Offgridlife
Older boomer
Male
Portland, OR
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:
Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Off-grid commune, Tiny homes community
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 seeker or cofounder: I’m seeking to join likeminded others as a core group in founding a new IC. Together we will establish a vision and norms.
Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:
Less than half
Residential proximity:
Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)
Ownership types:
Joint land purchase to subdivide, hold shares, or hold "tenancy in common", Multi-house collective (shared resources, but houses have separate ownership or are separate rentals)
Reasons for shared housing:
Shared land, shared community hub such as gardens or meeting space, but not shared housing)
Décor of shared areas:
Decisions based on practical utility and durability
Clutter level of shared living areas or 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, Dishes washed (or loaded into dishwasher) daily to not attract pests
Yard or landscaping:
Gardens and edible landscaping, Paved walkways and driveways
Neighborhood or scenery:
Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for
Current city/town and state/province:
Portland, OR
Nation(s) of current residence:
United States
Preferred regions:
Canada BC, Canada ON, Canada QC, Canada northern provinces , Canada prairie provinces, Oregon, U.S. California, U.S. Washington state, U.S. midwest region, U.S. northeast region, U.S. rocky mountain region
Population density:
Rural, Small town
Ideal location(s):
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Commitment to my current location:
Want to eventually commit to a permanent location if it goes well
Relocation capacity:
Ready to move from my general area now or in the near future
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, Time bank, Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment)
My socioeconomic status:
Substantial assets but lower income
Leisure and lifestyle:
Leisure time is a high priority, but not necessarily expensive
Leadership availability:
I'm willing to join as part of a core leadership team
Roles and responsibilities:
Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict, Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements
Common practical skills:
Carpentry & repair, Cleaning, Cooking for groups, Gardening or crop cultivation, Group facilitation, Organizing & labeling, Permaculture
Experience or schooling:
Business management, Carpentry & construction, City planning, zoning, & compliance, Consensus facilitation, Ecological science, Finance, economics, timebanking, Marketing, Natural building, Outdoor survival skills (e.g., hunting, foraging, fire starting), Political science & history, Psychology, Public speaking, Sociology, Sports or physical recreation, Waterworks, plumbing, sanitation, Writing
Occupation(s) and expertise:
Management Consultant, Chief of Staff, Entrepreneur
Years lived in an IC:
No experience, but determined to make it work
Professional certifications or degrees:
B.A., American Civilization and Environmental Studies; Master in Forest Science; Masters in Business Administration; Licensed Planagement Consultant (anywhere)
Generation:
Older boomer
Generations intended in IC:
Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964)
Number of working adults:
1
Alcohol (tolerable rules):
Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Tobacco smoking (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Cannabis (tolerable rules):
Should be allowed in designated areas only, Should be regulated by group decision only if it becomes problematic
Psychedelics (tolerable rules):
Should not be allowed on the premises
Illegal recreational drugs (tolerable rules):
Should be dealt with by group decision in a manner to support non-use
Overnite guests (tolerable rules):
Should be permitted in limited circumstances as decided by the governance process, Should be subject to group decision only if it becomes problematic
Daytime visitor access (tolerable rules):
Should be discussed and limited by the IC agreements
Nudity (tolerable rules):
Should be welcome and discussed through the governance process, to consider each individual’s preferences
Required disclosures:
Background check for landlord/tenant disputes, Credit check, Current addictions even if under treatment, On sex offender registry, Past felony conviction
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Spiritual but not religious
Practices welcome in IC:
Agnostic, Atheist, Buddhist, Hindu, Native American / First Nations, Spiritual but not religious, Taoist
Ecological preservation ethics:
Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Composting toilet, Gray water recycling where permitted, Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind
Belief-related practices:
Not interested in shared spiritual, religious or ethical beliefs.
Wisdom sharing:
Pragmatism in the moment; critical decision-making skills based on verifiable data and good analytic models arising from experience
Size of community:
6 to 10, Under 6
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships
Gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Female, Male
My current couple situation:
I'm available, I'm single or divorced
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship), Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Single (not in a committed closed partnership)
My sexual orientation:
Polyamorous, Straight
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), Heterosexual (straight), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner), Non-monogamous, Polyamorous (in more than one physically intimate relationship with consent of all involved), Polygamous (married to more than one spouse)
Sex & intimacy norms in IC:
A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community, Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture
Physical affection:
I selectively enjoy hugs; I lean more toward the physically reserved side, It depends
My availability for physical intimacy:
Want to take it slow, be friends before more involvement
Children in IC:
Children are not a good fit (e.g., college dorm or retirement community)
Children present in household:
No dependent children
Children sheltered from:
Adult nudity, Drug use, Guns, Sexual behavior or images, Violent images or lyrics, Vulgar language
Dogs:
Outdoor dog(s) not okay
Cats:
Outdoor cat(s) not okay
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation, Strongly prefer home-processed foods
Plant-based or not:
Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together
Organic:
Commitment to all organic, Commitment to local-grown as much as possible, Commitment to non-GMO, Not applicable (e.g., no obligation for shared meals)
Shared meals (acceptable norms):
Shared meals should be optional
Medical risk bubbles:
I can commit to taking extra precautions for others in a high-risk category
Pandemic norms:
Keep good health practices for good immune function, Whatever results from group decision-making process
Noise level:
A quiet serene living space should be the norm, Different noise tolerance can be managed by having designated times for noise and quiet
Sleep:
I keep an early bedtime, I’m an early riser, My sleep is easily disturbed so I need quiet at night, 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
Tech savvy:
I'm about average with tech use
Internet connection & phone signal:
I can work without consistent internet connection
Off-grid:
Is the definite only plan
Leisure time:
hiking, biking, canoes and kayaks, sailing
Films, books, music, podcasts, shows:
Sci-Fi, classic oldies, bluegrass, folk
Political orientation:
Outsider left
Extroversion (under 50% means more introverted than average):
58%
Emotional even keel (under 50% means more ups & downs than average):
84%
Agreeableness (under 50% means less compliant or more contrary than average):
42%
Conscientiousness (under 50% means more easygoing than average):
76%
Open to new experiences / imagination (under 50% means more traditional than average, sticks with "tried and true"):
84%
Myers-Briggs (& Keirsey-Bates) temperament type:
ESTJ
Enneagram type:
Type 3 - Achiever with 3w2 wing
Astrological sign(s):
Aries
Weaknesses and superpowers:
I am extremely logical and appear unemotional, because I keep my feelings and emotions out of my decision-making..
Dealbreakers:
I do not work well with narcissists, drama queens, control freaks, sarcastic people, complainers, and "victims."
Dealmakers:
A community of planners and doers, committed to making and implementing ecologically sound decisions and designs for community living would allow me to tolerate lots of small differences.
On scale of 0 (imperturbable) to 27 (highly sensitive), 15 or more = HSP:
11, so not HSP