The BFP Compound: Family Land

[Medusa]

Let's pretend that Jack and I finally just won the Arkansas Powerball for $173 million. :)

After taxes, that's about $100 million left over.

Let's pretend that we're building a compound on about 400 acres just north of where we currently live. :)

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
What skills can you contribute?
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
What input do you have?

Let's speak it into the Universe!

[blush]

I'd need some closet space.

[Medusa]

I'd need some closet space.

Reasonable request! ;)

[WolfyOne]

Count me in
I would like it to be a BFP community compound
I have cooking and baking skills
I'm a hard worker and would help in the garden I know will be created
I think if a person works FT on the compound, then no rent
If one chooses to work outside of it, then yes, rent
Bills still need to get paid after the purchase price of said compound
In order to survive for years to come, we'd have to sell our wares
A garden bounty after we take only what we'll use, can be sold to restaurants
Same goes for fresh eggs and milk
I mean, if we're going to do this right, we need some farm animals to sustain us
I think sitting down as a family and sharing a meal with conversation will be important to the longevity of the compound
I also think that as long as I have my own bedroom (my space) I'd never get tired of living as a unit
BTW, just make sure you put in plenty of bathrooms because we're going to need them :|

Oh and I'm thinking group health insurance will be mighty low once the Planet peeps start arriving to settle in
Perhaps we may even snag us a doctor and a nurse or 3 to live on this compound

Oh and the family that plays in the dirt together, stays together :)


The only con I see would be having to show someone of the premises because they don't want to pull their own weight

[wolfbittenpoet]

I cook, garden, and build most frame buildings. I also am very good at chopping wood.

[blush]

Honestly, though, I don't think communal life is for me. I love y'all, but I know my limits. We'll come visit!

[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!

[Scorp]

Yes, I would totally live on the BFP compound.

The skills I could contribute to are: Cooking, Entertainment, I have great interpersonal and organizational skills and can type 106 wpm...I have fast fingers (wigglin' eyebrows) and NO I don't play the piano (I have been asked this over time since i'm a fast typist) I have so much more to offer too but will spare everyone until the final interview.. :sunglass:

Yes, people should pay rent for things we need so some of us could go into the city and purchase the things we need for our livelihood. No free rides people. We must all contribute.

Mess Hall is a good idea, but also if folks want to have some "together time" they can feel free to do that too.

Hmmm, that's the question, we would get tired of living with family all year round. I think it would be normal if folks had a few quirks about stuff, but it would have to be addressed accordingly as folks would need to respect one another. We're human after all and I'm sure there would be a few things that could get on nerves...

Pros:
OUR Community finally having our own living ground(s) and us having normality for once without hestitation or fear.
Never having to say goodbye to our b-f family
Not having to wait a year to reunite to see each other
We can just be ourselves because baby, we were born this way ;)

Cons:
"Possibly" too much togetherness which could drive some of us insane
Having NON-invited guests trying to crash our living ground out of curiosity and constantly having that stress

There is way more I would like to add but I'm getting writer's block...



Let's pretend that Jack and I finally just won the Arkansas Powerball for $173 million. :)

After taxes, that's about $100 million left over.

Let's pretend that we're building a compound on about 400 acres just north of where we currently live. :)

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
What skills can you contribute?
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
What input do you have?

Let's speak it into the Universe!

[princessbelle]

Ohhhhhhhh *raises hand.

Count me in. I've always loved the idea of living in a compound anyway. All inclusive.

I volunteer to start the hospital wing up. We have a few more nurses on this site that will help i'm sure. I'll find a doc to visit a couple times a week and can video chat when needed. There are a few that owe me :|

We can give flu vaccines, fix booboos, treat resp problems and the like. Anything major we can transport you outta there by helicopter. We can take turns being oncall afterhours. We can have a small pharmacy with simple antibiotics, diabetic supplies and cold treatments. Oh and don't forget the vitamins!!!

Sharing bathrooms would be a pain. I vote for everyone having a room that includes a bathroom and shower.

Standing in line to teetee or brush my teeth is not my cuppa.

[The_Lady_Snow]

Are we all living in the same houses?

Will we have guns?

Horses?

What if we haz kids?

Will cats be roaming all over?

[Medusa]

*snort*

Princessbelle should get a special princess room just for saying "teetee"!

[The_Lady_Snow]

:| tee tee

[Abigail Crabby]

I'm thinking with 400 acres - people could opt to build their own dwelling or duplex??

Still communal in the sense that we're together, yet can still have that sense of privacy.

There of course could be total comunal living - but unless you have done it you should read up on it ...because it can be trying and tiring at times.

I'd rather buy a plot of land in the BF compound and build a small place or duplex where I love my neighbors.

I am not handy in the garden, but if this were to happen after I retired I'd be more than happy to pitch in and I know how to make yogurt, bread, ect etc. There was a time when I lived in a commune in the early 70's and we had a great little garden.

Would love permanent BF space where I know and love my community and neighbors. Like any private community - we have a gate system that keeps the rif and the raff out? yes?

[princessbelle]

*snort*

Princessbelle should get a special princess room just for saying "teetee"!

Ok..deal.

And.

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

:fastdraq:

[Scorp]

Hmmm, guns? I think it's a good idea if I "do not" own one wouldn't you agree Snowy?? Dusa?? Jack?? :grindevil:

Our cats must be with us and, as an fyi...they are trained to be on leashes. Therefore, if cats are off limits, then we will not be moving to the compound.

Nobody puts "Bossy and Pippi in the corner"! (said in my best Patrick Swayze accent from "Dirty Dancing") Wait, lemme put my Boston spin on that...

"Nobody puts Bossy & Pippi in the corner you muthafuckas"!! :rofl:

*Ahem* that's a lot better...


Are we all living in the same houses?

Will we have guns?

Horses?

What if we haz kids?

Will cats be roaming all over?

[WolfyOne]

I'm thinking with 400 acres and builders, we could have houses or apartment buildings or just rooms
I suppose if you're paying rent, it'll be what you can afford
Kids should be allowed as well as any animal you may already have


I even like the idea of having the yearly reunions on the compound for those that don't want to live there
Renting rooms out for this reunion at great prices should bring many
besides everyone will be so envious, they'll want to see the place

Oh and June, I don't care where the place is built as long as we're all in it together

As for the too much togetherness...that's what vacations are for :)

[atomiczombie]

Well it would have all the potential problems that the site has: some people just there to cause trouble/conflicts, some people being intolerant and bigoted with respect to others, etc. And then those who might take advantage of the kindness and generosity of others. Duplicity, etc.

I guess what I am saying is that there would have to be a rigorous screening policy before letting people in. And there might be politics around said screening policy, and camps might spring up and get divided, etc.

I am not saying it's not a great idea, I guess I am just aware of all the potential pitfalls of such a thing. Nothing that is good and right and important is easy.

[Abigail Crabby]

Are we all living in the same houses?

Will we have guns?

Horses?

What if we haz kids?

Will cats be roaming all over?

I'm leaving the gun owning to those who have experience in handling such things.

Horses - yes, sure just not on my side of the fence :|

Kidz is good....I likes Kidz

My catz be indoor kittehs, but I know freckles likes to roam outdoors,
Lil Dog yet to be owned but will be named Noodles will also be in indoor pet.

Figures that Scorps Kittehs are leash trained - it's the Boston way :blink: at least it was when I lived there.

Can you imagine - if we truly could pull this off - what a fucking wonderful idea.

Course we must bug and snake proof Junie's abode so she will come too.

[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.

[Abigail Crabby]

Well it would have all the potential problems that the site has: some people just there to cause trouble/conflicts, some people being intolerant and bigoted with respect to others, etc. And then those who might take advantage of the kindness and generosity of others. Duplicity, etc.

I guess what I am saying is that there would have to be a rigorous screening policy before letting people in. And there might be politics around said screening policy, and camps might spring up and get divided, etc.

I am not saying it's not a great idea, I guess I am just aware of all the potential pitfalls of such a thing. Nothing that is good and right and important is easy.

IMHO that those people who took the time to travel to the Reunion, really would get along in person here.

We had no conflict, we had no duplicty, like any small community there would be problems that could arise, but this would be reality - and not the internet where all we can do is time out someone.

People wouldn't move there that weren't interested in being there and sharing the space IMHO.

[Abigail Crabby]

Ok..deal.

And.

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

:fastdraq:

Ooooh BFP Jail - it must be pink and it must be frilly on the Femme side.

[Cowboi]

I can take care of the livestock. Not to handy in the kitchen.
I like the idea of having a mess hall. That could be optional for those who want to dine alone.

