Now, let me see, what would I be doing if I was not off the grid and loving it ? Probably be in meetings, whizzing round from appointment to appointment and not have a minute to call my own. Instead, I have time to plant a healthy garden, grow my own food, pickle and preserve the harvest and make wine, jams and bread. I have definitely escaped to the country.
Ever thought about generating your own electricity ? Growing your own food, living sustainably ? Maybe keep a chicken or two and some animals ? Living off the grid may not be for everyone but for enthusiasts its the bees knees and you don't need to go totally off grid to become a part time urban farmer.