tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219962541900430690.post1854423545096205735..comments2023-07-21T12:14:46.364-04:00Comments on Modern Pioneer: So Your New To This and Your Looking Where To Begin?Modern Pioneerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14966369771621194216noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219962541900430690.post-70701061652164093352012-09-19T21:30:32.227-04:002012-09-19T21:30:32.227-04:00Hey Chris, I am south in Western PA, hour or so no...Hey Chris, I am south in Western PA, hour or so north of Pittsburgh. That is good to hear that your out there too. I like that near you, her and her hubby doing their thing. Like minded folks get this, and after 3 tours of combat, dysfunctional family issues, the hassles of city living, and the love for what defined me as a person. Country living at it's finest, my way... <br /><br />I started with taking what skills I remembered I could use, and started to read.. Our knowledge isn't being passed down by the majority, hence the reason I had a lot of catch up to do. I learn and make mistakes often. <br /><br />God has forgiven me for my sins, and one day he will take me, and when he does, I will be sad to leave my loved ones behind, but I will see them again. However I will die with few regrets, as I have lived my life with God, and in a way the he intended for all of us. My animals are loved, even the ones we eat... I love taking care of myself... <br /><br />That my friend is a question this way over my head.... <br /><br />Good to meet you, be kind to each other up there... JasonModern Pioneerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966369771621194216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219962541900430690.post-72557800436239823882012-09-17T20:50:01.917-04:002012-09-17T20:50:01.917-04:00I'm a neighbor to the woman that lives off gri...I'm a neighbor to the woman that lives off grid in rural Canada, in a yurt. I've been living the ss lifestyle for 30 years and raised 3 children this way. Its the best lifestyle for kids. And I blog, too. Still plugged into the grid though. And looking at a way to unplug besides going it in the dark. Any suggestions on a good starting place for microhydro? An expert said our water would give us 300 watts an hour, but that information is lost on me, as I have nothing to hook it on. I'd love a book recommendation or a website if you have one. <br /><br />I've been following you on Facebook, but I had no idea you were in Canada, too. Makes me happy to know that. This is my first visit to your blog. Glad to have finally found it.<br />Blessings,<br />Chris from Joybilee FarmJoybilee Farmhttp://www.fiberarts.ca/blog/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219962541900430690.post-5329484182348130572012-09-17T20:17:07.993-04:002012-09-17T20:17:07.993-04:00PS: as for the grid: I love my electricity and mod...PS: as for the grid: I love my electricity and modcons while they last, but we have lived without and know how.Ien in the Kootenayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01766317652520657570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3219962541900430690.post-62152008841986348122012-09-17T20:15:17.599-04:002012-09-17T20:15:17.599-04:00Nice post. I am not so much proud, as grateful. We...Nice post. I am not so much proud, as grateful. We had the chance to buy land when it was still affordable.Forty years later we are far from self sufficient, but I have enjoyed every moment on this wonderful place. I have lived life here because I love it, not out of fear of collapse. Ien in the Kootenayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01766317652520657570noreply@blogger.com