tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post1588747196826392478..comments2024-03-26T11:55:08.128-07:00Comments on Powell River Books Blog: Float Cabin Living: How do you get power? PropanePowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-25148962797285784902018-04-30T08:19:21.377-07:002018-04-30T08:19:21.377-07:00That about sums it up. But it isn't as difficu...That about sums it up. But it isn't as difficult as it may sound. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-24705867958671674662018-04-29T01:12:16.209-07:002018-04-29T01:12:16.209-07:00A totally different way of life... it must be chal...A totally different way of life... it must be challenging but also wonderful at the same time... <br /><br />Have a splendid, ♥-warming ABC-Wednes-day / -week<br />♫ M e l ☺ d y ♪ (ABC-W-team)<br />http://melodymusic.nl/22-pABC-Wednesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578245744994897135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-61914035158189358162018-04-28T11:47:59.436-07:002018-04-28T11:47:59.436-07:00Like you, before the cabin my only experience was ...Like you, before the cabin my only experience was the BBQ. Using it indoors was very scary at first, but now it has become a way of life. We use a detector to make sure there are no carbon monoxide leaks. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-44497039791149245982018-04-28T11:46:24.945-07:002018-04-28T11:46:24.945-07:00Wish we could get propane deliveries up the lake. ...Wish we could get propane deliveries up the lake. If so, we could use it for more applications. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-4430475048127639962018-04-28T11:43:31.732-07:002018-04-28T11:43:31.732-07:00I have heard about propane generators, but it is e...I have heard about propane generators, but it is easier to haul the small amount of gas that it takes to run our backup generator. That's the beauty of off-the-grid. You can pick and choose the best energy sources for a specific purpose. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-20190138740717750352018-04-28T11:42:11.787-07:002018-04-28T11:42:11.787-07:00We have had a lot to learn moving from a city life...We have had a lot to learn moving from a city life to a rural life that's for sure. We only get two hours of direct sun, but it is light from about 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with light filtering over the trees and hills. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-2251103882164437982018-04-28T11:40:36.243-07:002018-04-28T11:40:36.243-07:00Thanks for the tip on getting perspective right. I...Thanks for the tip on getting perspective right. I remember working on it in my 7th grade art class, but that was many, many years ago. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-56058854364714084822018-04-28T11:39:14.767-07:002018-04-28T11:39:14.767-07:00One of the reason I started the blog was to augmen...One of the reason I started the blog was to augment Wayne's print books. It's so much easier to do colour pictures here. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-9500963864549546832018-04-28T11:37:51.663-07:002018-04-28T11:37:51.663-07:00I love having a propane stove. Wish I could have o...I love having a propane stove. Wish I could have one in town rather than the glass top electric model. It's so much easier to cook with gas. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-31875179089056135532018-04-28T09:44:51.093-07:002018-04-28T09:44:51.093-07:00My only experience with propane is with my BBQ, al...My only experience with propane is with my BBQ, although there are people in the remote parts of CO who power their houses and fridges with it.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826369816985788575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-27563886268045723832018-04-28T07:53:24.840-07:002018-04-28T07:53:24.840-07:00Lovely photos ~ nice place ~ Yes, I use propane fo...Lovely photos ~ nice place ~ Yes, I use propane for whole house ~ <br /><br />Happy Weekend to you,<br />A ShutterBug Explores,<br />aka (A Creative Harbor)carol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-88354876141920621162018-04-28T00:12:30.362-07:002018-04-28T00:12:30.362-07:00Wonderful pics and info.
