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I tried to start an intentional community at one point. Here is the advice I'd offer: 1. Vet people that you plan on having live with you thoroughly. Not just their criminal background (or hopefully lack of), but also talk with people that will vouch for them. I can't tell you the number of people that talk a good game, or even look really good for a week or two, and then it all goes downhill. Very few people want to work. They want the 'dream' but don't realize it takes work and won't do it. 2. Visit other eco-communities as ask what worked and what didn't. I toured several. They all had very similar problems to what I had. Nobody wants to work. Lots of drugs (and I'm not talking about weed). Lies, stealing, etc. 3. Buy and read 'Creating a Life Together: Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities'. I've met the author and she knows what she is talking about; she's lived in an eco-community for years. TLDR: There are good people out there. But they are really hard to find and it's easy to get burned.
I agree wholeheartedly! It's simply human nature. We have to be practical in that sense.
I would have the current owners dig the well. It would save you money in the long run. You don't have to use it, but it would be an available water source in the future. It would also help in selling the property later. I would not offer more money to buy the property. I am curious how you are going to vet people that are going to live with you long term and how you are going to deal with it if personalities don't work out.
Rivi was just going to type all of this. I was thinking the same.
@@vegahw actually if you listen to what they said you're wrong it would not save them money they counter-offered 25% lower instead of doing the 25% they wanted to dig a well so therefore they wouldn't have got the 25% off so in a way it wouldn't save them money if they got the deal for 25% off would know well it would save them money basically what he was trying to do is dig a well at the price point they had already offered I guess you could say it would be saving that money because they wouldn't have to dig the well but they don't really want a well so it kind of defeats their purpose
Rivi also it could be the backup just in case u guys run out because of something crazy
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It's challenging enough living with (or next to) family and friends you've known a long time... but add on to that people cycling through... It sounds like a lot of stress. They're going to be spending a lot of time being landlords, basically. I can see the value of what they want to do but it sounds like too many people to deal with all the time. I hope I'm wrong and it works out. I do hope they're very selective in who they choose to stay with them, though. One bad apple in this situation will be a nightmare.
You should spend a year in Panama before you decide to build your dream. It's like buying a vehicle, you think you found a deal and then a better one comes along. That is not the only property. Off grid, no water, That would be be like a bad transmission. You get no where without spending more on that vehicle deal you bought. I did notice that this is very green and that alone indicates there is much water coming from somewhere. Wind sun all provide power at a cost. Using material available is a good idea. Much to humid to suit me. Find out about the snake population Ha Ha. That includes realtors.
I also read that there is a water shortage there so having water trucked in may not be something to be counted on.
Boquete gets over 3000mm(123 inches) of rain a year. Even in the dry season the dryest month is 70mm (2.75 inches) where it rains once a week. They might not even need too big of a cistern to store water, but it depends on how many people will use it.
My husband is retiring in April , and that's exactly why we want to travel and go off grid. There is no community warmness here. I would love to come to panama and meet the both of you and help out. Not sure what the future holds but who know . I continue to pray for you both :)
It never hurts to have a well. For one thing, from experience, it is good to have a POSSIBLE high pressure water source and proper hoses and nozzles for a fire fighting tool should it happen. Rain water is good for most everything else but a standby pump with hoses for fire use can be a real saver.
We do rain catchment on our little homestead. It's been great. You won't regret it.
Would like to see some interviews with expats living there. I understand a large number of Americans now call Panama their home and would like to hear their thoughts.
You can buy strait fuel line with the bender & flare tool FAR cheaper & faster then the pre-bent.
Good skill to have too.
Faster and cheaper. Bender is like $10
That's true but it's probably only a foot or less of the supply and return lines compromised so just use flexible rubber fuel line in its stead.
Why would these two do that when they can wait 3 weeks and let this lady take care of them. Mooch off her as long as they can.
Get well for back up!
I'd let the owner sink a well. Nothing says you have to use it. But you'll have a water backup in place.
