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 producing all or nearly all of our own food, Working toward a mix of producing our own food and buying groceries
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:
Paved walkways and driveways, Gardens and edible landscaping
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, Pacific Coast U.S., Rocky Mountain U.S., Upper Midwest U.S., Northeast U.S.
Population density:
Small town, Rural
Ideal location(s):
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Duration of 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:
Time bank, Garden (share work and produce), Farm or food forest (share work and produce), Joint business (share work and profits), Tool share (maintenance and use of expensive equipment), Emergency preparedness efforts, Meal preparation
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:
Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements, Clear responsibilities are important to minimize conflict
Practical skills:
Cooking for groups, Cleaning, Gardening or crop cultivation, Permaculture, Carpentry & repair, Group facilitation, Organizing & labeling
Experience or schooling:
Ecological science, Natural building, Carpentry & construction, Waterworks, plumbing, sanitation, Finance, economics, timebanking, City planning, zoning, & compliance, Political science & history, Psychology, Sociology, Outdoor survival skills (e.g., hunting, foraging, fire starting), Sports or physical recreation, Writing, Marketing, Business management, Public speaking, Consensus facilitation
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), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954)
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
Overnight 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:
Past felony conviction, On sex offender registry, Current addictions even if under treatment, Credit check, Background check for landlord/tenant disputes
Religious or spiritual practice-based IC:
No mandate of strict adherence to shared religious beliefs and practices
My religious beliefs or practices:
Spiritual but not religious
Practices welcome in IC:
Atheist, Agnostic, Spiritual but not religious, Buddhist, Hindu, Taoist, Native American / First Nations
Ecological preservation ethics:
Local food commitment for low carbon footprint, Use of alternative power such as solar or wind, Commitment to reduce, re-use, recycle, Gray water recycling where permitted, Composting toilet
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:
Under 6, 6 to 10
Sense of togetherness:
An IC should foster close interpersonal relationships
Gender + number:
Male
Genders welcome in IC:
Male, Female
My current couple situation:
I'm single or divorced, I'm available
Couple situations welcome in IC:
Committed closed partnership(s) (e.g., married monogamous couples), Single (not in a committed closed partnership), Available somewhat (e.g., in open relationship)
My sexual orientation:
Straight, Polyamorous
Sexual identities welcome in IC:
Heterosexual (straight), Cisgender (gender aligns with natal sex), 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:
Primarily left to the individual to determine, with the understanding that personal choices can impact community culture, A topic discussed with curiosity and respect, allowing for experimentation around what works for the community
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
I prefer that children not be exposed to
violent images or lyrics, guns, adult nudity, sexual behavior or images, vulgar language, drug use
Dogs:
Outdoor dog(s) not okay
Cats:
Outdoor cat(s) not okay
Special food needs:
Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation
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’m an early riser, I keep an early bedtime, 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
Wifi:
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