Having a huge commons area would be kool, for those who want to hang out, play games, watch football, or baseball,or whatever. We would need a huge outdoor firepit, and grilling area. I think we should have a kick a$$ bar too!!! Im thinking a hot tub, and pool also.

We should all have to pay something.

I would want my guns, I might want to go hunting.

I could have all of y'all for neighbors. I love y'all.

I would only need a small house for me and Scout.

[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 ;)

[durrrrrrrr]

sounds good to me, but, only if I can bring my Harley with me and I can wear a baseball cap 24 / 7 ( cuz thats how i roll )

I can make sure everyone has gasoline, diesel , to run vehicles, farm equipment...etc etc

[The_Lady_Snow]

I would think in a compound duplicity is gonna be hard to pull the same for bigoted folks real time community is not like a thread you can see the person and you know their intent.

I'd have to have my own space to be able to retreat to.

I need me time..

[clay]

good on no copperheads...but what about any other kinds of snakes....ie rattlers, etc...ewww I HATE snakes...makes me scream like a girl...(oh wait I AM a girl...n/m...lol)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

;)

[Bella~Vita]

I think we need to have a community within a community and this way everyone reaps the rewards. I like it when everyone wins ..... :hangloose:

We would also take care of our own for those who might not have all their abilities .... no worries ... a medical staff on board who have special needs. I myself have limitations, so I get it. Every day stuff we need and deserve for our Planet ! :rrose: :blueheels:


PS: I almost forgot ... everyone has their own house or apartment .

[clay]

Hmmm, guns? I think it's a good idea if I "do not" own one wouldn't you agree Snowy?? Dusa?? Jack?? :grindevil:

Our cats must be with us and, as an fyi...they are trained to be on leashes. Therefore, if cats are off limits, then we will not be moving to the compound.

Nobody puts "Bossy and Pippi in the corner"! (said in my best Patrick Swayze accent from "Dirty Dancing") Wait, lemme put my Boston spin on that...

"Nobody puts Bossy & Pippi in the corner you muthafuckas"!! :rofl:

*Ahem* that's a lot better...


lmao.......lol

[Bella~Vita]

Yeah and no big ass palmetto bugs:fastdraq:

[Ebon]

I'm in. I can fix stuff and do whatever needs to be done. Set up security etc...I just need a place to go to be alone at times because I get in moods where I don't like to be around people.

[Nat]

I would be very tempted though I love me my Texas folks (friends/family).

Plus I'm basically a cat - I lie around and internet every chance I get. (Read: I'm pretty useless outside of going to work and doing my job).

I'd rather have a job and pay than have chores. I suck at chores.

And I would come with a minimum of 1 dog and 1 cat.

Can we have a donkey and a goat? I heart donkeys and goats. Could we make our own cheese?

Can we seduce dorothy allison to come live with us?

Can we have writers' and artists' workshops?

I like the idea of everybody having their own space - mobile home, cabin, whatever. I'm an introvert - I like being alone to recharge and be grouchy. And good internet would be awesome. :)

Mess hall sounds hell of fun. M loves gardening and she's got experience tending to horses. She's my lovely farm girl. :) Plus she does artsy things and is good with landscaping.

Now I'm having memories of girl scout camp. Can we be near a river so we can canoe?

Oh, and I love taking baths - would prefer not to resort to shower-only living. :)

Somebody better like guns because we gotta protect the herd of cats from the coyotes and blackbears.

It would either be a dream come true or a nightmare come true - but the idea excites me. :)

[Kat]

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.

Don't forget...TARANTULAS! [insert Psycho shower scene music here] :eek:

[DamonK]

Let's pretend that Jack and I finally just won the Arkansas Powerball for $173 million. :)

After taxes, that's about $100 million left over.

Let's pretend that we're building a compound on about 400 acres just north of where we currently live. :)

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
What skills can you contribute?
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
What input do you have?

Let's speak it into the Universe!

Yes, but I think it should be broken into apartment like things, not just bedrooms.

I cook. A lot. I clean too. I know how to do a lot of things in the nursing field -- and quite a few things I shouldn't know how to do -- and in general take direction well.

However, I'd much rather be out working in my field. I say I'd like being a houseboy, but I'd get bored in one month. I'd be willing to pay rent.

As long as there was separate place, like apartments or something, I'd be fine living together.

That's all I can think of currently.

[Arwen]

Let's pretend that Jack and I finally just won the Arkansas Powerball for $173 million. :)

After taxes, that's about $100 million left over.

Let's pretend that we're building a compound on about 400 acres just north of where we currently live. :)

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
What skills can you contribute?
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
What input do you have?

Let's speak it into the Universe!

First off, congratulations on winning (saying your affirmations in the hear and now strengthens them);

1.I would want to live on a BFP compound in my own little place. Not in a dormitory though. I have to have utter silence in large portions of my life.
2.I am a psychic. I can tell you shit.
I am a great cook. I can make you fat and happy.
I am a fair mediator and can help folks negotiate intricate, yucky personal matters.
I can do pedicures on cats, rabbits, ferrets and dogs.
I tell great bedtime stories.
I'm great with kids.
3. Absolutely not on the community meals. I'd rather that was a once a week thing as a meeting time or just gathering. I love communal food gatherings but I would not be happy if they were all the time. Maybe as a drop in thing?
4. Yes on rent. A certain percentage of sweat equity plus cold, hard cash.
5. As long as privacy was respected and noise levels maintained, it would be all good. As Wolfy so wisely points out...that's what vacations are for.
6a. Pros: A community who gets me. A family who would be there for the long haul.
6b. Cons: A community who is, by definition, defined by sexual preferences on any level is going to see NRE (New Relationship Energy), Lesbian Bed Death, Bitter Breakups. We would have to have rules in place that were voted upon, agreed upon and not slung aside at the first drop of an "Important Couple" breaking up.
7. I love the idea and would be there as long as a whole hell of a lot of communication happened. Knowing this crowd, I don't think that's an issue.

[Gráinne]

Let's pretend that Jack and I finally just won the Arkansas Powerball for $173 million. :)

After taxes, that's about $100 million left over.

Let's pretend that we're building a compound on about 400 acres just north of where we currently live. :)

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
What skills can you contribute?
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
What input do you have?

Let's speak it into the Universe!

Reluctantly, no. But that's just me; I wouldn't do well with people just showing up to visit. Would each household have "at home" hours, or would all doors be open all the time?

I could teach the kiddies :)

Would there be the option of having meals alone if wanted? I wouldn't want just a cabin with beds and one mess hall, like Girl Scout camp.

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

Who would be in charge, and how selected? Would these people end up like a "higher tier" of resident, with all the power? Would there be "term limits"?

How would the rules of the community be decided? What if there was an objection?

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 ;).

[Medusa]

My vision would be that it would look like a loose subdivision with everyone having their own house. We'd have several different housing styles available: 3 bedroom/2 bath, 2 bedroom/1 bath, and 1 bedroom/1 bath.

I like the idea of having common space in the middle but everyone could retire to their private houses when the community stuff got to be overwhelming. :)

[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)

Coach Stappie would LOVE to get some kickball games going on a Saturday afternoon! :clap: How fun would that be?!

[always2late]

I volunteer to be a nurse in belle's hospital wing :). If there is any money left...after the houses are built...or if we bring in any money, could we also start a fund for a care facility for those in our community when we become aged and/or unable to take care of ourselves unassisted?

[Martina]

There will be cats.

[Arwen]

Intentional Community (http://www.ic.org/) is what we've been building with this planet. I can see this in real-time.

Can we have Zombie Street and Penpal Lane and .....

[PapiChino]

Let's pretend that Jack and I finally just won the Arkansas Powerball for $173 million. :)

After taxes, that's about $100 million left over.

Let's pretend that we're building a compound on about 400 acres just north of where we currently live. :)

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
What skills can you contribute?
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
What input do you have?

Let's speak it into the Universe!

I would like to live on the compound now that I am retired. I am not a cook, but would be happy to clean.

I think there should be community meals in the "Mess Hall" every night.

Those who can't pay, even sliding scale, can contribute in some other way.

I wouldn't get tired of it as long as I had private space to get away.

It is always difficult when humans are put together in one place; disagreements, misunderstandings. There would probably be a need for community meetings, often. There would have to be rules and consequences that we create and agree upon. And the larger the group, the harder it is to police or find command ground. So size matters.

