I am willing to travel for up to two weeks at a time, randomly throughout the summer.

Hello Kin-Sheppers, how is life on the Homestead?
It's amazing or on it's way there, I am sure.

A little of my background as a ShepHeard

For the last three years I have been traveling during the summers, helping out those trying to build an independent self-sustainable life. In 2015 I spent the summer building a Cobb Cottage in Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado. It was an amazing experience and I met many wonderful people. It was among the Top Ten summers of my 44 years of life.

During my stay, there were anywhere from 4-14 volunteers with me where we all camped on the property, living communally. I am chasing this type of atmosphere again, because the lifestyle was a blast and living in the Rocky Mountains was a dream.

If you are planning to build any new structures on your land, I suggest you hold a Natural Building Workshop.

That same summer I moved on to a homestead in Estes Park, CO. Here, I used scrap wood (this was all she had and was what she wanted to be used) to expand her chicken coop. She had two different flocks and wanted them joined into one area. She also needed firewood acquired and processed for the winter(I found her a resource, which only cost her $10 a cord), some plumbing fixed, her snow plow repaired and repairs around the house performed. I left her ready for the winter.

The last two summers, I have traveled to Cabool, MO multiple times per year to help out a single mom and neighbor whom I met in a Facebook homesteading group. Here I gained a bit of new knowledge caring for pigs, horses, raising meat rabbits and added a skill or two to my sustainable building portfolio.

A Summary of My Path, Bringing Me to Where I am Today

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Eight years ago, I decided to minimize my need for material belongings and began to live a more natural and minimal life. This all sprouted from an instant love for Backpacking. I acquired this passion after visiting my best friend in Cheyenne, Wyoming who had just moved out there at the time.

This branched off into survivalism, bushcraft, tiny home dwelling, foraging and every single skill that is linked to living an independent life.

Skills I Have to Offer

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Some of the skills I have acquired from my travels include;

• Installing solar and wind energy systems
• buiding a chicken coop
• building a fold away vegetable drying table, connected to the pasture fence for easy access
• turned a portable garage into a greenhouse
• built a primitive outdoor bathhouse
• built a pully system on a barn to raise hay
• built property gates by welding re-purposed materials from scratch.
• designed and installed a water transfer system from a pond to the bath house I built

I am quite handy with hand and power tools of all kinds and my skills include;

intermediate auto mechanics

plumbing

carpentry

novice AC electrical and intermediate DC

solar and wind power system install

building with cobb

intermediate welding

putting together abstract concepts and

an ability to find useful ways to re-purpose on-site materials to fit your needs.

have extensively researched permaculture and other types of natural building, besides cobb

medicinal and edible plant identification, use and so much more.

I recycle for a living and claim to be a Professional Scavenger. If I know your goals before hand and we plan far enough ahead, I may be able to acquire many of the materials you need to build most any project, whether it be wood, metal, electronics, roofing, windows and especially pallets. This is not an exhaustive list.

My Offer

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I offer all my skills, knowledge and physical labor for around 25 hours a week and lifetime friendship in exchange for a place to pitch a tent, two meals a day, your friendship, the ability to explore your area and whatever knowledge you are willing to share with me. I prefer to get to know an area, rather just visit it.

My preference is to help those that are struggling financially and your pace of progress is slowed because of a shortage of money, not counting debt. If you make $75,000 a year or more, you have the financial means needed. I want to help those who need it and cannot afford to pay a professional, nor are even interested in a professional product.

I will be attending a few Natural Building Workshops this year, so my availability will be for random periods for up to 2 weeks in between these workshops. This means I'll have further knowledge in this area to share. I usually need at least a couple weeks notice and like to have all the necessary details before I agree to make any arrangements, but I am sure most people would expect this.😀

Skills Wanted

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I would love to learn more about Natural Building, foraging, Animal Husbandry, self-sufficiency of any kind, permaculture and so much more. My brain is a sponge that is never fully saturated. I would love to experience everything and am a lifelong student.

A Little More About Me

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I Vape, am very 420 friendly and travel with my dog and best friend Nietzsche(Neechee). I know how to be discrete and responsible, only microdosing Marijuana. In contrast I do not drink alcohol(save for a drink or two a year) and in the spirit of Captain @dreemsteem's Treasure Hunt, "har me maties, I be passin' on yer Rum!" Lol

Nietzsche is 9 years old, well trained and is used to being around other animals, including horses and chickens. He does not wear a collar and I RARELY put him on a leash. If Nietzsche cannot roam freely, I won't be able to help. Everybody loves Nietzsche, I guarantee it.😜

My Dietary Needs

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I am an Omnivore so, while a loose Vegetarian Diet will suffice, a Vegan Diet will not sustain me. I do avoid some of the more gassy foods, but we'll deal with that if the need arises.

I love working on projects, especially something new to me. I am the type that always has multiple projects going or sitting on the backburner. I prefer to be outside hanging around a fire,(after work for the day is done) rather than inside watching television

I am always up for an adventure and want to experience your area as deeply as possible. Settings in nature are my preference and a hike, swim at the local watering hole or kayaking are perfect examples of what I mean when I mention adventure. You are not expected to accompany me, but hopefully you know your area well enough to direct me to the good spots.

I currently live in an environment similar to what @s-h-e-p is about. We have long since adopted each other as family, so it goes beyond a Host/Helper relationship.

I live on Tom and Jean's land in an 18'camper. I am 100% off grid, but am provided plug in service. I will not be traveling with my camper, as it greatly increases the amount of gasoline needed to pull it. I just need a spot to pitch my tent.

Tom & Jean are a mid 70 year old couple, who live on a very modest set income in an aging home. Anyone that owns an older home knows that upkeep is a constant chore.

I take care of everything outside on a regular basis, do whatever repair work or remodeling that's needed, repair vehicles and pay attention to the wants of Tom and create many projects for him that he may mention in passing.

One such project is building an outdoor abode for the stray cats he feeds. He has four indoor cats and a dog, so his wife has given him a quota on the amount of house pets he keeps.

The cat house is complete with enough sleeping area for ten cats, has an automatic feeder, is heated in the winter and I have installed exhaust fans to cool it in the summer.

Jean lost her mobility years ago and is a full-time dependent for Tom. Tom being older has quite a few physical disabilities and just had neck surgery a week ago.

During his healing, I step up and take care of everything. I am currently preparing the meals, looking after the animals and keeping the inside of the house clean, on top of my other responsibilities.

This is the type of relationship I hope to build. I have a strong personality with a high confidence in myself and tend to tell things like I see them. I need to be treated as an equal, rather than and underling. I mention this, because many people these days take their belongings a bit too serious and find it hard not to act like a boss on their land. We all share this planet equally.

I am a 'live and let live' type of person and am looking for the same in a host. An environment with very strict rules does not suit me. I am an adult and am respectful and courteous, so do not require much outside structure.

I work well with others, but can take charge and work on my own when needed. I prefer to work with my hosts, rather than for them. I find that this is the best way to share knowledge. When I leave, the hope is that not only have I learned something from you, but you have learned new skills from me as well. After I build or install anything with you, you'll hopefully be able to repair and rebuild them on your own in the future.

I have references, which will be provided at the appropriate time.

I wish you all the best and hope you achieve all the goals you set for yourselves and if our paths cross, we will work together to make the world a better place.

I look forward to hearing from you, my friends and hope you enjoyed the little slice of my life just share with you.
And...

Thank you for sharing your time with me.

Please make sure to get outside and record it for others to enjoy.

#PayItForward because someone has done right by you.

And most importantly, help keep our area's clean by practicing Leave No Trace Principle's.

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