Gixer,
You have done nothing but jump on me since I first posted n this thread. You clearly haven't read my posts properly and are just making out that I am some lazy fanatic who hasn't got a clue wanting a free ride, who relies solely on my wife, a wind turbine and spuds. You are absolutely wrong, everything I have done has been done with sincere support from my wife, and we do have a safety net. You would know this if you had given me the courtesy of at least reading my posts properly before jumping down my neck.
Firstly, I did not say that I would use public transport and the NHS in the even of complete collapse. I said that in the event of a complete collapse, I would go and see my doctor - neighbour. But while nothing has happened yet, I would continue to use these if needed. Maybe you should actually read posts before you decide to tare things apart - especially as you even quoted them!
Secondly, we own our house outright, which I am certain I have already stated. So in the event that my wife loses her job, all that would happen is that we wouldn't be able to pay bills. We have no secured loans. We now own two cars, one of value at about £500 and another at about £2500 with no finance on them. These can be sold quite easily should we fall on hard times as we both have push bikes and are perfectly capable of riding them. I also have a quad bike which is currently for sale as it has not been used for the best part of 18 months, for £2500. This sale is only so as I can buy a new, bigger polytunnel so that I can extend my growing season into the winter by heating it as well. For winter food, some crops can be left out all winter and harvested when needed. It isn't like everything has to be harvested by the end of August, or you lose the lot. And as for damage, just grow more than you need. As for thefts, be generous with what you grow and people are much less likely to swipe. I am also equipped in a way that thieves will be easily deterred or caught anyway.
Even without an income, we still have food as I grow that, heat and hot water. We can live quite happily without electric while I get the turbine sorted so yes, they can turn our electric off. If we run out of heating oil, no hardship anymore as I have alternative means now. We have no gas bills to worry about. We have no TV, therefore no TV license to pay for. Water rates are compulsory currently, as is council tax. But in the event that we have no income, as I am not on benefits currently, I can make things to sell and put them on ebay to help to make ends meet without risking breaking any laws. All I have to do is declare any money I make, and as I will be well under the tax limit, I shall face no fines or taxes. I can make sheepskin rugs quite well, and already have around 40 salted skins in the shed, and everything I need to complete them. This is one of those not very common skill set's that I have which I know I can rely on. AT the moment, I don't have the time, you know - with sitting on my backside all day watching potatoes grow. Again, that was a very rude thing to say and you obviously have no idea of the effort and time involved in growing your own and trying to become self sufficient!
Aside from everything I do relating to self sufficiency, I also manage a holiday cottage on behalf of my wife. And I take care of my son and the house. My wife only works part time, and her income isn't all that great anyway. I work longer hours than she does and we benefit more from my work in the garden than we do from her pay packet.
You seem to think that money is the answer to everything. Well, I worked hard, saved hard and still had naff all to show for it. Yes, it cost me more to work than I was making. I have done all sorts of jobs while self employed, even emptying septic tanks with nothing more than my wellies and a bucket on a rope. I have worked in a few different areas while working for other people and companies. Yet for the first time, I am actually seeing some benefit for my efforts and you say I should go back? Not on your life bud!
Apart from everything else, my lifestyle is none of your business. I only commented on a relevant thread, offering my opinion, but you made it so much more. How dare you judge me when you haven't even given me the time to read my posts properly. You say that I am arrogant and immature? Have you read your posts bud? I don't normally do this sort of thing, especially on the public forum, but I will happily accept the ban if the mods think it is warranted;
You are an obnoxious, highly opinionated, self righteous, ignorant ar$e of a man who just trolls for the sake of getting somebody's back up. Well, you succeeded. I hope it made you very happy. Now consider yourself added to my blocked list. I don't want an apology. I don't want another debate. I just want to pretend that I have never tried to have a civil conversation with you because quite clearly, that isn't possible.