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TLyttle · 11-12-2009, 12:03 AM

I lived off the grid for 4 years, used a 12v lead-acid deep-cycle for power, ran into town for propane once every week or two, in my 40+mpg car, played Strauss and Beethoven on my cassette player, and only worked when I was really needed. I spent some time designing and building a wind-powered generator; worked well, and was cheap. That was 25+ years ago, out in the woods.

I'm a bit lazier now, but I do plan to return to that style of living. Now that nearly everything is available on 12v (thanks to the RV industry), it is easier yet. First to go, of course, will be the computer, and its attendant waste of time (who called me a hypocrite!!?). Life is far easier when one's expenses are so limited. It is no joke: just dump the toys, and think for yourself!

Can one do that in the middle of the city? Sure, if one starts with a cheap enough house or lot. The bureaucracy will yell a lot, all one has to do is stay inside the boundaries.

11-12-2009, 12:03 AM	#34
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	I lived off the grid for 4 years, used a 12v lead-acid deep-cycle for power, ran into town for propane once every week or two, in my 40+mpg car, played Strauss and Beethoven on my cassette player, and only worked when I was really needed. I spent some time designing and building a wind-powered generator; worked well, and was cheap. That was 25+ years ago, out in the woods. I'm a bit lazier now, but I do plan to return to that style of living. Now that nearly everything is available on 12v (thanks to the RV industry), it is easier yet. First to go, of course, will be the computer, and its attendant waste of time (who called me a hypocrite!!?). Life is far easier when one's expenses are so limited. It is no joke: just dump the toys, and think for yourself! Can one do that in the middle of the city? Sure, if one starts with a cheap enough house or lot. The bureaucracy will yell a lot, all one has to do is stay inside the boundaries.