Comments on: Is Living Off-Grid an Option for Retirement?

By: Yoga Woman

Yoga Woman — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 23:52:58 +0000

In reply to Jonathan.

Hi Jonathan!

Good point! I agree. The Internet provides a connection to the world many wouldn’t want to be without. We currently pay $90 a month for line-of-sight service which is less than what we were paying for a lousy connection a year ago. However, we don’t subscribe to cable or other subscription channels. We prefer to use Youtube and other sources for news and movies. Thanks for stopping by!

Best,
Marlene, Yoga Woman

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:52:07 +0000

I think the only issue with internet and streaming is that now-a-days, internet is expensive (or it sucks), and then you throw in the subscriptions for Netflix, Disney, Football pass, etc, and it’s just as much, or more, than cable used to be 10 years ago. Yes, there are some people who can do without all that, but if you plan to have any connection, even just to take classes online (virtual homeschooling) internet may be ‘expensive’. Not end of the world, but I’ve had car payments what were less than what I pay for internet and just a couple subscriptions. And it will only get more expensive, so it its something to plan for.

By: Yoga Woman

Yoga Woman — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:33:14 +0000

In reply to Grayson.

Hi Grayson,

Yes! I’m familiar with the B.C. couple who live in their floating lake cabin.
Thanks for stopping by and reminding me of this amazing couple!

Best,
Marlene, Yoga Woman

By: Grayson

Grayson — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 10:10:57 +0000

Land prices are not a problem for one B.C. couple who have chosen to leave terrestrial living behind in favour of a floating lake cabin, tethered next to a cliff face.