True that it's challe...Wonderful pics and info.<br />True that it's challenging to get solar power during winter.<br />Did not know about Propane Power. Nice that you are using it effectively.<br />Anita Sabathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365472694082398017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-17031676413360290632018-04-28T00:03:13.489-07:002018-04-28T00:03:13.489-07:00I guess it takes a lot of skill, knowledge and det...I guess it takes a lot of skill, knowledge and determination to lead your good life. It must be wonderful in the summer months but I don't think I could live with just 2 hours of winter daylight. Phil Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846400106748443969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-76742410124091057582018-04-27T19:58:08.272-07:002018-04-27T19:58:08.272-07:00Yes, what would people like us, who are not connec...Yes, what would people like us, who are not connected to natural gas, do without propane tanks!! Never tried solar, since wood is so available and accessible here.<br />Can imagine it's harder to get the perspective right in a journal. When I learned about vantage points, I used a big paper size -it's easier to get it the way you want. The smaller the size of paper, the harder. Hope you can try it out (I realize you probably don't have much storage space in your living quarters).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-71873284667261767322018-04-26T20:53:57.283-07:002018-04-26T20:53:57.283-07:00There is a propane delivery service for people who...There is a propane delivery service for people who live in remote cabins on the ocean. Unfortunately, there's nothing like that here on the lake. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-43312552449481315112018-04-26T20:53:16.765-07:002018-04-26T20:53:16.765-07:00That should be fun. Vancouver is a fun place, but ...That should be fun. Vancouver is a fun place, but so busy compared to Powell River. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-19822057946032493072018-04-26T20:52:43.738-07:002018-04-26T20:52:43.738-07:00We do get "free" solar energy, but the p...We do get "free" solar energy, but the panels and battery banks cost quite a bit. Once you factor that into the equation it is probably close to what we pay in town for similar service. It just sounds cheaper. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-52262926370109112532018-04-26T20:50:53.379-07:002018-04-26T20:50:53.379-07:00You learn to manage what you have and get by with ...You learn to manage what you have and get by with less. Just wish it translated to when we go to town to cut down there. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-34902773217516737142018-04-26T20:50:02.437-07:002018-04-26T20:50:02.437-07:00You sure have had your technology challenges this ...You sure have had your technology challenges this week. Glad you got back to being able to write you blog posts and make comments. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-601438045134687632018-04-26T20:48:18.443-07:002018-04-26T20:48:18.443-07:00We have solar, wind, propane and a generator for b...We have solar, wind, propane and a generator for backup. We use our electrical system mostly for lights, to charge devices and a TV monitor. Propane runs things that require more energy than or battery bank can support. Since we don't have any corn, a woodstove provides our heat. Thanks for stopping by. - Margy Powell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-16583386765972684272018-04-26T15:59:56.283-07:002018-04-26T15:59:56.283-07:00P.S. We have propane here, but big tanks, and they...P.S. We have propane here, but big tanks, and they refill them for us!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-42634280279040706152018-04-26T15:59:10.333-07:002018-04-26T15:59:10.333-07:00What a beautiful piece of heaven! We're head t...What a beautiful piece of heaven! We're head to YVR to visit a new grandbaby soon! Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-53507565121198499292018-04-25T21:51:18.302-07:002018-04-25T21:51:18.302-07:00About $50 for energy, wow. I can't remember wh...About $50 for energy, wow. I can't remember when we paid that for gas & electricity. Early 1990s maybe. I remember my dad used propane to burn skin off goats he butchered. <br /><a href="http://www.su-sieeemac.com/2018/04/pauly-pademelon-where-are-ya.html" rel="nofollow">The View from the Top of the Ladder</a> Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-38867783035220271692018-04-24T04:01:11.077-07:002018-04-24T04:01:11.077-07:00It sounds like quite an adjustment from 'norma...It sounds like quite an adjustment from 'normal' power sources but I guess you get used to it. Thanks for all the info about your house.betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-23994604787036111002018-04-23T16:53:25.227-07:002018-04-23T16:53:25.227-07:00Hi, Margy and Wayne. I'm just going to say &qu...Hi, Margy and Wayne. I'm just going to say "hi" because an hour of switching my phone to Dick's phone number because his phone is broken and he's about to leave on a business trip...well, if whatever doesn't kill you makes you strong, I should be an athlete instead of an exhausted old grandma-type-person after that whole ordeal. Dick is bringing home burgers so neither of us has to cook. As far as cell phones go, if I didn't use mine to store numbers for all my family and friends, I'd throw it in the river (after he gets his phone back and his number extracted from mine).<br />Sorry 'bout the rant. You're my first Our World comment of the day. Lucky you.<br />Kay<br />An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous TravelKay L. Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09966266404058177742noreply@blogger.com