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Storytelling Podcasts

We quit our jobs, packed our bags and headed for the hills to build not one, but two, off grid houses. Needless to say, we have learned a lot about what works, and what doesn’t, and wanted to share our stories so you can live the Dream too.

Location:

Canada

Description:

We quit our jobs, packed our bags and headed for the hills to build not one, but two, off grid houses. Needless to say, we have learned a lot about what works, and what doesn’t, and wanted to share our stories so you can live the Dream too.

Twitter:

@LGridless

Language:

English

Contact:

604-787-1865


Episodes
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Episode 37 Thanks for Playing

3/9/2022
We catch up on a few things in what looks like our final podcast. It has been a fun ride and thank you for listening!

Duration:00:55:10

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Episode 36 Windstorm!

3/2/2022
A Windstorm hits The Hills, Dan goes north and David drinks and swallows questionable things.

Duration:00:56:30

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Episode 35 Winter So Soon!

2/23/2022
Lots of cold weather prep going on as winter comes early to The Hills.

Duration:01:05:12

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Episode 34 Block Party!

2/16/2022
We had a thank you block party for everyone who helped put out the fires and had to deal with this devastating fire that ravaged our small community. Plus the usual updates and so much more.

Duration:00:59:49

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Episode 33 Honey to die for!

2/9/2022
In this episode Anita has a close call with the bees, David digs a hole and so much more.

Duration:01:04:46

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Episode 32 Kevin and Suzy’s Story

2/2/2022
In this episode David and Dan sat down with our neighbours Kevin and Suzy to talk with them about their fire experience.

Duration:00:57:59

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Episode 31 Patricia’s Story

1/26/2022
In this episode we interview one of our neighbours from the Paxton Valley. She tells her sobering story of the White Rock Lake fire.

Duration:00:49:13

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Episode 30 The Backburn

1/19/2022
The fire destroyed half of our community, will the backburn take out the rest? The answer and more as we continue our story of this awful fire.

Duration:01:13:53

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Episode 29 Up in Smoke!

1/12/2022
The White Rock Lake Fire hits our beautiful valley. Many homes were lost to this beast of a fire. We tell our story in this hard to revisit event that affected, and devastated, so many.

Duration:01:33:59

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Episode 28 Things Are Heating Up!

1/5/2022
No rain and forest fires are popping up everywhere. Special guest Holly joins the crew for the telling of how the summer of 2021 will not be forgotten.

Duration:00:59:32

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Episode 27 We’re Back!

12/28/2021
Season 2 Episode 1 is here. We are back from our 6-month break. Lots of things to catch you up on. We start where we left off in this unforgettable summer.

Duration:00:50:03

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Episode 26 Last Shot!

6/15/2021
Our season one finale! Dan gets a little too familiar with Ringo, David didn't read the instructions again and Anita should be covered with bubble-wrap.

Duration:00:38:23

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Episode 25 Big News!

6/8/2021
We have many updates on the bees, chicken coop, Dan's bedroom door and Big News regarding this podcast.

Duration:00:52:22

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Episode 24 Bees and Beer

6/1/2021
It's the two-four episode with special guest Alex. Besides the three of us, he has put in the most hours working here. Good thing we don't have to pay him. Anita gets a few words in as she talks us through bee swarms, splitting hives and more.

Duration:00:54:49

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Episode 23 Bees, Coops and Collars

5/25/2021
Oh man, besides the usual updates on projects, David and Dan are fitted with dog zapping collars on their arms. Anita has the remotes. Who came up with this idea?

Duration:00:56:45

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Episode 22 Spring has Sprung

5/18/2021
Lots going on this week. We planted many things, test drove a few things, broke one thing and even managed to fix something. A couple of Soapy Cats have also been awarded to the mystery plant winners.

Duration:00:55:03

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Episode 21 The Boys Are Back In Town

5/11/2021
D&D headed for the big city to do 5 days of paid work. Lots still going on and happening back at homesteads the last two weeks.

Duration:00:56:29

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Episode 20 Meet A Neighbour

5/4/2021
We finally have our first guest! Our neighbour Susy came over to have a chat with us. We grilled her on all things off-grid.

Duration:00:48:29

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Episode 19 Total Loss?

4/27/2021
Busy time at The Hills. Some good and bad news as you will see. Progress on the new greenhouse and garden on the lower side of the property along with a bunch of updates on many things.

Duration:00:52:43

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Episode 18 Living Gridless

4/20/2021
Lots of updates on this podcast. We had so much going on this week to fill you in on. We touched on Self Sufficiency at the end, but will revisit that subject on a later podcast.

Duration:00:54:07