I love your ideas about going back to the basics and your willingness to explore building concepts without fear of making mistakes!!! Your are right about the building codes in the USA, rainwater catchment- illegal, mud house - illegal, straw house -illegal, where DIY is verboten.
Volcanos = earthquakes (small, medium, large) = build a strong home. Check with insurance companies to make sure that they will cover this type of Adobe home. Drill the well. Seriously. Remember the rain water falls on the soil, the soil naturally filters it and then the pump can bring it to each house. Life will be much easier then having “rain water catch” system. Keep your life simple. The more rain catch systems, the more solar power the more hassle when things break. And they will break, that’s life. You guys are really caught up in the emotional side of building this “community” property. You are not thinking realistically slow down and start thinking rationally vs emotionally. btw My parents have lived in their condo for 30 plus years. The first year they set up in the recreation room a “Wednesday night gathering” everyone brings a small plate of food to share i.e. cheese & crackers type snakes & bring their own drinks. This has been going on since they started. They know everyone. They are great friends with a large group. They even travel together. When you guys lived in the condo you chose not to connect with anyone. Now you realize life is more about connecting with people vs materialistic things you can by from your job you are starting this community property.
jan smith Agree, I hope they are thinking with their heads and not their hearts.
That’s a bummer about the fuel pump! Hope it all gets sorted out. About the water situation: I think you’d be best off having a well on the property at least as backup. Rain catchment systems can be tricky to get working right. Having a well on the property will give you that security you won’t have to haul water if your water storage tanks get filled with algae.
Wishing you ALL the best.. What a great spirit you guys are/will be sharing. Kindness costs nothing, and you guys are giving. I'm 1000% behind you! Peace and love.. X
When you build a home....I;ll come down and buy one....Im also a retired army man...plus had my own contracting business for 15yrs....I;ll help with the electrical , plumbing and anything else you need ....I built many homes and condos....I;ll do it all for free because i have enough money for the rest of my like...I love helping people because God has Blessed me more than what i am worth and now i love giving back...please get in touch with me..God Bless
1Warrior you’re the type of person I’d like to meet
1Warrior u r awesome!
@@richardware7293 Wow, just wow. Thank goodness you are the minority on this thread. Nasty negative comments are ignored Go back to the hole you crawled out of.
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You're missing the whole point! People supporting them, we're appreciating the entertainment value. Doh!
Good man, hope to see you in a future video!
My grandparents house was mede of “ adobe” I saw him build 3 houses on my childhood, love it hope the best for you guys and to visit one day.
Lived for years in the Virgin Islands with “under the house” cisterns. I never had to buy water even during long “declared emergency” droughts. You guys are already water conservators, so should be a piece of cake! During long doubt times, I collected the rare rain also in 5 gal buckets and collected my gray sink water for watering my outdoor and indoor plants. Flushed toilets only “when brown flush it down, when yellow, let it mellow!” You’ll always have water!
"If it's yellow, it's mellow. If it's brown, flush it down." From a guy who lived when that phrase came to fruition. Still practice, largely. But yellow can get pretty stinky in a matter of hours...
GeoMac Granddad, change diet and drink more water.
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I don't care how clear it comes out, by the end of the day or night it needs disposal. Unless it's well ventilated with a breeze carrying the smell outdoors or sumpin.
Thank you I'm 60 years old now traveled and lived in my van for 5 years van got stolen 3 months ago by some low life no means to get another now thanks to you all i travel with you i live in bc Canada traveled most of bc love you both
A tour of Panama would be amazing, please take us with you!
Here is my take on the water situation. Stay at the agreed price and have the current owner tap a well as he wants. This not only serves as a backup for a drought but will increase the land value if things don’t work out. Just my .02 peace n love
I totally agree.
My husband and I live in a shipping container house. It was good for getting it livable quickly.
I think that is a great idea.
