Trading goods

[sweetwater]

Since it may take a lot of free work for someone to organize a free trade for goods, why don't we just do it here on the forum? We could make a separate category just for this? We're moving there in September but trying to get into the swing ahead of time. You can only eat so many bananas, avacados, etc. We have grown a lot of our food on the mainland and have a large greenhouse. With today's economy, trading seems better than a farmer's market even. One person can grow peppers, one person can focus on corn, etc. We can coordinate and all help each other - especially with gas prices! I don't know if certain vegetables are restricted or what. Instead of having a formal meeting place though, maybe we could arrange for trades here on the forum? I would be game for that one and it would be easier. Don't know what everyone else thinks but the simpler the better as far as I'm concerned. We've bought our airline tickets, sold most of our belongings (or gave them away) and have always lived in a country setting. We ARE coming to enjoy the second half of our lives (I'm 50 and Mike's 56). Can't wait to get back in the ocean! Linda Bowman

[Kelena]

Good idea and one that is discussed in the following thread on the gardening forum: http://www.punaweb.org/Forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5603

[Guest]

With due respect Fitz and Glen,

I like what Sweets is saying...

Free WORK for goods! And not just necessarily an exchange of goods.

My ohana has lots of goods to trade for solid workers...

What kind of trades do you offer?

Some of us have more food then we can handle... others need food.

Some of us need workers.... others need employment.

If we can all scratch each others backs... then we can all help each other out in the long run.

Just because your capable of growing something... doesn't mean your capable of doing other things that others may have to offer.

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It is the way... the way it is.

[james weatherford]

What we have:
pineapples and bananas (fruit and starts), hot shower, online connection (with at least 4 functioning computers on local network),
hot meals, fuel-efficient transportation, ...

When we pay, it is $12/hr. If this is too low, then the skill level is more than we need; if it is too high, then the work done is too little

What we need:
... always need someone to do un-ending odd-jobs around: weed pulling, mulching, spreading compost, rock-picking, touch-up painting, and lots more ...;
... special, one-time need right now: several old handtools need the handles put in; we supply handles.
... rising need: development of 55.6 acres near Pahoa; land is now in escrow and work to begin in earnest within a month -- cutting/composting invasive trees; prep for palm and pasture planting; fence-building; and lots more ...


James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park

[Punamom]

I'd say the bartering system is alive and well on the big island, perhaps a thread in the classified section of what you have/need would be a good idea.

Thanks James for your venture gotta love the farmers! But have you looked into algae? Great for fuel and feed. (no soylent green jokes. lol) http://www.valcent.net/s/Home.asp

I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in the whole system of making something to burn. But it should get us by until the new technology is here. Hopefully a new green cartel won't get in place and suppress that.

[james weatherford]

quote:

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Originally posted by Punamom

algae?

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Am aware of lots of activity in algae.
Get water?

For sites with lots --- really lots -- of water, infrastructure, etc., that is probably a rising opportunity. We'll need to stick with something more simply not (yet widely) done with solid, sub-stratospheric, opportunity: oil palm, cattle for milk and meat, fruit.

Not sure what you mean in the comment about "something to burn" ...?



James Weatherford, Ph.D.
15-1888 Hialoa
Hawaiian Paradise Park

[punasarah]

Greetings,

I'm yet another mainlander, to arrive in HPP in the near future. We intend to build green, off grid and preserve the old mangos on this property. [^]

We live in Seattle, and bartering is one of our main hobbies here. We use Craigslist. I love it!!! There is, of course, a Hawai'i Big Island section of craigslist intended for bartering too. []

I think it's a great idea to work on it here. Maybe sharing your offers here and on http://honolulu.craigslist.org/big/bar/ would ensure a maximized audience, to help barter grow! I hope this post doesn't sound too commercial, because it's genuine.

Thanks,
Sarah