Lara in Colo Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 We should pitch in and buy a huge parcel of land somewhere (where hsing is lightly regulated) and help each other out. I just read about Prairiebird having to send her children to PS since her DH is unemployed. A dear friend of mine here in Colo is living with her parent so they can HS during tough financial times. I would love to have other like minded people around. We could have organic produce and meats and share curriculum and watch each others children. We could combine our specialties (nurses and vet techs and piano teachers). Just like the old hippie communities of the 60's (except better) we could have a community of homeschoolers. **sigh** Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm in! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm in! So long as everyone is willing to move to Alberta or B.C. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Please come buy out my neighbors! HS regulations here are a one time letter of intent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm in as long as it is some place warm and we each have our own separate abode (sorry, I can't do communal housing). But i would totally do communal meals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Well, if everyone could find employment in Michigan, we've got property on the cheap in this state and zippo difficulties homeschooling. However, it's the "job" part that's the problem. Sigh... Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 We should pitch in and buy a huge parcel of land somewhere (where hsing is lightly regulated) and help each other out. I just read about Prairiebird having to send her children to PS since her DH is unemployed. A dear friend of mine here in Colo is living with her parent so they can HS during tough financial times. I would love to have other like minded people around. We could have organic produce and meats and share curriculum and watch each others children. We could combine our specialties (nurses and vet techs and piano teachers). Just like the old hippie communities of the 60's (except better) we could have a community of homeschoolers. **sigh** Lara Wow! That sounds heavenly. When people lived like that, life was better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm in as long as it is some place warm and we each have our own separate abode (sorry, I can't do communal housing). But i would totally do communal meals! :iagree: Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Count me in! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Co-housing only seems to work when all the residents share very similar values. We were invited to a meeting discussing forming a co-housing community with some other homeschoolers but while I liked the other families, I knew that trying to live with them would drive us nuts. :tongue_smilie: Now if there were a co-housing for "crunchy cons", that might be something we'd be interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Our neighborhood usually has several houses for sale. Our neighbors are trying to sell their house. Everyone should just move here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Have you seen the movie...I think it was "The Village." it was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 I don't want live in the same house (unless I have to) but I would like to have communal farming and ranching and an attitude of helping each other out. You know: teach my children piano, I fix your cars........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Have you seen the movie...I think it was "The Village." it was awesome. I loved that movie. My best friend and I joke all the time that we need to set that up. I'd bring the whole thing down though... I need internet. :D I'm up for a community. I would also need my own home with my family but we could build a giant community center with recreation facilities, a big eating area and kitchen, study and hangout areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I think we'd have to have two. A northern and a southern homeschool hippy commune. I'm in up north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I plan to create one when I win the lottery. Hope y'all don't mind living in the shadow of my estate home, though! ;):lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 And what would happen during kerfluffles? Would we have a kilt parade to end it all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 That would be awesome!! We would just have to forbid discussions about religion, politics and be very specific when inviting people to have a cup of tea. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 And what would happen during kerfluffles? Would we have a kilt parade to end it all? LOL I like that idea! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) We should pitch in and buy a huge parcel of land somewhere (where hsing is lightly regulated) and help each other out. I just read about Prairiebird having to send her children to PS since her DH is unemployed. A dear friend of mine here in Colo is living with her parent so they can HS during tough financial times. I would love to have other like minded people around. We could have organic produce and meats and share curriculum and watch each others children. We could combine our specialties (nurses and vet techs and piano teachers). Just like the old hippie communities of the 60's (except better) we could have a community of homeschoolers. **sigh** Lara Dh and I talk about doing that all the time with the farm. In the good weather (i.e. winter, i.e. October to May), it's like a commune here half the time anyway, with friends, relatives and others hanging about -- some in their campers, some in tents, some in the house. I said to dh yesterday that I need to take a morning roll call just to know how many to feed. He said that would be great for him too because he's not even sure who the heck is staying from day to day. :lol: What is nice is that, even though this past year has been quite tight for us personally, and even though I'd never ask a guest to feed themselves, our hippie-buddies always seem to make food appear from nowhere, so everyone's always got plenty to share and plenty to