tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post6181117424582430226..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: bob the builder 1James M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-90717118008694373132015-11-12T16:09:09.763-08:002015-11-12T16:09:09.763-08:00Damn neighbors. Damn neighbors. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-23554584218215586032015-11-12T07:40:55.560-08:002015-11-12T07:40:55.560-08:00According to the realtor, it's all overgrown, ...According to the realtor, it's all overgrown, except for the section road, or rather the perimeter road that goes around the entire development. And yes, unfortunately my land borders that road, but is the northern most section of the development. I actually thought that I had the entire place to myself until I spotted another about a half mile off from my place.<br /><br />Bummer if that's true about the Eucalyptus, since a healthy specimen of the right sub-species will shoot up 15' per year. I'll have to look into that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-37847429740942728302015-11-11T15:42:27.512-08:002015-11-11T15:42:27.512-08:00This is my underpaid second job. Still spending a...This is my underpaid second job. Still spending a minimum of 20 hours a week on it. The plan would be to spend some savings I have now to backhoe, build minimally, then from the savings not paying rent in town, buy and build monthly.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-52471339253175645972015-11-11T15:37:42.538-08:002015-11-11T15:37:42.538-08:003. An extra 3 miles. 3. An extra 3 miles. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-74777018606001584082015-11-11T15:34:39.001-08:002015-11-11T15:34:39.001-08:00I think the best thing keeping fools away is a bad...I think the best thing keeping fools away is a bad road. If it is county maintained, beware. Also, I believe Eucalyptus is a mild warm tree only.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-28434611403693836712015-11-11T12:06:09.608-08:002015-11-11T12:06:09.608-08:00Elko land minion here James. This is also a concer...Elko land minion here James. This is also a concern of mine as well. The original plan was to acquire around 40 acres as a buffer zone, and place the homestead in the middle. But a growing concern about the future of my employment (which ended up coming true) resulted in my getting that 2.5 acres for cash, as opposed to financing something larger. It wasn't a perfect purchase, so I plan to place any construction as close to the center of the square plot of land as I can, and also plant a few of the fastest growing trees (Probably Eucalyptus) that I can find in close proximity to anything constructed, as a privacy shield for future newcomers. <br /><br />The one positive (Or negative depending on how you look at it) is that there is no water or power for a good distance from the land. As such, I'm hoping that this keeps future development at bay?<br /><br />Gary's suggestion of the small above ground pool sounds like a good one. <br />Maybe you could sink it to ground level, find some clever and inexpensive way to cover it, and you have a cistern on the cheap that would be easy to replace when or if it goes bad. You can also possibly find a used tank at a farmers market or livestock auction. Right up the street from me there's a tank sitting in someone's yard for $750.00, and it's been sitting for a while, so I'm sure they would take less. It pays to keep your eyes open for such deals.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-12209111246795813892015-11-11T10:01:21.663-08:002015-11-11T10:01:21.663-08:00Your bunker lot may be worth some major coin once ...Your bunker lot may be worth some major coin once Elko co does whatever with their lots. Keep your second lot. Whats another 2 miles in sub zero on a bicycle?blahhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952040619277412344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-8894437111356788912015-11-11T07:45:03.052-08:002015-11-11T07:45:03.052-08:00It may be worth while to get a temporary part time...It may be worth while to get a temporary part time job to build a nest egg for property development. Especially, since you are based in town now and don't have to worry about commuting.<br /><br />Work part time during the winter at a convenience store or something. Something that brings you in $500 or so a month for a total of $1500.<br /><br />Then in the summer, put in the cistern and have the backhoe dig the pit for the future bpod.<br /><br />Work next winter and make another $1500. Use that money to build walls in the bpod and to frame in a simple shack over it. <br /><br />Work a third winter and use that $1500 to finish the shack with lots of insulation, some cupboards for storage, sink, etc.<br /><br />Yeah, the world may end before then but you have the original property to fall back on. So you can take your time and do it right on the second property.<br /><br />Plus, you can write about it.<br /><br />I have spent the last four years building a little cabin on the back 20 using all the knowledge and skills I have picked up over twenty years of living the backwoods life. It's been fun and I have been able to take my time and do it right because it's more for fun than survival.<br /><br />Idaho HomesteaderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-7735093016142325572015-11-11T05:29:33.755-08:002015-11-11T05:29:33.755-08:00Preaching to the choir. Before I knew there were ...Preaching to the choir. Before I knew there were decent women out there ( no, I didn't truly believe ya'all ) I was just taking eventual abandonment for granted. Now I can act different.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-63974846687399871622015-11-11T05:27:16.997-08:002015-11-11T05:27:16.997-08:00It makes you question the Fates, those little bast...It makes you question the Fates, those little bastards.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-26091108804173960072015-11-11T05:25:41.228-08:002015-11-11T05:25:41.228-08:00The dream budget is already at $1200 for solar pan...The dream budget is already at $1200 for solar panels so I might as well throw in some real water storage too.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-17116888640343839332015-11-11T05:23:17.705-08:002015-11-11T05:23:17.705-08:00Thanks, I'd never heard of them before.Thanks, I'd never heard of them before.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-3675446251113711042015-11-10T22:51:38.794-08:002015-11-10T22:51:38.794-08:00For inspiration you need to check out the Cabin Po...For inspiration you need to check out the Cabin Porn site at cabinporn.com. Thousands of photos of mostly all very small, inexpensive, homemade cabins from all over the world. An unbelievable treasure trove of ideas for the frugal minded. Many, many 'outside the box' ideas that I've never seen anywhere else. The foreign ones are especially interesting.anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-91675144278292189332015-11-10T20:18:21.332-08:002015-11-10T20:18:21.332-08:00We were able to buy our 1200 gallon potable plasti...We were able to buy our 1200 gallon potable plastic underground cistern for a little over $1000. It cost around $500 for the backhoe. Though, why the backhoe was out here we had him do some extra work. The big cost for the backhoe is travel time so have a couple of other projects lined up.