We lived in Panama for three years with the Air Force. Such a beautiful country!! We even adopted a baby girl while there, from the San Blas Islands! If you ever get to go there for a visit, do it! Love watching you!
So cool. I dated a girl in Panama who's dad ran banana farms and was super rich and he sent us to San Blass.. Was gorgeous.
i would do a cob and a tiny home and various out houses..build something into an hillside for shade.or earth houses where you cover them to look like a hill/mound..with light tunnels..south facing of course.
I totally agree with the integration of home and Earth. There are so many structural and thermal advantages that it makes infinite sense. Even if they just build homes with full basements, that lower floor will be cooler and safer in all weather.
It's like you crawled into my Brain & read all my Fantasies! What you're describing is a DREAM COME TRUE!!! Wish I could come help you build it.
Just a note about using turbine power. I have heard stories (and seen on the news ) that the shaking on the ground can cause health problems with some people. Also the noise can be quite loud. A Mennonite lady I worked with said it decreased the milk production in cows. Animals like humans can be affected by the noise and the ground movement. So check this out before jumping into it. Good ideas, but know what you're getting into. From the worrywart mom.❤
I agree with Ravi. Get the owner to put in a well. With all the animals you want, gardens, a pool, and a community of people, you are going to need water and quite a bit of it. Trust me. I love your dream. As a kid, I was raised in the small town in Southern Idaho. Whenever anyone needed help with anything, people always helped. If someone was sick, people brought food and the local MD even went to people's houses. When people got old, everyone helped to take care of them so they could stay in their homes. I have been looking for a community like that for a long time. I am mostly lonely in cities and making friends is not that easy. Best of luck to you, and when you get this thing completed, maybe one day, I can come and stay and help out for awhile. I know about animals, planting and all that stuff cause I was raised on a farm. Love you guys. Best of luck to you.
in Bermuda they use the roofs of the houses to purify and collect their water...you might want to consider this roofing system...
Congratulations to the both of you! Sending all my love and positive vibes your way on this new adventure. I have been watching you guys from the beginning and it’s so amazing to see your growth and journey. I have been super busy for weeks and this whole weekend I’ve spent in the nomadic movement world catching up LOL. I really do hope that one day our lives crossed paths!! You will always have a fan in me and a cheerleader for life!! You guys are amazing keep doing you no matter what!!!
I happily found your channel when you posted your reaction video of Jennelle Eliana which was brilliant!! You’re so talented and groovy!! We live in community on 15 acres in British Columbia Canada. We are originally from California 😍. We are experiencing the lifestyle you are looking to establish and we love it. Keep up the great work!!! The prep work you’re doing now can be hard but so worth it!!
We've been living in our self contained truck camper for almost three years now. The next phase, just like y'all, is to find suitable homestead land, most likely in Central America somewhere. We are paying close attention, as our plans are so similar to yours.
If the universe is in on it, we may see you there someday, sooner than later. Anyway, congratulations on finding a place you can call home and become one with the land and nature. There is something primal and distinctly beautiful when alone in the wilderness, you can feel the vibration of the earth, as well as your own, and your place in it becomes clear.
Good decision making: = 99% research and knowledge and 1% emotion
It's about being authentic and learning, and having fun with it. The best way to live!!!!! Love you guys. Yaaaayyy Boquete is happy you are staying and so am I!!! 😘❤️😘❤️😘❤️💪💪👍👍☯️
Love the idea & look forward to visiting "The Nomadic Good Vibe Community"! Good Vibes & Wishes coming your way!
Excited! Good vibes is my middle name!! ❤️🦒
Hey guys! Love your video..
I have watched almost all of your videos.You guys are so inspiring to me.Thank you so much
*Love You! Stay blessed!*
So beautiful. I’m so excited to follow you both and see what the future brings. ❤️
I always make a point to meet those around me. I feel like we need to get back to the small communities. Did you hear about the village who survived WW1, a small town in Ontario banded together so everyone had food help so on. After the war this community was thriving while others where barely surviving.
