tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post700820792257512960..comments2024-03-26T11:55:08.128-07:00Comments on Powell River Books Blog: Winter Power SolutionsPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-3145541803124538042018-01-24T12:52:57.708-08:002018-01-24T12:52:57.708-08:00Not sure if it keeps us young or ages us before ou...Not sure if it keeps us young or ages us before our time. Just kidding. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-35988941654864581552018-01-24T12:52:34.830-08:002018-01-24T12:52:34.830-08:00I with you there. - MargyI with you there. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-47178243981333978652018-01-24T12:52:17.407-08:002018-01-24T12:52:17.407-08:00I can already tell it is staying light a little la...I can already tell it is staying light a little later. It used to be full dark at 5:30. Now it's more like 5:45, but I guess that's like splitting hairs. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-5265135077214277262018-01-24T12:51:13.835-08:002018-01-24T12:51:13.835-08:00We do too, so we travel more in the winter than th...We do too, so we travel more in the winter than the summer. Arizona and California made good quick trips for a dose of sun. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-73015296536214373102018-01-24T12:50:27.418-08:002018-01-24T12:50:27.418-08:00Well, we do go to bed earlier and get up later in ...Well, we do go to bed earlier and get up later in the winter, but not quite that much. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-9404929608898457202018-01-24T12:49:44.738-08:002018-01-24T12:49:44.738-08:00Thanks Nora. We are getting lots of rain this year...Thanks Nora. We are getting lots of rain this year but it is milder in temperatures than last year. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-71351388014457389262018-01-22T15:44:21.385-08:002018-01-22T15:44:21.385-08:00You live a creative life! It's hard work, but ...You live a creative life! It's hard work, but must keep you young!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-64991383020420881912018-01-12T02:18:49.309-08:002018-01-12T02:18:49.309-08:00WOw! we haven't had much sun either it has be...WOw! we haven't had much sun either it has been raining for days. I am ready for spring.likeschocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04361497391780056620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-77181247458099434442018-01-10T03:01:52.436-08:002018-01-10T03:01:52.436-08:00Well Margy, while you are "off the grid "...Well Margy, while you are "off the grid ", we are still connected, although I wonder if we'll make it through this year with late sunrises and early sunsets. However, Spring is right around the corner so until then, stay warm...:)JPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-67051664915671354132018-01-09T21:18:41.471-08:002018-01-09T21:18:41.471-08:00I admire your dedication and tenacity. I think hav...I admire your dedication and tenacity. I think having only two hours of daylight would bother me more than cutting back on electricity. I crave sunshine.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09763547174099448920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-84726211246340392182018-01-09T02:24:03.340-08:002018-01-09T02:24:03.340-08:00It's interesting to read about people with a v...It's interesting to read about people with a very different lifestyle from my own and the way you rely on generating your own power. However, when I began to read the article I thought you were about to suggest the way to conserve energy is to get up late and to go back to bed two hours later!Lucy Corrander Now in Halifax!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14685242329129914772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-89707169934493220302018-01-06T20:11:36.185-08:002018-01-06T20:11:36.185-08:00When we go to Arizona on "suncations" we...When we go to Arizona on "suncations" we see lots of urban solar panels as well. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-49715274376168990142018-01-06T09:27:52.948-08:002018-01-06T09:27:52.948-08:00Very interesting post. Living in the deep south we...Very interesting post. Living in the deep south we get LOTS of sunshine. Many people in our area use solar panels to generate power for water heaters, and pools. Fortunately we have energy efficient AC units. I think generating power has come a long way in recent years. Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-84779146285147004722018-01-05T23:38:29.932-08:002018-01-05T23:38:29.932-08:00We had to learn as we went. Both Wayne and I were ...We had to learn as we went. Both Wayne and I were city raised so we never got all the skills needed to be successful at first. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-46337532937080499712018-01-05T23:37:34.172-08:002018-01-05T23:37:34.172-08:00What we can't produce we don't use. Conser...What we can't produce we don't use. Conservation becomes key at those times. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-35378550391826363002018-01-05T23:36:55.791-08:002018-01-05T23:36:55.791-08:00Unfortunately (or fortunately) our cabin is in a p...Unfortunately (or fortunately) our cabin is in a protected spot except in storms coming from the southeast. But when that happens it is usually winter so that helps us out. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-40616854766426328932018-01-05T23:35:41.919-08:002018-01-05T23:35:41.919-08:00We may be off the grid but we aren't rustic. -...We may be off the grid but we aren't rustic. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-26309234233001223342018-01-05T23:34:55.816-08:002018-01-05T23:34:55.816-08:00Isn't it amazing how there is such a differenc...Isn't it amazing how there is such a difference between one degree above freezing and one degree below? We may have to cut extra wood to make it through to April. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-26582670431685974002018-01-05T23:33:11.450-08:002018-01-05T23:33:11.450-08:00We've slipped away for a weekend in sunny Cali...We've slipped away for a weekend in sunny California. We lucked out, it is supposed to rain the day after we leave. But they need it here so much it is hard to complain. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-9334867963940648092018-01-05T22:03:09.975-08:002018-01-05T22:03:09.975-08:00Living out in the back country you really need to ...Living out in the back country you really need to know your "stuff". I'm afraid I'm not very knowledgeable about such things but I'm glad you are. The sun through the fog makes a very beautiful photo. Wishing you a fabulous 2018!Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-44939655101413295112018-01-05T21:46:48.156-08:002018-01-05T21:46:48.156-08:00Love the foggy view! How great that you can genera...Love the foggy view! How great that you can generate almost all of your own electricity needs.Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181866510595193667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-57379874097860853562018-01-05T20:27:25.961-08:002018-01-05T20:27:25.961-08:00I like the idea of a wind generator. Sunlight, eve...I like the idea of a wind generator. Sunlight, even on good days, is iffy. Up in Bella Coola, we got none at all from November to Feb. 2. If ever I move back there, I'll look into wind power; there's always wind!Susannah Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923063322849781223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-77674387863640726022018-01-05T19:20:32.995-08:002018-01-05T19:20:32.995-08:00Looks like you're well prepared.Looks like you're well prepared.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-8841272878394332022018-01-05T10:08:59.977-08:002018-01-05T10:08:59.977-08:00Always so interesting to see what/how you do thing...Always so interesting to see what/how you do things there. We have had freezing fog here since Sunday night - holding in the 20's. I have been feeding the wood cookstove - so glad to have multiple heat sources. The weather is moderating now and it is amazing how much warmer an additional 10 degrees can feel!2 Trampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721390235821161265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-76926743725613288702018-01-05T10:03:36.895-08:002018-01-05T10:03:36.895-08:00It has been so dark this week here in Comox too......It has been so dark this week here in Comox too...the fog has been ridiculous. Finally it is raining but still dark and dreary with no fog. It must be challenging to keep yourselves in power. Summertime no problem though :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.com