I'm new to the site and new to the concep of homesteading. I found this site because it was mentioned on some of the survival and preparedness sites I lurke on. I have only gardened indoors and the only thing edible I have ever grown have been sprouts, lol. As a vegan (sor of I eat raw honey and use wool diapers on my baby) I really feel like I should learn how to grow more of my own food and become self sufficient. Right now I do not have any land but as soon as I find out where I'm moving next year I will start homesteading; until then I will be asking a lot of niave questions. Hopefully I will learn enough about homesteading by the time I start that I won't set myself up for failure.
I am 30 and a single mom to two fistey redheds who are two and five. There dad is in prison for the next decade. I am a nurse aide and returning to school to become a Chiropractor. I truly disagree with allopathic medicine and the way some of the patients I have had are treated. My hobbies include an obsession with yoga and going hiking with my pti bull err I mean Boxer mix for the haters out there:)

Dang, I love your camera! Welcome here Reuben!

I've been lurking and liking for a few months now, so its time to take the plunge and introduce myself. My names Ann and I live in metro Atlanta. Nice to finally make an official appearance!

Hello, I'm hopelessly single and wanted to join the support group. I've been told that I look like Brad Pit, George Clooney and Justin Beeber (with a touch of Fabio) all rolled into one. I am looking for a super-model who will weed the garden in a mini skirt and high heels and clean and cook the wild game that I haul in. A seven figure salary would be a bonus. Please message me if you meet this criteria.

OK, I might be stretching the truth just a little, but I am hopelessly single :sob: I've been on the site for a little bit, and I figured I'd put myself up in here. So hello ladies

It feels strange introducing myself on the singletree. My husband died suddenly after a tragic accident, and now I'm raising my sons alone on our remote homestead in the Alaskan bush. We're way off the grid, and charter a plane a couple of times each year for mail and supplies. If you're interested in knowing a little more about me, take a look at a blog I used to have, The Last Frontier. I haven't updated it in over a year, but it will give you a good idea about us.

I'm 53, grew up in Georgia, and I love Alaska --- except when it's 40 below. Well, actually, I still like it then, but my toes begin to protest my decision to move to the Far North. When it's really cold, I like to bundle up, put on my bunny boots, get a cup of hot chocolate, and go outside to watch the Northern Lights.

I enjoy hunting and fishing, and I have a vegetable garden. Last summer, the boys helped me plant apple trees. I'd like to clear out a little more ground to make room for cherry trees and berry bushes. I do quite a bit of canning.

My sons are both 8 years old, and four months apart in age. We adopted them when they were born. It's been a little like raising twins. They are wonderful young men, and a great help with the chores.

As to what I'm looking for, I think just a friend right now. If it grows into something more, that would be fine --- probably good. When family and friends heard that I wanted to stay in the bush to raise my sons, some thought I shouldn't, or couldn't, or that I was just plain nuts. It really is a lot of hard work, and I know that I can't do it all alone. I'm not inclined to leave here, but that's not set in stone. I might be persuaded to change my mind, especially when it hits 40 below. ;)

I have satellite internet, but I'm only online a couple of times a week. The solar panels don't help much this time of year, and flying generator gas out to charge batteries gets expensive. If you write, it may take me a day or so to reply.

Nice to see you here. I followed your late husbands posts on another forum and was shocked to hear of his passing.

Jump in with both feet. Just watch out when the ladies get to sparring. ;)

Thank you for the welcome. Good to see another Alaskan here.

I'll try to avoid sparring. :)

Hey! I've been a member here for years, but just recently started reading in this forum. Originally I'm from Ohio, but lived many years in Texas and currently I'm in NC. I have a son tht just turned 17 and a daughter that is 13. I'm going thru a seperation right now. Kinda sucks, and this time of the year doesn't help. But I'm determined that the best is yet to come!! :-)

I find myself single again, I came home from working in the oil field and she had me living in the same camper I was when I was out west. I told her I was going to start sleeping in the house in two week, so she moved out. The divorce will be final soon. Apparently I was good enough for her when I was sending home money, but when she had to stop going out to the bars every weekend and stop smoking when I came home she didn't like me anymore.

