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Cimarron

Older boomer (70-80)

Male

East Millinocket, ME, TN U.S.

Speed of commitment:

Fast: Open to a situation that takes everyone being all-in from the start (with contracts & clarity), In between: Open to a commitment after a defined time for a trial run

IC types I would live in or am forming:

Cohousing: private residences around shared space, Cottage industry in community (e.g. biz partners or recreation venture team), Ecovillage or agrihood, Farm or ranch, Mobile home park or RV spot, Multi-house collective (resource-sharing among houses not adjacent), 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.

ICmatch group or IC I'm part of:

Freedom Cells

Service-based IC (population served):

Low income elderly, Low income families with children

Vulnerable population as a proportion of residents:

No can do

Residential proximity:

Separate units (separate apartments but some shared common areas with shared resources), Shared land (separate houses possibly with some shared buildings)

Ownership types:

Join an established IC to learn and possibly stay, 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), Whatever the group can agree on

Reasons for shared housing:

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, Lower cost of living, 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, 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

Yard or landscaping:

Gardens and edible landscaping, Space for kids and/or dogs to run, Tidy and clutter-free outdoors with storage out of sight

Neighborhood or scenery:

Nature scenery is a priority worth paying extra for

Current city, town, or county:

East Millinocket, ME

Nation(s) of current residence:

U.S.

Preferred regions:

South America (Spanish-speaking), U.S. rocky mountain region, U.S. southeast region, U.S. southwest region

Population density:

Rural, Small town

Ideal location(s):

Southern Appalachia - low density population

Commitment to my current location:

Want to eventually commit to a permanent location if it goes well, Would relocate if group decides to try another location together

Relocation capacity:

Ready to move from my current residence now or in the near future, Ready to move from my general area now or in the near future

State, province, or region:

Tennessee (TN)

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:

Somewhat frugal about leisure and entertainment expenditures

Leadership availability:

I'm willing to join as part of a core leadership team

Roles and responsibilities:

Flexible responsibilities are often best, which aren't assigned or micromanaged, Transactional relationships are more fair; to a reasonable extent there should be accountability through written agreements

Common practical skills:

Bookkeeping, Carpentry & repair, Cleaning, Farm animal care, Gardening or crop cultivation, Organizing & labeling, Permaculture

Experience or schooling:

Animal training or care, Bookkeeping/accounting, Business management, Carpentry & construction, Computer science, English language proficiency, Experience teaching adults, Finance, economics, timebanking, Food preservation (e.g., cheesemaking, home canning, drying, smoking), Horticulture or permaculture, Long term rentals and maintenance, Mathematics, Outdoor survival skills (e.g., hunting, foraging, fire starting), Political science & history, Security (may include experience with weapons), Travel, Writing

Languages:

Some Spanish

Occupation(s) and expertise:

Army officer, Accountant/Corp Controller, Computer Programming, Commodity Options Trading, Real Estate investment, Rehab/Fix and Flips

Years lived in an IC:

1-5 years in IC, Lived with roommate(s) or housemate(s)

Experience in community:

13.5 years in Army (enlisted and officer), 4 years small IC

Professional certifications or degrees:

BS Sci Ed, BA Music Comp, BA Accounting

Generation:

Older boomer (70-80)

Generations intended in IC:

Gen A (born 2013 – 2024), Gen X (born 1965 – 1980), Gen Z (born 1997 – 2012), Millennial (born 1981 – 1996), Older boomer (born 1946 – 1954), Pre-boomer (born before 1946), Younger boomer (born 1955 – 1964)

Number of working adults:

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 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, Should be grounds for expulsion from the community, Should not be allowed on the premises

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 require that community is informed of planned visits

Nudity (tolerable rules):

Should be limited to private rooms or private residences (as is the norm outside the IC)

Required disclosures:

Background check for landlord/tenant disputes, Credit check, Current addictions even if under treatment, On sex offender registry, Past felony conviction

Prohibitions:

Fairly tolerant of individual differences but tend to obey reasonable laws.

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, Bahai, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Native American / First Nations, New Thought (law of attraction), Shamanic or indigenous animist, Sikh, 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:

I would probably not participate but am not opposed to others' participation.

Wisdom sharing:

I believe in personal liberty, personal responsibility, and respect for individuality.

Size of community:

11 to 20, 21 to 50, 6 to 10, Under 6

Sense of togetherness:

I do not want to be required or pressured to share feelings in a group setting, Relationships should develop naturally, not thru team building exercises or mandated group circles

Gender + number:

Male

Genders welcome in IC:

Female, Male

My current couple situation:

I'm single or divorced

Couple situations welcome in IC:

Not applicable

My sexual orientation:

Asexual

Sexual identities welcome in IC:

Heterosexual (straight), Monogamous (committed to a single sexual partner)

Sex & intimacy norms in IC:

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

Other ICmatch members in my household or IC:

None

My availability for physical intimacy:

Never would I ever be interested in casual sex

Mobility accommodations:

None

Learning difference accommodations:

I learn best from reading and hands-on learning

Socioeconomic status:

I've recently sold my 30-acre farm, so I have some cash available to invest in community infrastructure and a personal residence.to build the needed infrastructure. Looking for members with some capital to invest, no free riders at this stage.

