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To: ralfph who wrote (1575)	11/1/2001 7:37:37 AM
From: Stephen O	Respond to of 8273

When Global Thermoelectric is successful with their propane electricity generator you will be able to buy a plot with no power lines nearby. Hopefully within 2 years. Other than that an excellent list, worth clipping and keeping.

To: ralfph who wrote (1575)	11/1/2001 12:19:14 PM
From: teevee	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8273

ralf, Here is an update dated October 31 on the junior oil I mentioned: cdnx.com Looks like a rollback will happen next week.

To: ralfph who wrote (1575)	11/1/2001 11:23:24 PM
From: Cogito Ergo Sum	Respond to of 8273

Hi Ralph, Nice list, thanks. Most of the things are how I think but never really wrote them out. I didn't know about the 'perk test' and after a bit of research now know that if I need to engineer the area for septic it could be costly. My aunt had a cottage in the Laurentians, north of Montéal, 'city slope' to the roof. If I had a nickel for every shovel of snow I heaved off that roof..... Don't worry about the bucolic view, that's part of what I want. I hear you on not building myself. There are parts though that I'm comfortable doing as I'm pretty handy. Wiring, plumbing, put in a kitchen and bath etc. are no problem. Things like heavy duty drywalling, roofing, window installation though I leave to the pros. I hope I'd be buying something that has a livable building so I don't need to compromise due to time constraints etc. Anyway I've filed your list as part of my checklist and Stephen O is thinking like me re: the propane generator. I intend to be as energy self sufficient as possible. My daughter's godfather has 47 acres up near Owen Sound (Georgian Bay area). He heats his entire home (high peaked roof :o) with a central wood stove. His property is 80% wood so he's set for fuel, and his south facing view is spectacular. Come to think of it he has a detached garage and detached shop. (He must think like you and I :o) Thanks for your thoughts regards Kastel a cute and cuddly Canadian