About me, 6'2" 200 lbs, blue eyes, don't drink or smoke, 44 y.o. married for 3 years, no kids, but I will greatly miss my step-son, retired military, introvert, Myers-Brigg personal type ISTP, love language of acts of service. I like to vacation in Sturgis SD during bike week, and Lake Havasu AZ. I enjoy motorcycling, snowmobiling, boating. I would rather work around the house or in the yard that going out clubbing. When I am done with work I can't wait the get home. When I go to town, I get about half my errands done then I have to get back home.

ISO nonsmoking, blue eyes and not fat, someone that would rather work in the garden that go out to the bars, go to church on sunday than sleep-in, that can make a meal without a microwave (yes I have one), make a nice home for her family than hold a full time job.

Okay, since Studhauler elaborated a bit more than me, I guess I'll give a tad more info. I'm 45 years young, 5'7", 133 lbs., hazel eyes, long brown (highlighted) hair, don't smoke and may have a drink or two socially. I loved living in the country, totally into antiques, love doing yard work/gardening, keeping a clean home, (it's an OCD kinda thing) :-) cooking and love animals. Although I am a vegetarian, I cook meats for my kids. It has nothing to do with animals, I just never, ever liked meat, even as a kid. Haven't eaten it in 34 years, but I can grill it, bake, fry, add this spice and that, as long as it looks pretty! :-) But my kids and friends think I do a great job for not knowing what the stuff tastes like. I also work as an Administrative Assistant at a software company. Guess that about sums it up.

Yah! A vegetarian!!! That makes one. Woo hoo!!! Finally! Yes! Praise Jesus!!!

And pass the Cheetos!

I make two

Was away for awhile, and honestly can not remember if i ever posted on this thread, and i lack the patience to find out!

So this will serve as an introduction, or re-introduction, as it were.

Single white, 46 year old male, with a 10 year old son. Enjoy being a hillbilly, and living country. Real country, not pretend country! I enjoy gardening, hunting and fishing. I own an appliance and home repair bussiness, with aspirations to become more involved in construction salvage. Anything else, just ask!

I will apologise, most of my posts will be made from a phone. I live in the boonies!

Trying to figure out how to attatch a pic from my phone, we will try again

Nice beard :) and face...and head...and what big hands you have....

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I like the fish ... Supper!!

:donut:

Why thanks!

Ya know what they say about men with big hands?

They wear big gloves! ;)

Yep! Kokanee salmon, excellent on the grill!

What the pic doesnt show is that my sister in law, and neice caught most of them! Lol

:donut:

Tell'em I'll bring the pie and sides ... You start the fire.

:donut:

All I can say is WOW ! God bless you (not that he'd be minded to do what I say ?) and hope things go well for you . Down here in ME ( Alaska, but less extreme) .
By the way, you can grow Cherries ???

Thank you. A friend grows cherry trees not too far from me, so I'll give it a try. Will be worth it for some good pies.

HI, I am Stefanie and I am 9. My daughter keeps telling folks I will be 65 this year. I keep telling her I will only be celebrating the 56th anniversary of my 9th birth birthday. She just does not understand. I was once given a button that read, “I have survived ---- near everything.” That button is the truth. My last adventure was taking a F150 V8 extended cab up to 70mph and trying to wrap it around a tree. (You should not try this at home. It does not work.) I rolled it 4 times and was airborne twice. I was in a coma for 2 months. I went back to work at Home Depot 4 months after I got out of the hospital. The button was correct.
Now the next adventure I may need some help with. I have never really lived in the country, but I have lived alone on a 36ft sail boat for nine years. I also lived in a storage bay for 2 years. (I told the land lord I would be storing my furniture; I just didn’t tell him I was going to store me too.) I have had chickens in the back yard and have killed and dressed them.
But, the next adventure will start in about 30 to 60 days. I will be moving to 15 acres in eastern TN. There is a trailer badly in need of repair. I will be living without indoor plumbing, heat, or electric, until I can get the trailer moved, anchored and hooked up. Building the house will come later, but I am getting the floor plans drawn.
I am looking for friends I can talk too. Someone I can turn to when I do not know which way to turn. If you can handle a bunch of crazy questions from a not so subtle lady my email is Stefaniec1@gmail.com.

