"if you were provided with enough food & firewood for a month, would you live here if you were offered $xx,xxxx."

I was thinking, "you wouldn't even have to PAY me!!!"

Did anyone else see this?

If so, were you thinking the same thing?

MaybeGracie · 02-05-2016, 01:55 PM

I saw that and thought the same thing. I was confused as to what the downside was, such that a large sum of money was required to make it worthwhile.

Pragmatist · 02-05-2016, 02:32 PM

I was thinking about my kids and that I would go absolutely nuts with them in a small cabin for a month.

Just by myself I would be fine.

greengirl19 · 02-05-2016, 02:33 PM

I saw that too. My only confusion was that it said you had to stay in the cabin. I wasn't sure if it actually meant inside the cabin or on the property. I might go stir crazy inside the cabin. But if I can play outside nearby, definitely yes! (proper snow gear included, obviously)

MegMarch · 02-05-2016, 03:42 PM

Do they have internet? TV? PEOPLE?

deena · 02-05-2016, 03:46 PM

I just read it as someone's attempt to make a picture go viral because it said "share if you would live here for X$" and so basically anyone who regularly shares that sort of thing would live there (everyone would) and so they'd share it.

marbles · 02-05-2016, 06:51 PM

I think the catch was

internet no phone no cable/satellite

2TMama · 02-05-2016, 07:07 PM

Would the "no phone/cable/Internet" change your answer??

MegMarch · 02-05-2016, 07:21 PM

Yes. I would feel very trapped.

Joyanne · 02-05-2016, 08:43 PM

No internet/no cable would probably be a nice break for a while for our family. But no phone is a deal breaker for me with children. That would make me feel unsafe, and I need to keep in touch with my family.

In Christ,
Joy

twentysixcats · 02-06-2016, 07:17 AM

I could do it if my DH was there too - I couldn't single parent for 30 days straight with no contact with the outside world.

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AsTheDeer · 02-06-2016, 08:50 AM

Yes I think the only downside is no technological access to the outside world for safety reasons. Let me take a phone for emergencies only and we'd be there in a heartbeat - no payment required

WanderingJuniper · 02-06-2016, 09:20 AM

I saw it in various forms and am left thinking two things.
1- That cabin is larger than our cabin
2- I do that by choice for multiple long weekends/ weeks a year and call it vacation.

For real, I get sad when we get far enough from or cabin that our phones start ringing and lighting up with notifications again.

gerberadaisy · 02-06-2016, 09:34 AM

I saw it. yes I could unplug as long as I had a phone, & my boys. We would need games & books & toys for the little man but otherwise, I would have no problem. The money would be a bonus.

knitlove · 02-06-2016, 11:40 AM

When I have seen that my thought has been can I bring audio books and yarn? If so then yes please!

02-05-2016, 01:28 PM	#1
2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) About 2 weeks ago, something showed up in my newsfeed. It was a darling (rustic & small) log cabin in the woods & the post read something like ,"if you were provided with enough food & firewood for a month, would you live here if you were offered $xx,xxxx." I was thinking, "you wouldn't even have to PAY me!!!" Did anyone else see this? If so, were you thinking the same thing? __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

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MaybeGracie Moderator in A Twinkle in Our Eyes, Cradled in Our Wombs, Gentle Discipline, Nurturing Our Children, and Let's Talk Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 9,856	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) I saw that and thought the same thing. I was confused as to what the downside was, such that a large sum of money was required to make it worthwhile. __________________ Cynthia Ezer Kenegdo to Isaac since 2007 Raising Jacob (16), Luke (14), Lily (11), Elizabeth (9), Clara (6), and Emily (3) in the knowledge and love of God Blogging at The Hippie Housewife about attachment parenting, natural living, life as a Jesus-follower, and more, all tied together through our journey towards a more intentional life.

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Pragmatist Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,924	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) I was thinking about my kids and that I would go absolutely nuts with them in a small cabin for a month. Just by myself I would be fine. __________________ Sara (ISTJ) married to V since 7/99 Strawberry Shortcake- 3/07 Huckleberry Pie- 9/11

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greengirl19 Rose Trellis For G Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: close but not close enough to the beach Posts: 2,806	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) I saw that too. My only confusion was that it said you had to stay in the cabin. I wasn't sure if it actually meant inside the cabin or on the property. I might go stir crazy inside the cabin. But if I can play outside nearby, definitely yes! (proper snow gear included, obviously) __________________ Wife to V since 5/19/07 my hard workin man Mom to G since 8/10/09 my crazy 10 yo Z since 9/10/13 my wild thing 6 yo Surprise! N born 2/8/16 terrific 4 yo my help comes from the Lord above

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MegMarch Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,922	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) Do they have internet? TV? PEOPLE?

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deena Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 12,314	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) I just read it as someone's attempt to make a picture go viral because it said "share if you would live here for X$" and so basically anyone who regularly shares that sort of thing would live there (everyone would) and so they'd share it. __________________ My kiddos 26, 23, 19, 15, 12, 8, 2, <1

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marbles Rose Garden Our Family Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,047	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) I think the catch was internet no phone no cable/satellite __________________ Mary K wife to Daniel for 16 years mom to 13 year old the Girl and 11 year old the Boy and 8 year old Tiny Almost always posting from my phone.

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2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) Would the "no phone/cable/Internet" change your answer?? __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

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MegMarch Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,922	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) Yes. I would feel very trapped.

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Joyanne Deactivated Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 279	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) No internet/no cable would probably be a nice break for a while for our family. But no phone is a deal breaker for me with children. That would make me feel unsafe, and I need to keep in touch with my family. In Christ, Joy

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twentysixcats Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,404	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) I could do it if my DH was there too - I couldn't single parent for 30 days straight with no contact with the outside world. Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk __________________ Ashley (ISFJ) mom to three beautiful girls! DD1 (8/2009) DD2 (7/2012) DD3 (9/2014)

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AsTheDeer Rose Blossom Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 135	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) Yes I think the only downside is no technological access to the outside world for safety reasons. Let me take a phone for emergencies only and we'd be there in a heartbeat - no payment required __________________ Mama to 7

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WanderingJuniper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10,819	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) I saw it in various forms and am left thinking two things. 1- That cabin is larger than our cabin 2- I do that by choice for multiple long weekends/ weeks a year and call it vacation. For real, I get sad when we get far enough from or cabin that our phones start ringing and lighting up with notifications again. Last edited by WanderingJuniper; 02-06-2016 at 02:12 PM.

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gerberadaisy Rose Trellis Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,313	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) I saw it. yes I could unplug as long as I had a phone, & my boys. We would need games & books & toys for the little man but otherwise, I would have no problem. The money would be a bonus.

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knitlove Rose Garden Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle area Posts: 21,260	Re: As seen on fb (I know this is vague...) When I have seen that my thought has been can I bring audio books and yarn? If so then yes please! __________________ Wife to a wonderful DH for 19 years. Momma to my 29 weeker Early Bird who is thirteen and my little Wiggle Worm born 33 weeks who is nine. How do I have a teenager?! I don't feel ready for this.

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