Sold my house
I sold my house. I thought this over and came to the conclusion that if I lose my job I would not be able to keep makeing payments.
It seemed like a good idea to sell and make a small profit.
I am looking for property to build a small (very small) strawbale house on.
Since I have dogs, this seems like the best way to proceed.
I would also like to raise sheep, goats, and chickens.
My reading consist of researching modern techniques for farming.
I am also going to go forward with a side business of weaving.
I expect if things really go downhill, that people would come live with me to form a small village. However I would ask them to have developed their years supply of food etc.
THis is a big leap, but after all the reading and research I think the best move for me.
I expect to live in an apartment until I find the land and get house built.
So if anyone knows of some available land, or a rental that accepts two larghish dogs, please let me know.
My dogs know that they are not allowed to bother chickens and rabbits.
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My Eco-Village Idea
Earth-friendly, communal living provides the solution to many of the problems in our society.
The secret to a successful "Eco-Village" is to have an equal number of female and male adults as monogamous couples. This will keep the community peaceful. Men's and women's lodges can also foster camaraderie and preserve the male/female dynamic.
Meals are shared and the whole community helps to raise the children. Education should be practical rather than pedantic.
The community will maintain both a rural and urban location. The rural location will be in the coastal range west of Portland where we work toward self-sufficiency. The urban location will enable us to continue to earn money in the city. However, a "regular" job becomes less important as we make progress toward self-sufficiency.
Our Eco-Village is a sustainable lifestyle for the difficult times ahead!