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  1. 12-15-2008, 05:18 PM #1
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    Homestead = Hard work

    It dropped to -32C last night. The wood stove is cranking. The truck and car are frozen since we have no power on land for block heater. I have no internet. Had to bike to town to library computer.

    There is wood to chop, must go...
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  2. 12-15-2008, 06:39 PM #2
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    Dude, you rode a bike to town just to tell us that?



    Man, that's dedication. Keep up the good work. And try not to freeze to death.
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  3. 12-16-2008, 02:32 AM #3
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    you can still homestead?
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    i want 40 acres + a mule
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  5. 12-16-2008, 02:27 PM #5
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    Well it is kind of fake homesteading. 1/3 acre within 10 min bike to down town Smithers. But since it is 1 block past actual town boundaries we can pretend to be out in the boonies. Gotta shit at the 7-11 though.
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    Hell I just want an acre or two...
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  7. 12-16-2008, 03:23 PM #7
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    Maybe you should check out electricity and indoor plumbing, I hear they're quite popular these days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by iceman View Post
    Maybe you should check out electricity and indoor plumbing, I hear they're quite popular these days.
    Fuck that. Grizzly Adams survived on library internet and 7-11 shitters, give this guy a shot.
    Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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    I would just go solar with a good battery setup, still off the grid but not ghetto.
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    On the bright side, with no indoor plumbing you don't have to worry about the stove going out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bagtagley View Post
    Fuck that. Grizzly Adams survived on library internet and 7-11 shitters, give this guy a shot.
    heh

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  12. 12-30-2008, 11:08 AM #12
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    Did I mention the skiing? 6000ft right out the front door. I got 10 days in now and feel like a better person in general because of it.

    I have upgraded my morning facilities to the Tim Hortons. One block further away but better coffee and donuts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by karpiel View Post
    I would just go solar with a good battery setup, still off the grid but not ghetto.
    Isn't it pretty dark in AK for 5 months of the year? You would need some REALLY good batteries
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    Quote Originally Posted by carpathian View Post
    It dropped to -32C last night. The wood stove is cranking. The truck and car are frozen since we have no power on land for block heater. I have no internet. Had to bike to town to library computer.

    There is wood to chop
    Quote Originally Posted by carpathian View Post
    Gotta shit at the 7-11
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    Quote Originally Posted by carpathian View Post
    Did I mention the skiing? 6000ft right out the front door.
    I got 10 days in now and feel like a better person in general because of it.

    I have upgraded my morning facilities to the Tim Hortons. One block further away but better coffee and donuts.
    He sets 'em up, then he knocks it out of the park. What an entertainer!
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    Quote Originally Posted by karpiel View Post
    I would just go solar with a good battery setup, still off the grid but not ghetto.
    Go for it. There's a nice one for sale off of wild wagoneer.
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  16. 12-30-2008, 11:41 PM #16
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    Somehow I don't think the original Homesteaders had a 7-11 and a Tim Hortons (! Where's the Dunkies?) down the block, but whatever, have fun playing house.
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