I haven't posted any threads lately since the batteries are lowest first thing in the morning when my bonus bandwidth is available. This one will be brief and will have no pictures.
We are still alive and loving it here. The winter routine is even more laid back than the summer routine :) We have been reading a lot, and keeping on top of such chores as still need doing.
We have really only needed to run the generator for any length of time on 2 occasions. The first was when we accidentally left a hot plate running all night, which took the batteries down to 50 percent. The second was a cold, snowy day that kept the solar panels covered. Even on those occasions, the generator was only used for a few hours.
The house is quite toasty with our little wood stove, we are generally much more comfortable than we were during the winter in Maine. I still prefer to use the outhouse, and I have taken to showering in the shed.
We currently have about 6 inches of snow on the ground, but if the forecast holds true, I expect much of that will soon be gone.
Look for more threads in the future as the days get longer.
