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From Boat Life to Sustainable Living: Our Journey to Self-Sufficiency
Join us as we embark on an incredible journey of self-sufficiency and sustainability. After selling a software company, [Founder's Name] and his son decided to live on a boat and explore the waters around Vancouver Island, Canada. Discover how they learned to catch fish, forage for sea asparagus, and test their self-sustainability skills, even keeping a backup of pork and beans on board.
This captivating story unfolds as they transition from life at sea to land, driven by a desire to apply their self-sufficiency concept to a larger scale. Learn about the challenges and innovations involved in generating their own power, harnessing solar, wind, tidal energy, and desalinating saltwater for potable use. Join us on this inspiring journey of independence and resilience.
Connecting with Expats: The Shared Bond of Nomadic Souls
Join Emily and Sally Ann Eddmenson in a heartwarming conversation about the unique connections forged among expats and individuals who've experienced relocation, immigration, or extensive travel. Discover the special camaraderie that arises when people with diverse backgrounds, circumstances, and countries of origin come together.
Key Discussion Points:
Finding Common Ground: Explore the deep sense of commonality that transcends borders and cultures among those who have experienced resistance, growth, and change through relocation.
The Expat Club: Understand why individuals who have lived abroad often feel like part of a special, nomadic club. Learn how these shared experiences create a sense of belonging.
Nomadic Gene: Delve into the idea of a "nomadic gene" and how some people are naturally inclined to explore new lands, bringing back the knowledge and experiences they've gained.
Unity in Diversity: Discover how expats find unity among their diverse experiences and the sense of home within the expat community.
This heartfelt discussion sheds light on the beautiful connections formed among those who have ventured far from home and found a second family in their fellow nomads.