LIVING OFF GRID

This blog is about our travels in our solar powered "Airstream" and living off grid, in our passive solar home, near Bancroft, Ontario, Canada.

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Friday 7 February 2020

DRYING CLOTHES

When it comes to drying clothes Mary prefers the clothesline. Even when we lived in the city she frequently used the clothesline over the dryer in the basement.


We do have a convential washing machine (front loading) which gets used 3-5 times a week depending on what we are doing and how much company we have.

Living off grid doesn't mean one has to forgo the conveniences technology offers.

Stay safe and warm and thanks for stopping by.
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11 comments:

  1. Shawn7 February 2020 at 10:45

    My wife and I have a cottage on the lake in Whitney and are planning to build and retire there in the next 4 years. We would love to meet with you this summer to ask some questions if possible! We really enjoy your posts!

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    1. Art and Mary7 February 2020 at 13:43

      Hi Shawn; We expect to be around most of the summer. We can make plans for your visit once you are up at the cottage. Looking forward to meeting you and giving you a tour.

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  2. A3AANHS7 February 2020 at 11:11

    Love to know more about your setup, we are from SA and wish to move to Nova Scotia Cape Brenton to retire

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  3. Art and Mary7 February 2020 at 13:45

    Hi A3AANHS; We have posted a lot of information on our answer pages earlier this month. My e-mail address is posted on one of those pages so you can ask me directly. Always pleased to share what we have learned.

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    1. Unknown7 February 2020 at 22:42

      Your Souls are in harmony. Very inspiring

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  4. Richard McGrath9 February 2020 at 00:59

    Loved your video on Exploring Alternatives! I too would like to live off grid one day. I'm probably ten years from retirement age and live in a warmer part of the world (New Zealand) but everything you have said can be applied to our country. Like you I love my wood burning fire and have about 8 cord of wood stacked in our back paddock for the coming winter. We live on 2 acres so have less wood available than you do but can easily source it. Our electricity prices are high here so am considering solar at the moment, just have to do the math and work out if it's worthwhile doing. Best wishes, Richard

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  5. Art and Mary9 February 2020 at 07:09

    WOW! Two comments from NZ in one day. Thanks for writing Richard and sharing your experience and dreams. All the best for your future plans. Glad you enjoyed the video.

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  6. Mary Loves Donnie K9 February 2020 at 20:20

    Just watched the video about your lovely home. How do you dry clothes outside in winter? Don't they freeze solid? How do you dry thick things like towels? I am trying to learn off-grid techniques. Thanks

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  7. Art and Mary10 February 2020 at 12:27

    Hi Mary;

    If the sun is shining and the breeze blowing the clothes dry to some extent. We bring them inside to finish drying. If it's really freezing cold and no sun we just hang the clothes to dry in the laundry room.

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  8. Unknown21 February 2020 at 01:19

    Your blog is inspiring. I am from India. I am four years away from retirement Hope to live like you are living Hope to meet you one day....

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    1. Art and Mary21 February 2020 at 02:26

      Thanks for the kind words. I was in India back in 2008. It's a fascinating country with such a diverse culture and delicious food. I think you get more "sun" days than we do so living on solar should be easier. All the best in your retirement. It is a wonderful time in ones life. Hope to meet you too.

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