Our blog
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The Trials and Tribulations of Solar Power
I have posted about our power situation in dribs and drabs. Here is the whole story: In April 2023 we bought the property. In June 2023, we started construction…
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20 Things About Julie
Hey y’all! I’m making time to write more, and it feels great. This morning, I responded to a writing prompt by Susannah Rigg, an author/ blogger I follow. She recently shared 20 facts about herself, including that she now lives in Mexico. I saw that we had a lot in common, so I responded with
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Blog Launch Day
07/01/2024 Historically, July 1 has been the day we celebrate the dogs’ birthdays. I don’t know their actual birthdays, but I know they were born somewhere near this date. Dutchy is now 6, and Auggie is 12(!) Today we have another reason to celebrate: Blog Launch Day! And the name of the blog is…. Lurko
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Making Money … In Mexico
06/26/24 The scary thing about being a contractor is that it’s very easy for a client to decide they don’t need you anymore. And when you’re down to one client, we call that “putting all your eggs in one basket.” Diversifying our income streams is therefore a very good idea — we need a few…
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Mango Preserves
06/21/24 Though I get tired of the rain and mud, there’s one thing I do like about this time of year: it’s MANGO SEASON! My parents have 4 trees on their property and they are already dropping like crazy. Every time I visit, Mom sends me home with a bag. Last week I made a
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We’re Hot
06/20/24 Since returning from our air-conditioned vacation, we’ve had cloud cover most of the week. On some days the battery can only charge up to 50-60 percent, which means our 5000 watt battery only has 2000 watts available to us when you factor in only being able to run the battery down to 20%. And
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New Hope in La Cruz
06/08/24 We decided to spend a few days in the nearby town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, or “La Cruz” as everyone here calls it. Part of the hope was that once we had a few days of AC, refrigerator, and stable power, our heads would clear enough for us to solve our problems. One
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Health Care … In Mexico
5/31/24 Lurko may want to write more about this because it was a major reason for him to want to move here. For me as well. I know the U.S. healthcare system is garbage; I’ve watched it chew up and spit out so many of my friends. For me personally, I have not had health
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Things We’ve Learned After Living Off-Grid in Mexico for 3 Weeks
01/20/24 We’ve learned…how to wash a load of clothes using a plunger and a bucket. Then I graduated to a mop bucket that includes a wringer. Helps get my steps in! We’ve also learned:
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Thanksgiving, on keto, in Mexico
We have now completed our second week of living in Mexico!