I like your idea of the system you’ve explained, bartering will bring you amazing talents ( I’m a water operator, there could be any kind of trades ie electricians plumbers &so on.)
Your inspiring me to do more🇨🇦♥️
OMG. Cob home! I was looking for that here in Canada.
I was born and raised in the US Virgin Islands and we built our homes on top of a cistern and caught rainwater to use. I’m currently living in a tiny home and we are collecting rainwater as well. You have to be mindful of water usage but that’s kind of the point anyway. If you go with a composting toilet you will automatically save so much water. Totally doable! Good luck with your Tiny Homestead ✌️💜🎨
I don't know how much more that well is going to cost you, but I can almost guarantee you that somewhere down the not to distant line you are going to wish you had gone ahead with that. There are so many many things you don't think about right away with water needs, but on a home stead, the water needs are going to be much larger than you are anticipating. A well is a perfectly respectable off grid way to get water. You should reconsider the well.
Lori Troupe you are right. The one thing that they will absolutely need is water! You do not rely on someone else to provide your water needs!
if you do solar, use a combination of solar/wind because of course wind blows at night while the sun is not out. If the property had a river or a good size year round creek you could do water turbine which would run 24/7. Stay focused, keep striving for greatness and the best of luck!
Rethink the container idea. I’m just finishing a shop made from 2 40 foot container. Steel roof was shipped from Canada. 3 days to install the roof.
First of all I'm sure you don't remember but I commented on one of your earliest videos about your tiny house community and I love the idea and I want to do the same thing but second there is places to buy unrestricted land in the United States and that's what I want to do I absolutely support what you are doing your so excited and will be following every step guys
@HAVE A LAUGH OH yes there is ! I'm looking myself I'm just not sure where I want to buy and how many acres
@HAVE A LAUGH I live on my homestead on unrestricted land (no covenents or HOAs) in the US, and totally off-grid. No snakes, fleas, ticks, no state income tax, no property tax, and no car registration fees. And I love Amazon delivery! 😄😄
We are in for the panama tour once you set it up. About what you were saying about pulling off your neighbors strengths, we have the saying that it takes a community.... And lastly PriceMart is CostCo. It was explained to me by the GM here in Costa Rica that the stores from Mexico down, they changed the name because it sounded too much like “casco” which means helmet.
I have done cob building and it's very time consuming and labor intensive to build. Just make sure you add gluten to the cob mix and remember standard flour will not have enough gluten in it. Gluten makes things stick together. When you finish the inside walls use the finest sand you can find and screen the straw for a very fine wall finish. I will warn you they may not use flour for the glue but they may use cow manure as the glue. It has no smell dry. Best of luck on your new projects.
My school use to host a trip to panama but it’s cost about $3,000 to go and do all the activities. My family didn’t have that kinda money for me to go. So I’d love a second chance at it! Definitely gonna stay updated on what all you guys plan and get done! I’m loving it ❤️
Your tiny house community sounds wonderful. I'm sure you have thought of most everything. Even your town sounds awesome!!! Bless you for following your dreams. I'm following you. I'll have to live vicariously through your journey lol. God bless you! Sending love to you!
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> I'm sure you have thought of most everything
I can assure you, they haven't. Once they have completed and overcome all the many challenges to come. Then they might have an idea of what "thinking of everything" would be. But until then...
It's all sounding good an idea I have is for you to have people that visit short term can participate in art workshops and then sell items at the farmers market
Yassss Panama! Do it! Not sure when you're thinking but we would love to try and come 🤙
Edit: It's all about that renewable energy, solar and wind. They are developing a new device that can generate very low amounts of power at night using heat convection. Its only new technology so it is fairly weak now but they have high expectations for it. You gotta set up some swales and maybe do some small aquaponics setup if you can for food and fish with small water input.
All these naysayers! Have none of you had a dream that you chased after? Their drive and love for what they are doing is SO beautiful!! It fills me with hope.
