Mickey Affrunti's Blog

"Back then, I had only one dog, Momo.", Mickey recounted.

Mickey at Florida's Springfield Computer Repair

Kenny Hendrick's Old Shop"Momo escorted me to the Computer Repair Shop.".

Somewhere in Missouri

Mickey

2025 Update: Somewhere in Arkansas

Extreme off-gridder, First Submission

Mickey Affrunti is a Missouri inhabitant that makes ends meet by catching her own food, composting, obtaining her own water, and raising her own chickens.

I first met Mickey in Florida. She had brought a computer in for repair and was one of my first customers that became a friend too.

See Mickey's Food Page here

Dog

Mickey's Words

"Now nothing is close to me, and Momo died long ago."

The previous years there was nothing to heat the shed

Mickey She-Shack

Many layers of clothing are required in the winter-time.

The small RV Propane Wall heater in the un-insulated shed must be used sparingly since the propane is far away and I haven't a vehicle to get the fuel.

In 2019 I obtained a heater
Heater
Also in 2019, came electricity!

Although cooking with AC electric is very expensive and cost-prohibitive. heatSomehow I manage

Wild birds, snakes, and other wildlife are a threat to the chickens.
chicken protection

Predator protection is essential

predator protection

The loss of chickens means less food.

Learning to properly (safely) compost is important and necessary. Chickens and Mickey Affrunti

There is not any sewer or septic yet.

Larger dogs were needed.Mickey Affrunti's Dogs
Maker

DogThe dogs surprise me with rabbits, snakes, and other edibles.

Dog Upstairs

Upon inquiring whether I should include any memorable periods in which Mickey can remember, Mickey stated:

"Previously, I lived in a $200k+ house and had a completely different lifestyle. Being a woman and alone, living in a remote area of Missouri, fear is something I've had to overcome."

Mickey Affrunti's Water

Water from the rain barrel.

Storing water poses new challenges.
In the Summer there are the insects and birds which can contaminate the water.
In the winter there is ice to contend with.

Mickey Affrunti's ice Water




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