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Fuck it. Who wants to recreate the Isle of the Amazons with me?

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TheABC · 07/02/2026 18:46

Alternately, I'm open to taking over a castle community. The French have a tradition know as Beguine Communities, where women could retreat into female only spaces without taking vows. After everything I've learned about the rape gangs, Epstein and the problems face Refuge for funding, I think we need something like that here. The Government at every layer has shown it does not care about women. We should stop demanding equality - they don't think us worthy of it. We need a matriachy example. Run by women, for women. Stop asking for scraps.

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MarieDeGournay · 08/02/2026 14:20

BiologicalRobot · 08/02/2026 13:56

Hello no. Unless you actually meant enough sewing corners for those who want one. Words matter 😉

I think dogs on one side and cats on another should be okay with a third space for allergic/haters as I suspect this place is going to end up massive. We might need a whole country, preferably surrounded by shark infested waters, and protected by cannons. I've always wanted to fire one for some strange reason. That or a trebuchet.

I think the Bluestocking may be a bit of a blueprint <see what I did there?> for this island because it has a Pedantry Corner, and I get the impression that you'd feel right at home in a larger-scale one, BiologicalRobot😄

Spoken with admiration by a fellow-pedant ['trebuchet'😍]

BiologicalRobot · 08/02/2026 14:15

Oooo yes. She has LOTS of cannons Grin

TheABC · 08/02/2026 14:12

BiologicalRobot · 08/02/2026 13:56

Hello no. Unless you actually meant enough sewing corners for those who want one. Words matter 😉

I think dogs on one side and cats on another should be okay with a third space for allergic/haters as I suspect this place is going to end up massive. We might need a whole country, preferably surrounded by shark infested waters, and protected by cannons. I've always wanted to fire one for some strange reason. That or a trebuchet.

Yes. I started by thinking about a castle, then realised it was not ambitious enough. Hence a large island. Or possibly one of those massive estates with a village on the side and bonus church. Ladies-only on the estate and female-headed homes rented in the village.

I'm now looking at Crown estates as I reckon we could get Queen Camilla on side.

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BiologicalRobot · 08/02/2026 13:56

Brefugee · 08/02/2026 12:45

Is there going to be a creative space too? sewing corners for everyone?

Hello no. Unless you actually meant enough sewing corners for those who want one. Words matter 😉

I think dogs on one side and cats on another should be okay with a third space for allergic/haters as I suspect this place is going to end up massive. We might need a whole country, preferably surrounded by shark infested waters, and protected by cannons. I've always wanted to fire one for some strange reason. That or a trebuchet.

MarieDeGournay · 08/02/2026 13:05

Brefugee · 08/02/2026 12:45

Is there going to be a creative space too? sewing corners for everyone?

I think the answer to all the 'is there going to be?' questions is: yes.
It's best to leave it at that, and not interrogate things too closely, somebody is bound to be allergic to cats/dogs in real life.

I expect our Amazonia is going to be like the Bluestocking, where all the food and drink, while absolutely delicious, is magically free from calories, gluten, sugar, fats, and the kind of alcohol that gets you in trouble.

Cats and dogs will only be perceptible, either visually or by the immune system, to Amazons who love cats and dogsSmile

edited to add: also- magically expanding bookshelves with infinite capacity.

Brefugee · 08/02/2026 12:45

Is there going to be a creative space too? sewing corners for everyone?

NoWordForFluffy · 08/02/2026 12:28

MarieDeGournay · 08/02/2026 10:53

You know all those butch lesbians who are being run out of women's toilets by pitchfork-wielding terfs?

We like lifting heavy things and reaching things up highGrin

I'm not a butch lesbian; I am a very tall woman who can lift heavy things though! (Also with short hair, and sadly lacking tales in having been thrown out of ladies' loos. Can't think why! 🤔)

OpheliaWitchoftheWoods · 08/02/2026 12:22

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theilltemperedamateur · 08/02/2026 12:12

I'd prefer something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Dark-Jayne-Cowie/dp/1529156769

A 'dystopia' where the men get ankle tags and a curfew, and the women get tasers, partner vetting, and a guaranteed escape fund.

