I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? | |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 01:51 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 01:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? Much better OP! Tell me about the water. I have just a regular Brita filter but am looking to make my drinking water as pure as possible. Any suggestions? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41556181 you need a reverse osmosis system Yeah thats the best system, but my system works just fine. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 16884911 United States 06/12/2013 01:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? LOL my mate and I are always talking about how to liberate our souls, and I dont want to be on the fence of being an engineer because the math is kicking my butt but we desire the life you are living...and IT WILL HAPPEN... I am passionate about magnetism and "induction" powered operations and the liberation that can come from it.. but we dont know where to start, or how to come up with the funds, we were born into single families...so its tough! Please, we are your jedi, teach us!!! haha... |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 01:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? Much better OP! Tell me about the water. I have just a regular Brita filter but am looking to make my drinking water as pure as possible. Any suggestions? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41556181 In the air-well setup I made, the AIR is filtered before it is condensed, the water is filtered and then stored under ultraviolet light. I drink only out of pure silver vessels. No problems with it yet, PPM tests are all well within limits, and much better than my fellow homesteaders on well systems. Rain water is RADIOACTIVE now from Fukushima. What do you do to mitigate the contamination? I have a Seychelle NBC water filter. Check ebay!! They even make a radiological filter straw! |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 01:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 35385278 The holy spirit guided my decisions 100% in all this. We are old buds. Praise Yahshua. The holy spirit told me to tell you that if you're going to shepherd the turbines and water wheels you've got to start trimming the tips of their dicks. Just the tips, not the whole thing you understand. It's a sleek look that Jehovah prefers. The holy spirit. Shrooms, is a good doorway. Not too much. Even better if you can cultivate the spoors.. DMT took me there, but now I require no substance to reach altered states. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 41079971 Mexico 06/12/2013 01:55 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? Do you know about Sterling Engines? Man I'd like to import a Sterling engine tractor. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41079971 I know about them, but I'm not really sure how a tractor could be powered by one? Enlighten me? Heat up the 'closed system' hydrolics with cow manure,, They used them during the Depression dayz. I've even seen them on EBay, still kicking.. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 01:55 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? LOL my mate and I are always talking about how to liberate our souls, and I dont want to be on the fence of being an engineer because the math is kicking my butt Quoting: Anonymous Coward 16884911 but we desire the life you are living...and IT WILL HAPPEN... I am passionate about magnetism and "induction" powered operations and the liberation that can come from it.. but we dont know where to start, or how to come up with the funds, we were born into single families...so its tough! Please, we are your jedi, teach us!!! haha... Do not think of "math" Math is just a language that is used to confuse. A way for monkeys to apply their 10-finger number system to try understand the complexities of the universe. Start by constructing a tesla coil induction system. You can get the parts you need in a simple stun-gun! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 41079971 Mexico 06/12/2013 01:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24536143 The holy spirit told me to tell you that if you're going to shepherd the turbines and water wheels you've got to start trimming the tips of their dicks. Just the tips, not the whole thing you understand. It's a sleek look that Jehovah prefers. The holy spirit. Shrooms, is a good doorway. Not too much. Even better if you can cultivate the spoors.. DMT took me there, but now I require no substance to reach altered states. Zen. Yes,,, sun gazing may be too extreme... |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 19490298 United States 06/12/2013 01:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? OP, your an encouraging young man. More power to ya. You have done better than most of us have wished for. Truly. Most of us bitch about doing what you do and viola......your doing it! Applause and accolades! |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 01:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? Do you know about Sterling Engines? Man I'd like to import a Sterling engine tractor. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41079971 I know about them, but I'm not really sure how a tractor could be powered by one? Enlighten me? Heat up the 'closed system' hydrolics with cow manure,, They used them during the Depression dayz. I've even seen them on EBay, still kicking.. Oh, gross. No thanks! Use a Fresnel lens solar concentrator!! |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 41079971 Mexico 06/12/2013 01:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? Do you know about Sterling Engines? Man I'd like to import a Sterling engine tractor. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41079971 I know about them, but I'm not really sure how a tractor could be powered by one? Enlighten me? Heat up the 'closed system' hydrolics with cow manure,, They used them during the Depression dayz. I've even seen them on EBay, still kicking.. [link to www.nmpproducts.com] |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 01:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? OP, your an encouraging young man. More power to ya. You have done better than most of us have wished for. Truly. Most of us bitch about doing what you do and viola......your doing it! Applause and accolades! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 19490298 Thank you kindly. I was so disheartened at the idea of slaving for 40+ years, and saw my parents lose their 401k and the value on the house they had worked so hard for. I had to escape the system, so I figured it out. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 41079971 Mexico 06/12/2013 02:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? Do you know about Sterling Engines? Man I'd like to import a Sterling engine tractor. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41079971 I know about them, but I'm not really sure how a tractor could be powered by one? Enlighten me? Heat up the 'closed system' hydrolics with cow manure,, They used them during the Depression dayz. I've even seen them on EBay, still kicking.. Oh, gross. No thanks! Use a Fresnel lens solar concentrator!! Cow manure is free, down these parts. Great fertilizer too. Not sure how a Fresnel lens solar concentrator would till the field... |