Welcome Stefanie, congrats for surviving! I'm betting that roughing it in TN is just gonna be another challenge for you, and that you will do quite well! Actually, that's about my favorite state, and it all sounds great to me!
I hope you jump right into the conversations here, or even start some, coz it sounds like you'd have some pretty facinating stories to tell. I'd like to hear more about living on the sail boat for 9 yrs!
There's a lot of knowlegable and good people here who can give you advice on your homesteading adventures. And lots of other things too!

Ha, a "not so subtle" woman who definitely thinks outside the box !! I love it !
Good luck in Tenn. & here - watch out for the snakes (both places).

Only 5 pieces of bait? :trollface:icecream::lookout:

Single Lurker in Eastern TN
 

I have been perusing the homesteadingtoday forums for a bit and thought I would finally introduce myself. I am not currently homesteading but, have in the past and ache to get back to that lifestyle.

I am 48, am a mother to 8 living children (3 left at home) and grandmother of 6. I have been single for the past six years and find it is not easy to find someone with similar goals and ideals.

Welcome!

Lots of ideals here, not sure which ones are similar to anything sane, but there are ideals!

Hmm- I think I've never done this before, so here we go. I'm a 38 yo gal in WV, looking for a good, Catholic man (or one who would be willing to convert before we are married) who shares my dream of living as independently as possible. Looks are a nice advantage, but a caring heart and the willingness to work hard are more important. The more he loves warm hand knits, good food and homemade bread, the better. I also appreciate good conversation and would love someone who shares at least some of my interests.

I'm heavy set and short, with brown hair and green eyes, but I do enjoy a nice hike or horseback ride and an occasional evening of dancing is always fun. I tend to be more of a home body, however. I am also a bit of a nerd- I love sci fi shows like The Walking Dead, Firefly and Dr. Who, to name a couple. I also love to write, read, knit, and spend time with my pup.

I am currently plotting a garden for my tiny trailer court lot- raised bed and containers for the next few years, but I am enjoying the knowledge that I will own my trailer free and clear at that point and can move it to a place more conducive to homesteading. I am also learning all I can about canning and preserving produce, and many other skills that will help me to one day be able to live more independently. I am looking at one day having a small homestead with some sheep, chickens and maybe some goats and alpacas and a large garden with some fruit trees on the property. It will be some time, but I would love to have someone to share the adventure with.

Happy with Family
 

Well, I am 35 SWF. I have two great kids, my son is 15 and my little girl is 8. I take care of my Cousin who is 46, he had a motorcycle accident and improves a little each day.
I have a great job that I love. I garden, raise rabbits, mostly lops. but I want to get into silver martins or harliqun. I crochet, stay busy.
looking for someone to chat with.
I am into the homesteading thing but need to move in order to do that, so I am just waiting till then.
oh I am five foot, 120 pounds, the girl next door lol. nothing to stare at, but a great laugh when you get me going .

New Here and Newly Single
 

Well after 22 years, she up and left. So I figure I can retool my life a bit. Not really a homesteader by practice, but more my mentality. Lean more towards that hideously frugal/stockpiling side of things, though it would be nice to get into perhaps growing some veggies. Live in the DC burbs, work a couple blocks from the White House, a blue collar sort of guy dealing with a white collar career path (lawyer ... we all don't suck, honest) just wanting to simplify life a bit. Grew up in northern NH. Parents ran a junk/collectible/antique shop, so I have that buy/salvage then sell thing baked into my being ... hence my selling stuff on eBay and Etsy. Spent most of the high school years in a drafty trailer home, entered the Army at 17 and out at 20. Married at 23, dad at 24. Next thing you know I'm 45, single again and have the kids with me most of the time. Taa daa, here I am. If anyone happens to be in the DC area of a mind to simplify, save, prepare and/or eat the tomatoes I'm thinking of growing (can't stand them myself), let me know.

I suppose now that I'm back from my hiatus, it's time to throw my hat back in the ring. A lot of you know me already but....I'm 35, short and round, very shy, never been married, childfree, Pentecostal, a Master Gardener, and urban homesteader. I'd love to get into large scale homesteading, helping run a CSA, or something similar but for now I'm making do with what I have. I was in IT and have worked as both a programmer and an analyst, but was laid off after the election and am currently still looking for work.

