Corvallis DIO (doin' it ourselves!)

So I didn't know what to expect tonight. I sent a message to a few listserves I'm on: the organic grower's club, Ten Rivers Food Web, the Hours Trader (alternative local currency), some friends from school and posted flyers in a couple coffee shops and a few places around campus. That's all. More than 30 people showed up for the first meeting of the Corvallis DIY/DIO Collective and another 15 sent me emails saying they wish they could have made it, but were already occupied. We were all on the same page, or at least seemingly so. The Corvisivallians are down with organic gardening, bicycle cooperatives, sprouting, a tool share, and crafty awesomeness (e.g. dyeing fabrics, knitting, crochet, sewing). The inter-generational vibes were wonderful. People of all ages with similar goals wanting to get shit done now! The plan is to meet once a month for a Food Not Bombs style potluck to stimulate community and get in touch with each other informally based on our interests to work on projects. We have a tentative weekend-long skillshare planned for the fall. So much great energy! Any way I'm feeling good.