The Plan | The Greenman Project

Settling down yet again

Jun

2013

We finally got Internet again, satellite, so it’s time for an overdue update: The move in to the “The Ranch” took four people racking their brains for a couple of days just to figure out how to move the 5th wheel in. When we moved in the “soil” was so trampled, dry and compacted we ...

Deepening into the path, our third move in three years 2

Feb

2013

After the final part of the west coast trip, we started discussing possible relocation. Having seen so many wonderful places and met so many inspiring people, how could we not? That was, after all, the reason for driving all the way up to Portland. So we sent mail to our new and old friends ...

The eye of the storm

Feb

2013

Today at 5:30 pm we rescue our home from certain death. Updates soon on this epic chapter. [Update] Well here it is. Related posts: A storm is coming Progressing towards the goal

Battery Charging Success at Last

Jan

2013

I am happy to announce that after several months of dealing with “the mystery of the non functioning charge function“, I have finally solved it. Short recap: After setting all the equipment up and wiring everything, the inverter/charger would not detect any incoming AC load from the generator. A couple of days ago, when Erin ...

Final part of the West Coast trip 4

Dec

2012

After Sebastopol, we stopped over at Emerald Earth for the night and had some good conversations and even better dinner. It was our first night sleeping in a natural home. How amazing it was, not a single foul chemical to be perceived. When we got there it felt like we were in the middle of ...

Half way through the West Coast trip 2

Nov

2012

Petaluma is quite the vibrant community. It is the home of the Daily Acts headquarters, the Transition US headquarters and Related posts: Final part of the West Coast trip Progressing towards the goal Hitting the road The Green Man Project

The Greenmanproject going on the road 2

Oct

2012

It’s been a long time coming. I have finally made the move to be gainfully unemployed. By this I don’t mean to be a beach bum for the rest of my life, or become a hermit. Both of which have their merits. Erin and I have shifted our incomes and lifestyles for several years now. This ...

A storm is coming

Oct

2012

Been out of blogger land because of big changes coming my way. About to embark on a new and very exciting path. Check back soon for updates. Hope you are living to the fullest and if not then why not? Related posts: The eye of the storm Progressing towards the goal Gaining Traction Is the ...

Energy tracking achieved

Sep

2012

I’ve been struggling to understand the inner workings of the life of a battery. When it’s charging per instance. How much is too much? In what amount? How often? And more. Being that battery banks are one of the most expensive parts of most off-grid systems, you better take care and know how to treat ...

Energy Matters

Jul

2012

Captain’s log: It’s been a long while since I’ve posted anything, with good reason… I finally decided to take the plunge and relocate the batteries and do a general upgrade of the electrical system. Being that I knew next to nothing about electrical work, it became an epic battle for knowledge and power… It all ...