Posted on 12/13/2008 9:09:34 AM PST by gorush
Yup, and they have running water. They use an air compressor to charge a big air tank. They don't lack for modern conveniences, they just have to be self reliant. Most that I knew used 12v dc lights and a bank of batteries they charged every few days or so.
Ever go by one of those houses as night? It’s not flickering candles you’re seeing in the windows.
No, it is some of the best propane lanterns in the world.
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