[ArkansasPiscesGrrl]

I would love love love this! As far as what I can contribute, I am an awesome cook, even for large crowds. (I once held the position of Convent Cook at Boystown. There weren't THAT many nuns there at the time, but we had quite a few in residence, plus they were always having people joining them for meals).

I would also want my own space to retreat to. I would love having the option of being around everyone, but there are just times, yanno?

Anyway, someone also talked about preferring to just pay rent and continue working in their field. I am the same way, I can work wherever I happen to be with my business, as long as I have REALLY GOOD INTERNET CONNECTIONS! So I could easily picture Mon-Fri working for my own biz, then Sat & Sun helping cook, clean, and all that community stuff.

I also would vote for someplace with a temperate climate most of the year, if possible. I don't do bugs, don't do the bad snakes, don't like extremes in temperatures anymore. altho, if I have air-conditioning and a nice fireplace (or better yet someone to snuggle up with when its cold!), I could probably live about anywhere.

[Medusa]

Let's name the streets!

We have:

Zombie Street
Penpal Street

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

[Rockinonahigh]

Let's name the streets!

We have:

Zombie Street
Penpal Street

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

How about rainbow highway..

[Bard]

love the idea and perhaps a small dairy hmmm..

only flaw for me is distance from my daughter she is the EX"s bio daughter and I can not be away from her and the EX she is one of those who looks down her nose at the Butch Femme dynamic

[durrrrrrrr]

Let's name the streets!

We have:

Zombie Street
Penpal Street

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

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

[Nat]

My vision would be that it would look like a loose subdivision with everyone having their own house. We'd have several different housing styles available: 3 bedroom/2 bath, 2 bedroom/1 bath, and 1 bedroom/1 bath.

I like the idea of having common space in the middle but everyone could retire to their private houses when the community stuff got to be overwhelming. :)

Sounds lovely :)

[The_Lady_Snow]

Will pot growing be allowed?

[OS Butch]

sounds good to me, but, only if I can bring my Harley with me and I can wear a baseball cap 24 / 7 ( cuz thats how i roll )

I can make sure everyone has gasoline, diesel , to run vehicles, farm equipment...etc etc

Dude....you need a cowboy hat too....For those Formal wear occasions:sunglass:

[princessbelle]

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

Horray or pink with pink letters. But then you couldn't read it. I guess the green is ok too.

:blink:

[Medusa]

Will pot growing be allowed?

We will, of course, allow "gardening" :)

[durrrrrrrr]

Dude....you need a cowboy hat too....For those Formal wear occasions:sunglass:

but of course :cigar2:

[durrrrrrrr]

Horray or pink with pink letters. But then you couldn't read it. I guess the green is ok too.

:blink:

uh, that's to much pepto bismol :|

[weatherboi]

We will, of course, allow "gardening" :)

i can build the "greenhouses"

[Toughy]

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

[The_Lady_Snow]

I'm with guihong can we have a call before you just show up policy?

[The_Lady_Snow]

Not after I bring this in.
http://images.wikia.com/alf/images/6/62/ALF.jpg


I'd like to live next door to him
Please & thank you

[weatherboi]

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

[Medusa]

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


YES! That was the first thing Jackhammer said was "We have to have a pond, babe."


STOCKED even!

[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!

[little_ms_sunshyne]

YES! That was the first thing Jackhammer said was "We have to have a pond, babe." STOCKED even!

A POND!!!!!!!! :) :) :) :)

Sorry...Regains composure....

[Soft*Silver]

If this were a reality, I would love to live there. I would gladly assist in the marketing end of the community's needs. Doing outreach, plugging it at events, assisting with tours, etc.

I would like to run a bed and breakfast tho, for visitors. Family members, friends, dates, etc. The B&B would also host community events, like huge potlucks and after dinner theater and special guest lecturers.


My B&B would have a berry patch, herb garden and chicken flock.

I need a cook tho. I cant handle cooking for the public...

[clay]

be a NURSE on Belle's PINK WING..... along with Always2Late....I have Firefighter/EMT skills....am awesome cook....great "go to person", incredible listener.....crafty/artsy....can't do any chores BUT can contribute in many other ways.
I agree on there be accomodations as we "age" and anyone who can no longer care for themselves.....
DEFINITELY fishing pond, medicinal herb growing facility, individual quarters as well a communal "mess hall" (optional to dine in), a farm with hens, cows, goats, an herb (for cooking) area, an onsite bakery (fresh baked goods (for everyone), an onsite brewery, dance hall/game room, huge outdoor grill and firepit area, a definitive MELON PATCH so Scorp is NEVAH without melons (lmao)..a :canoworms: bed for fishing bait (G can prolly built a "green" one), and a masseuse....OH, a most definite :rubberducky: pond for duck races...smiles...that is all ...for now...

[Medusa]

We do need someone to do massage, reiki, healing, etc!


And that means we need a meditation hall/ massage parlor (not THAT kind!)

[Arwen]

Time shares for those who don't want to do the full-time thing but wouldn't mind a little immersion every now and again.

[Medusa]

:)


http://www.landsofarkansas.com/arkansas/index.cfm?detail=&inv_id=234378

[clay]

:)


http://www.landsofarkansas.com/arkansas/index.cfm?detail=&inv_id=234378
and there ya go...PERFECT, Medusa. Can we start fundraising NOW.,...smiles

[Lynn]

I'd like to see various housing options, depending on budget, needs and desires. We would probably like a one floor home with a nice porch for our rockers in the front, and a screened porch in the back. We might like to see an "over 50" area so it would be quieter where we lived.

I'd rather see each individual or family be responsible for their financial needs, with some communal obligations. Maybe a fee to maintain the property and needs such as security, taking care of the pool, and stocking the pond. There could be some cooperatives set up for things like child care or a small convenience store.

There would be individuals and families of all ages. All visitors would be allowed, as long as they were allies of the community. There would be rules of conduct and an elected board of some sort, with a time limited term.

Throughout the year, there would be opportunities for socializing and culture. We could have a club house or small venue to host some good music, plays, exhibitions. It could be open to the public for special events, providing a chance for good will in the community. Activities would be organized by interested members, including local trips and vacations, hobby clubs (hiking, crafts), biking, cooking class, painting, etc....

We would figure out a way to provide for members who could no longer care for themselves, and step in when family and loved ones couldn't or wouldn't. I am a social worker, and I can help with dealing with families, seeking and securing needed services, and stuff like that!

I have so many more thoughts...if this ever moved toward becoming a reality, I'd love to be involved in the brainstorming process.

[Mike]

1st things
sewage: tanks or?
fire dept: on site with EMT

I'm in btw, to old to do much but i know things and how to make things work, or so I think

[little_ms_sunshyne]

So when can we move in?

Can I just volunteer T as our resident Handy Guy? lol

[Nat]

armadillos are awesome except for their carrying leprosy

[Nat]

Oh hey - I've been vaccinated for rabies - so I could be the resident wild-animal catch-and-re-releaser.

Except poisonous snakes and monkeys - those are hard limits for me.

I'll even come capture your spiders and bugs and re-release :)

[Daywalker]

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

:weedsmoke:

:daywalker:

[Outlaw]

YES! That was the first thing Jackhammer said was "We have to have a pond, babe."


STOCKED even!

I vote for an in ground pool turned Aquaponic Tilapia Farm (http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/News/086765-2011-03-30-backyard-pool-produces-fruits-veggies-fish-and-chickens.htm)/organic vegtable garden/chicken coop etc. etc....check out GardenPool.org...brings a whole new meaning to the expression "chicken shit."

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Ok, I think I cracked up way too loud at this!

Blood Curdling Scream

"Hang on, there's something that just hit the deck, an armadillo or a bear"

"It's an armadillo"

"You know what? That armadillo does not belong to me"

--Medusa

:|

Yeah, let's all move to Arkansas.

[Arwen]

Blood Curdling Scream

"Hang on, there's something that just hit the deck, an armadillo or a bear"

"It's an armadillo"

"You know what? That armadillo does not belong to me"

--Medusa

:|

Yeah, let's all move to Arkansas.

In my sappy texting, I may have texted two girls I know pictures of an attack armadillo.

[Kat]

Blood Curdling Scream

"Hang on, there's something that just hit the deck, an armadillo or a bear"

"It's an armadillo"

"You know what? That armadillo does not belong to me"

--Medusa

It rains ARMADILLOS in Arkansas, people! [insert "Tubular Bells" from The Excorcist here] :praying:

[Toughy]

1st things
sewage: tanks or?
fire dept: on site with EMT

I'm in btw, to old to do much but i know things and how to make things work, or so I think

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

just saying....

jack?