m&m's User ID: 28219729 United States 06/12/2013 02:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? I decided to start this thread as the Baby-Boomers seem to define "success" as the amount of crappy chinese made shit you have, and a number on a computer screen that represents your worth to society, and slaving away to pay off a mortgage and debt. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 35385278 I reject that notion, and would like to present what I believe to be true success. I purchased unincorporated land with just over $100.00 in annual property taxes. I constructed my own abode using various shipping containers. I power my own systems with vertical wind turbines (self-built) solar Fresnel concentrators, and a waterwheel that is gravity fed from my raincatcher. I grow my own food using a closed-cycle aquaponics system that includes tilapia and quail for protein, and 50 different veggies that are grown year round under LED lighting in a climate controlled container setup. I produce my own water through rain harvesting, and a large scale "air-well" I have everything I need, and all the modern comforts, but never have to work a day for the rest of my life. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. that is pretty awesome! i think it would be great to be off the grid and never have the risk of not being able to pay a mortgage due to lose of work / health issue and then going homeless again. i don't know how to do any of the stuff you mentioned....have looked at the shipping containers as a possible home situation, but i do like lots of space. you could start up a business / free lance (if you wanted) helping people do what you did. so many people would probably love to do this but don't have the know how or the strength to do on their own. i have some land now, which i could sell to buy more land, but not sure i want to stay in the USA or wherever. if you decide to let people pay you for helping them, please share that information. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 39337837 United States 06/12/2013 02:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? Death threat? I am beginning to believe you are paranoid and a bit delusional as he only asked a question of you. The whole fact your thread is about you getting away from "society" and the "social structure" that is set up in your eyes, I believe that was a valid question and deserves an answer. None of us are getting out alive and I think your full of crap. Couple questions of you 1. Cost of total operation? 2. What kind of battery system do you use? 3. What type of septic system are you using? 4. What kind of foundation are these containers on 5. Where did the cash come from to complete this project. 6. Is your acreage fenced in all around? 7. How many cargo containers? 8 How are they attached together? 9. How did you set them on the property, crane or forklift? 10. Are you saying you are using "refrigeration process" to condense water for your drinking supply? |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 02:03 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 35385278 I know about them, but I'm not really sure how a tractor could be powered by one? Enlighten me? Heat up the 'closed system' hydrolics with cow manure,, They used them during the Depression dayz. I've even seen them on EBay, still kicking.. Oh, gross. No thanks! Use a Fresnel lens solar concentrator!! Cow manure is free, down these parts. Great fertilizer too. Not sure how a Fresnel lens solar concentrator would till the field... I dont ever plan to farm, I think we have advanced past that plus the land is devoid of nutrients. |
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HI.Lander User ID: 40407688 United States 06/12/2013 02:04 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? God dammit, OP! I'm starting to believe you... I think I've had too much to drink tonight. I'm finally going to stop drinking for good... I'll now only drink for evil. Today I broke my personal record for most consecutive days lived. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 41079971 Mexico 06/12/2013 02:05 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41079971 Heat up the 'closed system' hydrolics with cow manure,, They used them during the Depression dayz. I've even seen them on EBay, still kicking.. Oh, gross. No thanks! Use a Fresnel lens solar concentrator!! Cow manure is free, down these parts. Great fertilizer too. Not sure how a Fresnel lens solar concentrator would till the field... I dont ever plan to farm, I think we have advanced past that plus the land is devoid of nutrients. That's a bit extreme. But if hydroponics or aquaponics? works for you, great.. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 41079971 Mexico 06/12/2013 02:06 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? How do you produce your own water? Are you able to combine hydrogen with 2 molecules of oxygen? Most likely, no. Are you storing snow? No. You are probably taking water from a well/aquifer. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 33132554 I'd like to know how to test water of pesticides, both chemical and organic. Major problem in Mexico. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 02:10 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? Death threat? I am beginning to believe you are paranoid and a bit delusional as he only asked a question of you. The whole fact your thread is about you getting away from "society" and the "social structure" that is set up in your eyes, I believe that was a valid question and deserves an answer. None of us are getting out alive and I think your full of crap. Im inclined to not answer any of your questions after that... whatever though. Couple questions of you 1. Cost of total operation? Set up, $10,000 for land, 5,000 for "other stuff" container, supplies, seeds etc. 2. What kind of battery system do you use? I have a simple 12 volt car battery deep-cycle system with inverter. 3. Why no mention of solar? I did mention solar. Read the OP 4. What kind of foundation are these containers on Concrete. 5. Where did the cash come from to complete this project. I sold power generation and aquaponics systems to others. 6. Is your acreage fenced in all around? No, but I am working on that. 7. How many cargo containers? 4 total. 2 are underground. One is an underground aquaponics room, the other a living space. 8 How are they attached together? They are welded. 9. How did you set them on the property, crane or forklift? I rented a backhoe and a small crane for several weeks. 10. Are you saying you are using "refrigeration process" to condense water for your drinking supply? Yes! |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 35385278 Canada 06/12/2013 02:12 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: I'm 25, debt-free, own land, make my own power, grow my own food and produce my own water. Questions? How do you produce your own water? Are you able to combine hydrogen with 2 molecules of oxygen? Most likely, no. Are you storing snow? No. You are probably taking water from a well/aquifer. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 33132554 Read the thread... Air-well condenser system. Ever heard of a dehumidifier? Look up ecolo-blu. Its the same sort of system, i just made it myself. |
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