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>>95829
Look at me, I'm a big fat faggot with a dictionary word tripcode.

>>95796
Really? prove it.

Another view.

>>95624
Why not the new Coke 2Ls?

pic unrelated

>>95653
Step 1: The neighbours have been living there for generations.
Step 2: I'm attempting to live off the power and water grid.

>>95598
That's a great idea, but I have no idea about how the building inspector would see it.

>>95591
No. No. No.

And umm No.

>>95578
Yep. I saw this a while back in http://hackaday.com/2011/03/08/soda-bottle-skylights/

Let's start a new trend: Do ________ with ________.
I'll begin with a common household item: 50W equivalent lightbulbs with 2Liter water bottles.
BEGIN.
1) Take the water bottle and fill it almost full with water.
2) Fill the rest with 2 Table spoons of Bleach.
3) Place a film canister over the lid to protect it from the sun.
4) Place in a thin roof, such as in a shed or greenhouse.
5) Seal the hole off with Caulking or Foam Insulation.
Enjoy up to 500 Lumens from this nearly-free solution!

>>95544
Too much money. And takes too much space. Unless
I'm wrong, which I might be. How much do trashed tires
cost?

Another factor is the building codes. Does anyone know if reinforced adobe can pass average building inspection?

>>95333
>>95362
>>95342
Thanks, I'll check out his book soon. I love his
survival methods on Dual Survival.
This is the kind of experience I'm looking for.

>>95308
>EcoloBlue
Awesome. Thanks for letting me know. Also, I do want it running at night. That's when there'll be the most water in the air.
>Edison cells:
6.6 Watts/$? Really? I've heard they're costly as hell.
>Power supply unit for computer
I would use some sort of car-battery-to-computer hookup(pic).
I've done it before while living in Mexico, and that was back
when solar power cost 5 dollars/Watt. Since laptops want
DC anyways, it's fairly simple to just hook it up.
>Speaking of Refrigerators,
I'll be getting this bad boy.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/180715360644

>>95184
That's really cool. How do I package/contain the biogas in a way that allows me to use it to cook?

2/2

2/2

Tin Can Hobostove, as promised (1/2)

>>95084
Thinking the same thing.

>>95117
Thanks. idk about the berries, but I'll definitely add the prickly pear to the list.
Put it in a pan with some butter... Noice.
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SURVIVAL
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3 sections, again:

1)Heating, lighting
2)Electricity
3)Cooking

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HEATING AND LIGHTING
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1)Heating: I will be using a rocket stove (pictured)
It's an exhaustless, 95% efficient heating method.
2)My outside lights:
Those $1.49 solar walkway lights at target? I'll take 25.
Cheap, long-lasting, perfect for this.
3)Inside lights:
12V lights hooked up to 12V solar panel.
https://www.google.com/search?q=12v+light#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&tbm=shop

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ELECTRICITY
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1) SOLAR w/ battery
https://www.google.com/search?q=Solar+panel+12V&hl=en&tbm=shop&aq=f

Pros: It's the fucking desert.
Cons: It will cost a lot, and it's high profile.

2) WIND underground (will draw diagram later)
Pros: Low key

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COOKING
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1) My favourites: The no-cost coke can camp stove, or the fish can/cardboard campstove (photo up later) (11/10)

2) Fire pit with rotating roasting setup

3) DIY Solar toaster oven!
Baked goods, cookie dough, on a weekly basis.

ANYTHING ELSE? SUGGEST/CRITIQUE!
Want more specifics? Let me know!

>>95024
Yes, but it's not permanent. It might be, but not likely... I just want to enjoy life.

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SECURITY
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There are three main op-sec threats:

1) Those fucking cartels
2) Those fucking snakes and scorpions
3) Those fucking dirtbike riders

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CARTEL DEFENSE
======================
1) I have no idea.
2) I own several guns and know how to keep a low profile.
3) I will hide all apparently expensive shit from plain sight (may be hard with all the solar panels)
Additional research: http://survivalcache.com/private-property-control-and-patrol-family-survival-retreat/
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WILDLIFE DEFENSE
===================
1) I've enjoyed "herping" (practicing herpetology)
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpetology )
since I was 10
2) I will clear all brush and continually fill holes to discourage snakes.
3) http://www.serpentguard.com/?gclid=CLr7tvWghq0CFQVvhwoduAkQSA
^^^ That looks awesome. Harmless, powerful, and won't wash away after a rain
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DIRTBIKER DEFENSE
======================
1) I am skilled at putting up 3-wire barbed fences.
http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/sanders103.html
2) I may let them on the land every once in a while. I'm not a *total* killjoy.

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VEGETABLE LIST
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Peas, plant from seed anytime now

Brussels Sprouts, get seedlings from nursery

Cabbage, get seedlings from nursery

Carrots, plant from seed when soil warms

Beans, green and dry, plant from seed anytime after last frost

Spinach, plant from seed after last frost

Potatoes, plant eyes, in the bottom of furrows after last frost

(Hydroponics with a solar growlight will provide year-round food)

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INTERNET
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Might use satellite
Will use iPhone or 4G card (Surprisingly good service due to no interference)

++++++++++++++
Up Next: SECURITY
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Pic semi-related: My favourite bean.

>>95040
That's up next.
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ADDITIONAL FOOD
=====================

1)Vertical Hydroponics (pictured):
I think I'll grow lettuce, herbs, and carrots.

2)I plan on indulging myself every Saturday with fast food.

3)I will move my current beekeeping operation
(Did I mention I'm a beekeeper?) to Adelanto.

4) I will buy chickens from a local farmer.
That's several eggs a day, and a damn good source of protein.

5) I also forgot to mention that I will be setting up a planter with compost/dirt mixture soil.

>>95023
Thanks for giving those options. That's currently my main concern-- housing.

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FOOD AND GARDENING
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First 4 months: I will have plants(beans, peas, squash, etc.) growing previous to moving.
I will also be growing sprouts(pictured), which take 4 days to grow fully.
There are rabbits in the area, so I will be setting up Frabill Net traps (Pictured next) to catch them (I am skilled in both gardening and trapping).
I will be following this guide for the garden:
http://survivalcache.com/survival-gardening-emergency-seeds-1/