Getting power put in on my property, Haven, has been surprisingly difficult because none of the local electricians will return my phone calls or emails. The only person who replied to me was a guy in Moose Jaw whose estimate came in at $2,700…
A few days ago, Caroline showed me an ad in the local paper for a new electrician in Assiniboia, so I promptly contacted him.
To my surprise, he got right back to me and scheduled a time to come meet me at Haven!
The meeting happened this afternoon. We walked the property together, talked about my immediate and future needs, his availability, and the price.
He needs to crunch numbers and check the cost of the socket into which SaskPower will plug their meter, but he’s thinking the job should come in somewhere between $1,200 and $1,500. That’ll be for the exterior grade box, the socket, the outlets, his time, permits, etc., etc.
Best of all, he can fit me in as soon as the weather is clement. I told him that I want to aim for May 15thish!
I spent about 8 months of 2013 off the grid and I will concede that I am DONE with boondocking for the time being. 😀 The thought of leaving Laura’s yard and being able to move to a place with 30A service sounds like pure luxury!
Having decided that I am going away next winter (even if I haven’t figured out how or where exactly yet), power is going to be the biggest expense at Haven this summer. Another load of gravel and moving the buildings will be about a $500 expense total. That’s really all I feel like spending this summer and I want any extra earnings to go to travel and squirreling away for the winter.
It’s such a relief to have this item off my to-do list. Now, I need to start planning an “RV Park Chez Rae Has Power!” party for the beginning of June. 😀
Glad you are soon going to have power at your place. You are doing great!
Power To The People!
I wish I could come to the party!
Thanks, Caroline!
Croft, why not come out for the party. 😉
Now that sounds like a deal. I’m spoiled having 30A power most of the time; it gets to be addictive. One step at a time improvements will eventually lead to your resort.
Pleinguy and Linda, I’m actually starting to troll the classifieds for a WASHING MACHINE. LOL
Wow! Wonderful news! I should be having my shower finally fixed about the time you get power. Such luxuries are to be celebrated indeed.
Hi Rae,
Love your blog. Real down to earth comments. As if we were sitting at the kitchen table face to face and chatting. Off topic question.
In your research over the years, have you found, or compiled any information about which province is best suited for a full timer. (A little bit like South Dakota, in the US).
Like, do you have to return once a year to your home base for insurance purposes? Or, annual inspections, like Air Care in the Lower Mainland. Getting on in age (over 70 yrs. of age), which Province has the best, cheapest, or free (for Seniors) Medical coverage in Canada? Further, is there a Prov. in Canada, where re-testing for your drivers license is not mandatory, once you reach 80 yrs of age?
Ron, hi! Of course I remember you, my hero! 😀
Saskatchewan is the best province for full-timers, methinks: http://travelswithmiranda.uskeba.ca/saskatchewan-is-likely-the-best-province-of-residence-for-a-full-timer/
This post answers some of your questions. I’ll have to do research on the others!
sorry …. my mail got cut off, Maybe too long.
Thanks for your comments.
Ron
(Remember coffe and butter tart, at the Abbotsford RV show, a couple of years ago, yes, that’s me).
It’s a challenge for sure to set up things the way you like them, but think about it, you’re a property owner! How awesome is that??
Is he installing a post/pole with that price, or is there already one there?
Bob, my being a property owner still amazes me! 🙂
I already have a pole on my lot! Lucky me as it’s saving me lots o’ money!