Gender and sexuality:

Prefer male and female whether born or chosen, don't want to know.

Queer or LGBTQ:

Prefer people don't hide it, but don't flaunt it either.

Racial or ethnic identities:

Habitual use of the F-word is a turn-off for me. Body piercing and excessive body art also make for a bad first impression.

Diversity beliefs or intentions:

Diversity is not one of my goals, I want to be around people who believe in Liberty and want to get out of the Matrix of Tyranny. Race, religion, gender, socio-economic status is irrelevant.

Race & Ethnicity:

American Indian or Alaska Native, White

Children in IC:

Children are welcome but not a necessity (not a dealbreaker issue)

Children present in household:

No dependent children

Other people’s children:

Children are the responsibility of their parents, so any shared care needs to be agreed on between individuals, I want to be in a setting in which all feel a responsibility for well-being of children in the community

Behavior correction:

Parents shouldn't allow their child(ren) to be loud and disruptive in group settings

Children sheltered from:

Adult nudity, Drug use, Sexual behavior or images, Violent images or lyrics, Vulgar language

Screen time (acceptable rules):

Screen time and content limits are up to individual families

Schooling:

Charter school, Homeschool, Private school, Unschooling

Learning method:

My son was educated in a Montessori school and turned out great.

Dogs:

Indoor dog(s) okay, Outdoor dog(s) okay if not frequent barkers

Cats:

Indoor cat(s) okay, Outdoor cat(s) okay

Farm animals or pets I have or want:

All farm animals are welcome. Pets need to be supervised when outside and trained to protect the farm livestock not prey on them.

Farm animals or pets:

Chickens, Cows, Ducks, Fish pond, Geese, Goats, Pigs, Rabbits, Sheep, Turkeys

Special food needs:

Avoid over-processed foods with unpronounceable ingredients, Strongly prefer a high quality of food preparation, Strongly prefer home-processed foods, Strongly prefer raw milk

Plant-based or not:

Everyone makes their own food choices even when eating together

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 weekly or monthly, Shared meals are necessary community glue, Shared meals should be optional

Medical risk bubbles:

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, Unvaccinated

Severe allergies:

Synthetic esters (fragrances) cause severe headaches. Natural fragrances don't bother me.

Health conditions:

Arthritis is becoming more painful, but I still manage to do my chores every day.

Noise level:

Just keep it down enuf that neighbors don't complain

Sleep:

I often stay up past midnight, I’m not very consistent with my waking and bedtimes, Not applicable (e.g., not planning to share living space that's close to sleeping space)

Sleep needs & noise:

Chronic insomniac

Comfort & convenience:

I can participate in a rugged life and hard physical work, I cannot tolerate extreme temperatures

Tech savvy:

I’m pretty good troubleshooting tech

Internet connection & phone signal:

I can work without consistent internet connection, We have reliable wifi

Off-grid:

Is a workable favored option, Is okay but not so important

Leisure time:

Jigsaw puzzles, streaming videos, reading, writing

Films, books, music, podcasts, shows:

Westerns, mysteries, disaster flicks, history

Political orientation:

Committed conservatives

Culture influencers:

Ben Franklin, Ayn Rand, Ronald Reagan, Ron Paul, Robert Kiyosaki

Civic, political, or activist groups or movements:

Campaign for Liberty, Young Americans for Liberty, Freedom Cells, Turning Point USA

Extroversion (under 50% means more introverted than average):

14% I'm INTP on Myers-Briggs

Emotional even keel (under 50% means more ups & downs than average):

75%

Agreeableness (under 50% means less compliant or more contrary than average):

20%

Conscientiousness (under 50% means more easygoing than average):

80%

Open to new experiences / imagination (under 50% means more traditional than average, sticks with "tried and true"):

80%

Tendency for dealing with others' expectations:

Took quiz, never received results - I don't concern myself with others' expectations of me, but try to meet their expectations as to my conduct when around them.

Myers-Briggs (& Keirsey-Bates) temperament type:

INTP

Enneagram type:

Questioner

Astrological sign(s):

Leo

Weaknesses and superpowers:

Tunnel vision, I often only see what I am looking for and not notice anything else around it.

A note about me/us:

I neither recognize nor accept any outside authority except my Creator.

Dealbreakers:

Poverty mentality, I have no patience with "victims" who aren't willing to take responsibility for their own lives and overcome their adversities.

Dealmakers:

Availability of and willingness of members to contribute capital or sweat equity to this project.