http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/ Getting out of Debt, Getting off the Couch, and Getting into Life Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:23:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13969 JT Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:05:13 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13969 There are free houses available in Detroit. The plumbing and fixtures are all ripped out, and any metal siding for up to about 8' high is ripped off. There are free houses available in Detroit. The plumbing and fixtures are all ripped out, and any metal siding for up to about 8′ high is ripped off.

]]> http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13902 Patrick Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:25:39 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13902 I HOPE NOT ! I thought that was in some areas of the Old Deep South. I would hope that if not Freindly, the people of North Dakota are at least tolerant, possibly even God fearing. I HOPE NOT ! I thought that was in some areas of the Old Deep South.
I would hope that if not Freindly,
the people of North Dakota are at least tolerant, possibly even God fearing.

]]> http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13898 Steve Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:44:09 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13898 Could only wish Glen ! Lived in beautiful Gunnison colorado for years and absolutely loved it till the economy took it's bite out of my business and forced me to put liens on homes and businesses of people who were and are still good friends, Just victims as i was. Now i have closed my doors, Tried marriage again after closing my doors, moved to okc to marry a gal i thought would be my world ( Only to find i married an online crook who took many men for a ride they wouldn't enjoy) Emptied my wallet and savings, And now i just want the peace and relaxation for myself and family. Just not the city kind of guy. Soooooo, If there are jobs available anywhere that leave a man and his kids room to breath and grow, Then it sounds great to me. I'll plant my own trees and veggies. Better eating than what i can buy at the market anyway. And i think i'll leave online romance alone. Rather start from scratch and meet someone who is not all about money and willing to pioneer it as did our ancestors. Good luck all. Could only wish Glen ! Lived in beautiful Gunnison colorado for years and absolutely loved it till the economy took it’s bite out of my business and forced me to put liens on homes and businesses of people who were and are still good friends, Just victims as i was. Now i have closed my doors, Tried marriage again after closing my doors, moved to okc to marry a gal i thought would be my world ( Only to find i married an online crook who took many men for a ride they wouldn’t enjoy) Emptied my wallet and savings, And now i just want the peace and relaxation for myself and family. Just not the city kind of guy. Soooooo, If there are jobs available anywhere that leave a man and his kids room to breath and grow, Then it sounds great to me. I’ll plant my own trees and veggies. Better eating than what i can buy at the market anyway. And i think i’ll leave online romance alone. Rather start from scratch and meet someone who is not all about money and willing to pioneer it as did our ancestors. Good luck all.

]]> http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13897 Steve Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:21:50 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13897 Woo Hoo !! Just what i'm looking for. Meet ya there and we can smoke two or three while i get my land. Need a job anyway. Oklahoma sucks big time !! Woo Hoo !! Just what i’m looking for. Meet ya there and we can smoke two or three while i get my land. Need a job anyway. Oklahoma sucks big time !!

]]> http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13896 Kevin Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:34:00 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13896 I'm not homeless in texas but I have a homesteaders spirit I’m not homeless in texas but I have a homesteaders spirit

]]> http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13891 Bob Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:25:52 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13891 It's not exactly free, in most cases they have to qualify for a loan to build a home or be able to move their business into the area and help the local economy. So, the neighbors would probably be a respectable group of people. And, before a person moved out there they could go and check it out first and meet some of those neighbors. It’s not exactly free, in most cases they have to qualify for a loan to build a home or be able to move their business into the area and help the local economy. So, the neighbors would probably be a respectable group of people. And, before a person moved out there they could go and check it out first and meet some of those neighbors.

