The BFP Compound: Family Land

[little_ms_sunshyne]

Originally Posted by Medusa

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 bed for fishing bait (G can prolly built a "green" one), and a masseuse....OH, a most definite 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/arkan...&inv_id=234378

[clay]

Originally Posted by Medusa

http://www.landsofarkansas.com/arkan...&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.

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by Medusa

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/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!

Originally Posted by June

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]

Originally Posted by June

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]

Originally Posted by June

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]

[Toughy]

Originally Posted by 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

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

just saying....

jack?

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by 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!

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.

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!

Originally Posted by Medusa

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

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

BINGOOOOOOOOO!

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Originally Posted by guihong

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.

Originally Posted by Medusa

Let's name the streets!

We have:

Zombie Street
Penpal Street

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

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

Butch Boulevard?
Wisteria Lane?
Lovers' Loop?

Cuz you know we need a makeout point.

Originally Posted by The_Lady_Snow

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.

Originally Posted by weatherboi

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

Originally Posted by Medusa

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?

Originally Posted by Medusa

http://www.landsofarkansas.com/arkan...&inv_id=234378

DEEEEEER!!!!

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

[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.