tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2804037025273509575.post5045896703280071461..comments2010-03-29T11:23:55.302+02:00Comments on livet på landet: shifting thoughtslivet på landethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11458729276859847012noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2804037025273509575.post-32527956487477508672009-07-27T18:35:08.792+02:002009-07-27T18:35:08.792+02:00Hi Julie & JP - there are a couple of cohousin...Hi Julie & JP - there are a couple of cohousing projects I'm familiar with - one in Oakland CA and one here in Madison, WI. Here are some links to their materials... food for thought? <br /><br />http://www.swansway.com/<br />http://arboretumcohousing.org/<br /><br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094043560248810906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2804037025273509575.post-69963787730445895072009-07-27T15:00:45.329+02:002009-07-27T15:00:45.329+02:00I can't believe you are doing this... seems we...I can't believe you are doing this... seems we are sisters on different contints. Or something.<br /><br />We have been planning something like this with some friends of ours for the past 8 years. We saw a great plot about 6 years ago, but they weren't ready to take the plunge so we let it go. Then Greg and I moved onto a friend's farm, and agreed to buy a portion of it. All great, except it turned out he didn't actually own the farm.... So, one ex-friend later, we moved to Moorreesburg.<br /><br />Now the original couple are ready to make the move and are looking at properties near Robertson (wine country!) with the idea that they, us and one or possibly two other families will live there together, each in our own house on opposite corners of the property (we're not planning to share as much as you are).<br /><br />And Greg and I will finally get the chance to build the straw bale house we have been dreaming of... we have the plans drawn up and we have files of research on solar power, wind power, composting toilets etc etc etc.<br /><br />So exciting! If you get chosen for that tourism thing, it will be one more thing to talk about when we meet.Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740400573089418021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2804037025273509575.post-34932071219745159572009-07-27T13:26:50.662+02:002009-07-27T13:26:50.662+02:00We are kinda in a project like that. We have move...We are kinda in a project like that. We have moved to the family farm. My family in one house and one sister in another.<br /><br />My hubby and I work outside the home and work hard on weekends and afternoons to try to catch up. <br /><br />It is a lot of work. It must be shared by all. The harvest is your reward.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2804037025273509575.post-77042094856442549792009-07-27T10:43:10.559+02:002009-07-27T10:43:10.559+02:00Mentioning the Japanese is great, they can teach u...Mentioning the Japanese is great, they can teach us a lot when it comes to "living together". Most Americans think (and are taught) to look out for number 1 ME! The Japanese are much better at considering the whole, and what's good for the community.<br /><br />Not only do you need committed people, you need some type of plan for when someone wants out...or just becomes a burden (decides they're not taking a cooking turn, or whatever).<br /><br />I remembered a word I was trying to say earlier, its like a commune!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03097673387676022107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2804037025273509575.post-29266596429443561742009-07-27T09:01:50.089+02:002009-07-27T09:01:50.089+02:00The last decade or so a lot of Japanese people are...The last decade or so a lot of Japanese people are giving up the city to plant their roots in small villages, farms etc. A lot of the old Japanese style cooking and way of living has been Earth friendly and the countryside is a much more natural place for people to go back that lifestyle. I am very interested in doing this myself! I hope you guys find the perfect spot...I'm sure the rest will follow!<br /><br />As you mentioned on your other blog, I really don't have much skills when it comes to living off the land. I wish I had spent more time with my grandmother...she had a wealth of knowledge!I_am_Tulsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086202179186118183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2804037025273509575.post-10969152797995771512009-07-24T06:33:54.636+02:002009-07-24T06:33:54.636+02:00I admire the concept, I really do. Yet while I...I admire the concept, I really do. Yet while I'm nodding my approval, I know I couldn't live this way. Not anymore. <br /><br />With each passing year I appreciate more deeply my independence and the sanctuary I have built around me in the form of my family, comfortable home, special things, privacy and quiet. Especially the quiet. <br /><br />Young people are expected to 'do without', share and compromise their personal comfort until they have earned a place in life where such sacrifices are no longer necessary. I have now reach that place and would not wish to go back. <br /><br />I suspect the project would work well with young families <i>very</i> committed to the purpose with a high degree of compatibility, maturity, understanding. Toss in frequent "family meetings" to keep communication clear and a healthy level of tolerance.Liz Fulcher, The Fragrant Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745246662315569161noreply@blogger.com