Going AWOL...

[Pat "5mph"]

the locals were talking about mounting an expedition to check he was oK but reckoned it was too risky until the weather improved
then suddenly he turned up in town - in the pub as he was missing a pint

Well, how did he manage to get to the pub if even the locals thought the way was too risky?
I feel some of this story was made up - I don't mean by you.
Probably Scottish folklore

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

In this day and age of internet shopping and food deliveries, I'd happily live somewhere rural away from society.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

In this day and age of internet shopping and food deliveries, I'd happily live somewhere rural away from society.

Until the weather or fuel shortages make it difficult for the deliveries to get to you

 

[Webbo2]

Until the weather or fuel shortages make it difficult for the deliveries to get to you

Plus when you are the far reaches of Scotland you have to pay extra for delivery.