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Introduction to the community
 

Hi all,

I am an early widow (2009) and only was able to live the 'steading life briefly before employment forced me back to the city.

I've been able to garden and grow some of my own food; can and preserve some of mine and my neighbors harvest; cared for others animals short-term but have had no stock of my own and have very limited experience in that arena.

Not currently homesteading but would like to return to it and have an interest in 4-season growing, permaculture, herbalism and all forms of sustainable agriculture. Interested in prepping and learning more survival skills. I've fished some, hunted only with a camera and have limited experience with firearms. Book and internet interests include alternative building methodology, solar energy, rainwater harvesting and small-scale living.

Other interests and hobbies include photography, writing (feel free to check out my blogs in my signature line), music across many genres, cooking, canning, and reading, always reading. Not much into television, but like a good movie. Can barely sew a button on, but have made my own tinctures, soap, candles and perfumes. I like cast iron but have rarely had an opportunity to use it!

I've traveled outside of the United States and enjoy it, but would like to spend more time exploring the National Parks and Forests of our own country.
Very apolitical, centrist, live a Torah lifestyle but am not part of any organized religious movement.

Pretty introverted intellectual type on the whole and prefer small groups to big crowds; open spaces and being outside. I cycle for fun and work out regularly. I work in the IT field.

Not exactly looking for anyone or anything, but not opposed to it either. Just don't know that at this time in my life I have much to offer someone except a lot of dreams and a willingness to experience new things along with a love of learning and a goofy sense of humor :viking:

Three adult children and two grandsons with another on the way - the kids think I am a kook but loved to visit when I had my own place :)

I am terrible at cell-phone-self-photography but I don't have any other recent photos so, this is it for now :run:

Cheers!

~ST

Hello Singletree,

I am a 41 year old widow, though my birthday is in just a few days, as I was recently reminded by an unkind niece ;-) I have 2 wonderful children, a 17 year old girl and a 7 year old boy. My son is developmentally delayed and has ADHD so he keeps things really interesting in the best way possible. I retired from the US Army in 2009 and moved my family to our homestead in MN in 2011. We are just having a great time and trying to make a go of it with a bit of assistance from family.

I guess I'm looking for a guy to share this wonderful life with. Also, if he were to have some awesome super skills in alternate energy and sustainability, that would be a bonus! ;-)

Well, hello folks. Many of you already know me, but I guess this is my official coming out announcement. Without going into details, it seems I am now officially qualified to post on this forum.

hmm, this is an interesting forum
 

I've been single/divorced 16 years, and not sure if I want a man. I was more thinking along the lines of a dog, but who knows what the Lord may have in mind for me. I do kind of miss havin someone to pick on :hammer: :runforhills:

I'm 60 now and just sort of doubt there is a feller out there for me but this could be a fun thread anyway:bored: and something to do in my free-time. I live in Oregon and was raised in the country. I love animals and caring for them. I've owned horses, chickens, dog, cats, ducks, and bunnies. I don't own any now and am just busy trying to finish up some classes I am taking at the local college.

Some of my fave things to do are mostly outdoor type things like kayaking lakes and slow moving rivers. I love numbers and am thinking about having a sort of tutoring/help site for math and accounting. I like to design websites but I am not good at coming up with something lucrative to write about. I am an amateur photographer and can spend hours just wandering around taking photos. I like unique or abstract photos the best.

I don't smoke or drink and prefer a man that doesn't either. Although I have no problem with a glass of wine while cooking, and having dinner:) If I were to date, I would want a fella that is spontaneous, loves to laugh (and is secure enough to be able to laugh at himself, not take things to serious or over-sensitive). Old-fashioned values and good morals:)

Ok, that's it, but whether I meet anyone here or not, I look forward to meeting others of my kind (singles) Denise
PS Here are a couple of photos, one of me, and one of my style of photography:)
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Thank you for the welcome. I will definitely keep an eye out. I use to catch snakes with my son. We sold them at a local pet store.
You are correct I have never been one to stay in the box. I have never been accused of being outstandingly average or breath-takingly acquitted. :D