tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post3267926394356071205..comments2024-02-11T00:36:23.750-08:00Comments on Learning To Live Free: Getting Off The Grid - Off The Grid For 2 DaysAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03475593857341731195noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-55423801051365491212018-01-06T07:31:48.645-08:002018-01-06T07:31:48.645-08:00My poor old house (built between 1825-1875 - the r...My poor old house (built between 1825-1875 - the records show a "structure" was build in 1825, but other records do not mention the house by name until 1875)has a leaking roof that we've tried to patch up several times, but it still leaks. I can't do the work anymore and can't afford to hire so it sits and I get sick to my stomach every time it rains.<br />I would love to make the new roof (if ever I can afford one at all) a solar roof ! That would be amazing and sure make life better out there in the country and would give me some independence too. Someday :)<br />Diana's Gift Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241824049686389216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-50044377804326815382017-12-13T20:08:13.730-08:002017-12-13T20:08:13.730-08:00It was pretty but I did not get to play in the sno...It was pretty but I did not get to play in the snow because of the cold, no heat to warm back up.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475593857341731195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-25294510848385165802017-12-13T20:04:20.962-08:002017-12-13T20:04:20.962-08:00Thanks, I will be prepared for the next time.Thanks, I will be prepared for the next time.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475593857341731195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-41510779757940125102017-12-13T20:03:50.112-08:002017-12-13T20:03:50.112-08:00When I lived in the city I had gas heat because we...When I lived in the city I had gas heat because we often lost power. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475593857341731195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-32343141185930836802017-12-13T10:31:42.176-08:002017-12-13T10:31:42.176-08:00Love the picture of your snow and pleased you now ...Love the picture of your snow and pleased you now have power back on...It sometimes takes that to make us realise how much more we still have to do doesn't it but..You will get there and pleased all ok now :) CarolCooks2https://www.blogger.com/profile/08883848746365685423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-3702141877828855662017-12-12T08:46:21.719-08:002017-12-12T08:46:21.719-08:00Glad you are back on the power grid! We were out i...Glad you are back on the power grid! We were out in the middle of winter for 7 days ... I am "now" overly prepared :) - glad you and Tony are safe and warm !The Savvy Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978487341362233610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-35618600410306048952017-12-12T08:02:10.565-08:002017-12-12T08:02:10.565-08:00Even in the city we sometimes need help to stay wa...Even in the city we sometimes need help to stay warm when Mother Nature turns nasty. My wood stove has come to the rescue more than once....Olivia Morris https://www.blogger.com/profile/00711607646097689874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-31453146816358098992017-12-11T21:04:04.696-08:002017-12-11T21:04:04.696-08:00I found the heater I am going to buy, next is buyi...I found the heater I am going to buy, next is buying the tank to hold the gas.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475593857341731195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-8491480596398882172017-12-11T20:36:37.235-08:002017-12-11T20:36:37.235-08:00I kind of envy your snow, but not your power loss....I kind of envy your snow, but not your power loss. It is good that it has further motivated you to take the steps you want to take. Here's to being more prepared next go round.Nonerhttp://nonersays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-62561660069269065692017-12-11T09:14:21.150-08:002017-12-11T09:14:21.150-08:00Thanks, and yes it took snow to make me realize wh...Thanks, and yes it took snow to make me realize what I need.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475593857341731195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-61390500880261435212017-12-11T02:26:13.459-08:002017-12-11T02:26:13.459-08:00It took figuring out another way to survive - but ...It took figuring out another way to survive - but y'all came through! Amazing story!!!Scotts Windows on the worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615753888151317569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-82022375387790968752017-12-10T19:45:24.325-08:002017-12-10T19:45:24.325-08:00Necessity is the Mother of invention. Time to inve...Necessity is the Mother of invention. Time to invent alternatives.irenen1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07904488791664288933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-89882521499468657772017-12-10T13:39:38.547-08:002017-12-10T13:39:38.547-08:00Yes it was and yes it was an eye opener.Yes it was and yes it was an eye opener.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475593857341731195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-43884431074206023732017-12-10T13:39:09.934-08:002017-12-10T13:39:09.934-08:00Yes they do. Lesson learned.Yes they do. Lesson learned.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475593857341731195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-18448700318685728502017-12-10T11:10:06.074-08:002017-12-10T11:10:06.074-08:00That sounds like a pretty harrowing experience! Gl...That sounds like a pretty harrowing experience! Glad that you came through it OK and that it helped you to take stock of the things you need to do to get off the grid (or at least, be ready for the next emergency.)Kyla Matton Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11355463406212139205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-44671058958826620902017-12-10T10:59:36.960-08:002017-12-10T10:59:36.960-08:00I am so sorry you guys went through that. I am gl...I am so sorry you guys went through that. I am glad to hear it's back on. Prays do work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-41772927164440344452017-12-10T10:14:52.938-08:002017-12-10T10:14:52.938-08:00Yes it can be. I did not miss the t.v. or computer...Yes it can be. I did not miss the t.v. or computer, just heat.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03475593857341731195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6824697978658835037.post-42446932418395027662017-12-10T09:49:40.168-08:002017-12-10T09:49:40.168-08:00Thank you for sharing. I think power outages are o...Thank you for sharing. I think power outages are one of the best ways to know what we are missing in our preparedness. I love camping on my land in the winter and it has been very educational. Dawn Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482631999129705606noreply@blogger.com