This having hydro thing 24/7 is great!

[ConcernedCanuk]

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For those that do not know, I suffered in a 17 foot trailer with no hydro except what I could afford gas for my generator now and then, and minimal heat with propane for years . . . .

ANYHOO! -

Living in a nice motel housekeeping unit for the next month while I wait to get into the home I bought in the bush - 28 acres.

YUP - I said BOUGHT! It's mine, just waiting for the thaw to dry up the road.

Here it is, after midnight, had a crock-pot (again) going for 2 days, made some meal packs for the freezer, added frozen veggies, peas, carrots, cauliflower and broccoli to the pork roast and taters already in there.

At this time of day(night) up to two months ago, I'd be laying in my bunk under 3 comforters just to stay warm . . .

NOW, due to an unexpected inheritance, I can LIVE!!

not just survive.

CC

[elleng]

1. LIVE is GOOD!

[ConcernedCanuk]

3. Yes it is, and thanks

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Just started a meal - 2:30 am here - added some brick cheese, garlic and pepper to my dish.

I be a munching for a bit!

CC

[Electric Monk]

5. 28 acres in SE Ontario? Got big future plans for the land?

You could start a commune, or build a theme park, or something

[ConcernedCanuk]

6. It's 40 miles from North Bay - almost on the Ottawa River.

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No plans, other than to live peacefully.

CC

[ConcernedCanuk]

22. Future plans . . not so much for the land, but

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Land-wise, gardens and greenhouses - found out by accident I got the green thumb thing going.

Otherwise, being a retired mechanic, an above ground hoist for the larger garage already insulated and with hydro.

Got 3 extra wood-stoves, 2 for the garage(one cooking, one air-tight) - and will build a lean outside for the other cook-stove (got 2) for cooking with wood in the summer - land is almost totally wooded!

Upgrading garage mostly to work on my own vehicles and equipment, but will do some occasional work for established friends - won't be "hustling" work, no need.

And once I'm settled, search out a mate (female) that appreciates that kinda life way back in the bush.

Little bit of hunting, just small game, rabbits, partridge, etc - and fishing in nearby streams and lakes for food.

I like privacy, so no commune, no theme park.

But it would be a good spot for one if so inclined!

think resale . . .

CC

[Lady Freedom Returns]

2. Home of your own... You lucky dog!

Congrads, ConcernedCanuk!!!!!

[ConcernedCanuk]

4. ty Lady

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hmmm

things trigger different things in my memory.

The family dawg was named "Lady"

She was 3 yrs old when I was born, belonged to one of my older brothers.

She was a great dog.

died when I was 14.

yuppers.

I cried.

CC

[MiddleFingerMom]

7. I'm a little confused by the term "hydro". I had assumed it just referred to running water.

[ConcernedCanuk]

9. hydro-electric - term is for electricity from running water, i.e. dams

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most of us Canuks refer to electricity as hydro.

In fact, our main provider is called Ontario Hydro.

Oh, - now we're n the subject, had no running water either for almost six years.

A SHOWER??? -

only when it was real warm and momma nature decided to empty the skies.

CC

[Scuba]

8. Good on ya CC.

[In_The_Wind]

10. I really am very happy for you CC!

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[femmocrat]

11. That is very good news, CC.

I am happy for you! You deserve better circumstances!

[In_The_Wind]

17. He really does deserve better.

[Aristus]

12. The things I've been taking for granted all these years.

Thanks for the reminder of how special and important they are...

[ConcernedCanuk]

13. yup - we do that, taking things for granted.

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People thought, and said to me after they learned of my inheritance that I'd waste my money on a new vehicle, sitting around drinkin' myself to death and so on -

Instead - I bought a home, put money in trust for future income,

bought 2 brand new deep-cycle 12 Volt batteries and now have them, and inverter(for 110) a 12 volt cooler for food, water, propane barbecue, extra bedding and clothing, and LED lights at the motel unit I'm living at while I wait to get into the bush road where my property is.

I do NOT take anything for granted anymore, or anyone (sigh on that one).

Even got an extra battery(brand new) for my laptop. Already had 3, but two are getting lazy.

Bottom line, if, no, - WHEN the power goes out(does it way to often in Northern Ontario) -

I be ready.

CC

Thanx to all for their congratulations and best wishes.

[mithnanthy]

14. I'm so happy for your new life...

I love reading your posts. Carry on my friend.

[RILib]

15. road.

Is the road going to be impassable part of each year?

This is making me appreciate my bathroom. Not to mention the kitchen.

[ConcernedCanuk]

16. Last mile of road is not maintained by the township.

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My neighbor, about 800 feet away plows the road with a loader - the road gets too muddy each spring for 2-4 weeks each spring - even a 4x4 would get stuck in spots.

I picked the seclusion on purpose. Not only did I get 28 acres surrounded by thousands of acres not developed, I got a beauty home all for well under 100k.

Take a peek:

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and - they are leaving it furnished!

CC

[Chellee]

18. The living room is pretty.

What is the little shed? It's a huge garage. I wouldn't think anybody would need a little shed.

Congratulations on your new home.

[ConcernedCanuk]

19. Little "shed" is an insulated heated bunkhouse,

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that's where you see the bunk-beds, then the small airtight wood-stove.

A private guest room of sorts.

Living room and kitchen are open concept, then 2 bedrooms on one side, then a large sun-room(to be MY bedroom) and bathroom on the other side.

I'll be posting lots of pictures of the OUTSIDE beauty in the near future.

All those pix were taken by the previous owner in order to sell the place.

CC

[Chellee]

20. Nice.

The inside is bigger than it looks from the outside.

[ConcernedCanuk]

21. It's 8 feet wide, but 16 feet long -

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It just occurred to me,

that bunkie has more room than the trailer I lived in for the last 6 years!

wow

CC