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- Posted August 20th, 2009 by jerryshawSkills:EngineeringOther skills:still learning
I'm new here. I may not know what i'm doing, I haven't spent much of any time reading the posts of others here yet, just the articles on the wiki and wanted to share some ideas for feedback. I may or may not belong here, I may have good ideas or they may suck. Tell me which so i'll know.
My goal is to find 1-6 acres in the country first as an emergency homelessness insurance program (i'm financially hemmoraging) and later hopefully to homestead under the Have More Plan (The "Have More" Plan, by Ed Robinson and Carolyn Robinson ) and be more self sufficient from the ups and downs in the economy. I want to build several of the projects on this site starting with a tractor to dig for underground housing, digging a well, and using compressed earth blocks for above ground housing/workshops.
I'm not really seeking an intentional community at this time although I wouldn't turn it down as homelessness insurance and wouldn't rule it completely out for longer if I get to know people better who are of the right mindset and I would like a network of friends to call on in emergency who are within say driving distance of wherever I end up. (likely central to northern minnesota). After I have that safety net in place i'd consider groups so that if things dont work out I can still go back to my homestead. I'd like a global network of friends to collaborate on research projects relating to the above.
User has brain damage since a fall off the roof and since then chronic pain and difficulties thinking straight can make interacting in person difficult so i'm not sure how compatible I am with intentional communities unless there's mostly private time except when working together. Also means I may not always understand the obvious at times or learn things as quickly as I should, just telling you because i've been told that by others in frustration.
I am honorable and believe in repaying those who give me knowledge, insights, resources, references, ideas, help, or assistance in solving my problems. I try and make my knowledge available to others hoping for similar honorable payback.
Personal philosophy has more in common with Ayn Rand tempered with some compassion than new age utopian idealism. I believe in giving something and being rewarded for that help by receiving something I need in turn, as opposed to something I dont need, or just good feelings, or people telling me i'm a good person. I have real problems real bills and real dependants who are relying on me and idealism and good feelings dont fill stomachs or pay for doctors. Not a member of anti government or tax protester organizations and not interested in changing the world because I don't believe it wants to be changed, but dont mind contributing to open source projects out of enlightened selfishness and if people used the tools to stop being so collectively stupid i'd be happy. Personal goal at this point is mostly just trying to find somewhere to be left alone for a few years to regroup my life and balance. By now you'll either like me or hate me. :)