Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Countrypagan on July 20, 2010 at 3:14pm

Hi George, I lived off the grid for over two months. It's OK actually. Oil lamps, we played cards next to the wood stove. Cooked over the fire. It really wasn't bad at all. I learned to go to bed with the chickens and wake up with the roosters. That was great. I never felt better. I'm in NC... piedmont section. You're right about no worry... worry doesn't change much of anything. I'm glad you're here.

Kind Regards, Deborah....

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by George Hemmings on July 21, 2010 at 6:09am

Hey CP,
Haha,,yea,got chickens too,had alittle peep that the mom shunned,guess he hatched to late,I found it crying in a mud puddle.I tryed to hand feed it for 3 days and got attached to the little guy but it didn't make it.I think I fed it too much.Did well the 2nd day fallowing me around like its mom,hopefuly I'll do better next time.Yea,I've got to do things on Gods time these days,mostly showering,got a good rain last night so I've got my rain barrels full,no carrying water for a few days,,"O" boy :) Talk with ya later,,Love and Peace,George

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Countrypagan on July 21, 2010 at 7:58am

Yeap, we had chickens. I'm sorry to hear about the little fella. I agree about God's time. we've had horses, gardens, and collect rain water too. The filled barrels are a comfort. I've taken a plenty of rainwater bucket baths, including in the winter living off the grid. I learned so much during these times. I guess the most I learned was that there's nothing to be worried about.

Peace and Love from ole CP

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by George Hemmings on July 21, 2010 at 1:39pm

Yea,I try and not worry,sometimes it just creeps in.But I've been through alot over the past 10 years and I'am hopeing that things will level out after a few more.I see your from Lexigton,,Love the BBQ there,and theres a good place outside of Moxville called Hendrix BBQ,good stuff

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by George Hemmings on July 21, 2010 at 1:49pm

Whoops that is if you still eat pork..haha

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Countrypagan on July 29, 2010 at 5:36am

I don't really have an appetite for meat. I have some friends who have taken meat off their diet totally. Yeah, I have some land here. I couldn't sell it. I stopped trying and then I found I needed a place to stay so I came here to stay for awhile.

I've heard of Hendrix bbq though. Are you from NC?

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by George Hemmings on July 29, 2010 at 5:48am

Yea,I'am in western N.C. west of hickory. Had some people in thomasville and I would stop at Hendrix or Lexington all the time.Don't eat much meat these days,but loved that place back then.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Countrypagan on July 29, 2010 at 12:07pm

Meat isn't like it used to be. Now it makes me feel bad to eat it. Too much chemicals, unnatural diet for them, you're getting all those synthetic hormones etc. and raised in nasty conditions oftentimes. ...

I went to the store to buy food and what I mean by food, plain ordinary food... not eating stuff..... you could fill a tiny market with what was fit to eat from the average large grocery store these days. Have you ever been to Conrad and Hinkle's on the square in Lexington? About that size.

And about the getting level and whatever, like stress and such; we just have to train minds or remind ourself to stay in the present. It's so easy to allow the mind to preoccupy with thoughts of the past and concerns for the future that we lose the peace of now. I find myself lost in thought but it's not the healthiest way for me to spend my time. I'm bout ready to look for a small group of people to share resources and responsibilities. You hear so much bs about attempts at this though. Like a whole nation of people has gone nuts or something.

I like your walking stick. Mine is from a tree in Alaska. Got if from my son in law. I started walking with my stick years ago. And I walked alot. And now I'm seeing more and more people getting nice looking walking sticks. We would drive to a small town and walk main street with our sticks. It starts up many conversations. While in Carolina beach a fella had this nice stick and similar to the way pet owners carry on,... :0) we carried on about one another's walking stick. So it's a good way to know who's who out there. Anyone who walks with a walking stick are probably very interesting people. And if not, you will be once you walk long enough with the same stick. It changed my outlook on life.

Kind Regards, Deborah

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by George Hemmings on July 30, 2010 at 5:04am

Thanks,I made it several years ago out of sour wood its got some cool golden looking licken or moss on it.I also added a silver crown with a natural black star sapphire on top with the feathers set in dear horn.I like to watch the feathers fly on the string.Its kinda cool the way they are weighted with the horn they fly level.I hold out the stick and fly them over the path I'am walking with a prayer left to right. Yea,,kinda funny about the pet owner thing is cool .I've cut way back on the meat too,eat mostly wild salmon,alittle chicken,salids,veges and such.still get a craveing for BLT sandwich though, still love bacon.Haven't ever been to Conrad or Hinkle's.Haven't been down that way in years. thanks for talking with me,,peace,George

Permalink Reply by P J on November 10, 2010 at 6:34pm

it has been many days since your story and I hope those days have taken you down a good path. i have family that lives at the east end of TN close to NC and your part of this planet is beautiful ... as I hope you live comes to be also. peace and love, pj

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by George Hemmings on November 11, 2010 at 7:59am

Hey PJ,,Yea its been awhile,I haven't had internet at home for some time,,but for now I do :) So I'll try to get things up dated..Things have been going pretty well,,did get layed off,,but I'am trying to stay positive that we will be able to spange,and I've got some yard sell stuff,enough to keep things going.This phamily grew by one a cupple weeks ago we're now at 13 and have room for more :) so we're allways looking.Lots of love to ya sister,,,George

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Shepherdboy on January 16, 2011 at 4:13pm

  read info that you shared.  definately very uncool.  have smoked more than my share.  grew some but was too fearful of the narc people out there. i obviously do not know nc. laws.  do have criminal law knowledge by researching at my county law library over the years.  is ca. your definate goal and destination?  when you have time read my profile info.  would be interested of input concept of intentional community.  what town are you near in western nc. sounds like you need use of a generator.  if you feel inclined , update me on where your overall situation stands at.  would have to think on what and if i could do to help alleveate youre present life situation.  please reply when you can.    shepherdboy..

• ▶ Reply