Amazon

Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/After-Dark-Jayne-Cowie/dp/1529156769?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-womens-rights-5487442-fuck-it-who-wants-to-recreate-the-isle-of-the-amazons-with-me

ArabellaScott · 08/02/2026 12:10

TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 08/02/2026 00:22

I'll do your gardening if you do my cooking, 'cos we wouldn't want everyone to come down with food poisoning because of me.

Food poisoning is character building.

TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 08/02/2026 11:56

Yes to dogs, if we're having cats it would be unfair to canines to be 'excluded', they're great for taking on walks. I'm bring my stuffed Dino's, books (on Dino's) and I'll need Wifi for the podcasts I listen to on Dino's. 🦕🦖😁

EdithStourton · 08/02/2026 11:43

Can I bring my dogs?
One is very clever and bent on world domination, but forever thwarted as she can't read or write, and lacks opposable thumbs.
The other is just an idiot.

I quite like painting and decorating, so long as someone else does the ceilings.

UniDaysAcoming · 08/02/2026 11:41

I'm in. I will bring my step stool.

It's great at reaching high places and has zero expectations.

TheABC · 08/02/2026 11:27

Loving all these messages. And the agreement on cats. Right! We need a place with:
-wifi

  • swimming pool
-sauna
  • library (or proto library since the shelves will be filled up)
  • specific child free and adult free areas. The kids area will have a tipi, hangout, climbing frames and a ball games area.
The adult area gets the Mediterranean garden, covered seating and firepit. And hammocks
  • shed for tools.
  • Dedicated lego space
  • Dedicated coworking space

I think it works with caregul vetting and rules to stop fights and queen bees. I will say, the butch ledbuans I have met were excellent at shutting down this behaviour. They could run workshops on the topic.

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BiologicalRobot · 08/02/2026 11:13

I'm in. I'm also tall so can reach things up high. Maybe not so good on the heavy lifting by myself but have managed okay for 50+ years. Not sure what needs lifting that only a man can do that two women together can't Hmm Actually "my man" couldn't even lift a toddler, shopping bag or a laundry basket so now I'm wondering where Sugar gets his/her info from that men are indispensable in that department.

Brefugee · 08/02/2026 10:57

I'll bring my power tools. And all my Lego.

MarieDeGournay · 08/02/2026 10:53

SugarandSpiceandAllThingsNaice · 07/02/2026 22:15

That’s not my idea of heaven, men are good for lifting heavy things and reaching things up high.

You know all those butch lesbians who are being run out of women's toilets by pitchfork-wielding terfs?

We like lifting heavy things and reaching things up highGrin

ProfessorBinturong · 08/02/2026 10:21

I'm reasonably competent at both growing and preserving fruit and vegetables.

JoanOgden · 08/02/2026 10:12

Igmum · 08/02/2026 09:55

I’m in. Will bring books, red wine and plenty of nice decaf coffee. I know DGirlCat is welcome, is it ok to bring DBoyCat?

Happy to join Cactus in the kitchen as long as I too can have a no-gardening pass before I accidentally uproot all of the first year’s crops.

I think neutered male cats are acceptable if well behaved. Even Mount Athos which bans women allows female cats.

Very happy to take my turn in the garden.

OpheliaWitchoftheWoods · 08/02/2026 10:09

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Igmum · 08/02/2026 09:55

I’m in. Will bring books, red wine and plenty of nice decaf coffee. I know DGirlCat is welcome, is it ok to bring DBoyCat?

Happy to join Cactus in the kitchen as long as I too can have a no-gardening pass before I accidentally uproot all of the first year’s crops.

SecretSquirrelLoo · 08/02/2026 08:30

I’m packing

CactusSwoonedEnding · 08/02/2026 05:57

That looks brilliant @IwantToRetire - I can't get to Oregon but I'm sure there's enough interested women in the UK to bring together something similar this side of the pond.

IwantToRetire · 08/02/2026 01:48

A bit off topic but related, if you have the money and free time in June and feel confident Trump's visa restrictions wont stop you are passport control you could attend WOLF's RadFem Summer Camp.

https://womensliberationfront.org/2026-summer-camps

RadFem Summer Camp — Women's Liberation Front

https://womensliberationfront.org/2026-summer-camps