[Gemme]

Let's pretend that Jack and I finally just won the Arkansas Powerball for $173 million. :)

After taxes, that's about $100 million left over.

Let's pretend that we're building a compound on about 400 acres just north of where we currently live. :)

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
What skills can you contribute?
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
What input do you have?

Let's speak it into the Universe!

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!

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!

BINGOOOOOOOOO!

I'm in. I can fix stuff and do whatever needs to be done. Set up security etc...I just need a place to go to be alone at times because I get in moods where I don't like to be around people.

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

:blink:

Reluctantly, no. But that's just me; I wouldn't do well with people just showing up to visit. Would each household have "at home" hours, or would all doors be open all the time?

I could teach the kiddies :)

Would there be the option of having meals alone if wanted? I wouldn't want just a cabin with beds and one mess hall, like Girl Scout camp.

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

Who would be in charge, and how selected? Would these people end up like a "higher tier" of resident, with all the power? Would there be "term limits"?

How would the rules of the community be decided? What if there was an objection?

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 ;).

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.

Let's name the streets!

We have:

Zombie Street
Penpal Street

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

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

Butch Boulevard?
Wisteria Lane?
Lovers' Loop?

Cuz you know we need a makeout point.

I'm with guihong can we have a call before you just show up policy?

That is the neighborly way!

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

:cheesy:

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

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

We do need someone to do massage, reiki, healing, etc!


And that means we need a meditation hall/ massage parlor (not THAT kind!)

Yes to massage and maybe a chiropractor?

:)


http://www.landsofarkansas.com/arkansas/index.cfm?detail=&inv_id=234378

DEEEEEER!!!!

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

:weightlifter:

[oblivia]

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.

[dixie]

<---no longer owns horses but does still have kid, cats and guns. (I'm from the south y'all. My rifles, bows, and fishing poles go where I go.) I'd prefer to have my lil spot off in a far corner if I'm there. I'm a bit reclusive and am not really a fan of neighbors. I can only handle people in small doses, hence why I am not a city girl. I really like the idea of being with community though. Oh, and I too can garden, farm, build shit and bake shit. That's about it though lol

[atomiczombie]

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)

Coach Stappie would LOVE to get some kickball games going on a Saturday afternoon! :clap: How fun would that be?!





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

[atomiczombie]

We will, of course, allow "gardening" :)

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

[Daywalker]

I can keep the Motorcycles maintained.

:harley:
I know what a Dirt n Soot sponge is.
:|

I have a 9th degree Black Belt in :peacelove:

:koolaid:

I can also take things like this:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/309884_10150279272913123_530278122_8140176_442374_ n.jpg

And make them into one of these:


http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293159_10150279273058123_530278122_8140180_4898095 _n.jpg

:weedsmoke:


:daywalker:

[Daywalker]

We will, of course, allow "gardening" :)

Oh, hell.

This is what I get for not reading back.
:seconddoh:

I'm in like Flynn.
:cannabis:


'Day added Doctor of Organics to Reverend Day's Compound Skillz Profile'

:daywalker:

[Tcountry]

Let's pretend that we're building a compound on about 400 acres just north of where we currently live. :)
realistically speaking with the logistics of animals/buildings/pond/rec areas we would need bout 1000 acres not just 400 (yes I drew it out on graph paper)
Would you want to live on a BFP compound?would want to live no where else!
What skills can you contribute? you name it...from ground clearing to daily fixes...building, security, logistics, & whatever is needed in between
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?not every night....maybe a cpl times a week
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal? for sure..we will need supplies & I would hate to see the electric bill
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long? that is what separate housing is for...our community family is loving & understanding & I don't have to worry bout gettin beaten every day...awesome!


So when can we move in?

Can I just volunteer T as our resident Handy Guy? lol

looks like I am not the only one...good to have a team! :)
& Sunshyne is a rockin teacher!

Would take a TON of planning & compromise...but wow what a dream!

[atomiczombie]

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

;)

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

[Mike]

solor power everything, just saying

[Curley]

Time shares for those who don't want to do the full-time thing but wouldn't mind a little immersion every now and again.


This is a good idea for us foreigners we can work or pay something depends I guess how long one stays.Or maybe like a time share kinda thing?

I need to know some things : Most importantly will there be a dedicated building/room for a permanent shoe/ boot /foot wear swap/exchange?

will security authorize areas where we can have campfires so we can all sing Kumbaya and hold hands?

Will some of the community meals be pot lucks??????

street name ideas.. Co dependency lane , Sappho crescent ,Melissa boulevard , Dyke trails

[iamkeri1]

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

[Medusa]

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

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

WEE!

[Stacy]

I'd love to live on the compound and take pictures, and drink beer, and create art, and hang twinkly lights around my hut/tent/cardboard box...whatever :)

[Nat]

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

[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

[The_Lady_Snow]

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

[princessbelle]

Horray for all the twinkle lights, yard art and glitter doors.

They may be able to see us from the moon.

[JustJo]

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.

[Abigail Crabby]

bump bump bump

[Julie]

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

[Nat]

110 acres next to a river (http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Lonsdale_AR_72209_M81770-49568?cid=EML300104)

[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!

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.

:rrose:

[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]

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]

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 (http://www.theabode.net/community/)

"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]

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

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.

Ok..deal.

And.

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

:fastdraq:

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

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?

Not after I bring this in.
http://images.wikia.com/alf/images/6/62/ALF.jpg

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

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

yesssss brewery.

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

:sock: on the doorknob


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]

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]

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]

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....

:cigar2:

[Apocalipstic]

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 :eatinghersheybar: Chocolate? Chocolate is a dairy product...as is icing...usually.

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

:cigar2:

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]

Skinny dipping night?

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

[Daywalker]

Dodgeball!


TBDrhamYPeE

:bicycle:


:daywalker:

[*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!

[Daywalker]

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



I do not wanna see mah friends Nekkid.
:|

Unless there is Play involved.
:smileywhip:

And...kitchen utensils.
:spank:


But after the Play, you gotta get dressed.
:eyebrow:

So, we'll need a Dungeon.
:coffee:

:daywalker:

[Apocalipstic]

Blindfolds for those too delicate to see skinny dipping! ;)

[Sachita]

People should pay rent based on how they were able to contribute. Everything has a value system. If your labor has value its consider in your financial contribution. If you have more money then you might have more perks or maybe you don't want to do labor all the time.

I think you could have permanent residents who rent or purchase. They pay a maintenance or club fee in addition. You could also have part time rentals or seasonal rentals, maybe a campground and or bunk houses for people who come to visit.

[Apocalipstic]

I do not wanna see mah friends Nekkid.
:|

Unless there is Play involved.
:smileywhip:

And...kitchen utensils.
:spank:


But after the Play, you gotta get dressed.
:eyebrow:

So, we'll need a Dungeon.
:coffee:

:daywalker:







Are the kitchen utensils for the olives?

[Daywalker]

Are the kitchen utensils for the olives?

No, we gonna borrow Jacks fishing line for those.
:fishing:

:cheesy:

:daywalker:

[CockyDude]

Not my usual fantasy but hey, I'll give it a shot. I'm a kick ass mechanic, I can fix anything, do house repairs, build an awesome mancave, can do a lil cooking. Oh and if I have to I volunteer to run the femme side of the jail. Cuz I'm helpful like that. ;-)

[Daywalker]

Why do we have a jail?

:thinking:

:|

:daywalker:

[Julie]

Why do we have a jail?

:thinking:

:|

:daywalker:

Cause some of us having Prison fantasies!

[Apocalipstic]

I do not wanna see mah friends Nekkid.
:|

Unless there is Play involved.
:smileywhip:

And...kitchen utensils.
:spank:


But after the Play, you gotta get dressed.
:eyebrow:

So, we'll need a Dungeon.
:coffee:

:daywalker:







Why do we have a jail?

:thinking:

:|

:daywalker:

For fun, next to the dungeon maybe?

[Daywalker]

Shudders at the thought.
:|

Ok, as long as it does not resemble a TN Jail
mah PTSD should remain untouched.
:vigil:

Carry On
:hangloose:

:daywalker:

[Nat]

Movie theater?

[Queerasfck]

http://clio.missouristate.edu/chuchiak/New%20Webpage%20Images/Stocks.JPG

I'm into it.

[Apocalipstic]

Shudders at the thought.
:|

Ok, as long as it does not resemble a TN Jail
mah PTSD should remain untouched.
:vigil:

Carry On
:hangloose:

:daywalker:

Hidden far away from the Dungeon and Gardening then :)

[*Anya*]

Cause some of us having Prison fantasies!

