The BFP Compound: Family Land

Ashton · 10-04-2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Well if there were such a place I have many skills that can contribute to the up keep of the compound,Im good with animals,cand build barns and have extensive ablities in all phases of farm work,cook real good annnnnd I have a more that fair amount of medical expertise with both humans and animals.....sort of a jack of all trades hear.I would need a cottage for me and the fur kids,space for a pool table not to mention the bazillion books one alllll kinds of subjects I get every month in the mail,I promiss it will be worth it.

SOLD Rockinonahigh is the community librarian!!

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Originally Posted by Jett

I'd go for it, I can build sound shelters and fix almost any vehicle... just mush on me in exchange and I'm all good

MUSH MUSH MUSH...getting my mushing in early so I got a decient line of credit

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Originally Posted by guihong

I could teach the kiddies

Teaching is necessary especially if we are a community with our own school then we can insure the safety of the children against the hatred ect, & more importantly think of the care and attention each child would receive. Although sending their children to public school should be an option as well

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Originally Posted by guihong

What about relatives and friends, would they be allowed to visit on the premises?

I should think so I know I would like for my family/friends to feel free to come visit me. I'm very close to my family I would hate to not have them in my home.

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Originally Posted by guihong

Communal living in a kind of utopia always sounds good on paper, but hasn't worked in reality. And maybe I shouldn't post, as I'm crabby

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If I'm understanding the concept right it would be more like a city/town in and of ourselves with our own government to run things. Then what you are referring to, I've always seen that sort of thing as a totalitarian type system, which why it doesn't work.

Don't think of it as being crabby think of it more in light of playing the devil's advocate!!

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Originally Posted by Just_G

I would love to have a workshop where I can build things and keep my tools. I would be able to team up with some of the other handy folks from here and build things/fix things/ and remodel things. I could also use my new degree to design houses/cottages to suit the residents. (using the sustainable design that I have been studying)

Yes deffinately a workshop serve both for recreation & utilitarian needs. I love woodworking built several pieces. Did construction for a number of years...can you see me framing & sheet rocking!?!? Not so much anymore still do furniture refinishing and repair and building. Can make toys too.

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Let's name the streets!

We have:

Zombie Street
Penpal Street

I'd like to see a "You are belong to me Way"

"Out Yonder St" I want to live on "Out Yonder St"

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Originally Posted by durrrrrrrr

I suppose the street signs should be green with pink letters?

That'll work better then Pink with green letters

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Originally Posted by little_ms_sunshyne

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS THREAD!!!! WIN THE LOTTERY ALREADY!!!!

Hmmmmmm...What can I contribute.....

I can bake That may be the extent of the talents lol

How about you just tell me where we need help!

Uh your a teacher aren't you!?!? Sure gonna need those!

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Originally Posted by Daywalker

I haven't read back,
I just know I want dibs on the Gardening.

How did we not know this!! hee hee luv ya Day!!

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Originally Posted by Mike

solor power everything, just saying

Wind too my friend

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Originally Posted by Nat

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

You can take the girl out of Austin but you can't take Austin out of the girl!!

Ashton · 10-04-2012, 01:09 AM

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pajama · 10-04-2012, 01:41 AM

I think this would be awesome. I used to visit friends that had a communal farm south of Memphis years ago. I loved the energy.

I agree with what many have said about boundaries, private space, setting up leadership.

What I can contribute to the community: I'm a mechanic. I can do plumbing. I can prepare all our taxes. I cook and bake. I can do healing work and massage and Reiki. I can paint and do framing/building with guidance.

I do not like to do yard work or gardening, so that would have to be someone else's gig.

So when are we moving?

Ginger · 10-04-2012, 05:00 AM

I'd love to visit but I wouldn't want to live there. I like being immersed in a world that isn't planned.

deb0670 · 10-04-2012, 05:06 AM

I think this would be so fantabulous! i can cook, bake, crochet, um.. help with the garden, babysit, um.. i have been told i give good hugs... um.. ooo i can fish and i do not even mind baiting my own hook!.

cinnamongrrl · 10-04-2012, 05:09 AM

I'd be happy so long as we could raise alpacas....and go hiking a lot. I'm simple...

girl_dee · 10-06-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pajama

I think this would be awesome. I used to visit friends that had a communal farm south of Memphis years ago. I loved the energy.

I agree with what many have said about boundaries, private space, setting up leadership.

What I can contribute to the community: I'm a mechanic. I can do plumbing. I can prepare all our taxes. I cook and bake. I can do healing work and massage and Reiki. I can paint and do framing/building with guidance.

I do not like to do yard work or gardening, so that would have to be someone else's gig.

So when are we moving?

pajama could i be your co-therapist? reflexology and reiki with a side of hypnotherapy all around.

i like the gardening as long as a lawn tractor is involved!

Rockinonahigh · 10-04-2012, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashton

SOLD Rockinonahigh is the community librarian!!

MUSH MUSH MUSH...getting my mushing in early so I got a decient line of credit

Teaching is necessary especially if we are a community with our own school then we can insure the safety of the children against the hatred ect, & more importantly think of the care and attention each child would receive. Although sending their children to public school should be an option as well

I should think so I know I would like for my family/friends to feel free to come visit me. I'm very close to my family I would hate to not have them in my home.

If I'm understanding the concept right it would be more like a city/town in and of ourselves with our own government to run things. Then what you are referring to, I've always seen that sort of thing as a totalitarian type system, which why it doesn't work.

Don't think of it as being crabby think of it more in light of playing the devil's advocate!!

Yes deffinately a workshop serve both for recreation & utilitarian needs. I love woodworking built several pieces. Did construction for a number of years...can you see me framing & sheet rocking!?!? Not so much anymore still do furniture refinishing and repair and building. Can make toys too.

"Out Yonder St" I want to live on "Out Yonder St"

That'll work better then Pink with green letters

Uh your a teacher aren't you!?!? Sure gonna need those!

How did we not know this!! hee hee luv ya Day!!

Wind too my friend

You can take the girl out of Austin but you can't take Austin out of the girl!!

Thank You Ashton,the position suits me fine,I love checking out and keeping news and facts.

chefhmboyrd · 10-04-2012, 10:02 AM

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
That would be awesome....
Ginger and I have talked about communal living. of course there would have to be "private" space for everyone, and some form of leadership but i think it should be very cool
What skills can you contribute?
I can cook, (executive chef experience, food inventory management, menus, sanitation certifications etc. nutrition) i can do yard work, i also have farm experience, especially with horses. (horse whisperer)i am also a skilled dog trainer. i can also sweep chimneys, do carpentry, drywall, masonry, etc...
oh and provide a little eye candy working up a sweat in my A-shirt... heh
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
i think the mess hall would be the best way to do at least one big meal a day, have food available to all and folks could have their own kitchens as well.
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal? i think there should be a small fee like dues just to help with the upkeep as you would not want all that to come out of your pocket, but i think much of it could be traded out in work for the community: gardening, yard work, kp duty, carpentry and general maintenance.
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
Never. we would be free to come and go as we please. it would be like a home base...
What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
the only con that i can foresee is making sure that everyone has jobs, or some form of income in the area. True communal living requires a lot of work, cooperation, strong fair leadership and a buy-in from all.
BUT i think it could definitely work...
What input do you have?
i think i could definitely bring some ideas on the layout and how to design a kitchen/messhall/dining facility. i was a food service professional for many years. Apoc and I can rock some Food and Beverage events and shit.....

oh and i can definitely provide Entertainment...

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