eat. Plus, all of sudden we've got a LOT of farmhands!! I really appreciate good friends. ETA: Re: your list.... our farm is certified organic, and if we make it through the next year of paperwork, the beef and pork will be, too. :D Edited July 25, 2012 by Audrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I think we'd have to have two. A northern and a southern homeschool hippy commune. I'm in up north. :iagree::iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Dh and I talk about doing that all the time with the farm. In the good weather (i.e. winter, i.e. October to May), it's like a commune here half the time anyway, with friends, relatives and others hanging about -- some in their campers, some in tents, some in the house. I said to dh yesterday that I need to take a morning roll call just to know how many to feed. He said that would be great for him too because he's not even sure who the heck is staying from day to day. :lol: What is nice is that, even though this past year has been quite tight for us personally, and even though I'd never ask a guest to feed themselves, our hippie-buddies always seem to make food appear from nowhere, so everyone's always got plenty to share and plenty to eat. I really appreciate good friends. :001_smile: That's the best way. Everyone chipping in and just making it happen. I love that! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 It sounds great to me! I could go for that, especially the kilt parades! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 And some sort of "bad relative" radar that alerts everyone to come and support each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 We should pitch in and buy a huge parcel of land somewhere (where hsing is lightly regulated) and help each other out. ....We could have organic produce and meats and share curriculum and watch each others children. We could combine our specialties (nurses and vet techs and piano teachers). Lara As long as we can have RC cola & Oreos along with the healthy food, I'm in! :D I'm in as long as it is some place warm and we each have our own separate abode (sorry, I can't do communal housing). But i would totally do communal meals! :iagree: Let's see: I'm a hairdresser, I can also do nails & waxing. DH is a computer guy. Diamond can teach dance classes- Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, HipHop, Ballroom, Liturgical SweetChild can start the Volleyball team, plus help out with dance- esp. Tap & Ballroom. babyBaby can teach Karate- she actually already does- ages 4-adults! I'm a young-earth conservative Christian who enjoys sharing with and learning from all types... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I think we'd have to have two. A northern and a southern homeschool hippy commune. I'm in up north. :iagree: I'm good for volunteering in the kitchen, vegetable gardens, feed chickens/goats/cattle, and helping with tutoring or a coop. But definitely have to have my own space/yurt/adobe hut. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 ETA: Re: your list.... our farm is certified organic, and if we make it through the next year of paperwork, the beef and pork will be, too. :D That's fantastic!!! Good luck on your certification. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 As long as we can have RC cola & Oreos along with the healthy food, I'm in! :D :iagree: Let's see: I'm a hairdresser, I can also do nails & waxing. DH is a computer guy. Diamond can teach dance classes- Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, HipHop, Ballroom, Liturgical SweetChild can start the Volleyball team, plus help out with dance- esp. Tap & Ballroom. babyBaby can teach Karate- she actually already does- ages 4-adults! I'm a young-earth conservative Christian who enjoys sharing with and learning from all types... And Hershey's Nuggets with almonds and Ghiardellis. :) I can teach music and my dh is a computer guy too. My dd is a writer and graphic novelist. She can provide books to read. :) I can also help in the kitchen. I'm a fair cook. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 In Minnesota I just saw like 70 or so acres of land for $19,000. It's ATV access only. I'm in. :tongue_smilie: When I get my CPM or ND (still debating on which to do when the babies are old enough), I'll be town midwife or doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I will exchange Japanese language lessons for housecleaning services. Ds would love to help with everyone's technology needs. Dh is an RN and a pastor depending on whether you need healing for the body or the soul. Dd will teach younger kids gymnastics and will train your dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkwynn Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'll work in the library! DH is in aviation maintenance, but he could fix cars and stuff, too! My oldest could tutor Advanced Video Games, lol. They both love baseball, so we'd help with the sports pantry. :) Put me down for the south branch. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 see.... we could make it work!!! I don't have any real skills, but I do learn fast. (I learned how to build engines the first year I was married). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 The back 16 acres is for sale here! No noisy neighbors alot of land and small town life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I will exchange Japanese language lessons for housecleaning services. Ds would love to help with everyone's technology needs. Dh is an RN and a pastor depending on whether you need healing for the body or the soul. Dd will teach younger kids gymnastics and will train your dogs. If she can train my dog not to pee on the couch so we could actually allow him out of the laundry room I will clean your house every week and bake cookies every Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm in! So long as everyone is willing to move to Alberta or B.C. :D :iagree: I am visualizing it to be more of a Cult than a commune though. The cult of Swellmomma! You all could be my minions. Yup this sounds like a good plan to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 If she can train my dog not to pee on the couch so we could actually allow him out of the laundry room