HonestAnasazi
Younger boomer (60-70)
Male
Boulder, UT U.S.
Speed of commitment:
Fast: Open to a situation that takes everyone being all-in from the start (with contracts & clarity)
IC types I would live in or am forming:
Artist collective & live work space, Cottage industry in community (e.g. biz partners or recreation venture team), Farm or ranch, Life partner also into community, Multi-family shared house, Off-grid, Resource-sharing or income-sharing commune, Retreat or event hosting as community, Trial run: Join a household maybe work-trade
Food production:
Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries, Working toward producing all or nearly all of our own food
IC seeker or founder/resident:
IC founder: I am seeking members to join a core group in founding a new IC. We already have a clear vision and established norms.
Residential proximity:
House mates (separate bedrooms, shared kitchen), Roommates (okay to share bedroom), Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Co-operative (collectively owned separate houses or apartments), Rented with shared housing or shared land
Reasons for shared housing or land:
Ecological sustainability to reduce carbon footprint, Friendship and sharing activities, Having a “chosen family” to share good times and support each other thru hard times, Shared land, shared community hub such as gardens or meeting space, but not shared housing), Sharing meals and chores, Sharing resources (spaces, equipment, tools, vehicles, gardens), Working together in a business (e.g., remote location)
Décor of shared areas:
Decisions based on practical utility and durability, Prefer furniture & decor that's kid-or-pet friendly (used or easily replaceable)
Clutter level of shared living areas or work space:
Average level of "lived in" look, Creativity in progress (translate: not tidy in designated work space), Tidy in shared spaces, with a designated place for things
Cleanliness level (germs & crumbs):
All food counters & tables wiped down after each use, All food counters & tables wiped down daily to not attract pests, Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests, Disinfectants must be ecologically safe products (chemical sensitivity)
Yard or landscaping:
Covered space for storage, Gardens and edible landscaping, Space for kids and/or dogs to run, Tidy and clutter-free outdoors with storage out of sight, Xeriscape
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city, town, or county:
Boulder
Nation(s) of current residence:
U.S.
Preferred regions worldwide:
U.S. rocky mountain region
Population density:
Remote, Rural
Ideal location(s):
high altitude desert landscape off 12,000 foot Boulder Mountain with year-round creek water & trout
Commitment to my current location:
Committed to location because of owning a unique property
Relocation capacity:
Committed to my current residence for the foreseeable future
State, province, or region:
Utah (UT)
Resource sharing:
Emergency preparedness efforts, Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Garden (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Meal preparation, Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment)
My socioeconomic status:
Substantial assets but lower income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Current work or personal demands leave little time for leisure
Leadership availability:
I'm currently in IC leadership
Roles and responsibilities:
Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict
Common practical skills:
Carpentry & repair, Cooking for groups, Farm animal care, Gardening or crop cultivation
Experience or schooling:
Activism & organizing, Animal training or care, Biological sciences, Business management, Carpentry & construction, Filmmaking, Horticulture or permaculture, Massage or other bodywork, Natural building, Outdoor survival skills (e.g., hunting, foraging, fire starting), Writing
Languages:
I swear a lot. I'm Irish.
Occupation(s) and expertise:
experience with ponds and irrigation methods and open ditches
Years lived in an IC:
Over 20 years in IC
Experience in community:
I lived on the same land with 12 families. We collaborated to deal with floods, droughts, fires, and animal care
Professional certifications or degrees:
painting contractor
Generation:
Younger boomer (60-70)
Generations intended in IC:
Gen A (born 2013 – 2024), Gen B (babies! born 2025 – 2039), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964)
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed after work hours, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises, Should only be allowed outdoors
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed by those authorized to use them for ceremonial purposes
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should not be policed by the community, as long as no minors are involved and others are not negatively impacted
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated guest areas, Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic, Should not be a concern of the community, as long as everyone's privacy is respected
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should require that community is informed of planned visits
Nudity (tolerable rules):
Should be permitted within designated areas of the IC (e.g., a gated hot tub)
Required disclosures:
Current addictions even if under treatment, On sex offender registry, Past felony conviction
Prohibitions:
I'm not against guns, but gun ownership needs to be disclosed. No shooting on property.
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Composting toilet, Gray water recycling where permitted, Minimize use of plastic, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Belief-related practices:
consciousness of oneness; respect of all life
Wisdom sharing:
consciousness of one
Size of community:
Under 6
My gender identity:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Not available (e.g., you're okay if you're not going to be a threat to my primary relationship), Single (not in a committed closed partnership)
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Heterosexual (straight), LGBTQ+ (non-normative gender identity and/or same-sex attraction), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, Polyamorous (in more than one physically intimate relationship with consent of all involved)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
Race & Ethnicity:
White
Children in IC:
Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue), Children are welcome if 8 or older and well-behaved (e.g., remote work group without childcare)
Dogs:
Outdoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers
Cats:
Indoor cat(s) not okay, Outdoor cat(s) not okay
Farm animals or pets:
Chickens, Cows, Ducks, Fish pond, Goats, Horses, Pigs, Sheep, Turkeys
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation, Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer raw foods
Plant-based or not:
Cage-free eggs okay, Certified-humane meat okay, Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together, Fish okay, Small local dairy products okay
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Commitment to non-GMO, Organic non-certified is okay
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Prefer shared meals daily, Prefer shared meals weekly or monthly, Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals should be optional
Medical risk bubbles:
I can live with or work physically close to people who do not take precautions against infection, allergy, or injury, I can't live with or work physically close to people who need strict precautions from people in their IC
Pandemic norms:
Keep good health practices for good immune function, Sanitize hands frequently in public
Health conditions:
I recently had a few medical operations which require me to be careful with overworking physically. But usually I still think I'm 21.
Noise level:
A lively social environment should be the norm, As long as the vibe is positive, loud gatherings can be frequent, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet, Just keep it down enuf that neighbors don't complain, One quiet space should be reserved for those who need to focus on work, Parents with children shouldn't have to constantly keep them quiet
Sleep:
Not applicable (e.g., not planning to share living space that's close to sleeping space)
Comfort & convenience:
I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I can tolerate extreme temperatures, I enjoy a rugged life and hard physical work, I like my cushy life
Tech savvy:
I’m in need of help for troubleshooting or figuring out new tech
Internet connection & phone signal:
I can work without consistent internet connection, We have no wifi and spotty to no mobile phone signal
Off-grid:
Is the definite only plan
Leisure time:
bonfires, archery, hiking, rock climbing and repelling, music concerts
Political orientation:
Decline to respond
Astrological sign(s):
Aries
Weaknesses and superpowers:
weakness: I've been very independent but as I'm aging I need to delegate and accept help. strengths: I never give up.
A note about me/us:
• If the farm generates profit this season, each of us will receive an equal portion of the profits up to $50,000 for each full-time worker and me. We’ll get this in writing and notarized. • At season’s end, we’ll formalize a contract outlining our ongoing business partnership. I currently have an LLC. • Based on land covenants, I can’t set up a rent-to-own because neighbors get first right of refusal. What I can offer is that if we work well together, you’ll have a home here for as long as I live.
Dealbreakers:
liars and thieves
Dealmakers:
hardworking, confidence, kindness