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Hi,

Let's see...originally from California. Lived in Hawaii in my 20's and that changed my whole life! I have visited about 36 states and have lived around countless of cultures......only to find that maybe I was born a thousand years too late.

I really value using food as medicine. I have honed in on my abilities to use my science background as a guide for tinkering with plants and animals to enhance health. Technology really stresses me out so I'm not big on TV and I definitely don't do social media. I prefer nature TV.

I would like to find a person that will value all the life enhancements that I could bring to the table and vice versa. I hope one day I don't have to go to the grocery store ever again 🥴

Hobbies: Astronomy, Science, Cooking, Projects, Research, Living.....also, I might talk too much about trees 🤏🏼
 
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Hi Paige.

I am 41. I am pretty active, hiking, bicycling, snowshoeing, working out, ect...

I  have 10 acres in the lower peninsula of Michigan not too far from lake Michigan. Plenty of national forest, rivers, trails in the area. How do you feel about winter?

I too have done a bunch of traveling, much of it was backpacking and bicycle touring.

What do you mean when you say 'tinkering with plants'?

Talking too much about trees? Is that even possible🤔😂
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Well, I mean I went to Big Bear a ton growing up. I'd go for my birthday and it would snow.

Then, there was that one time I went to Niagra Falls in February. Apparently there was a blizzard the same time I was there. This was at a time when the weather wasn't readily available. Anyhow, it was about 7 pm and I was standing at the falls when all of a sudden I noticed that I could not move my jaw. I thought I was having a whole stroke.

Turns out, it is totally fine to wear ugggs + jeans in California snow. New York snow? Why didn't anyone tell me 😭

I don't know how to feel about serious winter because I have limited knowledge to survive it.
 
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Serious winter can be a challenge, but also fun. I love the snow

Some good practices include. Keeping at least a half a tank of gas and blankets in your vehicle for if you get stuck. Plenty of charge on your cell phone. Learning how to drive in icy conditions by playing around in a parking lot with someone experienced.

At home a backup generator and plenty of gas are important. Running the generator under load every month or two helps so you can fire it up when needed. Multiple sources of heat, two pairs of good boots, ect...

Checking on neighbors is important too, not everyone is prepared when a big storm hits

There are challenges with living anywhere, you will learn to adapt to these challenges.
 
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Ever thought to come back to Hawaii?
I’m on the big island doing the isna work.
I’m from Southern California born and raised. Been around the country some. Came here to build a food forest and maybe a Airbnb experience.
Currently living in a tree house made out of ohia’s and pallets. It survived the last couple of storms and high winds.
 
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So far doesn't mean impossible! I hope your search has a good landing wherever you go.
 
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