I will clean your house every week and bake cookies every Sunday! you teach my two not to pee on the floor and I will teach yours not to pee on the couch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 :iagree: I am visualizing it to be more of a Cult than a commune though. The cult of Swellmomma! You all could be my minions. Yup this sounds like a good plan to me :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Oh, and I will can...I will dehydrate...I will quilt...I will teach science, science, science, and more science, and will be responsible for our children knowing how to build 9 ft rockets that fly a mile and carry a scientific payload section, I will teach algebra, geometry, algebra 2, and pre-calc, I will diagram sentences with your kids, and make them think that Tessla was the greatest genius that ever lived. BUT I WILL NOT GARDEN OR TAKE CARE OF YOUR HOUSE PLANTS! I kill ALL things green. If you've ever seen the show, "Red Dwarf", you'll understand the following: "Every plant is dead, Dave." "What about the violet?" "The violet is dead Dave. Every plant is dead, Dave." "All the plants are dead?" "Yes Dave, every plant is dead." "Even the petunias?" "Yes Dave, the petunias are dead, Dave. Every plant is dead Dave. All the plants are dead, Dave!" So, just keep that in mind when you are doling out responsibilities within the colony! :D Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kricau Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 OH MY GOSH!!! I am so in :) I am always telling my DH that I wish we could live on a homeschool Kibbutz. Either that or time travel back to the 40/50's. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kricau Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Where are you. I am ready to move tomorrow. So sick of neighboors. I need room to breath LOL The back 16 acres is for sale here! No noisy neighbors alot of land and small town life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'll give riding and driving classes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renmew Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I would totally want to do something like that. My best friend thought long and hard about buying a property with a second home on it so that my family could live there, too. It didn't happen yet, but we can still dream. But I probably couldn't live in your commune, because all I know how to do is teach, so... that kind of goes against having a homeschooling group, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestar Academy Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Dh and I talk about doing that all the time with the farm. In the good weather (i.e. winter, i.e. October to May), it's like a commune here half the time anyway, with friends, relatives and others hanging about -- some in their campers, some in tents, some in the house. I said to dh yesterday that I need to take a morning roll call just to know how many to feed. He said that would be great for him too because he's not even sure who the heck is staying from day to day. :lol: What is nice is that, even though this past year has been quite tight for us personally, and even though I'd never ask a guest to feed themselves, our hippie-buddies always seem to make food appear from nowhere, so everyone's always got plenty to share and plenty to eat. Plus, all of sudden we've got a LOT of farmhands!! I really appreciate good friends. ETA: Re: your list.... our farm is certified organic, and if we make it through the next year of paperwork, the beef and pork will be, too. :D :drool5::drool5::drool5::001_wub: Where are you?? I feel a road trip is needed... (I come with an rv).... you teach my two not to pee on the floor and I will teach yours not to pee on the couch :lol::lol: Robin in nj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 That's a fun thought. I have no particular special skills, but I like to have hordes of pre schoolers around playing play dough, fingerpainting, making volcanoes, and all sorts of other messy play. That's not very useful, every mom does that! DH would need to be near the oilfields for work too....well, darn. Great idea though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 That's a fun thought. I have no particular special skills, but I like to have hordes of pre schoolers around playing play dough, fingerpainting, making volcanoes, and all sorts of other messy play. That's not very useful, every mom does that! DH would need to be near the oilfields for work too....well, darn. Great idea though! You see..... I hate doing that!! My children really missed the momma boat on that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I vote we go up to Audrey's. Everybody in America seems to be a little cranky right now. (I mean everybody, including me.) Let's go be organic farmers on a homeschooling kibbutz in Canada. DH is an electrician and generally very handy, also he plays nicely with others, so he should be an asset. I'll try to get him to wear a kilt now and then. What else is my family good for...hmm...we can teach folk music (guitar, dulcimer, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and old-time and bluegrass singing). We'll be having barn dances, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 We could all buy land in southern DE. There's plenty of cheap farm land and all we have to report is number of days attendance. Dh is an artist and I could teach math and logic. We'd pitch in on the farm too. All organic is good for me. When do we start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom2011 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Sounds great! Where do we sign up? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 That's a fun thought. I have no particular special skills, but I like to have hordes of pre schoolers around playing play dough, fingerpainting, making volcanoes, and all sorts of other messy play. That's not very useful, every mom does that! DH would need to be near the oilfields for work too....well, darn. Great idea though! No way! That is really useful. I am so NOT a preschool play mom! You can entertain my 3-y/o anytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 That sounds lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.