Can I volunteer to be the bad girl, always wanted to be one...

[Julie]

Can I volunteer to be the bad girl, always wanted to be one...

Yes -- I will teach you the finer aspects of being a bad girl!
We could have bad girl workshops.

Princess is NOT allowed to attend - she would try and convert us to Bedtime Stories. NOT HAPPENING.

[Daywalker]

But what if the Bedtime Stories are:


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bBdagpw-kM0/S3J-cfv4nMI/AAAAAAADlyM/qClO_axUFHc/s800/TICKLEBEAR(TICKLEBEAR)-SLEEPING_BEAUTY_TRILOGY.jpg

:glasses:

:daywalker:

[Just_G]

It would be great if this property had one of those wonderful Arkansas spring-fed rivers running through it so I could kayak any time I want to.:hangloose:

Or, better yet, a small lake where we could have lake-front properties...there would be plenty of fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.

Then we could have coffee klatch and enjoy the view of the lake.

[Medusa]

http://clio.missouristate.edu/chuchiak/New%20Webpage%20Images/Stocks.JPG

I'm into it.


We'll never get anything done if we have one of those! Too many people would be playing with that!

[Daywalker]

We'll never get anything done if we have one of those! Too many people would be playing with that!

Mrs Day would wanna spray paint it.

:artist:

:daywalker:

[The_Lady_Snow]

But what if the Bedtime Stories are:


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bBdagpw-kM0/S3J-cfv4nMI/AAAAAAADlyM/qClO_axUFHc/s800/TICKLEBEAR(TICKLEBEAR)-SLEEPING_BEAUTY_TRILOGY.jpg

:glasses:

:daywalker:


Booo

Hisssss

This romanticizes D/s next thing yanno we have a party foul and the compound is rioting!!!

[Medusa]

Booo

Hisssss

This romanticizes D/s next thing yanno we have a party foul and the compound is rioting!!!

And there wasn't any carpet munching in that whole series!!!!

[Queerasfck]

Yeah, before you know it we'll have this.

http://lakecityplayhouse.org/images/2010_11_Art/TheScarletLetter.gif

BTW, are we a cult? Will we be filing one giant tax return? Curious.

[cinderella]

[COLOR="Teal"...it is a smoke-free, kid-free, cat-free, drama-free place. With no bugs, of course, or druggies.

My contributions would be: cooking, sewing, making awesome pillows, and my forte - decorating/remodeling (the designing/planning part - I don't do physical labor - too old, no strength left in these ol' bones). I am a great event planner, and all around 'idea' person. So yeah, with all these conditions - count me in, lol

And yes, we all should pay rent, a certain percentage of our income. A community chest should be put in place for life's 'downs' to help our 'family' when they need it.

AND, we should all have our own houses/apartments in a secure gated community that is like Fort Knox to get into. :) OK, I think I'm done. Oh, one more thing -all doggies welcome, but must be neutered and kept in a fenced-in yard - we all get at least 1 acre each so we can breeeeeath. I think this is a very 'modest' proposal. ;)[/COLOR]

[Daywalker]

Booo

Hisssss

This romanticizes D/s next thing yanno we have a party foul and the compound is rioting!!!

And there wasn't any carpet munching in that whole series!!!!

:|

The last 2 sucked ass anyway.

:coffee:

This does remind me,
I need new candle holders.
:vigil:

Anyone?

:grindevil:

:daywalker:

[WolfyOne]

:)


http://www.landsofarkansas.com/arkansas/index.cfm?detail=&inv_id=234378


I could see a section of this property being used for a Tiny House explosion
They are economical and would fit perfect for those not needing a lot of space
Also, these could be rentals for those wanting to visit and not stay

The river and ponds would get me there...like yesterday, lol

If only the lottery would hear all of us

[cinderella]

Just make sure it's sound-proof. TYVM. I'm at a point in my life where all I want to hear is the rain, the birds, and soft classical music (except on those rare occasions when nothing else will do but MOTOWN - shake your booty, baby!) Ahem, sorry, I forgot myself there for a moment. ;)

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!

[WolfyOne]

I vote for an in ground pool turned Aquaponic Tilapia Farm (http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/News/086765-2011-03-30-backyard-pool-produces-fruits-veggies-fish-and-chickens.htm)/organic vegtable garden/chicken coop etc. etc....check out GardenPool.org...brings a whole new meaning to the expression "chicken shit."


I can see Brother Day getting a license to grow medicinal hydroponic pot with one of these :sunglass:

[dark_crystal]

[FONT="Lucida Console"]BTW, are we a cult?

OOOOOH yes!

prolly we are a cult

or soon will be what with all the Kool-Aid :koolaid:

[Daywalker]

I'm also a Reverend.
:angel:

Like a few other folks here.
:weedsmoke:

So Registering said Land as a
'Religious' Compound would get us tax breaks.
:accountant:

:daywalker:

[princessbelle]

Ohhhhhh I always wanted to be in a cult. Just so i could say "ya know, i used to be in a cult". I guess i could say that anyway cause not many would really know.

Ok.

I think we should be a cult, they can be cool.

Ya know, i used to be in a cult.

[Julie]

Ohhhhhh I always wanted to be in a cult. Just so i could say "ya know, i used to be in a cult". I guess i could say that anyway cause not many would really know.

Ok.

I think we should be a cult, they can be cool.

Ya know, i used to be in a cult.

Hate to be the one to tell you Princess and burst your "I wanna be in a Cult" bubble.

But you are already the member of ONE of the oldest CULTS in history.
All religions are CULTS.

Now you can really feel HAPPY - Aye?
Although - those of us who prescribe to no religion are known as X-Cult members - see. You could be one of us.

[princessbelle]

Hate to be the one to tell you Princess and burst your "I wanna be in a Cult" bubble.

But you are already the member of ONE of the oldest CULTS in history.
All religions are CULTS.

Now you can really feel HAPPY - Aye?
Although - those of us who prescribe to no religion are known as X-Cult members - see. You could be one of us.


I don't consider myself religious.

I just believe in God. I don't attend church or subscribe to any of that idealistic "my way is the only way" stuff.

I guess i'm a cult all on my own. It's a happy place.

[Julie]

I don't consider myself religious.

I just believe in God. I don't attend church or subscribe to any of that idealistic "my way is the only way" stuff.

I guess i'm a cult all on my own. It's a happy place.

OMG Yes...
I shall name you The Princess Story Time Cult.
I might even join. Though, do I have to believe in God?
Can I just believe in YOU?

[princessbelle]

OMG Yes...
I shall name you The Princess Story Time Cult.
I might even join. Though, do I have to believe in God?
Can I just believe in YOU?


Yes, believing in me would be wonderful. Oh wait...you already do.

Yes i like that name of our cult as long as there is someone to read the stories to us. I do not want to read. I enjoy closing my eyes and watching the movie. It's way more fun, theatrical and entertaining.

[BullDog]

Finally a job for me at the compound- Story teller/reader. Story time is a happy place. However attendance of course would be optional. ;)

[WolfyOne]

Yes, believing in me would be wonderful. Oh wait...you already do.

Yes i like that name of our cult as long as there is someone to read the stories to us. I do not want to read. I enjoy closing my eyes and watching the movie. It's way more fun, theatrical and entertaining.


I'll read ya'll the stories, just hand me a good book
I won't even break a sweat while reading, but ya'll may :|

[dark_crystal]

OMG Yes...
I shall name you The Princess Story Time Cult.
I might even join. Though, do I have to believe in God?
Can I just believe in YOU?

Yes, believing in me would be wonderful. Oh wait...you already do.

Yes i like that name of our cult as long as there is someone to read the stories to us. I do not want to read. I enjoy closing my eyes and watching the movie. It's way more fun, theatrical and entertaining.

Finally a job for me at the compound- Story teller/reader. Story time is a happy place. However attendance of course would be optional. ;)

pass the :koolaid: i just joined up!

[Daktari]

When I win Lotto or Euromillions count me in...as long as you're somewhere it never dips below 65degF and has managable humidity.

I want these fabulous people to build my dwelling. Their houses are really cool. I love that they use all the old 'technologies'.
http://naturalhomes.org/amazonails.htm
My housemate is one of the team and her partner is the boss.

Transferrable skills *strokes chin thoughtfully* ...Bread. I'd love to keep the community supplied with artisan breads. Soda, pitta, rye, bagels, sourdough, brioche......crusty bloomer anyone? :chef:

Happy to provide entertainment too. I no long work as a singer/guitarist but am still a half decent living room musician :groucho:

Also would love to learn about keeping bees and providing local honeys to help folks with allergies to local pollens.

