The BFP Compound: Family Land

[Scorp]

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!

Originally Posted by Medusa

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

[Apocalipstic]

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.

[Medusa]

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!

[Julie]

Originally Posted by Medusa

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.

[Medusa]

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

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by Julie

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.

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

[Outlaw]

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."

[Just_G]

I want a golf cart I can cruise around in to visit everyone!

Can I be the milk man?

[dark_crystal]

Originally Posted by Scorp

Cons:
Having NON-invited guests trying to crash our living ground out of curiosity and constantly having that stress

let's move right now to vote "no" on Joe Jackson

Originally Posted by June

Let's further imagine that this "Compound" is in Oregon where there are no copperheads, bugs the size of your head, tornadoes or humidity to speak of.

#buzzkill

i read that as "no copperheads, bugs the size of your head, TOMATOES or humidity"

but i see that it said "tornadoes." Does that mean there WILL be tomatoes? Bleck.

Originally Posted by princessbelle

Ok..deal.

And.

What if we got a time out? Would we go to jail?

i am worried that we have pervs in here who would like the jail. so we would need two jails- one for fun and one for SRS

Originally Posted by Toughy

my questions are all about security.......well thought ought, intelligent, useful, pertinent, training, blah, bla blah, blah........

oooooh yes can we please have a whole platoon of butch cops in uniforms?

Originally Posted by June

Not after I bring this in.

haha me and Mr. Jenny went to Laredo this year and i got a blue(?) Alf piggy bank at a roadside pottery place- complete with cat

Originally Posted by weatherboi

can we have a stocked pond for fishing?
can i build a brewery?

yesssss brewery.

Originally Posted by Gemme

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

on the doorknob

Originally Posted by Medusa

Pool, library, media center with theatre and internets

YES! a job for me!

[Apocalipstic]

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!

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Medusa

See, I love the idea of farm animals! Fresh eggs!

I keep envisioning a "game night" or something where we get together in an activity hall or a gym or something and play poker, board games, have karaoke, etc. Cause I'm cheesy like that!

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

[princessbelle]

Maybe have "game night". Like hide and seek and red rover and mother may i and all those fantastic games that make you squeal!!!!!!!

[Apocalipstic]

Skinny dipping night?

[Julie]

Originally Posted by Arwen

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

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

[JoSchmooze]

Originally Posted by Apocalipstic

Skinny dipping night?

Believe me, when I say this....
NO ONE wants to see me skinny dipping...
Ain't happening in this lifetime....
Jest sayin....

[Apocalipstic]

Originally Posted by Just_G

I want a golf cart I can cruise around in to visit everyone!

Can I be the milk man?

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

Originally Posted by JoSchmooze

Believe me, when I say this....
NO ONE wants to see me skinny dipping...
Ain't happening in this lifetime....
Jest sayin....

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.

[dark_crystal]

Originally Posted by Apocalipstic

Skinny dipping night?

There should definitely be a section that is "clothing optional" 24-7

[Daywalker]

Dodgeball!

[*Anya*]

1. Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
Yes, I think that I would.
2. What skills can you contribute?
As a Behavioral Health RN, I have both medical and mental health skills
3. Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Not every night, no. I have need for privacy and alone time PRN
4. Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
Yes, I would think so.
5. Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
I get tired of my birth family-it would be nice to have a chosen family
6. What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
The right mix of people, stable people, no one actively practicing their addiction(s)
7. What input do you have?
I would think we would need independent living choices as well as higher levels of care as we...ahem...age and become less independent-unless the choice would be that we would need to move out as we become older, more decrepit.

[Sachita]

big huge outdoor fire pit meeting area that is amongst trees and private for rituals, parties and kinky fun. Like a public pillory!