tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post8532630759337506651..comments2023-10-20T05:04:08.827-04:00Comments on Code Name "Bullseye": Dreaming Off-GridBullseyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02549653092867538729noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-6422434065157058412008-12-03T13:33:00.000-05:002008-12-03T13:33:00.000-05:00I saw some Tuff Shed buildings at Loews this weeke...I saw some Tuff Shed buildings at Loews this weekend that cost about $1000 - $2000 that could work pretty well. Pre-fabed if you don't consider yourself handy or just don't have the time to DIY. Basic shell - free delivery within 30 miles of store. Could later stack or hay barrels around it for insulation. Small enough to wear a small wall a/c unit could work, especially if said unit was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-22595097866674778982008-11-27T22:35:00.000-05:002008-11-27T22:35:00.000-05:00Anonymous, I never really thought about it like th...Anonymous, I never really thought about it like that. Villians sneaking up on us or anything. I think there are enough overs around to make sure that dosen't happen, lot of watchful eyes on the road to my house. Thanks for the comment.<BR/><BR/>Ken, Model 85 for sure. Be cack intown on fri night.Bullseyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549653092867538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-62410780361402241552008-11-26T20:59:00.000-05:002008-11-26T20:59:00.000-05:00...Hey Bullseye...unrelated to post...in my book i......Hey Bullseye...unrelated to post...in my book i got a model 850 ???...is it the same ? typo ?...got a real 'smith' in my pocket down the road...he's helped me lots of times...not workin friday...let me know and i'll go see himKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559414057439356066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-87361209447768837772008-11-26T10:30:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:30:00.000-05:00Here's the thing about retreats- I can't shake Fer...Here's the thing about retreats- I can't shake FerFal's advice that, post crisis, the most dangerous place to be is out in the middle of nowhere. In a city, you might get mugged, but out in the middle of nowhere, the bad guys can take their time, pull a home invasion, and take their time torturing you to find out where you keep everything of value. <BR/><BR/>I think FerFal is right when he says Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-23056240886069765262008-11-26T00:33:00.000-05:002008-11-26T00:33:00.000-05:00Anonymous, once again you have given me more thing...Anonymous, once again you have given me more things to think about. Mass, Mass, Mass and in that order. Thanks for all the input.Bullseyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549653092867538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-40523540663815816952008-11-25T21:51:00.000-05:002008-11-25T21:51:00.000-05:00No problem Bullseye - I sometimes wish I could sta...No problem Bullseye - I sometimes wish I could start over on my place. We love it, but SO many little things I'd like to change or add. Our old electric usage was closer to 25kWH per day, with no kids! Just some thoughts/suggestions if you're interested:<BR/><BR/>1) trombe wall between the greenhouse and the house maybe? <BR/><BR/>2) check the dinural temp swings in your area - if the averageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-39089377274014260412008-11-25T19:24:00.000-05:002008-11-25T19:24:00.000-05:00Anonymous, you make some very good points and I th...Anonymous, you make some very good points and I thank you for taking the time to comment. Our spring runs about 70% of the time but...the overflow from the pond runs year round @ somewhere in the neighborhood of 5 gals. per minute. Microhydro is very possible. We are more in the 8 or 9 kw per day(10-15 more like it) here in the house, my people are energy hogs for sure. I could live with muchBullseyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549653092867538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-17029286776207764112008-11-25T14:20:00.000-05:002008-11-25T14:20:00.000-05:00re: solar/powerHave to agree with BigBear - seems ...re: solar/power<BR/><BR/>Have to agree with BigBear - seems like he speaks (very succintly) from experience.<BR/><BR/>I'd look at passive solar heating/comfort cooling first. It can easily provide half or more of your heat in the winter. Comfort cooling for the summer might be more critical in Kentucky however? Home positioning, roof overhang, and internal mass are critical aspects for both. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-26400707132448016162008-11-25T11:17:00.000-05:002008-11-25T11:17:00.000-05:00Michael, I am in the country, in the woods and fie...Michael, I am in the country, in the woods and fields of Kentucky. Our property borders the Daniel Boone National Forest so no neighbors to speak of. We also have a nice size pond on the property that we could use as a water supply, filtered first of course. There is also a spring that runs about 70% of the time. No crowds here for sure.<BR/><BR/>Bear, Plans for solar in the near future. I Bullseyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549653092867538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-77198860562956216802008-11-25T09:15:00.000-05:002008-11-25T09:15:00.000-05:00Will you be using solar, that is where your big ch...Will you be using solar, that is where your big change will come from everything from cooking to writing your blog must be planned differently. You actually have to be aware of how much power you consume.BigBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11552206865163220761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883880152450846831.post-7888536426404123222008-11-25T07:40:00.000-05:002008-11-25T07:40:00.000-05:00I already live in a place that is pretty free. An...I already live in a place that is pretty free. And it is nice. We have our land and our buildings and homes. The communal aspect has been side-lined. Our dynamic leader died in 2001. But the group life will be back! Life is going to force it to come back. People will get together to live, or die as individuals. I used to worry about this, the laxity of the human family, the laziness, the Staying Alivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833293437407206880noreply@blogger.com