Bread
Music
Honey

Deal?

[Daywalker]

We'll need an Amphitheatre.
:koolaid:

For mah Butch Air Hair Band to practice.
:guitar:

:daywalker:

[Just_G]

I would also like my house to be within safe walking distance of my BFFF's house...you know, we drink a little and would be able to just stumble home.

We want to be kinda close to the brewery that Weatherboi will be runnin'....we may or may not be his best customers; much like Norm and Cliffy!

Might as well suggest that we are put at the rowdy end of town...we like to throw parties on occasion! (ask the staff at the Peabody or that place in Dallas where the po-po showed up 5 times in one night! :blink:)

[Apocalipstic]

Let's all focus on this so it just manifests!

[Daywalker]

'The Power of Suggestion can Induce an Epoch of Fuckery Unknown'

~ DW ~

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs51/f/2009/311/8/6/The_Garden_of_Atomic_Delight_by_gromyko.jpg

:hypno:

:daywalker:

[blush]

IMHO that those people who took the time to travel to the Reunion, really would get along in person

I'm wondering what you meant by "took the time?"
Maybe I just have jealousy issues for those of you that got to go to the reunion, because for us, we really WANTED to go, but didn't HAVE the time. I'm sure you're not implying non attendees just couldn't be bothered to attend? I'm just reading this through my sensitive filter?

[blush]

We'll need an Amphitheatre.
:koolaid:

For mah Butch Air Hair Band to practice.
:guitar:

:daywalker:

Oh hell. Now we have to go. Goof loves a good air hair band. Fuck.

[Nat]

I'm also a Reverend.
:angel:

Like a few other folks here.
:weedsmoke:

So Registering said Land as a
'Religious' Compound would get us tax breaks.
:accountant:

:daywalker:

I'm cutting out before the mass suicides and/or ATF raids.

[blush]

I'm cutting out before the mass suicides and/or ATF raids.

I'll bring the kool aid!

[julieisafemme]

I would not at this point in my life be able to relocate. What we could do is buy a time share in the Compound Vacation Club! I would love:

A swimming hole or pool
A community theater where we could stage productions and invite in the greatest queer artists to teach and perform.
A family center
A health center where all bodies would feel accepted and cared for
A senior center and places where older folks can age in place surrounded by Family who understand and love them
An animal shelter
A place to worship that is welcoming to all

I am a former professional house cleaner and I love organizing and cleaning. I have many computer skills and love databases and spreadsheets.

[Nat]

I'm wondering what you meant by "took the time?"
Maybe I just have jealousy issues for those of you that got to go to the reunion, because for us, we really WANTED to go, but didn't HAVE the time. I'm sure you're not implying non attendees just couldn't be bothered to attend? I'm just reading this through my sensitive filter?

I think it was a statement where you can't reverse it in order to derive the inverse meaning. I read it more like, troublemakers wouldn't take the time to come all that way. Not that people who didn't go are troublemakers.

But I was there. :)

And I think I behaved even - reformed troublemaker that I am.

[PapiChino]

We'll have our own fruit and vegetable garden. I'm not good with gardens, but I would be happy to slaughter the lambs.. I love lambs. :sheep:

Sorry vegetarians and vegans..

I want to be part of security too. :fastdraq:

And horses..... for riding, not eating... :toypony:

[The_Lady_Snow]

DayWalker has decided the compound needs an old school style church with stained glass windows exposed beams wood floors antique pews Fridays & Saturdays it can be used as a large dungeon with stations on Sunday church! :praying:

[Nat]

DayWalker has decided the compound needs an old school style church with stained glass windows exposed beams wood floors antique pews Fridays & Saturdays it can be used as a large dungeon with stations on Sunday church! :praying:

Can we have a confessional? :)

[The_Lady_Snow]

Can we have a confessional? :)



It wouldn't be church without one!:praying:

[clay]

We'll have our own fruit and vegetable garden. I'm not good with gardens, but I would be happy to slaughter the lambs.. I love lambs. :sheep:

Sorry vegetarians and vegans..

I want to be part of security too. :fastdraq:

And horses..... for riding, not eating... :toypony:


We HAVE to have a stage for bubblin' to perform for all of us....smiles...

[Outlaw]

Nation's first? LGBT Senior Center (http://www.seniorhomes.com/w/nations-first-lgbt-senior-center-planned/) Planned in NYC

NYT article here (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/health/views/13cases.html?_r=3)

[julieisafemme]

Nation's first? LGBT Senior Center (http://www.seniorhomes.com/w/nations-first-lgbt-senior-center-planned/) Planned in NYC

NYT article here (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/health/views/13cases.html?_r=3)

I have been thinking about what color my parachute is and the two things that come up are that I love old people and animals. I am still trying to figure out how that translates to work. I am not medical professional material! But I am really passionate about older folks being to age gracefully and with dignity and that is even more of an issue for our community. Thanks for posting this article!

[Julie]

DayWalker has decided the compound needs an old school style church with stained glass windows exposed beams wood floors antique pews Fridays & Saturdays it can be used as a large dungeon with stations on Sunday church! :praying:

Can I be the keeper of everything Baby Jesus?
I just LOVE Baby Jesus **
I will put him away during dungeon day/nights.

[Artdecogoddess]

I love all the ideas so far - as well as all the multi-purpose spaces (is that the right word :praying:?)

I will also propose that we have a small tea room restaurant/bookstore type space. This will hopefully bring in money for all as well as place to hang out and to read and chill.

I offer to read cards for folks :tarot: I bet Teh Arwen would as well.

Still crashing from reunion and dreaming the fantasy of the island.

xoxox
ADG

[Gemme]

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

Can I be the milk man?

I see baby Gs running around, cuz it's always the milkman's fault.

:blink:

Movie theater?

Inside and a drive in too.

Finally a job for me at the compound- Story teller/reader. Story time is a happy place. However attendance of course would be optional. ;)

Upload your story time in the morning and those who are interested can download it and enjoy it on their own time while you enjoy your evening time.

[bubblinsugare]

We HAVE to have a stage for bubblin' to perform for all of us....smiles...

Guess that meand we need to have a professional corset maker in the compound!!!

[clay]

Oh yes ma'am...FOR SURE! Something tells me Ms. Pixie would probably be just the right person to do that...from what I heard of her flag making skills and all those other fabulous skills of hers...umm someone else sews....can't recall right off hand...BUT yes...definitely we would HAVE to keep you in corsets..I have to have at least ONE strawberry bubblinrita...smiles...Guess that meand we need to have a professional corset maker in the compound!!!

[Arwen]

Oh hell. Now we have to go. Goof loves a good air hair band. Fuck.

blush said fuck.

:|

[Tcountry]

Anyone else feel like getting a sheet of poster board out & drawing everyone's ideas?

In color...with colored pencils....

No?

Hmmm

Must be this Nebraska weather....lol

[DamonK]

Anyone else feel like getting a sheet of poster board out & drawing everyone's ideas?

In color...with colored pencils....

No?

Hmmm

Must be this Nebraska weather....lol

I would.

Except my nighttime pills AND nyquil kicked in about 30 min ago and I was stuck dealing with a situation when it happened.

Maybe tomorrow I'd draw.

[Arwen]

Anyone else feel like getting a sheet of poster board out & drawing everyone's ideas?

In color...with colored pencils....

No?

Hmmm

Must be this Nebraska weather....lol


Gods know, I'll need a map to get from my bedroom to my bathroom.

[Apocalipstic]

Anyone else feel like getting a sheet of poster board out & drawing everyone's ideas?

In color...with colored pencils....

No?

Hmmm

Must be this Nebraska weather....lol

I love this idea, though mine might be more of a collage :)

Maybe you could do one and it could be in raffle next time after we meditate over it to make it happen! :)

[cinderella]

Ooooo, me, me!! I love reading out loud to folks, I just do. I do it with emphasis and emotion - as if reading a script for an audition. Can I be the official 'reader'? Please, please!! :byebye:


Yes, believing in me would be wonderful. Oh wait...you already do.

Yes i like that name of our cult as long as there is someone to read the stories to us. I do not want to read. I enjoy closing my eyes and watching the movie. It's way more fun, theatrical and entertaining.

[cinderella]

HA HA HA!!! Good one, Gemme. This totally cracked me up!!! LOL


I see baby Gs running around, cuz it's always the milkman's fault.

:blink:



Inside and a drive in too.