Your drone footage is always so cool and adds a lot to the videos! Best of luck on your continuing adventures!
Yes, yes, yes👍😃 An epic tour of Panama would be way way cool!!
I would totally Love to take a trip down there and see everything!!! Since discovering your Channel and watching and subscribing, you two have made me change my plans for the future and I can't Thank You enough! You two ROCK!
make sure you guys research earthquake in the area you consider building.
w z They are not in California. No earthquakes issues in Panama.
@@GeordiLaForge1974 actually there is, I live in Central America and we do suffer from them you can learn about it here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ring_of_Fire
I have been following you guys for quite awhile now through your journey. When you announced about your dreams to buy land and start a community with like minded people that want to enjoy life and get back to their roots, I was so happy and excited for you both! I can't wait to be at that point in my life where I find the place that feels like home as much as boquete feels that way to you guys. So I can have my own farm with a tiny home community that brings love and life together again. I can't wait to see what magical things uprise on that extraordinary piece of land you have there. 💕
I follow a family in New Mexico and they have used this method and it is amazing. There are places in the states it can be done.
I'll send you link to this RUclips Family and I would highly suggest you make contact. They are creative, fun and have done a lot so can give good advice. Go for it guys and have fun too
Glad to see you are in such great hands with Jackie. We are on going on her tour in April, excited to see Boquete. We would love to build but looking for more land, for horses and beyond.
get a well, rainwater is nice but i mean you want the security of having a well just in case
He said the return line was rotten, rusted.
Replace the rusted sections with fuel hose, clamp, and get on with life.
The mechanic and his interpreter are making shit loads...what they think is cheap is their economy.Get a straight bit of fuel line bent at a fab shop using the old lines as templates.
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It's all relative. So you're in a foreign country and you pay more for your mechanic then Juan Pablo down the street would. You're still paying way less then what you'd pay Billy Bob back home. Taint no big thing and you're helping the local economy.
Neither of us have seen the entire fuel line. But being a mechanic myself I can relate that typically the rust only effects the last little portion of the line right at the tank. Sure you can get all new metal lines made, or make them yourself for that matter, but for 6 to 12" of rusted metal it seems more practical to replace that little bit with flexible fuel hose for a couple of bucks and call it a day.
I am so excited for you. I thought the same thing - Did a well, that's what they did before water lines were in homes. I love the idea of a Panama tour. You and Trent and Allie opened my eyes to this town and part of the world and I would love to explore it. I would also be interested in renting your Visitors Cob house for a month at first to see how I like it. That would be amazing. I am excited to see the cob house. You can design it Spanish Style. We have my dads adobe home that is over 100+ years old in Atenguillo Jalisco, I love it. Lola's food is so healthy and it's obvious she loves it.
I just love the excitement and adventure you two have. OMG! Can I EVER get that back? I'm coming to Panama in November, to find out!!!
There is a period of 4 months where it does not rain at all (from January to April). Then during May till mid September it rains not so frequently. After that you have October, November and part of December where it rains almost every day. So take note of this and maybe having a water well would be a good idea.
Something to think about. Rain water collection is great and in a rainy climate may provide all the water that you need. BUT....here's the catch for you. You have a greenhouse in your plans. A green house is covered, so you actually have to water them, and that will take an absolutely huge amount of water on a continuous basis. Think carefully before you dismiss the well. You may turn out to need it for the greenhouse. Best wishes and best of luck.
Sounds very nice, that's what l like about rv life is the community at the trailer parks. I hope all your dreams come true 👍👍
hey guys.
Adobe houses are being built in Nashville.
Just wanted to let ya know. 🙂💕
Yes by people who know how to build things ---- did you hear the part where they will need to go and LEARN how to do that??? That process is NOT LEARNED in a few days of classes,,,it could take several weeks,,mean while they are living off of there foolish supporters who actually work for a living --- these are dreamers and have no idea of the amount of hard physical work it will take to clear the land,,,,,and then dig up the material needed to build anything.....lots of great ideas.....but requires real physical labor.....
