Do Without Electricity: Carpets, Boilers, Kettles & More

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The discussion revolves around the idea of reducing or banning electricity use in homes, with participants debating the practicality and implications of such a lifestyle. Some argue that living without electricity could promote a healthier, more self-reliant lifestyle, suggesting alternatives like solid fuel for heating and cooking. Others express skepticism, highlighting the challenges of modern living without electrical appliances, such as refrigerators and washing machines. Concerns about pollution from solid fuels and the historical context of energy use are also raised, with references to ancient civilizations. The conversation takes a humorous turn with the creation of a fictional organization for electricity reduction, prompting playful banter about the feasibility of living without modern conveniences. Participants share anecdotes about adapting to life without electricity, emphasizing both the challenges and the potential for a simpler, more sustainable way of living.
  • #51
Hypatia, At last a heroic example of the good life :biggrin: who needs
iron clothes anyway.
Hypatia, gets an honorary membership to OFER.
 
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  • #52
Awwww thanks.

But I must confess, I would have electric, if they were not going to charge me $6,000.00 {US} to run it underground from the nearest junction box.
 
  • #53
hypatia said:
Awwww thanks.

But I must confess, I would have electric, if they were not going to charge me $6,000.00 {US} to run it underground from the nearest junction box.

There you go you see, money, money, have you all not realized, lectrictrisity
costs big bucks, go without it and you can afford, LOTS OF BETTER STUFF,
and stuff you can not buy :rolleyes:
 
  • #54
By Hrwwb
sounds like a, um, very creative person trying to prove "mainstream physics is wrong"

AHA, gotcha, Now what is that, that my scientifical friends keep teeling me.
Something like, don't let the bath water out with the baby.
 
  • #55
This just reminded me of a show I saw about linemen. It was, you know, electrifying, shocking, ... :rolleyes: You wouldn't want to put these fine people out of work, would you? :frown:
 
  • #56
wolram said:
By Hrwwb
sounds like a, um, very creative person trying to prove "mainstream physics is wrong"

AHA, gotcha, Now what is that, that my scientifical friends keep teeling me.
Something like, don't let the bath water out with the baby.
:smile: Or don't throw your baby in dirty bath water. Actually, I like your version better.
 
  • #57
honestrosewater said:
This just reminded me of a show I saw about linemen. It was, you know, electrifying, shocking, ... :rolleyes: You wouldn't want to put these fine people out of work, would you? :frown:

Yep, they are the first to go, they can be retrained as wash line installers :biggrin: , and anyway i am fed up with being attacted by lectrictrisity, it
rather hurts when one has it up one don't you know.
 
  • #58
wolram said:
Yep, they are the first to go, they can be retrained as wash line installers :biggrin: ,
I suppose they could wash the clothes in the buckets too. :cool:
and anyway i am fed up with being attacted by lectrictrisity, it
rather hurts when one has it up one don't you know.
No, I don't think I've ever had it up one. :confused: We're still talking about electricity, right?
 
  • #59
wolram said:
Were you thinking of joining a monestry?
Well... I've already decided to live without meat, alcohol or hallucinagenic substances. Not like I could fall much farther.
 
  • #60
honestrosewater said:
I suppose they could wash the clothes in the buckets too. :cool:
No, I don't think I've ever had it up one. :confused: We're still talking about electricity, right?

I am sure you only tease me about your confusion, but if you have never had
a jolt of lectrictisity you would not know the feeling as it surges through your body causing all sorts of spasms.
But enough of that are you going to enlist?
 
  • #61
Smurf said:
Well... I've already decided to live without meat, alcohol or hallucinagenic substances. Not like I could fall much farther.

Radical man, no more juicy steaks? i have never been one for wanting to see
things beyond my control, but you have to have some fun.
 
  • #62
How many members did you get,wolram?!
 
  • #63
Lisa! said:
How many members did you get,wolram?!

Ah, I am not worried Lisa, any time now they will be lined up ten deep for
miles. So far i have mom, dad, benji signed up.
 
  • #64
Ok,a family organization!
 
  • #65
Lisa! said:
Ok,a family organization!

No absolutely wrong, i have a SUPER MENTOR member, now how cool is that,
any time now i expect to be over loaded with applications
 
  • #66
you mean Evo?
 
  • #67
I'll join as long as I can still use electricity. :wink:
 
  • #68
honestrosewater said:
I'll join as long as I can still use electricity. :wink:
I wonder if we're still allowed to use electricity as long as we use it outside?

I just remembered something, I can't live without a fan. :frown: Fans don't use much energy.

Wolram, can I use my fan, please? :shy:
 
  • #69
I cannot do without my computer either. Would it be enough to switch to direct current? :biggrin:
 
  • #70
I'm a computer addict, too. Almost turned into a PF addict as well. BTW, is there any anual fee for being a fool member?

Daniel.
 
  • #71
Evo said:
I wonder if we're still allowed to use electricity as long as we use it outside?

I just remembered something, I can't live without a fan. :frown: Fans don't use much energy.

Wolram, can I use my fan, please? :shy:

Well i am a generous type person, who can not tolerate a ladies dis comfort
so ok Evo a fan is in the energy budget.
 
  • #72
:cry: not my elastic-trickery no please.
My life support centre AKA my home office would cease to exist.
Wait do I count as domestic or comercial? I'm running websites here, that can't be domestic can it?

*runs to think up good excuses to keep her elastic-trickery*
 
  • #73
*Kia* said:
:cry: not my elastic-trickery no please.
My life support centre AKA my home office would cease to exist.
Wait do I count as domestic or comercial? I'm running websites here, that can't be domestic can it?

*runs to think up good excuses to keep her elastic-trickery*

Look Evo can keep here fan, and puters are exempt, anything else will be
transmogrified at 9Pm next micklmass tuesday.
 
  • #74
I'm scared of this transmogrification, but I'll join if I can have batteries for my Casio keyboard.
 
  • #75
What about solar power?
 
  • #76
And let's not forget bicycle power. They powered all sorts of things with bicycles on Gilligan's Island. :wink:
 
  • #77
Ok Brewy can have batteries and we can use the power of the sun, that was
a clever idea Evo, i think you can have your own R&D dept, i have been
attempting to catch cow gas but i am run of my feet, may be i should put them
all together and get another plastic bag? and Rose that is a good idea, but
bicycles are expensive to make so we can have monocycles.
I have almost perfected my ant powered treadmill and working on a way to
make it smaller, just think ant powered radios.
 

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