see.............all that sh....stuff goes under security.....

just saying....

jack?

First of all, congrats and thanks for thinking of us!

To answer your questions:

Yes, I would live in the compound.

I can supervise!

Maybe not every night. Maybe every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Yes to paying your own way, or at least part. Wolfy's idea of full time on the farm equalling someone paying is okay with me.

I think that there'd be the usual squabbles that occur within familial units and the cycle of make ups and break ups, but there's nothing that would happen that we haven't seen and/or gone through before, I don't think. I think that I would get tired of some of you, but then, that's not unusual for me. I get tired of everyone once in a while. I have occasional flare ups of hermititis.

Pros: a community where we can discuss topics that affect our community without more 'wtf' looks than 'aha' looks...regular femme clothing swaps...cooking and crafting in person with my sisters and brothers....being acknowledged for the pretty pretty princess that I am. :eyebat:

Cons: as someone mentioned, I think there should be an application process of some sort so that any folks that intend to cause trauma/drama and/or shit stir don't settle in too nicely. Other than that, I'm drawing a blank right now.

I want community meetings, very clear guidelines and by laws of what is and is not acceptable, accountability for one's actions, a ginormous swimming pool and jacuzzi, a gym that has the typical gym equipment plus a court for basketball or whatever, holiday events, rotating chores, giant deep freezers, a small old timey candy shop and general store, giant community garden that those who have green thumbs can administer to, a farm stocked with rescued animals, a place for all religions/beliefs to worship at, a school (maybe Sunshine could teach the kids that are home schooled? Blush too, when she visits.), counselors, folks to come in and teach workshops, and so much more!

BINGOOOOOOOOO!

Ebon's fantastic at techie stuff but he's not being honest. He hates people most of the time.

:blink:

Good questions. I understand that it would be more like a suburb and less like Waco, for example, but I would prefer that we adhere to a general rule of not having outside company over after a certain and/or maintaining a noise ordinance.

Democracy rules, I say.

I like Zombie Lane better, but I'm finicky.

Butch Boulevard?
Wisteria Lane?
Lovers' Loop?

Cuz you know we need a makeout point.

That is the neighborly way!

Or we could have decorative door knockers that we put out when we DON'T want company.

:cheesy:

One of my favorite restaurants EVER had their own brewery on the property. I'm not a beer drinker, but they made their own ginger ale and rootbeer there too.

http://www.silvercitybrewery.com/index2.htm

Yes to massage and maybe a chiropractor?

DEEEEEER!!!!

If you hunt it, do NOT let me see you with the carcass! No one kills Bambi around me.

:weightlifter:

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
I think that'd be kick-ass - or full of some serious mad drama - or both... probably both. LOL

What skills can you contribute?
Well, Sparx bakes awesome artisan bread, and is there a body-positive Yoga Teacher in the house yet? I could rock that. Sounds like there's some psychic services in the works - I can read some tarot too. I think I have other skillz, but I have to think about them. lol.

Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Could be fun - but shouldn't be mandatory. Sometimes I need time just with my little family.

Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
I think communities like this CAN be self-sustaining reducing or almost eliminating the need for money but that really depends how it's set up and if all the communities needs can be met by its members.

Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
I think that it depends on the relationships and the energy of the place. Self-sustaining barter, trade and work-based communities have totally different energy than a regular mainstream style living situation. I'd like to think there's a different level of personal responsibility when the entire community relies on each other to be successful - and a different investment in working things out when there are problems.


Can there be a kink-hall, pls? Thanks! :) hee hee.

AMEN. Give me a workshop where I can cut shit up and weld it back together. I will be a happy guy.

Perhaps the "gardening" people could live on one side and us clean and sober folks off in another corner far away...

Skillz ~ I better list some or I'm never gonna get mah App approved!
 

Here's another vote for Oregon. It's a beautiful state and it's got forests, mountains and an Ocean!!!

solor power everything, just saying

OOOOOh I really want to do this, but it is the middle of the night and I want to posrpone thinking too much till morning.
Smooches,
Keri

Definitely! We'd have to have a quiet section, a family section for those with kids, a clean and sober, a gardening, etc.

WEE!

I want to live in the yard-art-is-okay section :)

If we win that much in the lottery, I want to live in the section where my tiger-fur-covered escalator that goes up to my bedazzled front door won't be considered "tacky" :P

RAWR
 

This will be a matriarch run society yes????

We need to be near a beach...

If there is a "sometimes grumpy and I need my own space" section, then yes....and I come with a teenage boy, a small dog and 3 cats.

Good internet is a must since I would keep my job and work from home.

I bake good chocolate chip cookies...and, yes, I can bake enough for everyone. In fact, I bake everything from scratch....bread, cakes, pies, cookies. Large numbers of people would give me an excuse to make Lamingtons. :)

I also cook, even for large groups....so I can help there.

I also have raised cattle, worked on a dairy, raised and trained horses, and kept a variety of goats, rabbits and chickens. However, I'm diabetic, get exhausted easily and have carpal tunnel badly enough that I can't grip or turn things well....so my "labor" ability is limited.

I am turning into a kick ass "pool girl" though....so I can maintain the swimming pool.

