Conservative Hardliner

Stories from Solar about off the grid living.

Question: At what age do you feel the line is crossed about getting your investment back? How much time per week is the upkeep and do you do your own repairs?

Submitted by Solar on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 14:50

In brief, the only return is freedom. There is no ROI unless you can sell your investment and start a new. Think of it as transportation. You have shoes, they work, or you could get a skate board, then a bike, onto a scooter, a Yugo, a nicer car, then a brand new car.

Question: What are the best batteries? How do you determine the right batteries to buy?

Submitted by Solar on Fri, 12/10/2021 - 14:17

There is no prefect scenario, there is only the batteries that serve the purpose.

Question: How many times have you needed to arm up because of animal predators stalking or even an encounter while in the woods?

Submitted by Solar on Wed, 12/08/2021 - 07:37

The first year or so I carried daily, it was like wearing shoes. After awhile I realized there really isn't much threat at all, with the exception of a rabid animal. Nearly all predators just want to be left alone.

Question: How do you get power to your property?

Submitted by Solar on Fri, 10/15/2021 - 20:19

I searched for land up and down the West Coast, from here to Alaska, and prices at the time were oppressive for the current economy of the late 80s. I bought a 28' motorhome for my escape from the city.

My first winter on the mountain

Submitted by Solar on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 23:18

I actually questioned God. I thought are you punishing me?

How do I get water to my house?

Submitted by Solar on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 23:00

This is one of those situations where God had placed me in a unique situation.

The first time I died

Submitted by Solar on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 23:42

This one I've never understood, EVER!

Prologue: I was a very odd kid, late into my 20s.

What was that exact moment I committed from living in a regular house to going completely off-grid in the woods up a mountain?

Submitted by Solar on Mon, 08/23/2021 - 23:28

The moment I bought a motorhome.

During a time in the 70s I had joined a health club, total fun and babes, met the owner and wound up running a few of his clubs. After seeing the industry scam laden, I knew I could do it Right and make it work.

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