03-26-2014, 12:51 PM
TOOK a few days to digest that post Mark.If I wasn't so stubborn or stupid I would be intimidated,though I know that is not your intention.I actually look forward to the hard work and travails.You have some great ideas for the 40 on a 20 escape hatch and all I'm very visually programmed,your description had me visualising your plan for days I think it would be pretty unique.I have done the tons of research on line as you suggested.Then I did two tons more.I don't see multi container home in my near future.The second/storage container would be great just not gonna happen.A 40 will have to do.I'm in the process of becoming unburdened by most of my belongings I must say it is liberating.I think downwardly mobile may be the new upwardly mobile.I'm leaning towards APH I only plan on one more move and puna is it so I'll get the 1 trip 40 with the ceramic paint (I don't believe paint has r value either).I'm led to believe by APH such a container will last 50 years in Puna!That would make me 98 so that will do.other than the paint just a few of the small high Windows they recommend as do you.Delivered to and set level on blocks on my prepped future site.I will resist cutting any holes as long as possible.I figure covered Lanai with small mostly secure composting toilet,propane 2 burner to be moved inside when not in use and passive solar hot water shower.Take that no hole statement back just one for the wood stove with cook top and improvised oven.As far as my date being ugly that's ok but she's gotta think she's pretty.I will paint one bad ass graffiti mural right over that ceramic paint on the outside.Inside I hear thin set and ceramic tile can be installed over existing floor.I've done lots of tile (not as cool as Carey does) but I do it well.I figure a couple of bright pastel colours for inside walls and blue and green checkerboard pattern for tile to clash with wall colours.A secondary roof and a small tank for catchment.A modest p.v.system ok maybe one more hole for that.I have primitive camped a lot from Maine to Florida to California.Not homeless but by choice.I also have some experience in the third world.Places that I believe would make Puna seem plush.I never considered those times hardship just another life experience and continuing education.If I can accomplish these modest goals then the ability to grow my own fruit/veg raise animals/hunt for meat manufacture my electricity and catch my water will be the gravy.Thanks for the great info it's been very enlightening and inspiring.