Living rural questions.

[Shadrach]

The next important thing to worry about is fire.
If a fire breaks out do you have more than one route of escape. It may not be a major risk factor in the area you are thinking of; here it is.
Here, if you injure yourself seriously and can't get to transport, or a telephone you'll probably die. We get very patchy mobile phone coverage here and even the local ambulance service may not be able to find you, or get to you if you're out in the woods felling trees or something.
So' if you are going to use any serious power tools such as a chainsaw, learn how to use it properly and buy the best protective kit you can.

 

[N F C]

Interesting thread!

Just a couple thoughts (sorry if they've already been mentioned)
* Keep a well stocked first aid kit so you're prepared for routine medical issues such as cuts, burns, sprains, etc.
* You asked about frozen foods if the power goes out...I'd cook up as much of that as possible straight away. Cooked foods (like meats) will last longer than raw, thawed foods. You might also look into salt preserving for meats.

 

[ChemicalchiCkns]

I would further check your country's foreign department's advices on the human rights of Romania and see what they say.

 

[BantyChooks]

Generators are a must, IMO, in today's electricity-centric age, especially if you have a large family. Wood powered heat systems are a good idea.

Solar power works in most climates. I'm not familiar with Romania. I'm assuming that, like here, there's often large areas where you can't get 'tied into the grid' that would make solar necessary. If you are near electric lines, then you can have a combination solar and line system to lift otherwise restricted use you'd have to exercise on pure solar. Or you could just go on the lines. But you'll probably have long waits if they go down.

Keep plenty of food backup. I have two freezers, a fridge/freezer combo, and a row of shelves for dried and canned goods. I buy meat a half cow at a time, freeze a year's worth of some veggies, and stock up on anything I use whenever there's a good sale.

As for water, I have a deep well. I can't see it running dry in the conceivable future. It actually has a runoff valve because it's so plentiful. Water purification methods are definitely not a bad idea.
Ours is electric, so if the power goes, I can turn on the generator and fill up a bathtub or something to use.

Candles, battery powered flashlights, lanterns... all are good light sources. I prefer lanterns because I have small children.

As for communication... basically, you're screwed without a phone. If you get hurt without one, say your prayers and fold your hands nice so your skeleton looks pretty. It's kind of a no-win situation, because wired phones are only an option if you're on the grid and cell coverage is spotty at best in the areas without. I barely have coverage, but I do, and I'm thankful for that.

 

[gluglu]

Not sure if this is the right place to post this; but I think there might be people here that have an answer.

I'm planning to move to Romania, a really, really, rural part of Romania. No sewage systems, no water pipes, no shops in the small town, only elderly neighbours living far apart.
I live in the Netherlands were there is no real rural place. I'm used to having everything I need 10 minutes on the bicycle away.

I have found out now how sceptic tanks work and water resevoirs over there and how and where I can get my medication.

But I am still unsure what I need in a rural environment. I have my basic emergency medical kit and some candles incase the power falls out over here; but I probably need more rural.

Could you help?

- Do I need a power generator when the electricity falls out?
- Some water purifying things just in case?
- What spare car parts; or how many second vehicles? (it can take up about a month to get your car fixed).
- How can I contact people in case of emergency when my phone/internet does not work?
- Guns and tasers are illigal. A big dog is not an option. What other things can I do/have when needed living somewhere where there are no neighbours to hear you scream?
- How much food reserve?

- Most of all; I feel like I'm nót seeing a lot what is needed because I'm not used to it. I feel like I am overlooking a lot of things. I realise just now I probably need a printer because atleast the first months, maybe more, we won't have internet so we need to send every form with the regular mail.. haha. I can't just walk anymore like now, when my internet is gone, to the shop next door that has free wifi :') Those kind of things.

Thank you.

Hello dear dutchman. Welcome to Romania. This is the place where i live now, i`m on countryside. Living here will be opposite to everything you were used to do in your country, sometimes may be a real challenge. If you`ll live in a area with good GSM coverage you wont have any internet problems. i recommend you to use Orange (they have best coverage and speed 4g+). Generator is a must at country side, especially in winters and rainy days. Water purifying depends on your zone. Where i live the water is a bit calcareous but good to drink(i live 60 km to seaside). Guns, bows and other kind of weapons are illegal here. In many cases will be illegal to have an axe or macetta in your car too, i keep those in my caravan cause i use to camp in woods and other wild places with my bees. Also i use dogs for my protection, there are so many abandoned and semi wild dogs here that you`ll need one too for your own protection, and to protect from foxes and other wild predators. About the parts for your car, search on google for those and see prices, you may need a car popular here, you`ll get cheaper prices from second hand market and other stuff. Food stock depends on the zone you`ll live, where are you located? It shouldn`t be such a problem. You should always have a small flock of birds arround the house, that is your food stock dude.

 

[itsasmallfarm]

Hello dear dutchman. Welcome to Romania. This is the place where i live now, i`m on countryside. Living here will be opposite to everything you were used to do in your country, sometimes may be a real challenge. If you`ll live in a area with good GSM coverage you wont have any internet problems. i recommend you to use Orange (they have best coverage and speed 4g+). Generator is a must at country side, especially in winters and rainy days. Water purifying depends on your zone. Where i live the water is a bit calcareous but good to drink(i live 60 km to seaside). Guns, bows and other kind of weapons are illegal here. In many cases will be illegal to have an axe or macetta in your car too, i keep those in my caravan cause i use to camp in woods and other wild places with my bees. Also i use dogs for my protection, there are so many abandoned and semi wild dogs here that you`ll need one too for your own protection, and to protect from foxes and other wild predators. About the parts for your car, search on google for those and see prices, you may need a car popular here, you`ll get cheaper prices from second hand market and other stuff. Food stock depends on the zone you`ll live, where are you located? It shouldn`t be such a problem. You should always have a small flock of birds arround the house, that is your food stock dude.

wild dogs? oh that is scary seen those videos of them surrounding people in the mountains.

is there no hunting in Romania you said guns and bows are illegal? so no one hunts or for target practice?