]]> http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-2/#comment-13878 Kram Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:24:46 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13878 Having grown up in the midwest, I lived in Bismarck, ND for a little while and then moved to Minnesota and finally Wisconsin. I can verify that the winters here are not for everyone. They can come on early in October, stay through April, and bring brutal cold, heavy snow and ice, and literally dangerous windchills. In ND, the open, flat land in much of the state amplifies the cold and wind aspect. There's not a lot in the way of water or trees, for that matter, in much of the Eastern half of the state which is downright shocking to many outsiders. Western half has a little more varied praire and rolling terrain and is really beautiful in my opinion. I don't know if these small towns carry as much of the "Midwest Nice" persona that was ingrained in me from growing up in Wisconsin - my last visit to small towns in ND had me treated as an outsider - I wonder if that is the pervasive attitude in many of these small towns seeking to attract young families. If so, it's just not going to work. There's so much that a small family already has to overcome and deal with if they move there - the weather, the isolation and long distance to familiar amenities (restaurants, shopping malls, etc.), etc. Not feeling like they are welcome will certainly be the nail in the proverbial coffin for any of these initiatives. Having grown up in the midwest, I lived in Bismarck, ND for a little while and then moved to Minnesota and finally Wisconsin. I can verify that the winters here are not for everyone. They can come on early in October, stay through April, and bring brutal cold, heavy snow and ice, and literally dangerous windchills. In ND, the open, flat land in much of the state amplifies the cold and wind aspect. There’s not a lot in the way of water or trees, for that matter, in much of the Eastern half of the state which is downright shocking to many outsiders. Western half has a little more varied praire and rolling terrain and is really beautiful in my opinion. I don’t know if these small towns carry as much of the “Midwest Nice” persona that was ingrained in me from growing up in Wisconsin – my last visit to small towns in ND had me treated as an outsider – I wonder if that is the pervasive attitude in many of these small towns seeking to attract young families. If so, it’s just not going to work. There’s so much that a small family already has to overcome and deal with if they move there – the weather, the isolation and long distance to familiar amenities (restaurants, shopping malls, etc.), etc. Not feeling like they are welcome will certainly be the nail in the proverbial coffin for any of these initiatives.

]]> http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13856 E. P. Berry Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:56:46 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13856 Hi rusticlivin, I saw your comment on "40 acres and a mule" and thought I would drop a line. Contact me. I am curious as to what's going on out there. I am in Illinois. Hi rusticlivin,
I saw your comment on “40 acres and a mule” and thought I would drop a line. Contact me. I am curious as to what’s going on out there. I am in Illinois.

]]> http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13853 Jim erickson Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:08:27 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13853 N/w North Dakota is Oiil country there a major jobs dirty but profitable there burnout housing. Motorhomes are a must Spanish is mandatory N/w North Dakota is Oiil country there a major jobs dirty but profitable there burnout housing. Motorhomes are a must Spanish is mandatory

]]> http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-13846 Vicky Sun, 04 Sep 2011 16:44:13 +0000 http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/10/10/40-acres-and-a-mule-free-land-still-available-in-the-united-states/#comment-13846 Hi there. being that i am part Indian and my father is on the roll for Cherokee. I have often thought of living off the land. I know its hard living. And being that I am trying to get my disability I have no way to work land really. But I need a place to be and im sure I could get someone able bodied to move on land with me. with that being said how do you get to live on reservations. I have been trying to get on the roll with my father in Oklahoma. I know there is a way but I don't think I want to live in Oklahoma, But i am interested in free land To be back to where i dont have to have alot to sustain myself. I am an artist that can sell my work but honestly i have to have a place to sell it as well. any information would be great Hi there. being that i am part Indian and my father is on the roll for Cherokee. I have often thought of living off the land. I know its hard living. And being that I am trying to get my disability I have no way to work land really. But I need a place to be and im sure I could get someone able bodied to move on land with me. with that being said how do you get to live on reservations. I have been trying to get on the roll with my father in Oklahoma. I know there is a way but I don’t think I want to live in Oklahoma, But i am interested in free land To be back to where i dont have to have alot to sustain myself. I am an artist that can sell my work but honestly i have to have a place to sell it as well. any information would be great

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