Off the Grid, but Still Online

Post by nether » Tue, Oct 13, 2015, 2:19 AM UTC

marincounty wrote: post #126

dionidium wrote: post #84

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" I don't understand the appeal of living in an expense shoebox in a concrete metropolis " You don't need to look any further than the warnings in the post you're replying to for a response. If you're dating, prefer lots of social interaction, or attend a lot of big-city events, then you're going to have a bad time living in southern Missouri.

I think the dating ritual depends on the city. I probally shouldn't say this, but I see many single women move to San Francisco, and while if they get housing, they enjoy big-city events, but dating is not one of them here. San Francisco is not a good place for straight women to date. No one talks about it, because it's not politically correct, but in my observations they come here, and are lonely. There's just too m…

Post by mlwarren » Tue, Oct 13, 2015, 2:25 AM UTC

joeyh wrote: post #98

mlwarren wrote: post #18

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He mentions that his home server and internet gateway is a Sheevaplug with a wireless dongle and dialup modem. Presumably he doesn't have a landline where he lives. Can anyone comment on getting dialup access via a cell phone connection? Is that one way his setup could work?

There is a landline. Cell service is still unavailable. I could probably get fiber to the house here now, but running the gear would use more than my total current power budget. Also, I kind of like a more measured pace in the webpages I read.

Post by lovemenot » Tue, Oct 13, 2015, 3:00 AM UTC

grecy wrote: post #121

ecobiker wrote: post #17

(Disclaimer: Slightly off-topic. Also, it's not my intention to belittle their lifestyle. I hope I don't come across that way.) Some of the things they need even in this disconnected lifestyle - like the mobile home, laptops, books, solar panels, batteries and even the slippers have to be made by someone doing a 9-5 job somewhere. The idea of civilization to me is to take advantage of these specialists who are really…

You're absolutely right, but the point means nothing. Capitalism says that if a person wants to work 100+ hours a week and drive a Porsche, they can. If another person only wants to work 10 hours a week and walk everywhere, they can. Simply because Porsche sell $200K+ cars, does not mean I'm obligated to work enough to pay for that. > have to be made by someone doing a 9-5 job somewhere Actually, the person making th…

Post by hactually » Tue, Oct 13, 2015, 3:16 AM UTC

turar wrote: post #43

grecy wrote: post #40

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I'm Australian, and have gone through ~7 years of paperwork to become an Canadian Permanent Resident. I have another ~5 years for citizenship, which I'm working towards because Canada really is that awesome :) I'm sure there are places equally as stunning in the Northern European countries.

Doesn't Australia have its own vast remote wilderness? Or is freezing cold preferable to scorching hot?

Post by comrh » Tue, Oct 13, 2015, 3:18 AM UTC

timmaah wrote: post #30

comrh wrote: post #25

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Did you save to make the trip or are you still working during (or both)? Were you an RVer before hand? Are you doing it alone? So many questions, I always thought this was an interesting avenue to take when considering "working remotely".

Still working and saving a good amount of $$. A developer job that likes me around during normal business hours. So it is a pretty normal existence in that respect. Just a tent camper and when we left I had never towed anything before. We were prepared and knew what to expect so had no real surprises. Not alone. I'm married. She does a mix of writing and editing and most of the day to day logistics.