Back 2 Basics

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New Rochelle, NY 10801

Location:

Monroe, NYUSA 10950
Hometown: Scituate MA

Member since:

April 17, 2010

Introduction

I've had an interest in "the basics" since childhood. I currently organize Permaculture events in the region. I'm looking to homestead upstate, but need to plan my escape from NYC with that thought. I'm recently divorced and have a son (8).

What types of survival skills would you like to learn?

Let's start with breathing. I've found that no matter how much I think I know about something, there is always room to learn something new. With that said, I'm like to know more about food preservation, homesteading, and primitive skills.

What skills do you have in regards to the group format that you might like to share?

I've done a bit of foraging, soap making, leather work, nutrient dense gardening, permaculture design, pemmican, freegan rocket stoves, and dealing with certain cognitive distortions that result from living outside our genetic box.

What other topics in regards to emergency preparedness would you like to learn?

Site selection, acquisition, and mapping. There will be a tremendous overlap with permaculture activities. Cross post events? There are over 500 people in my meetup, so far, and back to basics is what most of them are all about.

What days of the week work best for a meetup?

In the city, I can meet after work M-F. Otherwise, I can meet every other weekend. I have a busy schedule with upstate activities though. I'll do my best.

Sue Peters The New York Permaculture Meetup Group

Sean,
Hi, it's Sue. I have your replacement copy of The Natural Way of Farming. Where do I mail it so you can get it? It's been on my shelf for about 2 years now!!!! But the content is timeless. Sue

Jan 31, 2012 11:10 PM
Claudia Joseph The New York Permaculture Meetup Group

Hi Sean, Can I become an assistant organizer?
Thanks, Claudia

Jun 14, 2010 2:10 PM
Geneve

Sean...thanks for joining and for your wonderful ideas. I was planning to incorporate rotation of food storage in one of my meetups in the future and am somewhat of an expert in that area...:) My sister even has a cookbook about that very subject.....one of the most informative ones on the market I think. It is called "Made Simple".....I think the group will benefit alot from your input in the future. I look forward to seeing you at events.

Apr 17, 2010 10:01 AM
Lisa Gross The Urban Homesteaders' League

That sounds great. Your groups look awesome. I'm looking forward to connecting and collaborating.

Jun 10, 2009 4:40 PM
Charlotte Dion Northshore Permaculture Meetup Group

Hi Sean- Welcome to the group and heartfelt thanks for the suggestions! Let me know when you plan to be in the area and we'll do a special event for you.

Jan 29, 2009 7:33 PM
Rupert

Hey Sean - Sorry I've been out of touch! Hope the class went well, heard it was awesome - wish I could've been there!

Best - Rupert

Sep 23, 2008 6:18 PM
zengeos Portland Maine Permaculture

Hey Sean, I hope we can get some crosspollination of permaculture going between NYC and Portland!

Mar 25, 2008 3:46 PM
Lisa F

Hey Sean! Welcome to the group...come visit us soon from NYC!

Mar 19, 2008 9:31 AM