<br /><br />The cistern looks similar to a plastic septic tank - quonsit hut shaped and ribbed. Even though we don't use it for drinking water, we still got the food grade, potable water plastic. We bought it from a local farm supply store. We hauled it home in the back of our Ford Ranger pick up. Make sure you have rope and ratchet straps. <br /><br />Because we live in the north, we bought one collar for it so we could bury it a little deeper. <br /><br />I ran a 1-1/4 black plastic tubing from the cistern underground up through the floor of my house to a pitcher pump that sits on the counter next to the sink. The cistern sits behind the house so the hose runs approximately 30 feet with a 15 foot lift.<br /><br />The pitcher pump is just a cheap $35 Harbor Freight one. <br /><br />Total cost should be around $1500 but it is so worth it. <br /><br />Idaho HomesteaderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-64188789995981664332015-11-10T19:22:55.576-08:002015-11-10T19:22:55.576-08:00I've been searching in vane for that answer fo...I've been searching in vane for that answer for a long time. After researching for years my wife and I bought some property in an area of Florida where no humans had lived since the 1100's and we built the *last house we were ever going to live in*. The closest habitant was more than 3 miles away. <br /><br />We moved in in mid 2002 and do you know that in late 2003 someone started to build a house on property right next to ours? WTF<br /><br />We were grief stricken, and immediately started making plans to sell and get out.<br /><br />Why in the hell would someone want to live way the hell out there, yet right up against someone else? I just don't get it. <br /><br />Looks like that's happening again where we're at now, so we're looking..... ghostsniperhttp://www.deadcenter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-77390530522581503482015-11-10T16:10:19.304-08:002015-11-10T16:10:19.304-08:00Jim if you like this woman and don't want her ...Jim if you like this woman and don't want her running off it will cost you. For water get a small above ground pool and cover it with plastic pay to have a water truck fill it. Gutters will make it last. filter drinking and cooking water. Make a small septic field under a garden spot. Do a decent solar system and quality batteries . Buy you a few 100 lb. LP tanks plus what you got for heating and cooking. If it was me I would do a large BPOD with a sleeping and sitting area with the cabin/shed with kitchen bathroom above. If she is a keeper spend a little !!! Remember past performance IS a guaranty of what you may wind up with if she cuts and runs !!!!! Gary in Bamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095999376990912465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-59709284929813221082015-11-10T15:43:52.768-08:002015-11-10T15:43:52.768-08:00She doesn't care about prepping, but loves cam...She doesn't care about prepping, but loves camping. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-61621651385414300042015-11-10T15:42:42.484-08:002015-11-10T15:42:42.484-08:00As I already used 4 of your last 7 ideas, this lis...As I already used 4 of your last 7 ideas, this list is well timed. Of course, many, MANY thanks.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-71393161414319944892015-11-10T15:37:25.084-08:002015-11-10T15:37:25.084-08:00OK, most of us are old enough that in our lifetime...OK, most of us are old enough that in our lifetimes the population has doubled. So why does it feel like more than double are wanting to live next to us?James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-46184414407271335792015-11-10T15:35:49.542-08:002015-11-10T15:35:49.542-08:00Oops, almost forgot the oven-one of the first thin...Oops, almost forgot the oven-one of the first things I tried bribing her with as she loves cooking.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-36586774254283198422015-11-10T15:33:38.909-08:002015-11-10T15:33:38.909-08:00see my comment belowsee my comment belowJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-71950139048040873562015-11-10T15:32:03.849-08:002015-11-10T15:32:03.849-08:00There will be much more water, just from the car o...There will be much more water, just from the car ownership. I've written 6 posts on this topic, haven't got to the water yet. Still giving it some thought.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-88623353664424322752015-11-10T15:27:39.125-08:002015-11-10T15:27:39.125-08:00Running water is a big one for my spouse, it can b...Running water is a big one for my spouse, it can be a cistern, we don't mind conserving it, but it can't be non- flowing for any period of time. <br />Electric for lights and laptops/radios is required for more than a day or two.<br />Bucket for bowel movement is acceptable as long as TP is included.<br />We must have a stove- propane or wood or ??? with optional oven the longer term we are staying the more an oven is needed as well. <br />A mud room/changing room prior to going out/in is also a long term must too keep the outside dirt out of the living area.<br />Maintaining a temperature of 60 to 85 during in at least one room.<br />All of these are doable with a minimal budget. <br />JJGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708302086326564665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-79518180594281262152015-11-10T15:27:10.819-08:002015-11-10T15:27:10.819-08:00By waiting this long, til after the neighbors put ...By waiting this long, til after the neighbors put in electric poles, I'm sure I could get a good price. Something to think about.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-53017661307752878632015-11-10T09:54:47.828-08:002015-11-10T09:54:47.828-08:00This sounds like a really great topic for a new se...This sounds like a really great topic for a new series. Life is all about learning from experience and applying it.<br /><br />Maybe you could raise some start-up funds by selling the lot with too many neighbors. Those same neighbors might be your best prospects to sell to. Tell them you have an offer from some recent Somali immigrants who are looking for a place to raise their goats and perform ritualistic halal slaughter. Tell them that you are just getting a bad 'vibe' from these folks and would rather sell to anyone else but them. 0.K. maybe that's just a bit over-the-top but it would have to be tempting for them to want to have your lot for some 'breathing room'.anonymousnoreply@blogger.com