Upload your story time in the morning and those who are interested can download it and enjoy it on their own time while you enjoy your evening time.

[Daywalker]

DayWalker has decided the compound needs an old school style church with stained glass windows exposed beams wood floors antique pews Fridays & Saturdays it can be used as a large dungeon with stations on Sunday church! :praying:

Built entirely of Reclaimed materials, of course.

http://th01.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/137/f/a/reclaimed_by_vexingart-d3gly8f.jpg

:peacelove:

Anyone else feel like getting a sheet of poster board out & drawing everyone's ideas?

In color...with colored pencils....

No?

Hmmm

Must be this Nebraska weather....lol

Crayolas.

A little Crayola goes a long way.


http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs38/f/2008/317/b/f/color_is_bliss_by_kiba_tekno.jpg

:weedsmoke:

:daywalker:

[intrigue_in916]

I love this idea, though mine might be more of a collage :)

Maybe you could do one and it could be in raffle next time after we meditate over it to make it happen! :)
I have a bigg boxx of crayola crayons, and know how to use them.

[JAGG]

Awesome thread. Sounds like a great idea, I think I would want it more as a retirement village community. I think community Dinners would be awesome. I could contribute too. I can run a backhoe, or a grader, or a dozer and dumptruck and a semi. So I could help level the land to build on. I have never built a house but I have remodeled scores of houses, I am a member in good standing with Tulsa Home Remodelers Assoc. I can install anything on the inside. Drywall tile doors windows molding cabinets tubs toilets fixtures lights outlets .I can build a decorative fireplace any carpentery, counter tops etc texture spray . I never framed a house or bricked one or done much concrete work. But I have done everything else. Also I'm a small engine mech. So I can fix mowers weedeaters boats etc. And I'm an expert car detailer!
Can we have a golf course? And a heated saltwater pool ? And a nice gym? Some biking and running trails. Maybe a nice club house with a huge dance floor and lots of seating with a stocked bar. And a huge theather room for movies and to watch football together or MMA fights whatever. Would be great to have a Dr. And RN on staff. I'm sure I will think of more but that is good for now.

[Apocalipstic]

It would be so great to be able to have coffee right now with all my buddies!

[*Anya*]

Awesome thread. Would be great to have a Dr. And RN on staff. I'm sure I will think of more but that is good for now.

Jagg, Princess Belle and I already volunteered to be part of the RN staff! I am sure we have more nurses on the planet...

PS: You have some awesome construction skills! Love those toolbelt butches!

:)

[JAGG]

Jagg, Princess Belle and I already volunteered to be part of the RN staff! I am sure we have more nurses on the planet...

PS: You have some awesome construction skills! Love those toolbelt butches!

:)

Thank you Anya.

[Arwen]

I'd like a toolbelt butch OR femme at my place. I have an electrical issue.

When we all live on the land together, we have to remember to pay each other what we are worth in hugs and barter if nothing else. I say we do some internet marketing and run a Handyke service.

[SoNotHer]

Your resident permaculturalist is at your service.

I'll ensure -

the soil is happy

the plants are happy

the birds and the bees are happy

your bellies are happy (good, nutrient-dense food)

we're working with the natural ecoystem

we're "stacking functions" (as in combining greenhouses with chicken coops or using )

we're using resources on the land to build "Post Peak Oil," climate-change ready homes that require zero to minimal heating/cooling (think cordwood homes, adobes, straw bale)

we have rain catchment and filtering systems in place

we are producing our own honey, fruit, nuts and vegetables,

and finally, I'll help ensure it looks and feels like paradise. :-)

[morningstar55]

Very interesting thread.
I have domestic housewife skills....
and right practicing my .. PR Skills
I make and hand these tags.... specifically if I go to gay club's . I have some tiny bags of skittles I put with the tags :)

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff482/Dutch_Leonard/IMG_20120930_183710.jpg

[SleepyButch]

Would you want to live on a BFP compound? Definitely


What skills can you contribute? Being an RN, I can offer my medical skills. I am also really good with animals.. I whisper to them daily, sometimes yell also.


Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"? This could definitely be an option. Maybe offer to go orders as well for those folks who just can't stay for dinner but need to eat.


Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal? I think it would be a good idea to pay a nominal fee. Or services could be bartered or set like on a point system. You cook three times a week and you get free meals for the whole week... etc.


Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long? What family doesn't get tired of each other? If you have 400 acres available, set aside 100 acres or so in the back 40 for those who need seclusion. People could camp out there or we could build some cabins that come work by first come first serve type of deal.


What pro's and con's can you see to this idea? Pros would be we can be ourselves no matter what. We all have many skills, life experiences to offer. We could learn from each other.
Cons: You can wind up cutting yourself off from the rest of the world, but hey, sometimes that is not a bad thing. We could still come and go with a secret handshake or something.

What input do you have?

A creek or stream would be nice. Disagreements can happen when in close proximity. Have some type of system to handle such arguments if the two people can't handle them on their own... sort of like timing them out!

[Electrocell]

Let's pretend that Jack and I finally just won the Arkansas Powerball for $173 million. :)

After taxes, that's about $100 million left over.

Let's pretend that we're building a compound on about 400 acres just north of where we currently live. :)

Would you want to live on a BFP compound?
What skills can you contribute?
Would you want to do community meals every night in the "Mess Hall"?
Would people still need to pay something into the system like rent, even if it was only nominal?
Do you think you'd get tired of living with family all year long?
What pro's and con's can you see to this idea?
What input do you have?

Let's speak it into the Universe!

Well I grew up on a farm so have some knowledge about that. Also have an electrical/hvac background. Have done plumbing work as well as some carpentry, laid ceramic tile , tile and laminate floors. Don't care for dry walling tears my sinuses up but can do it. Have a Class A CDL so we could have our own truck for the community to haul and sell excess food.
Meals maybe on the weekends or special occassions. .Would rather buy the land so I owned it.Have my own place to get away. Could charge a fee like a gated community to pay for security.

[Rockinonahigh]

Not long ago I was surfing the web for places in general for sale,I found a 17 acer castle on the arkansaw river,its an island into it self.I thought,yeah..we could do that.Its only about $17 million bucks and some lose change.

[Corkey]

Background in Security and Law Enforcement. Desk job these days.

[Electrocell]

Oh yeah need somwhere in the community to go fishing too.

[Corkey]

Oh yeah need somwhere in the community to go fishing too.


Now see you're talking right up my alley and you and I can do some woodworking....

[Electrocell]

Now see you're talking right up my alley and you and I can do some woodworking....

Yep use to work for a place that made cabinets for schools we could make them for the community as a hobby.

[RockOn]

I could build a great big bbq pit and grill some great meat for non-vegetarians on special occasions. Bet Corky would help me with all that cooking. Corky has exceptional cooking talents. That type atmosphere creates a terrific social. Ami and Corkey, you both must move to the compound area, please. I say area because I would like to buy about 5 acres up against compound land.I enjoy people but not all the time. I need a hidey-hole a little away from the main. Otherwise, I would get cranky. Also, can help others with woodworking, painting, caulking, landscaping - most anything . And my chainsaw will do well when we need to clear off some of the land.
When can be get started?
:)

[Electrocell]

I could build a great big bbq pit and grill some great meat for non-vegetarians on special occasions. Bet Corky would help me with all that cooking. Corky has exceptional cooking talents. That type atmosphere creates a terrific social. Ami and Corkey, you both must move to the compound area, please. I say area because I would like to buy about 5 acres up against compound land.I enjoy people but not all the time. I need a hidey-hole a little away from the main. Otherwise, I would get cranky. Also, can help others with woodworking, painting, caulking, landscaping - most anything . And my chainsaw will do well when we need to clear off some of the land.
When can be get started?
:)

LOL sounds good to me will bring my chainsaw too. Now if we can find someone to bulldoze for us we'll be in good shape. Can understand I need my space too. You could buy enough inside also -wouldn't have to associate every day. Community house with a big ole fireplace in it would be nice too.

[Corkey]

I could build a great big bbq pit and grill some great meat for non-vegetarians on special occasions. Bet Corky would help me with all that cooking. Corky has exceptional cooking talents. That type atmosphere creates a terrific social. Ami and Corkey, you both must move to the compound area, please. I say area because I would like to buy about 5 acres up against compound land.I enjoy people but not all the time. I need a hidey-hole a little away from the main. Otherwise, I would get cranky. Also, can help others with woodworking, painting, caulking, landscaping - most anything . And my chainsaw will do well when we need to clear off some of the land.
When can be get started?
:)

Flattery will get you food, but you knew this... LOL

[Ashton]

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!!

