Cohousing-L Mailing List: Wanted: People to Share Rural Living

[Fred H Olson WB0YQM (fholson]

Betty Richter 102153.643 [at] COMPUSERVE.COM (sub at: BRICHTER [at] WELL.COM)
is the author of the message below but due
to a listserv problem it was posted by the COHOUSING-L sysop (Fred).

Fred's note:  Sorry, I overlooked this when it also was rejected the 
first time and hence it was not forwarded to the list.
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Greetings, fellow cohousers,

   This is being reposted from a few weeks ago - apparently it vanished into
cyberspace the first time.

   I have been on this list for a few months and have been reading & enjoying
your postings. I feel I have found some kindred spirits here among you.

   My husband Jim & I are a 50-yr. old couple about to embark on an adventure in
"homesteading" west of the Rockies, and are searching for other individuals &
families who are seriously considering a shared rural existence.

   The opportunity available to us & others who envision themselves in a "micro"
intentional community is unique : we have significant resourcesin the form of a
completely equipped & fully-functional metal & wood workshop, as well as the
skills & know-how to generate a home-based income for an extended
family group. This can take the form of producing items such as contemporary
furniture, composters,objects of art,or energy-saving devices; or providing
services to neighboring communities - tool-sharpening, welding, implement &
appliance repair, sign-making. Also using our current farm experience,
organically raising specialty herbs & livestock will be considered in the
development of a flexible & diversified self-sustaining economy required for 2-4
families.

   We have both enjoyed professional careers - Jim as an engineer, manufacturing
supervisor, & business owner; and myself as a biomedical researcher with a
degree in agriculture/veterinary science. We consider our proposed relocation &
future plans a natural growth integrating aspects of our careers with our
personal hobbies of fine woodworking,drawing & painting, 
gardening -& a special interest in health, nutrition, & alternative healing.

   First steps in relocation to a western home will begin by the end of this
year. Reconnaissance trips have been made to suitable sites in the Pacific NW &
the Southwest,where we had lived previously,but we are allowing room for input
from other couples or individuals regarding location & setting. Will also
consider joining with others who already have property in these areas - or
states such as Montana,Idaho,Wyoming, & Colorado. 

   We are inviting interested individuals to contact us by e-mail at:
       brichter [at] well.com   or     102153.643 [at] compuserve.com 
        Postal mail to:  P.O. Box 393, Ashley, OH 43003

Betty Richter