#143761 - 08/11/08 10:42 PM
Self-sufficiency
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
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Loc: Mountains of CA
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We are in the market to buy our first house, and being able to be self-sufficient heavily weighs in our decision on the correct property. You may have seen my other thread about PA and places to live. Well, now we are concentrating around here. (East of Sacramento) I was wondering if people here would be interested in me posting on my blog about this journey? From our requirements, to pictures of properties we look at to buying and setting up our property? As it is we've put in a couple offers, and have looked at numerous properties. I have pictures, and stories to go along with each. Anyone who's interested please say so It will be great motivation to get me started. -Todd
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#143764 - 08/11/08 10:55 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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#143770 - 08/11/08 11:46 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Blast]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 02/16/08
Posts: 2463
Loc: Central California
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Hey, neighbor!
I live in Stockton, probably less than an hour's drive away from you. Not only am I interested in supporting your efforts at self-sufficiency by reading about them, but, if you need some contacts to help get advice or stuff for your place I probably can help.
In addition, I am dismantling a household of stuff in a forced downsizing campaign, Need anything for your new place?
If you need a hand with your move, etc., I think I could rustle up a few guys with pickups, dolleys, etc. that might make moving things easier and faster.
And, finally, when you want a break, come play with The Sacrtamento Tracking and Wilderness Training Group - of which I saw you have become a member.
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#143774 - 08/12/08 12:22 AM
Re: Self-sufficiency
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
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Blast - Thanks for the encouragement Working on getting my blog updated, and organized... I broke it in the process!! dweste- Wow, I really appreciate all the offers you've put in your reply The latest offer we've put in is for a fixer, so we may need some items, I`ll be sure to keep you posted! Thanks again! Will do, I started reading the group and got distracted and now I've become overwhelmed with house hunting, offers, counters, bank research, lenders, etc... wow so much work. I can't imagine how much of a pain it would be for people who don't know "anyone" in the industry to lend a hand! It's amazing all the work, etc, that goes into everything when buying a house... enough of that talk!!! I`ll put it in the blog Again, thanks guys!!! -Todd
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#143789 - 08/12/08 01:03 AM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: bacpacjac]
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Registered: 08/28/04
Posts: 835
Loc: Maple Grove, MN
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Make sure you watch Good Neighbors
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#143806 - 08/12/08 03:26 AM
Re: Self-sufficiency
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
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Loc: Mountains of CA
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Have you seen this? Is it worth watching? Funny like the reviews say? Thanks a bunch! -Todd
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#143809 - 08/12/08 03:42 AM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Registered: 01/21/04
Posts: 5163
Loc: W. WA
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I loved that show! They live next door to a much wealthier couple, and each couple plays off the other, a study in contrasts.
Netflix has it, if you use their service.
Sue
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#143816 - 08/12/08 04:11 AM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Susan]
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Registered: 09/30/01
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Loc: Former AFB in CA, recouping fr...
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Blog away. But keep in mind that we just bailed from CA for greener pastures...
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#143832 - 08/12/08 11:10 AM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Registered: 08/23/05
Posts: 289
Loc: WI, MA, and NYC
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Definitely interested!
What exactly is "self-sufficiency?" Off the grid? Enough land for farming? Defendable from hoardes of invading zombies, searching for late-night brain snacks?
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#143849 - 08/12/08 01:03 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Geezer
Registered: 09/30/01
Posts: 5695
Loc: Former AFB in CA, recouping fr...
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"...dry here in summer..."
And hot.
And expensive (I won't ruin your day by telling you what vehicle reg in SD costs compared to CA).
The list goes on and on...
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#143870 - 08/12/08 02:59 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Fitzoid]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
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Definitely interested!
