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IrishAyes

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3. Don't know how dainty I am
Sat Jul 27, 2013, 12:59 PM
Jul 2013

But whatever it is, I only reach 5' into the sky. Hey, at least I'm taller than Hetty!

As for the Mennonite and Amish craftsmen, I just figured I'd try to have plans ready for them just in case. The Amish don't like to deal with electricity at all, but some will on a limited basis.

One of the good things about the place I retired for financial reasons is not only affordability but also topography and micro climate. We're high above any flood zones but uniquely situated enough that bad storms generally veer off just before they reach us. So I don't expect any big disasters; yet in today's world, it still pays to be prepared. I already know exactly what sort of little house I could build with the insurance $ and have plenty left if my main house ever blew over. Etc. And I know how to make a non-electric composting toilet. I just far prefer the kind that turns everything to clean ash and is easy to maintain. Looked on YouTube for instructions but haven't found any. I just figure that if Sun Mar can build them for around $1k, I should be able to make my own for under $100.

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