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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

cbayer

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2. I could do it, but, like you, I would need internet access.

Reply to Kaleva (Original post)

Thu Jun 12, 2014, 12:33 PM

Jun 2014

Would you have cell phone access? There are a growing number of options for internet plans, but you could not stream audio or video.

But if you are happy where you are and the costs are really that low, I'm not sure why you would even consider this. What is the upside for you?

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Off the grid livig in a micro-home (trailer) [View all] Kaleva Jun 2014 OP

Why no internet? Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #1

There is no cable where the farm is located. Kaleva Jun 2014 #3

That could be a way to go. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #5

I could do it, but, like you, I would need internet access. cbayer Jun 2014 #2

In my case, I don't see an upside to it. Kaleva Jun 2014 #4

Unless the house places you too close to bad company for comfort, or there's some compelling IrishAyes Jul 2014 #8

propane lighting kg4jxt Jun 2014 #6

I just watched the movie "Tiny", which is all about this. cbayer Jun 2014 #7

I've got a big old Vic but not enough insurance to replace it if disaster strikes; IrishAyes Jul 2014 #9

Yes, I'd like to look at that site. Kaleva Jul 2014 #10

Please take a look at my new OP today. IrishAyes Aug 2014 #12

I would like the url, please and TIA. SammyWinstonJack Jul 2014 #11

I just posted an OP with 4 of the urls; have many more in waiting IrishAyes Aug 2014 #13