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Sorry I missed this last one, I'd be up for some sort of skill exchange. I do construction stuff(framing, plumbing, electrical), woodworking, homebrewing (beer), gardening Want to learn welding, central air con installation/repair, self defense, aforementioned 7days/30min/$20 food, bike tuning Would...

I had a really great time meeting everyone. Thank you again Jacob for inviting people into your home. Looking forward to the next one.

I would love to get in on this. I can bring some homebrew along and anything else needed.

Man I need to get in on this altoid tin stuff. I currently just carry a gerber multitool with me and my phone. I keep a fair bit of stuff in my backpack but it isn't always with me. Thanks for the inspiration.

<t>@George, just thinking... how about micro hydro? If you are looking to get into generating your own power.<br/> As far as the original topic... it really just seems like they are trying to make jobs for themselves and sell electric at a rigged price, while making you pay for the construction...<b...

<t>I would still invest in the 401k. You can set up 72t distributions when you "retire" early and then get the money out without paying a penalty. You just have to take it out in "substantially equal distributions" but even if you retire for a couple years and live on that, then go back to work, you...

<t>C40: I do tend toward a US-centric view; so I appreciate the insights into how the second hand market (or lack-thereof) is in Mexico.<br/> Perhaps there would be a market for used computers from the US in Mexico, here they just get scrapped or thrown in a landfill, you'd have to deal with import ...

@Christopherjart: Perhaps you are trying to buy a computer new? Used older computers that are just fine for internet and email are really cheap at any local thrift store. Just wipe and re-install an old copy of XP and it should run fine.

The mead I made was best after about 2 years of aging, but it was a high alcohol mead (14% I think?)
Also homebrewtalk.com is a great place for mead/wine making, its main focus is on homebrewing beer, but the wine and mead subforums are very active.

Sweet, I've been looking forward to having my own replicator! "Earl gray, hot" woot

Wow you are doing great! Congrats on doing so well so far in investments and paying off that loan, you are an inspiration!

<t>Thanks for posting your journal! Your budget numbers help me compare mine and see what is possible. It shows me I really need to get out from under this house and get someplace much cheaper to live in. Also our phone bills are so much higher than yours I want to get off that quick as well. As for...

I can't seem to find cheap 30-06 ammo anywhere. So much so that I'm thinking of getting another rifle that takes cheaper ammo, something perhaps in the 7.62x39

My theory on shells - more like buttons. 1 = soapy water bidet, 2 = rinse bidet, 3 = air blower/dryer
Anyway I like the idea of cutting another cost... but seems like more work and time to wash with a rag or something, then have to do more laundry later.

I'm looking in to the no-mattress thing, but not sure I could do without the tp, plus it's really not a lot of dough.

What about the 3 shells?