And, I'm a project manager with an MBA by trade, so... if you're serious, I'll help with the planning. :)

ETA: Tarantulas??? Oh hell no! I don't do spiders anytime....but giant spiders with hair? No. Just no.
I vote we do this is South Florida. It's already diverse. It's warm. It's gay friendly. It's near the beach. And real estate is dirt cheap right now.

bump bump bump

I am all for communal living. When I first moved to the middle east (Israel) I lived on a Kibbutz and then a Moshav. The Kibbutz movement was/is so successful and is certainly similar to what the BFP community might look like. Everything a little city has, the Kibbutz and Moshav have.

In communities like this - there are sections of housing (independent) for families - seniors - young people. Which is pretty amazing. There is a main dining hall, which provides for those that want community, meals together. There is even dormitory housing for those who do not have families and are with limited funds. Recreation rooms - they even have a little time out space for naughty people. They handle everything within the community. And of course a bomb shelter (Jack!).

I would think since we are a community, we would have a rent structure based on what you can afford to bring in. We are here to take care of one another. If we brought in government section 8 housing for our members who were of minimal income, I believe we would also get great tax breaks. But I don't know the legalities of this. I just know, we need to take care of one another.

When I lived on Kibbutz, I was in charge of the animals - Now that I am old and decrepit. I don't want CHORES of that nature. I will work, but please don't ask me to wash dishes or cook (gasp) or OMG clean. I would prefer something not so tedious. I think it would be important to have a members of our community in the salon industry. We must have a salon. Mani's, Pedi's, Hair, Massage and of course facials.

Can you imagine being in our (some of us) golden years and being safe. Knowing we are loved always and not forgotten. Watching our younger community members start families. OMG - We could be grandparents to a whole new generation.

I would like a 2 bedroom (1 bath is fine) -- Square footage can be minimal, as we would have the external structures to get more space from.

I am ready.

Julie

Well if you get to do that...then I definitely want to live in the section that resembles Hard Rock Cafe' interior/exterior. You know how I love my neon lights. And also have a place for my electric guitars to be on display and have a light up drum set.

I have a funny feeling it's going to be a major boi cave. Even better, a place for folks like me to chill out and kick back!

I would love this, especially with owr own condos or houses part! The idea of Wolfie's coffee every morning sounds divine! Mess hall yes! But ability to eat alone if we wanna.

I can offer ability to cater for large numbers of people
If we did a hostel or B&B I have experience in all aspects of hotel management.
I am excellent with administrative logistics, food ordering etc.
Planning events and parties
Good mediator and listener
Cats love me!
I can always find soy milk! (for Zimmehhhhhhh :) )

I would like to see people who break up act like adults and be able to get past and continue living the dream in our compound!

A library would be nice
a Pool
Meditation space

Um, I am not very outdoorsey and want to just say up front....please don't ever bring me anything you caught fishing or killed hunting for me to do anything with and they better not be brought in the kitchen. GROSS. Also, I am not farming nor taking care of horses, I am allergic to them and hay.

I will probably need a chaise lounge near Nat's for reading and lounging. I also have cat like tendencies...lol.

Hopefully we will be close enough to a city for me to go to work, or lets start internet companies. I would way rather work than farm. lol.

:rrose:

Pool, library, media center with theatre and internets, office center with fax, copy, print, a "trading post" where folks can donate good used stuff for others to pick up when needed, a lounge with music and pool tables, a coffee bar, etc.

Fairly self-sufficient but with enough space that you could have down time if you needed!

I think we also need a place of worship (all denominations) for those who have a religion or a spiritual path. I would also love to see a labyrinth and OMG a Peace Pole. We must have a Peace Pole.

I want I want - I feel like the Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka.

We also wouldn't be good queers without greenhouses, maypoles, and Kumbaya fire pits!

Can I put my beaver next to your pole?

We need to have a strong injunction against judging others. And that means on all levels including what pets people like, how people like to eat, hobbies, religion, politics, etc.

Hmmph

Rumi Roomy
 

This is a link to a Sufi Community near me: The Abode of The Message

"Categories of Residence

There are three categories of residence at the Abode, and each has its own responsibilities. All three categories include a requirement of three hours per week of Karma Yoga. Residents must also participate in community work days, which occur one Saturday morning per month, when residents join together to complete necessary maintenance tasks and other seasonal projects.

Rent-paying Resident The Abode rents both rooms and apartments on the main campus.
Khidmat Work Study is a tradition that allows you to study the Sufi “path of the heart.” We ask for 25 hours of service per week, in exchange for room and board, and a dedication of 10 hours per week of Sufi studies designed by you and a chosen mentor to reflect your spiritual interests.
Hands and Heart Work Exchange is named in honor of our site’s Shaker heritage. Come experience our community while putting “hands to work and hearts to God.” This program requires 30 hours of service per week and in return we’ll provide you with room and board."

Golf Carts!

Labrynth or Maze!

Therapists, Life Coaches and Conflict Managers!

Accupuncturist?

Close to Hot Springs so we can have out own mineral spring!

and yes Julie SALON!

I can handle your farm part- hens, garden, whatever.

I would love it but I would definitely want some privacy. Its nice have a social center then everything spread out. Weekly pot lucks/meals but a community kitchen for those who always wanted to share or couldnt cook

Skinny dipping night?

Agree -- and you can place your pretty little beaver, anywhere your *bless your* heart desires.

Will there be vegan options? Lactose intolerant options? lol :eatinghersheybar: Chocolate? Chocolate is a dairy product...as is icing...usually.

It does not have to be a required thing, just if we wanna.

I love the water and no one would force anyone to attend nor watch...you know, if they did not want to.