@@richardware7293 You know what you are doing right? That is what anthropologists call cultural enforcement. When ever an individual or group holds values that a Culture considers fringe, members of that culture often discourage and devalue their ideas. Your comment about doing "real" work is a good example because as children we are encultured with the values of the people and society around us. Western and especially American society has embedded the idea that working 40 hours a week, and receiving two weeks vacation, even if we hate the job is virtuous. And you feel that they are disrespecting these cultural values and at the same time because they aren't working 40 hours a week at a job they hate they are actually devaluing your sacrifice so you are lashing out, like many do. It's really interesting to see.
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That's okay... Labor's cheap there. Like ten us dollars a day for knowledgeable construction workers. They'll do fine enough learning as they go.
@@andrew348🤗 I think I'm in LOVE with you ❣
Love you guys.
I say get the well. Hell, when you’re off grid, redundancy can be a life saver. Have the well and don’t use it.... or have the well and use it. Which ever way you go, you’re better off.
Best of luck which ever way you go.
Caution, caution. Do not buy without water. Even if the owner drills a well, there may be no water.
I used to own a well drilling company there and we would not drill in Boquete because of the huge
underground boulders and lack of underground water. Lots of dry holes around Boquere!!!
I've been reading all the blogs and have been following you guys for a long time. What Lily said is true. I bought land in Thailand and am building a home and small community as well. We are building using teak wood which we had cut down ourselves and had it built by her dad and cheap labor. The well could be an huge issue as even though he digs doesn't mean there is water and well diggers won't guarantee water. UNLESS, of course you put the onus on the owner. No water no payment but I doubt they would do this. If they do build a well and hit water doesn't mean it won't dry out either. Now, I am a builder for commercial buildings and used to build houses. I have a friend who is in his 4th year of solar energy and he just told me today that China has developed solar panels that actually collect energy even on cloudy days. Look into it.
Regardless of what people write, follow your dreams and go for it. Yes, you'll make mistakes and your video says you are ready for it. You will only learn from it. If you don't try you won't learn. Falling is the BEST way to learn as you keep getting up.
Enjoy folks.
PLEAE, PLEASE - understand that you ARE NOT IN A HURRY. Don’t rush, don’t try to MAKE IT WORK. If it isn’t perfect, back off and regroup. The right land will present itself in time - you are not buying a car. Sorry to sound like Dad, but there it is. RELAX it is happening!! UncleOrly Out
I would love to go on a vacation to Panama with you guys!
I’ve always had this feeling of needing to live a life where I can be free & live off the land. ❤️ 🌎
Combined and coordinated effort of multiple people will reach much-higher targets, than the same effort of the same people individually. The "communal" side of a real community will allow a richer and healthier level of success to be achieved. The few truly communal, off-grid communities that I have personally been involved with were as close to a perfect environment, atmosphere and cultural spirit as you can get. The words "me" and "I" simply go away and one learns to think with the understanding that "we" and "us" better represents their mission in life.
As for windmills, I would buy car alternators so your windmills will always be putting out DC and charging your batteries. I think that would be the easiest way to make your power. The mills could be hand made at first and later on you could upgrade them. Or if they have an airfield junkyard, you might be able to salvage propellers but think about building them the old fashioned way first. I'm sure you can find a few people who weld and designs aren't hard to find.
Rivi has a point for the well idea. I don't know what your elevation is but here in the states where it gets freaking hot as hell, I suggest you find someone with a backhoe and have them dig the foundation about five foot below the surface so you have some of the nature thermal barrier. Your walls should be twenty-four inches thick so when it's hot outside, it's cool inside. If you can build into the side of a hill it'll be even better.
A big yes to a video tour of Panama with Jackie. Also, how about a link or the name of her company?
PS. Go for the well.
