"Life Off Grid"

Jonathan Taggart
This was fabulous- I watched it to ignite inspiration and because of my passion.

That would be fun to do for a year!

Posted by Aliensusedourbogroll
That would be fun to do for a year!

Absolutely

Kind of aiming for a lifetime m'self

Posted by wagtail

Posted by Aliensusedourbogroll
That would be fun to do for a year!

Absolutely

Kind of aiming for a lifetime m'self

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Wow! I think that's a brave thing to do!
I see it more as a holiday destination for me. Like owning a cabin in the woods kinda thing. treetrunk the knitting and sewing bit though. Too boring! Everything else though!

Would it be family thing for you or more communial with other families?

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Posted by wagtail

Posted by Aliensusedourbogroll
That would be fun to do for a year!

Absolutely

Kind of aiming for a lifetime m'self

Wow! I think that's a brave thing to do!
I see it more as a holiday destination for me. Like owning a cabin in the woods kinda thing. treetrunk the knitting and sewing bit though. Too boring! Everything else though!

Would it be family thing for you or more communial with other families?

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hehe nah it's not that brave...
if I fail I'll just start again elsewhere.
No stressh/ but yeh, it's a personal project- I have no family to consider
MAYBE if I enjoy the set up and learn enough I'll consider letting others buy in and start my own casual commune.
At the very least, a community will need to be nearby so I can trade and barter...

Posted by wagtail

Posted by Aliensusedourbogroll

Posted by wagtail

Posted by Aliensusedourbogroll
That would be fun to do for a year!

Absolutely

Kind of aiming for a lifetime m'self

Wow! I think that's a brave thing to do!
I see it more as a holiday destination for me. Like owning a cabin in the woods kinda thing. treetrunk the knitting and sewing bit though. Too boring! Everything else though!

Would it be family thing for you or more communial with other families?

hehe nah it's not that brave...
if I fail I'll just start again elsewhere.
No stressh/ but yeh, it's a personal project- I have no family to consider
MAYBE if I enjoy the set up and learn enough I'll consider letting others buy in and start my own casual commune.
At the very least, a community will need to be nearby so I can trade and barter...

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I mean brave as in disconnected from society and its infrastructure. Like if you got sick or hurt you have limited access to proper medical facilities, that kinda thing.

Count me in on your casual commune. I'm a bit of a hippy at heart. I enjoy working together as a team!

@Aliensusedourbogroll

ohhhhhh yeh yeh I getcha... welp. I dunno exactly
hopefully working that stuff out and figuring out how disconnected I want to be, or what works for meh or the people that become involved. ALL part of that JOURNEY.
No qualms 'bout complete disconnection from the 'system' tho...

But very good point!
Welcome any time mate lol

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Scorpio, oh scorpio... where for art thou, Scorpio...
I dream of my scorpion life partner building a life like this for ourselves....
if Virgo straightens up, he seems to be down for a similar life style . we've talked about getting a van and spending a year together on the road. we've also talked about moving to Oregon, Canada, or even Japan or someplace like that... it's nice to share a dream like that with someone. what a holistic life I can only dream of right now. it will happen tho! I just feel it!!

Posted by AbbyNormal
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Scorpio, oh scorpio... where for art thou, Scorpio...
I dream of my scorpion life partner building a life like this for ourselves....
if Virgo straightens up, he seems to be down for a similar life style . we've talked about getting a van and spending a year together on the road. we've also talked about moving to Oregon, Canada, or even Japan or someplace like that... it's nice to share a dream like that with someone. what a holistic life I can only dream of right now. it will happen tho! I just feel it!!

oooooooHHHHH I hope it HAPPENS for youeh!
That urge tho, it's a beautiful dream- gonna make it a REALITY x

I used to hang out with some buddies who lived in the middle of the desert.

It was so fun and I naturally gravitate towards that life style it's just comes naturally

Basically all you need is water, trees, and sunshine and of course a basic agricultural background

Posted by bumboklatt
I used to hang out with some buddies who lived in the middle of the desert.

It was so fun and I naturally gravitate towards that life style it's just comes naturally

Basically all you need is water, trees, and sunshine and of course a basic agricultural background

Fabulous!
Yes I've lived completely off grid in the desert here myself for about 6months. But that was zero power etc, all wood burning only and well water.

It's a bit different to the topography and environment where I'll be putting down roots now tho.
Solar panels and or hydro will be an advantage

More options hopefully.

If I start studying my Environmental Science degree soon I'll use that, but aiming to borrow skills from people in my life who've already been there- done that tooeh

and EARTHSHIPS too
http://tranquilmonkey.com/earthships/

I want to watch this video and it's bizarre that it's not available for viewing from Canada, because it's about Canadians who are living off grid! I will try to find it somewhere!

Posted by CopperDove
I want to watch this video and it's bizarre that it's not available for viewing from Canada, because it's about Canadians who are living off grid! I will try to find it somewhere!

well that's ridiculoush!

I hope you find it, really fascinating little doco- and very cool ideas.
Lemme know what you think

Posted by wagtail

Posted by AbbyNormal
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Scorpio, oh scorpio... where for art thou, Scorpio...
I dream of my scorpion life partner building a life like this for ourselves....
if Virgo straightens up, he seems to be down for a similar life style . we've talked about getting a van and spending a year together on the road. we've also talked about moving to Oregon, Canada, or even Japan or someplace like that... it's nice to share a dream like that with someone. what a holistic life I can only dream of right now. it will happen tho! I just feel it!!

oooooooHHHHH I hope it HAPPENS for youeh!
That urge tho, it's a beautiful dream- gonna make it a REALITY x

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best wishes and positive energy your way!! I firmly believe that if I keep working on myself as a person, try my best, surround myself only with people who uplift me, and work towards my life's purpose, that this too will follow. even tho I am unmarried and have no children, i feel the distinct comfort in knowing I'm meant to be a good partner and mother some day. I dig this kind of life style bc I'm really self sufficient as it is and would love to be able to live off the land. I guess that's why I am attracted to both Scorpios and Boy/Eagle Scouts... it's sexy when a man can keep us alive in survival situations or butter just bc he can!! it's beautiful to work/live like this. the rewarding feeling you get from the hard work put into your home is priceless. I love what the lady what saying about her LOVE for doing "simple" things like making and weaving yarn or whatever. I already love to crochet and work with my hands and my list of hobbies and interests is always growing! I want my own chicken coop and chickens SOOO bad one day and definitely an extensive garden. I love the shows where men surprise their partners with fantasy tree houses for yoga or whatever... ugh... le sigh...