 

[Loopeend]

Hello dear dutchman. Welcome to Romania. This is the place where i live now, i`m on countryside. Living here will be opposite to everything you were used to do in your country, sometimes may be a real challenge. If you`ll live in a area with good GSM coverage you wont have any internet problems. i recommend you to use Orange (they have best coverage and speed 4g+). Generator is a must at country side, especially in winters and rainy days. Water purifying depends on your zone. Where i live the water is a bit calcareous but good to drink(i live 60 km to seaside). Guns, bows and other kind of weapons are illegal here. In many cases will be illegal to have an axe or macetta in your car too, i keep those in my caravan cause i use to camp in woods and other wild places with my bees. Also i use dogs for my protection, there are so many abandoned and semi wild dogs here that you`ll need one too for your own protection, and to protect from foxes and other wild predators. About the parts for your car, search on google for those and see prices, you may need a car popular here, you`ll get cheaper prices from second hand market and other stuff. Food stock depends on the zone you`ll live, where are you located? It shouldn`t be such a problem. You should always have a small flock of birds arround the house, that is your food stock dude.

Salut! persoana din Romania!
Near Moldavia border. 'moldova' region.

Orange; sweet! We already have Orange haha. It's called t-mobile & ziggo in the netherlands but is actually the exact same company, so that's a problem less in the list haha! A hassle less to change our provider.

On to the 99 other problems but (apperently) provider ain't non;

I guess...I have to learn to like dogs then haha! I don't hate dogs. But I also have nothing with dogs. Dogs like me because I'm so neutral. But the thought of owning a dog is not a thought I naturally have. If you tell me that I need a dog I believe you. Do you have suggestions what kind of dog it should be. Will a berner sennen or a german sheppard do the job. Ok I'm lieing I'm actually quite afraid of big dogs; these are two breeds that are big and I trust due to experience. Hunting dogs and labradors etc. also but they would probably be too kind/hunting-mode to give protection. Fighting-breed dogs scare me. And that won't work. Those dogs won't become good dogs if I by default do not trust them. Not fair to the dog.

Since Romania keeps itself at EU rules; I think it is possible to get a hunting rifle by some tests/permits? Do I think this wrong? And if right; how do you get this permit to own one? And do I need to do stuff for years to legally own one, or does everyone rural secretly have one and just not tell the police? And should I not invest in legally owning one. Just get it. Like rural (as far rural is a thing in the Netherlands...) family members do.. just have one to shoot rabbits away from their cabbage-patch. And no neighbours snitch.

 

[ChemicalchiCkns]

Orange; sweet! We already have Orange haha. It's called t-mobile & ziggo in the netherlands but is actually the exact same company, so that's a problem less in the list haha! A hassle less to change our provider.

Don't be too sure. Call their customer # (preferably twice, once in NL and once again in RO) and ask them. If their answers tally, you are probably OK. Otherwise, those invisible lines on the ground can be nicely annoying.

 

[Loopeend]

Don't be too sure. Call their customer # (preferably twice, once in NL and once again in RO) and ask them. If their answers tally, you are probably OK. Otherwise, those invisible lines on the ground can be nicely annoying.

It works. We made a trip through 24 countries in europe in 24 days last year, and had to look up for every country what the rules were. And Romania was not one of them that gave trouble (none of them did actually). For some reason the "International bank of the Netherlands' operates in Poland, just like we have the bank of Scotland =/ And that is all weird when you think about it; but it means as a customer that you don't have to change much.
If I move to Romania I don't have to do anything (jaaaay! being lazy is fun!) and only worry about if and how we can create pokémon gyms and stops at our camping-site :') (and maybe pay for an internet tower/cable thingy so we actually háve internet without it being all patchy and such).

 

[gluglu]

I guess...I have to learn to like dogs then haha! I don't hate dogs. But I also have nothing with dogs. Dogs like me because I'm so neutral. But the thought of owning a dog is not a thought I naturally have. If you tell me that I need a dog I believe you. Do you have suggestions what kind of dog it should be. Will a berner sennen or a german sheppard do the job. Ok I'm lieing I'm actually quite afraid of big dogs; these are two breeds that are big and I trust due to experience. Hunting dogs and labradors etc. also but they would probably be too kind/hunting-mode to give protection. Fighting-breed dogs scare me. And that won't work. Those dogs won't become good dogs if I by default do not trust them. Not fair to the dog.

Since Romania keeps itself at EU rules; I think it is possible to get a hunting rifle by some tests/permits? Do I think this wrong? And if right; how do you get this permit to own one? And do I need to do stuff for years to legally own one, or does everyone rural secretly have one and just not tell the police? And should I not invest in legally owning one. Just get it. Like rural (as far rural is a thing in the Netherlands...) family members do.. just have one to shoot rabbits away from their cabbage-patch. And no neighbours snitch.

If you hate big dogs a german shepherd(female) wold be enough. In the area where i live (near Constanta) there are many herds of cattle, goats, sheep so i choose to breed a big shepherd dog(because all the herds have big dogs here). I have turkish kangal female. And about the hunting rifle you should go and ask local authorities how you can get permit to owe one, do not try to keep illegal any guns or you`ll get busted. And about the place you`re about to move in Romania, is in north or in the south part of Moldova region? You may need some food stock in winter time, roads can be blocked by snow for days, also electricity could be a problem.