Hi, Rick here.
I'm currently running a large somewhat remote, rustic homestead solo (not counting my canine friend SHEP). I would like to start a friendship with a woman who is motivated, naturally curious and believes our lives
should be in synchrony with the natural rhythms of the Earth, rather than the calendar and clock, and that we should be dependent on working with the
land and being given sustenance and security through that work.
The homestead has log buildings, hand built on site mostly with on-site materials. Access is private and rugged. The homestead is located in Minnesota.
There is no electricity except for occasional generator use.
Wood heat,
wood cook stove,
water is carried to the cabin.
The following is a list of my priorities, somewhat in order of importance.
1. Respect for all life and planet Earth, our only true home.
2. Physical fitness: routine workouts three times weekly, no smoking, no alcohol, no drugs.
3. Organic homegrown diet as much as possible-leaning toward
vegetarian.
4. Self-sufficiency, as in "jack of all trades" to be practical a homestead needs to provide as many necessities AND niceties as possible.
5. Conversation: as far as relationships this critical item should be at the top of the list.
Intelligent, respectful and meaningful conversations.
Physical activities besides the usual, seasonal and day-to-day of planting, harvesting, wood cutting etc.
I am or have been an active participant in:
Technical rock climbing, running, biking, snowshoeing, cross country and Alpine skiing, swimming, weightlifting and regular workouts.
My homesteading skills include at least the following:
Log construction, woodworking of all types, blacksmithing, Auto and machinery repair, organic
gardening, small scale grain raising,
food preservation and poultry raising.
I am widely read and have some post-secondary education in, biology, genetics, earth sciences and mathematics. I also have interest in archeology, anthropology, natural history and philosophy.
Well..... If you made it through all of that to this point and would like to start a conversation regarding the above topics, post here, or send me a Purple Moosage.
I'd like to connect with you and would enjoy discussing the "day to day"of homesteading, or life's deepest mysteries with you.
R.R.
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