Here ya go! panamarelocationtours.com/?ref=23
Community is great. USA used to have this type of living as I spent my youth in the tail end of it as women's lib and all the trends that followed took over. I loved having family so close and always there to help you out. Plus I grew up learning all the skills no one uses these days like growing a garden to feed you for a year, canning, butchering meat, fishing, sewing clothing, knitting, herbals, soap making, repurposing and macgyvering what you need. Had to when $$ was scarce. Now all the family I relied upon is elderly and many have passed. I always tell my husband that I wish to get the same set up so all my kids and their families can reside 'with' us and I can pass those skills onto my grandkids. Family (and friends) are what makes the world a better place.
So basically it'll be first come first serve or first stay. I absolutely love the community idea...fantastic. I can't wait to visit you. And dig in helping around the garden. 😁
Sounds like a great plan , looking forward to seeing it progress
I would let them drill the well! it would be a backup if during a drought, if you need to water your garden to save your crops! I would not count on the $50 / truck ... if there was a drought that price would probably go up a lot! I have lived in 1 place a long time and I grow a garden each year and this year started off great and everything was green ... but we haven't had rain in 7 weeks now ... if i had no well all my crops would have dried up. And it may take you a while (more than 1 year) to get all the storage tanks you need setup. Just think about it ... :) Wishing You much success !!
there is always a bit of forth and back with negotiation. good to hear about the well, as back up. once you get your water tanks and simple catchment infrastructure (aka roof of a temporary work shed/shelter!), water filtration system, and good pouring rain ... you're onto a good start. onwards!
Doesn't it rain too much to build a mud house there?
True Adobe construction was developed in arid desert climate.
You know here in America back in the olden days… LOL, there used to be a saying regarding childrearing: “it takes a village to raise a child.“ I think maybe that still applies in South America, but expanded beyond just child rearing - but existing as a human. Which when you think about it is more necessity here in America now with how crazy life gets and how stressful it can be, and then everyone is trying to do it on their own- Insane! I think you’re on the right track with what you’re trying to create.
For Lola, homemade dog food is great, please remember that soft food alone is not good, she needs some daily dry crunch to help keep her teeth clean. Regarding wind power, I live in an area where individuals have wind turbines, please do your research; very expensive to maintain/repair and can actually become a hazard, they are also very loud like a plane propeller and will be heard not only by yourself but you will be polluting the air with noise which includes your neighbors around you. Many people who went with turbine are regrettable because of the above and have switched to solar. Good luck, your plan sounds amazing.
Definitely get the well installed!!
I would work out a deal with the owner for the well and the land. Make sure they put in the above ground pump for the well. that pump is $300. the in ground pump is $1200 for the pump only. and it goes at the bottom of the line in the well.
I am soo excited for you guys!! You have me wanting to visit there!! Yes on doing the tour with Jackie!! I really want to go to that coffee shop. Would you say the organic store is similar to Trader Joe's?
Texas: I love your enthusiasm.
New Jersey: I love the enthusiasm youin's have.
Its wicked
Boston: paaaahk da caah and eat a Lobstah!!!!!
No matter where we are all from there are a lot of us that share your joy. It bright end my day to see you guys so happy and living your dream!!!
Would love to come to Panama help you guys build. Really looks like a cool adventure!!
I would love to go on vacation with you guys ❤ hope it works out with land the bus 😃
Yes, a family member actually called but the tours were full until June of something. So several of us would very likely be interested.
My goal is to build and eco village, so maybe we should talk. Cheers, Mike M
Hey you guys, I am subscribed to another channel named, “Life Uncontained”. They are building a small house out of two shipping containers in Texas. They just installed a rain catchment system and you may find it interesting to see how they have done it. Good luck on negotiating the perfect price on the perfect land for you.
I love the energy you two have. Vibrantly finding what means the most to you.
Hope the deal works out soon, as I can't wait to see the end result of your off grid homestead.
