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14 comments

1 UnhookedLiving { 05.15.12 at 2:43 am }

Hi Dan. What are the rules about an American living in Canada?

2 Roshad { 05.19.12 at 3:07 am }

Hello!Living off the grid/off-land is something I have been interested in since my childhood and what you are entertaining is very interesting being that I have no knowledge of subject I have questions to ask: 1.what are/are there any expenses needed? 2.How much/how often? 3.Were are you located? These are initial questions many more to ask would appreciate response to questions I’m interested.

3 starla { 05.22.12 at 3:09 am }

Well I have a family of 4 ..2 boys and Husband. He is a carpenter and Im into gardening. I recently perchased a heirloom seed kit enough seeds for a 100 years as long as they are harvested properly and stored. they are non Gmo and can grow in gold climate. I am looking to get off the grid bc of smart meters and goverment control autrocities ect..I have been looking for someone with understanding and knowledge of what its like to live out in the elements. I am in Surrey, where are you? is it remote to outside world, hard to find? please let me know :) thankyou Starla

4 stavelake { 05.22.12 at 6:31 am }

Hey Starla I’m on the lower east side of Stave Lake, remote? Yes. Hard to find, no. I appreciate your interest but I don’t really have room for whole family. I was more or less looking for a second person to help out and it would not be an easy start for them. More like camping until they got better set up. however there are other opportunities I can point u to but the email link you sent doesn’t seem to work. Dan

5 Vada { 05.29.12 at 4:56 pm }

Hi Steve,

I am looking to get off the grid. I have quite a bit of money slash resources to get me started…I just need a place to go. I can even bring my own living quarters. I have thoughts about solar panels, gardening and the like. Please e-mail me when you have the time. Love Vada

6 Faten { 06.01.12 at 4:54 pm }

Dear Dan
HOW INTERESTING!!
While living wonderfully in the moment, I also find plenty of time to plan for my future “very early retirement” ( exactly 20 years earlier than the standard age of 62).
So, after years of preparations, research and cruising quietly the World Wide Web in those directions (off grid living), this is my first posting ever!… Therefore, I apologize directly for not knowing better the “how to”!
Unfortunately, I am not much of a public person nor am I ready just today for the big “plunge” but, I am still absolutely convinced that you and I should exchange emails in private. I am also certain that we would not be waisting each other’s time (we seem very like minded and this is only after just a few lines of reading you)….
I truly hope that this is just enough to pick your curiosity for you to answer me so I can explain myself better.
Sincerely,
Faten

7 Anthony { 07.05.12 at 8:59 pm }

Hi Dan,
I just read your post and was wondering how you are doing. I have approached a period in my life where I need a change. I see you have made this change and I was wondering how its working out for you. It is a scary thing when you wish to go off grid. Even worse though, is to carry on at the mercy of government and big business. Could you take the time to update me on if you found a person for your vacancy and perhaps some of the things you are doing to be self sufficient where you are. 7 years?! wow how rewarding and challenging that must have been. Thank you

8 Monarch Michelle Fite { 08.03.12 at 11:18 pm }

Hi Dan … can you point my husband and I towards some other opportunities? We are looking to go off the grid and are having a hard time finding land…please help! ANYONE HELP!

9 Stave lake fan { 09.06.12 at 4:32 pm }

Thank you! This was without a doubt the best off grid spot I have ever had the pleasure to go to. What a wonderful place you have. 5 stars alright :). Keep it up! Sorry I could not be the gardener you were looking for at the moment. I wish you the best in all the endeavour you have in mind. Sincerely, your biggest fan :)

10 tristin allaire { 09.08.12 at 2:22 am }

Hello,
i am extremely excited to see more lower mainland opportunities for off grid living. i live in mission, very close to where you are. now at this stage in life i am not quite ready to jump into this, but the outdoors and survival are passions of mine. i wish to at some point, move into an entirely isolated eco community or off grid residence of some kind, but travel and expenses are very high in bc, so could you possibly point me towards a good area/group/community for future references. if you know of any. this would be greatly appreciated.

11 tristin allaire { 09.16.12 at 2:36 am }

maybe you could send pictures of the property and the land you offer, tadba@live.ca

12 LiveFree { 10.15.12 at 11:36 pm }

Hi Dan, I was curious if you were still in search or help out there?

13 Bob { 01.11.13 at 9:25 am }

Hi Dan, we are a young family about 10 min from you. We are having to go off grid soon. We have chickens, soon a goat and no power etc etc.
Any chance we could see first hand what you have set up?
We are taking the plunge on tight budget and any pointers would be appreciated.
Thanks

14 Michael { 03.26.13 at 11:29 pm }

Hey Dan,

I am on a bicycle tour attempting to visit as many homesteads as I can on they way. I am also working on a photography project. In exchange for letting me camp out for a bit, I would be more than happy to help out with any projects you have going on.

If I can’t camp, I would still love to just come check out what you have. I will not be in your area for another couple months, but shoot me an email and I can tell you more about what I have going on.

Thanks,
Michael
koots55@gmail.com

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