Too many disasters everywhere.

The instant news we enjoy these days, do not bring much joy, often it is the opposite.
We are sad to hear about the deaths and damage suffered by so many.
I think of the poor buggers in Tornado Alley who get hit time and time again.
Maybe people should build homes underground.

 

I've been saying this for years. It just seems like it would've been a normal evolution of housing. Of course, I think the big concern is flooding.

 

Of course flooding can be controlled by modern technology, one hopes.
Great homes have been built underground.

 

There's no escaping it. If you believe in prophesy, there is a lot worse coming.

 

Not sure about that - there is a feeling of home that is tangible to me.

 

yeah I've wondered why the homes aren't built more solidly, more of a bunker type construction or re-enforced or whatever. something capable of standing up to tornadoes and hurricanes and so forth if the people refuse to move and are determined to live there.

 

For a long time I wanted to live in an underground house. Less heating and cooling costs. Yes, you do have to think about the water table.

 

Cost is the main reason. That and the ongoing maintenance to keep the mold down. plus other waterproofing woes that pop up.
We have such a home about 3/4 mile from us and they have had it on the market for 3 years. Owner wants out of it as he is just
retired and in his age, as he put it " I'm tired of spending money to fix one problem after another".

 

Well they don't have too much of a problem down in Coober Pedy in Sth Aust when they build their homes underground. And they have the additional advantage that when they add another room to their homes, they might just find another Opal.......

 

I saw that on tv. Perfect conditions for underground building. Here in the NE USA it's nearly impossible to stop the dampness.
Only sure way I know of is to bury a submarine and live in it!

 

There are always those missile silos for sale in North Dakota. There’s just so many problems with living underground. I always find underground spaces stuffy unless there’s careful circulation.

Really though, my answer for not moving (in this case, out of California) is that while we’re always in drought, and burn down every year while we wait for The Big One to send a tidal wave to take our state out to sea and drown us in mudslides and floods because our clay isn’t being held together by vegetation anymore... ultimately, the chances that it will happen to me specifically is very low. There are many things I would spend money on first, like a safer car, better food and exercise and medical care, and a more comfortable family and a happier life. Those things are far more likely to extend our lives and quality of life than the off chance that our bunker will actually be needed.

 

I guess a better built home will cost better money and that prevents most ordinary mortals from achieving a better built place.
In essence, you get what you pay for.

 

I wouldn't mind a missile silo . How much do they want ? Does it come with missiles ? But I also want a Sopwith Camel . Choices and choices .

 

Do you smoke a Sopwith Camel cigarette or do you vape it?