Newcomer from Denver

Might as well post that introduction!  Former PNW resident who followed the job to Denver, discovered the SKIP Kickstarter, and has been fantasizing about finding a responsible way to Nope out of consumer culture.  I'm hamstrung as an apartment dweller, starting with container gardens and the 'indoor' side of things when I'm not out in the hills with a tent.  I'm pretty savvy with tools, about renewable power system theory, and how to have a good time without cell phone coverage.

Got a ways (and a fair bit of savings) between where I am and the dream of a homestead, though there's no time like the present to learn the rest of the skills.

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone else is doing, work in what ideas I can fit into my space, and maybe offer a pair of hands in Colorado or S WY on the weekends.

-Matt

Welcome to Permies, Matt!
Bunch of nice folks with tons of knowledge at your fingertips!

Matt, welcome to Permies! You're not alone in your urban situation, and we have quite a few folks who are making the best of it with urban permaculture. You've come to the right place!

Hi Matt, Welcome to Permies and good luck with your life adventure.

Have a good browse through the forums, here's a few links that may help you find your feet:

About Permies:
https://permies.com/wiki/34193/permies-works-links-threads
https://permies.com/wiki/permies-faq

Some threads that may be pertinents to yoir situation:

How to save money:
https://permies.com/t/67281/frugality

Passive income tips:
https://permies.com/t/149668/started-residual-passive-income-dollar

Growing in containers:
https://permies.com/t/151372/Permaculture-Pots

Regional forum to find Permie neighbours
https://permies.com/f/30/rockies

Hope these are of interest to you.

Hi Matt,
I'm Gabi - I'm a new transplant to Denver as well. I think we've got a lot in common, I'm also an apartment dweller hoping to exit consumerist society and followed my job here, hoping to save up money to purchase land back in my ancestral homelands (I'm Native American from Michigan). I also am pretty handy since I work as an engineer, and renewable energy/water treatment is what I'm really passionate about!

If you're interested in learning skills, I'd be happy to have some conversations with you. I have some credibility around water treatment, maybe we could do a skill trade? I also had the privilege of growing up on a sustainable farm so I've got a lot of valuable experience. Regardless of what you're looking for, I'd be happy to meet a like minded individual out here!