As I say, I love my family to bits, but I would prefer to be in my own space even if we live at the same address, just don't make it the same building, inless we doing a flat scenario, and each have their own separate sections. Works wonders to know my fighting skills are available to protect them, that we have the one preparing dinner for those that are working. And our little family members barking have company and place to be when my sister isnt at her place and I'm not home.
Being technically minded, it still gets me confused with the connections and the requirements of part required with prices here in South Africa.
Panama seem like it is uplifting your spirits and definitely like you found your haven to comfort your soul. Inspire and conquer is all that I can say.
How funny I literally was thinking I wish I knew how she made the rice like that lol and then I watched till the end and you’re putting the recipe in! You’re amazing!!
You guys are awesome, we love you! Been full time off grid in our camper for 1 yr 3 months now. Just flew into Puerto Rico for 2 weeks to do some tower climbing and vacation. Everyone here uses rainwater, solar, and has family right next door. This is the LIFE! We would love to be apart of your Panama adventure and help in anyway possible. PS will you please cook for me 😂
If you do cob in a wet area you definitely want to make sure the eaves on the roof are long enough to keep the rain off of the walls. Cob will "melt" in moisture like that. I'd kindly suggest an earthbag/superadobe/hyperadobe method. Let me know if you have any questions and I'd be glad to share some of my research! I haven't built one yet but am on a similar path and got pretty nerdy about all sorts of buiding methods after seeing the Earthships in Taos, NM
5:35 which one of those houses are Trent and Ally moving in to? LOL.
Next time you're in Volcan, take a drive on the "magic road" which is the stretch of road on the last mile into Volcan from David. Just stop, put your car in neutral, take your foot off the brake and your car will be "drawn" forward, even up hill. I'd still encourage you guys to give Volcan a bit more consideration. Baru Realty is really helpful and the owner knows that area like the back of her hand. Maybe tune down a bit on the woowoo parts of the fantasy of Boquete, or you're going to have to change your names to Starshine and Moonbeam.
I've been thinking about doing something similar in Washington state but a bit more modern. Rain collection, solar, wind, composting, but with internet and the possibility of grid power if the solar/wind isn't enough. If I can ever afford a decent plot of land, it will be about a dozen of us. We will have a community kitchen/dining/entertainment area and then everyone has their own tiny living spaces to themselves scattered around the property.
I was so glad to hear you desire to work in cobb construction. Wood is not used much in Central America. (Steroid termites). If you can incorporate some stone that would be awesome!
I don't want to get political but you guys wanting to live in a community with family members to rely on each other is what most americans crave heck I'm one of those guys and my future family community will happen soon and to think I'm 58 next month now having said all of that back here in the states corporations don't like the idea of families & communities they prefer you to live individualy to have this supposed freedom in the meantime they got you hooked with bills and debts go to work for peanuts by the end of the month you have nothing left so I say good for you keep it up I've always said going against the grain is the best way to go I also believe that having a family base community is the best way to combat crime everyone there will be looking out for the young ones to make sure they behave anyways keep it up
you guys have your minds in the right place God bless
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Hi...you two are so very idealistic...which is why you are such fantastic folks, NEVER afraid to dream & your intrinsic sense of giving, in so many beautiful genres...returning to the idea of community sharing.
The "community" sense of living isn't found so easily in the US larger cities but is big in the smaller areas where people know each other. But, as you stated, Jordan...regulations take the freedom away which is ironic sense freedom is a basic principle here.
Blessings on your negotiation w/ seller & a tour of Panama...priceless!!!!! 🤞👍🐶🌱🌺 love to lola, the lovie
You would be crazy not to let them put in a well. Then you have the resale value as well.
I agree. Always nice to have a backup plan.
I am sure that you will figure it out. Can't wait to see. I vote for the well and rain water collection. I also vote for a modest clothing export business, maybe just shirts?
Hey this intro is from your video editing course! Learned a lot from Jordan. Keep up the good work!
Look at rainwater harvesting . A 1” rain will produce .62 gallons per square foot of roof. So 1000 sq ft roof will provide 620 gallons. Good luck