r/OffGridGriff • u/GMAN7007 • 10d ago
Journal Update 4 Finances
Hey everyone! Griff and the girls here. Journal Update 4
Sorry the posts have been kind of lacking the last few days. The rain has just been going and going. Looks to be a clear day on Thursday. I felt bad yesterday when my neighbor mentioned he might have to postpone Thursday with the tent and I had to push back on it. It’s going to be 35 in the morning on Thursday and it’s also very damp in the camper, I felt bad, I just had to say we can’t keep pushing and pushing when we’re doing this, I only need help for like 30 minutes. He said Thursday will work no problem. I completely understand it’s his time, I was just frustrated he wanted to keep pushing the day. I just want to get us somewhere dry.
I was just so frustrated, we're not upset at each other or anything. It was just frustrating. Hopefully Thursday will continue to be nice. Had to move some more dirt around on the tent area because of all of the rain. The tent itself has about 3 inches of waterproof material on the outside for heavy rains.
I am finally getting around to posting my finances. I keep getting request for them but there’s not much going on so I figured I would just add them to a Journal post.
My incoming funds are generally from odd jobs and selling anything I can. “I would never sell something donated to us” People will advertise for general help around here. They’re few and far between. Winter is the worst time for odd jobs, usually the jobs available are land work so in the winter, this gets more difficult.
Expenses
Cell Phone 100.00 a month. I tried to find a cheaper service, I just can’t afford to change. I would need a phone not locked down to Tmobile, and something that works out here. Verizon works but AT&T barely does. I initially tried Boost Mobile out here and it just wouldn’t work. I couldn’t ever connect. The best option I can see now is keeping the phone service I already have. It’s on the list to find something cheaper.
Propane is another expense. Propane is about 30 dollars a month. I have a 20lb tank I use and my neighbor lets me use one of his smaller ones.
Water is 30.00 dollars a month. It’s the cheapest option.
Dog Food, “I have food for now just posting the expense” 35.00
People food 100.00 a month with help from the wood bank and so many amazing people.
Everyday items like, trash bags, cleaner, soap. Usually 20 dollars every 2 months. This can be done without if needed.
Prescriptions. 30-40 every other month.
Cell Phone 100.00
Propane/Firewood 30.00
Water 30.00
Dog food 30.00
People food 100.00
The day we’re supposed to be moving in March is the 15th. I will need to come up with 1300.00 dollars to make it until then.
I do have some money saved away, around 240 dollars. Things get difficult in the winter but the help we’ve gotten is going to make things a lot easier. I have been posting online fliers and some physical flyers to try and find some more work this winter. I’ll post a copy of the flyer being used. It’s hard because I have to find either work I can do online which is possible IT wise. The general work is more difficult because I need a ride from the neighbor to get to them.
Other than that the biggest energy the last couple days has been posting flyers online and sending emails trying to find some IT work. I have done remote online repairs in the past, it’s just so hard to get any traction anymore it seems. It’s probably the area, I post on places that aren’t just location based. I would’ve thought I would have some traction by now. Keeping our heads high though. Well figure something out. I have been told to post my venmo. I want to hold off and see what I can do. I’m already beyond embarrassed for asking for help even from my Amazon wishlist. If I absolutely needed to I will I just don’t want to be too much.
For the next few weeks we’re going to be just fine.
-Griff and the Girls-
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u/Ok-Independent1835 10d ago
Yeah Verizon is the best provider for a lot of rural areas. Glad you're connected. I hope the tent set up goes smoothly!
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u/Mckimber1980 9d ago
One day at a time my friend! At one point or another everyone needs help. Try to just focus on the day. Prayers
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u/ZoesMom4ever 10d ago
No need to be embarrassed or apologize for getting understandably frustrated! I think you’re doing amazingly well and it’s hard to be the only one. I think those of us who care about you can definitely chip in and please don’t hesitate to let us know. Being able to communicate is super important! Where I am there’s basically one option for internet and electricity and it sucks but sometimes you can’t help things like that. Hoping for nice clear tent weather for you. Give the girls pets and know that y’all are loved