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



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


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.



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 ;).

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!! :)



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.

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"

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

That'll work better then Pink with green letters

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!

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

:weedsmoke:

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

solor power everything, just saying
Wind too my friend
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]

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[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?

[Ginger]

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]

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]

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

[BstlMyhart]

I've actually thought of this myself. The "compound" would be in the mountains of Ruidoso, NM though lol And everyone would have their own space...house/cottage...with 1 large building for gatherings. Figured a couple of hundred acres in the mountains would do the trick.

[Electrocell]

The amish and menonite make it work. We could even set up windmills or if near water use it for our power supply. Then there is solar.

Looks like we have mutiple talented people in the community. Oh well never hurts to dream never know when it might become a reality.

[Rockinonahigh]

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.

[Rockinonahigh]

The amish and menonite make it work. We could even set up windmills or if near water use it for our power supply. Then there is solar.

Looks like we have mutiple talented people in the community. Oh well never hurts to dream never know when it might become a reality.


Yes the reality of this is definatly a can do,I keep hopeing it will one day happen.

[chefhmboyrd]

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...

[Arwen]

Blood Curdling Scream

"Hang on, there's something that just hit the deck, an armadillo or a bear"

"It's an armadillo"

"You know what? That armadillo does not belong to me"

--Medusa

:|

Yeah, let's all move to Arkansas.


In my sappy texting, I may have texted two girls I know pictures of an attack armadillo.

Some things still make me giggle hysterically.

[Daywalker]

I've actually thought of this myself. The "compound" would be in the mountains of Ruidoso, NM though lol And everyone would have their own space...house/cottage...with 1 large building for gatherings. Figured a couple of hundred acres in the mountains would do the trick.

I do not think the NM would be Daywalker friendly.
:|

Mountains in the California, very DW Friendly.
:cannabis:

:daywalker:

[Duchess]

Count me in!!!!

I can sew, clean, hostess lingerie parties, work in garden and make awesome martinis. I will even create a signature BFP martini. :)


Duchess

[Electrocell]

I do not think the NM would be Daywalker friendly.
:|

Mountains in the California, very DW Friendly.
:cannabis:

:daywalker:


Sure you could just would have to grow them underground lol.

[Syr]

Sounds great. But not in the U.S. for me. I'll be staying right here 'til the end ;)

[StrongButch]

Looks at Duchess I have a compound right outside of Atlanta maybe you can practice here (lol) Come show me your skills (sew,clean,lingerie parties and martinis) and whatever else you wanna throw in. (lol)

[*Anya*]

Reading this thread prompted me to think about the reality of a large group of people of different ages living together. I first posted in this thread, October 2011 and must admit my thoughts are a little different, a year later (and a year older).

On the face of it, it is a wonderful idea and hopefully, not just a pipe dream.

We are a diverse group of people, of not only identities but culture, backgrounds, education, employment and physical abilities (not to mention personalities!)

Currently, we do have a lot of Planet folks with physical disabilities (and perhaps also emotional). To make a dream of communal living a reality, all of these issues would need to be considered.

Boomers never think we will age. I didn't. In my mind, I would always be 25. Somehow, that did not happen! I like what one of the articles below called it: the Peter Pan Syndrome!

Would we have levels of care to try to keep aging LGBTQ folks living independently as long as possible?

Would we ensure that all environments would accommodate those that use canes/wheelchairs and other adaptive devices?

We will continue to age, whether we want to or not or regardless if we like it or not!

Darn it!

Some facts on costs, which may be even higher than when the Healthsense white paper was written:

30 million seniors living independently in their homes: Cost effective

11,000 attending or receiving
Adult Day/Home Health Care: 20K per year

21,000 in Independent Living Facilities Facilities: 20K to 30K per year

2,240 in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC’s)
$32K/year

33,000 in Assisted Living facilities
30K per year

17,000 in Skilled Nursing/Memory Care Facilities
$74K/year

1. Seniors’ Desire: Live as independently as possible for as long as possible
2. Cost effective alternatives to expensive SNF’s

"According to a new survey from the Hartford and the MIT AgeLab, half of boomers plan to stay in their current home as they age; however most have not made a plan to make their home more usable as physical abilities change.

The Hartford survey revealed that as far as adults ages 46-65, are concerned, 77% have talked to their spouse or partner about future housing needs but only 29% have made a plan, and 96% of those surveyed were aware of changes they could make to their current home to make it more livable as they age, but only 26% have made such changes.

That suggests too many of us are living in what some experts have dubbed Peter Pan housing - homes designed for people who will never get old.

I’m the first to admit that baby boomers actually don’t think we will get old."

http://www.healthsense.com/phocadownload/whitepapers/private/hs_aip.pdf

http://www.purdue.edu/retirees/docs/SeniorLiving.pdf

http://www.retiredbrains.com/Home/Senior+Living/Retirement+Locations/Aging+in+Place/default.aspx

[Duchess]

Looks at Duchess I have a compound right outside of Atlanta maybe you can practice here (lol) Come show me your skills (sew,clean,lingerie parties and martinis) and whatever else you wanna throw in. (lol)

Ummm, ok!!!:blush::spruceup::cheerleader:

[girl_dee]

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!

[girl_dee]

Sounds great. But not in the U.S. for me. I'll be staying right here 'til the end ;)

Maybe everyone could come live HERE Syr!!! i bet you love that idea...

:innocent:

[Syr]

Maybe everyone could come live HERE Syr!!! i bet you love that idea...

:innocent:

Ummmmm...... Sure....would take a lil planning I think.

[Sachita]

Ummmmm...... Sure....would take a lil planning I think.


when I sell the farm and semi-retire to write my book I'd like to come park my RV summers up by you guys but once that cold starts up I'm history! lol

Just make sure all the people that want to come also know they have to work at stewarding the land. Few people know whats really involved in taking care of rural property especially as you move closer towards sustainability. As you know its a day to day that has to be done no matter how sick or tired you are.

[DanieClarke]

Hey i use to live in a RV and it was hell. I am glad to have finally purchased my own little farm.

Anyway i have a small 6 acre farm surrounded by mostly large amish and mennonite farms in central Pa along the appalchia Mountains.

I am seeking someone who is rough and ready and able to live rustically.

That means i have chamber pots and outhouses and barns and no indoor plumbing except for a hand pump in the basement which pumps springwater yr round.

I think an older FTM might really enjoy sharing this place with me.. Oh yea i am in my late 50's and caregiving my 89 yr old mom here. They too should be older and respectful of the local amish and mennonites.

I happen to be a celibate and single for the last 14 yrs so i am hoping to find the same.

Oh i can't deal with a couple as that dynamic is too much for me and mom.

Right now we sleep in the livingroom as mom can't make it up the steps and the wood heater in the livingroom needs to be filled every few hours all winter long.

Oh i am a 14 yr post op MTF living mostly androgynously as most who don't know me think i am a FTM which suits me fine..

PS: No smokers or drugs or lazy people :)

[Gemme]

Maybe everyone could come live HERE Syr!!! i bet you love that idea...

:innocent:

Ummmmm...... Sure....would take a lil planning I think.

Oooooh! I can do stuff. I can help! I'm a pretty good cleaner and generic, follow a recipe kind of cook. I can braid hair and fur and manes for that pretty, out of the face (or butt) kind of look. I don't mind a little muck but not every day.

Ummmm....chickens! I can feed the chickens 'n stuff. Okay, fine. The rest of the animals too. But especially the chickies. It strengthens my rock skipping wrist.

No slaughtering though. My gramps had a small working farm when I was a munchkin and I saw them slaughter some of the animals and I just never looked at him the same way after that. :(

[Angeltoes]

What about my 2 little boys, though? They can pull weeds or pick blueberries. lol. They're pretty well behaved. I don't know what I can do on a compound because my skills are mostly office based. I did have a fabulous garden this year but I'm no expert. I think Gemme and I are pretty much in the same skill set. I'm willing to learn though. I can give manicures. Hello, femmes...you need manicures.

[Gemme]

What about my 2 little boys, though? They can pull weeds or pick blueberries. lol. They're pretty well behaved. I don't know what I can do on a compound because my skills are mostly office based. I did have a fabulous garden this year but I'm no expert. I think Gemme and I are pretty much in the same skill set. I'm willing to learn though. I can give manicures. Hello, femme...you need manicures.

Well, they need people on the phone to order goodies, no? We can maintain the office. That's where a lot of my strengths lie as well. How about that?