Tales from beyond the grid

When things take a left turn

When we first looked at this property three-and-a-half years ago, Steph, the former owner, the realtor and I found ourselves on the other side of the…

Oct 29, 2023 • 

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Meet Montana. She's from Texas. And other tales from beyond the grid.

I’d been saving this story for some time now, but for various reasons I haven’t had a chance to follow through as much as I would have liked.

Oct 1, 2023 • 

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September 2023

Nova Scotia coastal protection continues to lag; Off-grid and Hurricane Lee; Shipwright's pizza; and more

The plot thickens.

Sep 20, 2023 • 

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August 2023

Endless rain, Sheepdogs, and more

It’s no secret it’s been a dreary summer on the South Shore this year.

Aug 18, 2023 • 

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In the weeds; at the restaurants

Perhaps I should change the name of this newsletter to the Ramblings of an Old Geezer, or something like that.

Aug 5, 2023 • 

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July 2023

The critters come calling

I had a wake up call the other day.

Jul 21, 2023 • 

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June 2023

Coastal protection: first steps. Right steps?

A card arrived in the mail with a lovely watercolour depiction of Hirtle’s Beach.

Jun 18, 2023 • 

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Around the property: Moving from spring into summer

Our modest patch of land is actually a sanctuary for a number of endangered species.

Jun 4, 2023 • 

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May 2023

Woodstack: the festival; back to the Annapolis Valley; and more

My adventures this time included a visit to The Noodle Guy in the Valley.

May 21, 2023 • 

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The off-grid news; local architect, international architecture; and more

A luxury off-grid trailer - but you’ll pay for it

May 8, 2023 • 

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April 2023

Leaving the grid; and a trip to the Valley with a visit to The Rice Bowl

Solar lights at our property at sunset.

Apr 30, 2023 • 

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Making an off-grid move sounds easy, but you can’t bank on it

Our off-grid home.

Apr 16, 2023 • 

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