Off The Grid

[Rust.n.Gears]

Could you live off the grid? Could you take yourself out of the American system completely and totally so no one could find your paper trail? 

I have done this twice in my life.

I emptied my bank account, packed my things into the car, and grabbed my bike. I parked the car where I knew it would be safe at a cabin my folks own in Maine and I started backpacking through New England. It was a very dark time in my life and I had to be able to not be me any more. I had no kids and it worked. I left my folks a note saying I would be safe and would be home when I could. They hated it but they understood. My father says that was when I went away to "war with the world". My brothers go away in the Army so this was ok for me. I finally showed up at my uncle's house in Maine and took the train home. My folks were relieved but loved me enough to understand.

The other time I did it was another dark time. I had my baby with me and I again emptied the bank account. I took a train to North Carolina with some things and my bike. Yeah I love that thing. I cycled to Florida with my daughter, a tent, and hope. I then went to Georgia and finally ended in New Orleans before heading home. I kept in contact with my parents the whole time though. I knew it would kill my father if he didn't know the baby was ok.

I wonder if I could do it now with my family. I brought it up to my fiance and he grinned. He loves the idea of it but he has never done it. We have everything we need if we ever wanted to do it. I have all the skills to make it.

Do you think you could do it?

[EDDES]

 What is the purpose of that??? Is it to be alone totally because people got on your nerves????? If it is...that is interesting but life has its ups and downs and people have their ups and downs all of the time....I have mine too and if I were to hangout with you long enough you would probably have a great time with me laughing and telling jokes and eating some great food together and maybe we would have a great time hanging out and cycling and hiking but eventually I would get on your nerves because I am just as imperfect as anyone else.......so it is a good idea to love people outside of their idiosyncrisies because we are all people and we all have idiosyncrisies that get on each others' nerves from time to time but running away is not the answer...looking at each others' faults will never be the answer it will knock you down, depress you and ultimately convince you to leave or run away but when you come back although you may feel refreshed from your long trip; you will still have to face life and all of the challenges that life has for whether like it or not.  

[angieluvsolivia]

 I don't think I could but, I guess I will never know unless in that situation.

[EDDES]

 When we looke at God we radiate and when look at our shortcoming, mistakes and issues we get hurt and afraid and want to run away because those things are not so pretty or impressive. God is impressive. We look at God and we shall win every single time. I need my mind to be sharp and clear and healthy and sound and so I choose to look at the one true God and win in this category...this is how we win in this life.Food for thought....we need to have things straight spiritually so that we can have our lives where we want our lives to be.....positive and healthy.

[EDDES]

 I was in a dark place not too long ago this is my second divorce and I have a child with this man and with the first divorce I had my first child; I will be 50 years old this coming July and I counted all of this as whatever I learned from my mistake, if he does not want to be married to me anymore....it is for a reason.....Eddes....move on and get on with your life....so I did and I decided to trust in my God and move on and so I saved my own mind and soul when I did. I only have God to thank for this. 

[OliviaW.]

Yes I could.  

[Rust.n.Gears]

My grandfather was murdered on Christmas day. Afterwards I was receiving threatening phone calls because people found I was leading my grandmother to seek justice for his death. I checked out again when my son died. I needed to heal again. I had to get away from the way hat people would just look at me. I am very out doorsyand find peace in the woods or on my bike. I needed that. I came back refreshed and alive.

Quoting EDDES:

 What is the purpose of that??? Is it to be alone totally because people got on your nerves????? If it is...that is interesting but life has its ups and downs and people have their ups and downs all of the time....I have mine too and if I were to hangout with you long enough you would probably have a great time with me laughing and telling jokes and eating some great food together and maybe we would have a great time hanging out and cycling and hiking but eventually I would get on your nerves because I am just as imperfect as anyone else.......so it is a good idea to love people outside of their idiosyncrisies because we are all people and we all have idiosyncrisies that get on each others' nerves from time to time but running away is not the answer...looking at each others' faults will never be the answer it will knock you down, depress you and ultimately convince you to leave or run away but when you come back although you may feel refreshed from your long trip; you will still have to face life and all of the challenges that life has for whether like it or not.  

[EireLass]

Generators and satellite.

Quoting Pammi86:

Nope! I like my electronics too much lol!

[Lilys_mama1222]

I would love to... dh not so much... I have been trying for 3years to go camping lol so far it hasn't worked. Lol

[MamaJane]

 I could.  I think it's a good idea.  It's scary depending on so many people for your well being.  It's also scary to think you wouldn't have those people to depend on.  So I could but I'd like to avoid it if possible.