Posted on 11/02/2013 1:08:28 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Theres a man living in the Ventana Wilderness in central Californias Santa Lucia Mountains who has been the fascination of many for years. Why? Because hes 93 years old, lives alone five miles from the nearest road (the way he likes it) and has a different view of life.
Im just different than most people. Id rather go back than go ahead, Jack English said in a recent video by filmmaker Grace Jackson. Its one of several videos and photo stories featuring the man who makes violin bows.
Living in a cabin made from materials off the land, English can go up to two weeks without seeing a single person.
He said he fell in love with the area when he first stepped foot on it, coming to hunt deer at 11 years old. Decades later he learned an isolated parcel was being auctioned and he bought it.
I think the main thing is that it doesnt change, he said of the property. It seems to be the same as when I first come here.
He had always wanted to set up his permanent residence there, but his wife, Mary, and other responsibilities prevented him from doing so. It was on his last visit to the hospital where Mary was being treated for cancer that she gave him permission to move there after she died. And he did.
Life has its problems, but its like my wife always said, its how you contend with those problems that will be the result, he said. I look back and I really did have a good life.
Im different, I know, and this is an individual thing, he continued. Its the kind of life I like, and thats why Im here and thats where I hope Im going to be til the end. Maybe with luck I can make it.
Watch the short, uplifting film about Englishs lifestyle:
Simply by waking up to the wonders of God's creation every morning.
If you like your bicuspids youll be able to keep your bicuspids, period.
No one will take them away, no matter what.
Palmetto bugs - annoying buggers, especially for me since I live near a large wooded area and they like to invade my living space.
You know... kinda like a health care navigator.
Yes, yes...we have pests like that too. Spiders, flying ants, tiny gnats that clog the fixtures and smoke alarms.
They are so numerous and persistant...almost like they’re somehow organized into little communities!
Have seen that literally a few dozen times. I watch it every year at least once.
Have seen that literally a few dozen times. I watch it every year at least once.
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