What exactly is "self-sufficiency?" Off the grid? Enough land for farming? Defendable from hoardes of invading zombies, searching for late-night brain snacks? I plan to make this my first post.. but I`ll touch on it quick. 1. Well water, w/backup geny and/or separate hand pump. (Will run on propane.) 1000g water tank. 2. Irrigation water rights if possible to use for a pond that can have fish in it. 3. Enough land to have a nice sized garden. 4. Enough land to have chickens, rabbits, and maybe some goats. 5. Not on a busy road, dead-end road preferred. (So far every house has been on a dead-end road, and some 1 way the last 1 mile) Prefer a property we can shoot on, but this is proving harder to accomplish than we'd hoped. 6. Enough sun exposure to add solar panels, and enough wind exposure to get some of the newer style wind turbines. 7. Enough garage/storage/shop space to park the vehicles, 4x4s, and have a 'shop' to work out of (I have many metal working tools, and plan to add wood). 8. Wood and/or pellet stove. (Separate or 1 as backup, if only 1 stove it must be wood.) 9. Propane. Water heater, stove, heater. The idea is to be fine if the power goes down or the city water goes down. At time of move in we wont be doing the solar or wind so we'd be w/out lights but the idea is to still have water, hot water, and heat the house. I have a lot more details, and probably forgot some stuff.. I hope to have this posted on my blog soon
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#143885 - 08/12/08 03:45 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Registered: 07/01/08
Posts: 250
Loc: Houston, Texas
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Have you seen this? Is it worth watching? Funny like the reviews say? My father enjoys dry british humor, and growing up I saw many episodes of this... its is funny enough. Between the british humor and the fact that its 30+ years old, I would say that there is a fair chance you wouldn't find it funny enough to watch it in preference to something else, like, going on an adventure, or building a chicken coop. Like I said, funny enough, but if you can get it from Netflix... then you can pay for several months of netflix instead of the $40 for this item.
Edited by clarktx (08/12/08 03:45 PM) Edit Reason: formatting error
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#143891 - 08/12/08 03:54 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
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Pooh-Bah
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Loc: Mountains of CA
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#143898 - 08/12/08 04:36 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Registered: 08/28/04
Posts: 835
Loc: Maple Grove, MN
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Have you seen this? Is it worth watching? Funny like the reviews say? Thanks a bunch! -Todd Yep, I saw it when it first came to the states on public TV, and again a few years ago. I liked it enough that I'm thinking of getting the DVD. Very entertaining, imo, but I love british humor. You're not going to learn anything about self-sufficiency though.
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#143901 - 08/12/08 04:53 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Registered: 03/24/08
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Loc: Phoenix, AZ
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If 'self sufficiency' is important, the #1 thing I would look for is like-minded neighbors.
We all like to think we are self sufficient, but in reality, we all depend on others, and a small, organized group will be far more sustaining than any individual. Groups allow for some degree of specialization and trade.
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#143923 - 08/12/08 08:39 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2847
Loc: La-USA
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I am interested in being a passive part of your journey.
Thanks, Bo
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#143924 - 08/12/08 08:41 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Registered: 02/08/08
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Loc: Toledo Ohio
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[/quote]5. Not on a busy road, dead-end road preferred. (So far every house has been on a dead-end road, and some 1 way the last 1 mile)[/quote] How do you have a “One Way Street” on a dead end street?
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#143928 - 08/12/08 09:18 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: BobS]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
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[/quote]5. Not on a busy road, dead-end road preferred. (So far every house has been on a dead-end road, and some 1 way the last 1 mile) How do you have a “One Way Street” on a dead end street? [/quote] Good catch, I meant 1 lane
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#143961 - 08/13/08 12:31 AM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: LeeG]
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Registered: 08/28/04
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Loc: Maple Grove, MN
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If 'self sufficiency' is important, the #1 thing I would look for is like-minded neighbors.
We all like to think we are self sufficient, but in reality, we all depend on others, and a small, organized group will be far more sustaining than any individual. Groups allow for some degree of specialization and trade. I think if there is a moral to "Good Neighbors", it's exactly that, just look at the title. But mostly it's just entertaining.
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#144183 - 08/14/08 09:45 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 02/16/08
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Loc: Central California
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#145547 - 08/23/08 05:02 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 11/14/04
Posts: 1928
Loc: Mountains of CA
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Ok, the blog is setup at: http://www.self-sufficient-home.com/I have written an about, requirements and 2 posts as of now. I am updating the previous homes we looked at first in hopes to catch up to where we are now very soon. The blog still needs a logo/header and a few other minor changes but it's live. -Todd
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#145556 - 08/23/08 07:35 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: Todd W]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 11/09/06
Posts: 2847
Loc: La-USA
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it looks like you're off to a good start. Thanks for sharing!!
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#145561 - 08/23/08 08:58 PM
Re: Self-sufficiency
[Re: wildman800]
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Registered: 11/14/04
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Loc: Mountains of CA
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Thanks:) I updated with a new post: http://www.self-sufficient-home.com/25-a-house-with-a-view.html TONS more pictures and information. As I have learned more pics = better. I`ll be doing a post on this topic soon too because I think it will be useful for anyone buying a home. (I`m still playing catchup and for those here I`ll spill the beans the agent selling was rude, said the bank takes forever to reply, so we are not counting on it, and she also said the last counter was for 380k ) So, on to more homes,... this will be a post soon too.
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