Posted by fayeroe on November 29, 2008, at 20:47:05
In reply to Re: too grateful » rayww, posted by Dinah on November 29, 2008, at 19:08:21
We didn't have air conditioning at the ranch until 1998. I put a window unit in my mother's room because she had had 5 strokes and needed to be cool.
We cooked on a woodstove until I was 13.
I've grown my own vegetables 20 years out of the last 25.
I use a clothesline.
I wash my clothes with cold water.
I haven't bought but three new articles of clothing this year. No new shoes.
I shop at the local thrift store.
My mechanic told me that he would track me down and shake me if I traded my 1999 Silverado in. I've only spent $500 on it since I bought it.
I cook for my dogs. I can't wean my cats off of dry catfood. :-)
I have a huge compost pile.
I use water from my washing machine to water my flowers.
The ranch has a well, electricity, gas and gardens.
I love being so self-sufficient.
My carbon footprint is very, very low.I love it!
Pat
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