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08 Aug 19
@johnsim03 saidYes, when I talk about me living off of the grid I don’t imagine myself pitched up in some mud-infested hell-hole existing cheek-by-jowl with a bunch of beatnik disaffected tree-hugging guardian readers and some filthy ageing hippies who still think Easy Rider (love that film) is the benchmark of counter-culture expression.
The traditional off the grid movement lifestyle is difficult to do in the US today. By traditional, I mean buying some land and creating your own little world, trying to be as self-sufficient as possible. It takes boat loads of money, as most places have building codes which require tens of thousands of dollars just to set up the basics (water, septic, etc.). The tiny house ...[text shortened]... find all of these things fascinating - how people solve problems to live the kind of life they want.
No, I have no intention of abandoning the good things in life wether I’m on or off any metaphorical grid.
09 Aug 19
@divegeester saidYeah, I don't think a nomad lifestyle would be for you...
Yes, when I talk about me living off of the grid I don’t imagine myself pitched up in some mud-infested hell-hole existing cheek-by-jowl with a bunch of beatnik disaffected tree-hugging guardian readers and some filthy ageing hippies who still think Easy Rider (love that film) is the benchmark of counter-culture expression.
No, I have no intention of abandoning the good things in life wether I’m on or off any metaphorical grid.
You meet all sorts of people, of course. You might be surprised how many highly educated (and clean) folks are doing this. To classify BLM public lands as mud-infested hell-holes is ridiculous, of course - take a look at a map of BLM lands in the Western US... Although "tribes" of people do travel together (or have gatherings), most of the time it is a solitary pursuit. A single person with a dog or cat, or a couple, etc.
09 Aug 19
@patzering saidWell...Some would call it stalking I'd call it knowing who they were and them not knowing who you were. 😉
That would be stalking.
-VR
09 Aug 19
@divegeester saidWhat "good things in life" do you suppose to maintain if you're off the grid?
Yes, when I talk about me living off of the grid I don’t imagine myself pitched up in some mud-infested hell-hole existing cheek-by-jowl with a bunch of beatnik disaffected tree-hugging guardian readers and some filthy ageing hippies who still think Easy Rider (love that film) is the benchmark of counter-culture expression.
No, I have no intention of abandoning the good things in life wether I’m on or off any metaphorical grid.
Your OP defines constant travel, no bills, working for cash, no social media.
I don't think you'd survive too long dive.
09 Aug 19
@chaney3 saidWell I’d still own my home and have a bank account so I’m not taking about burning bridges, just doing a little day-to-day living without internet or ties to everyday commitments.
What "good things in life" do you suppose to maintain if you're off the grid?
Your OP defines constant travel, no bills, working for cash, no social media.
I don't think you'd survive too long dive.
09 Aug 19
@divegeester saidLol lol.
Well I’d still own my home and have a bank account so I’m not taking about burning bridges, just doing a little day-to-day living without internet or ties to everyday commitments.
Okay, so going to a bed & breakfast for the weekend is your idea of getting off the grid.
09 Aug 19
@divegeester saidThe other dynamic are the people that are 'forced' to live off the grid, such as escaped convicts. Ironically, they likely desire nothing more than to get back on the grid.
We’ve probably all thought about it at one time or another, that secret life somewhere, randomly travelling, no social media, no bills, working for cash, paying your way.
Ever done it?
Want to?
@divegeester saidThe nearest I have come to it was for several years the British Embassy in Japan didn't know I was in Japan (and would not have known to contact me if there has been some reason to) and I think, more or less, the UK Government has not known whether or not I was in the UK at any given point for most of the last 28 years, unless they have some kind of database that tells them what passport numbers have exited and not reentered.
We’ve probably all thought about it at one time or another, that secret life somewhere, randomly travelling, no social media, no bills, working for cash, paying your way.
Ever done it?
Want to?
09 Aug 19
@chaney3 saidThis thread is about exploring different people’s ideas of what being off the grid means.
Okay, so going to a bed & breakfast for the weekend is your idea of getting off the grid.
09 Aug 19
@divegeester saidYes, I know.
This thread is about exploring different people’s ideas of what being off the grid means.
Yours is owning a home, which requires paying bills....and also maintaining your bank account.
I was just laughing about how far off the grid that is.
09 Aug 19
@very-rusty saidTake yourself off the grid sir and I will find a way to get it to you.
I just thought of something, I couldn't do without my daily dose of Mcdonald's coffee!!!
-VR
😴
09 Aug 19
@chaney3 saidI’ve explained what my idea of living of a metaphorical grid would mean. It’s ok if it’s not yours.
Yes, I know.
Yours is owning a home, which requires paying bills....and also maintaining your bank account.
I was just laughing about how far off the grid that is.