Posted by Leroy on February 28, 2012 at 17:55:33 from (69.88.223.179):
In Reply to: Amish homes Out Of Code posted by Whizkidkyus on February 28, 2012 at 11:19:53:
On that building paper, they already have a very big bill just getting that house up and they do not want to go out and borrow money for the siding. They will put the siding on when they can get enough money saved up. And you do not realize the expences they have, the kerosine lamps cost way more than an electric light and the kerosine to operate is more than electricity. And for them to get anyplace they have to hire a driver and that cost is way more than you pay to own a car and the buggy will cost as much as a good used car. The houses are finnished with drywall with a white paint and the hardwood floors would make any of the million dollar homes look like a shack. I was just today up doing bussiness with 5 different Amish familys. They do the best than can with everything. And the buggies carry tags same as your car and even tho the buggies are open for all winter use they are equiped with the smv, half a dozen reflectors on back and a flashing electric light on both sides visable front or rear. I was 3 years old when we got electrricity in 1946 but did not have indoor pluming untill 1974 and you do not have to have it to have a good life.
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