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Hi everybody, My name is Ron Nicholds, I'm a general contractor from Long Island NY & East Meredith in the NY Catskills. The last several years I have been setting up 35 acres for a homestead, infrastructure, roads ponds, drainage , electric, septic. I was planning to build a bermed zero energy home along with in ground solar greenhouses, but have become hesitant to vest that much time and…
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Crusaders: Hi Everyone! — Greetings! First, thank you Kat for answering my questions. It's nice to hear from someone that's already been there. We look forward to meeting you! Second, welcome Carmelo and Family! Wayne and I started preparing a little over a year ago, by learning survival skills. We have been "lightening our load", and have a year's supply of freeze-dried food to get us through the first year. We have…
Ccolon: Hi Everyone! — Hi Everyone, I am Carmelo Colon, and I just joined the Forum. My wife Joanne, and my three children, age 15, 13, and 11, we are looking forward to be part of this project. I am still trying to figure out how to begin. I live in New York City and my plans are to visit the land as soon as I can to see what I need to do. I am sure that all of you are part of the project for the same reason that I…
Katb: Hi Everyone! — Hi Julie and Wayne, Nice to hear from you! In answer to some of your questions: I bring my dog with me whenever I go up there and have not had any problems. Bears will generally shy away from humans and dogs, given the opportunity. The only exception is a sow bear with cubs, and they should be given a wide berth and plenty of opportunity to move away safely. The best way to keep bears away…
Crusaders: Hi Everyone! — Hello, I'm Julie, and my husband is Wayne, and we just joined the forum. We have read through the comments, and are very excited to meet all of you. A little about us... Wayne has extentive mechanical talents- he can build just about anything, and is always looking for alternative energy sources. I enjoy cooking, gardening, animals, nature, and I am very artistic .... both Wayne and I are hard…
