2. The world and our country are at a pivotal point where things could take a turn for the
worst. That said, I am not going to list all of the potential catastrophes that could disrupt
our way of life, as you are already aware of most of them.
My History
The following is a short history of my life which will show you that I am uniquely
qualified to develop and build a sustainable mountain community. A community that
will be built with thenecessary backup systems needed for electricity, water,heat, food,
security, etc. - A placeto relax in the good times and a place for your family and
friends to survive a bad time.
I grew up on a cattle ranch 80 miles northwest of Boise. We did not have electricity. No
refrigeration, No air conditioning, Heat was a wood cook stove and fuel oil stove, We
canned our own fruit and vegetables and hunted deer, elk, game birds, fish etc. We had
a few milk cows and chickens for our own milk and eggs.
1961-1963
I attended Boise State for three years pursuing Geology and spent the three summers on
a special Forest Service fire fighting crew that fought fires throughout the
intermountain west.
1964-1965
The next two years with The Bureau of Land Management in resource development and
heavy equipment instructor at the Mountain Home Job Corp Center.
1966-1968
Cancelled my 2A military deferment and joined the army. Became a Spec. 5/E5 Senior
medical specialist and received expert badges for all firearms.
1969-1974
3. Six years were spent as Administrative Manager with Owens Corning Fiberglass, last
three years in this role for their Supply and Export Division in San Francisco. Upon
leaving Owens Corning, I began my own construction business.
1975-2009
The next thirty-three years spent as Owner or Manager of various residential and
commercial building companies including land development. I was builder of The Year
for the State of Idaho in 1984 and President of the Home Builders Association, as well as
both State and National Director.
During my Boise area building years, I became proficient at building Passive solar homes and
was under contract to the Bonneville Power Authority to conduct workshops for other builder
groups in Washington, Oregon and Idaho in the design and construction of passive solar
homes, passive solar water and home heating systems.
You can view my construction history at www.dancada.com. While you are on this site,
look at my Idaho mountain photos.
2010-2014
For the last four Spring, Summer and, Fall seasons, I have returned to my roots and have
been conducting precious metal exploration work here in Idaho. Go to web site
www.pumaridgegoldcamp.com . I am bonded with The State of Idaho to use a 580 Case
backhoe and other equipment to conduct extensive exploration and limited production
on several of our 20 approved mining claims; I have already completed a test trial with
the Puma ridge Gold Camp/Wilderness school and have working agreements with
several couples to work on a few of our claims next year. My son will be running the
Puma Ridge Gold Camp Prospectors School. PLEASE NOTE: This mountain community
could be in same general area as our claims.
4. The Refuge at Osprey Point
The Refuge at Osprey Point is first, a mountain community with access to most outdoor
wilderness activities. And second it serves as a refuge for family and friends during any
event that disrupts the social fabric of our country, or makes your current residence
unsafe or unlivable for an unknown time.
Location, Terrain, Natural Amenities
Taking into account the following criteria, the weather, water, wood fuel, surrounding
development and distance from The Boise Airport. The ideal terrine for this community
is in what I call the Ponderosa Pine (Yellow Pine) Belt. At 3500 ft. to 4600 ft. elevation,
the winter snow levels and temperatures are much more moderate than the higher
mountains above the Yellow Pine regions. However, the higher elevation (up to 8500ft.)
snow pack keeps the lower elevation streams flowing year round. The terrine is not as
steep as the higher areas and the Yellow Pine forests supply unlimited backup fuel.
There are tens of thousands of private acres of this forestland within a two-hour drive
of The Boise Airport.
The Residences
All homes would be built very energy efficient and some or all with attached sunrooms.
Main Utilities
o Electricity for lighting, heating, cooling and refrigeration
o Propane for cooking and hot water
o Electrical pump deep water wells
NOTE: All pluming in interior walls.
Maybe two waste water systems.
Backup Utilities
o Fuel oil and wood stoves for additional heating
o Propane for lighting and refrigeration
o Shallow hand pump water wells
o Solar panels for a variety of uses including battery charging
o Gas generators for emergency use only
5. Backup Supplies
o Gasoline, diesel
o Food supplies
o Medical supplies
All of the above is predicated on a major social disruption that could last for a few
weeks to one year, plus or minus. Additional items could be stocked to extend the
livability period for several years.
One of my FAQs covers all of the recreational activities available in this mountainous
area. Please visit my Osprey Point Frequently Asked Questions Page.
NOTE: At www.dancada.com are photos from some of my backpacking trips to high
mountain lakes in this area of Idaho.
