autarky

How nice! I have not seen or heard this word in many years. These days, independence and self-sufficiency are the main words being used.

The problem we have is that we cannot install a small solar system due to the holiday letting. We will have to install a decent system that can supply the main house and the holiday apartment.
As you said, I am sure I will be able to handle it... with time.

I just spoke to my son for nearly 30 minutes. Gosh, I do miss them. It is only when you grow older that you wish you'd given them more hugs and kisses when they were tiny.