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Postby skippyreef » Sun 27 Jul 2008, 00:01:07

The last year has been really interesting as far as oil prices go and the new push for a way to "get off oil". While looking over the Pickins Plan site I found a post that suggested a book, "Profit from the Peak". I bought it and have been reading it. I am not an economist or geologist ;) but am interested in what is going on and the rate of depletion of this finite resource.

My wife and I are interested in securing a future for our children in a world that may be very different from teh world we knew as young adults: Cheap Gas, disposable everything, abundance of energy and food. I feel it is essential as a species to ovecome the dependence we have on fossil fuel if we are to continue to life as we know it or better yet improve on today!
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Re: 'ello from Colorado!

Postby bodigami » Sun 27 Jul 2008, 02:46:01

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Shaka', '(')...) Ye I like anime. :P Princess Mononoke has always been one of my favorites.

I saw Mononoke Hime this week... it's actually very fitting to peak oil. :)
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Re: Hello all

Postby Cashmere » Sun 27 Jul 2008, 07:18:37

Welcome aboard.


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Massive Human Dieoff <b>must</b> occur as a result of Peak Oil. Many more than half will die. It will occur everywhere, including where <b>you</b> live. If you fail to recognize this, then your odds of living move toward the "going to die" group.
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Hello from Abergavenny, South Wales, United Kingdom

Postby Jason-Chapman » Sun 27 Jul 2008, 08:06:40

Hello all,
I was just looking down the list here, and its nice to see so many people have stated where they're from. It shows that even though we're from different parts of the world, we're all still one community.
Very best wishes to all of you
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Re: Hello from Abergavenny, South Wales, United Kingdom

Postby Heineken » Sun 27 Jul 2008, 08:36:42

Hi, Jason!

It's interesting to know where people are from, and something about what their lives are like in these disparate places, and how the energy and environmental issues we discuss affect them.
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Re: Hello from Abergavenny, South Wales, United Kingdom

Postby Ferretlover » Sun 27 Jul 2008, 08:38:23

Welcome to PeakOil.com, Jason-Chapman! Yes, we have quite a community here; we have a wide variety of topics covered by a Wide range of posting personalities. See the How To Get Around This Site Without Losing Your Mind thread-it should cover most questions.
Read as much as you can, when you have the time-but, don't forget to take breaks. This much Doom can be quite overwhelming at times!
And, enjoy your stay :)
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Re: Hello all

Postby Ferretlover » Sun 27 Jul 2008, 08:54:42

Welcome to PeakOil.com, skippyreef! You are going to enjoy the Planning For The Future forum :)
Don't forget to check out the other forums as our posters submit items to show how we got where we are today, and where we are headed.
There is also a Peak Parenting thread that you might find useful for comparing notes with other parents.
Enjoy your stay with us.
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Re: Hello from Abergavenny, South Wales, United Kingdom

Postby spiritof1976 » Sun 27 Jul 2008, 14:59:34

Hello Jason. I'm from Cardiff, not so far from you.
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2 SF bay area teachers

Postby MtHkr » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 00:37:15

Summer vacation has been anything but relaxing this year! First, a battery in my new electric car (Zap Xebra) caught fire and now the dealer says he does'nt know when he'll fix it because he has a skeleton crew and orders to fill. Then, while surfing the net, I discover this concept called Peak Oil. It freaked me out a little (especially all the "doomer" sites) , but now I've started my planning. On a happy note, I have more zucchini from my garden than I can eat! After returning from a 13 day trip, we harvested 60 pounds of zucchini, much of it over-sized, and our garden is still producing. And oh, by the way, HI!
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Re: 2 SF bay area teachers

Postby Rogozhin » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 01:00:37

Hi, welcome to the site! What else are you growing in your garden?
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Re: 2 SF bay area teachers

Postby kpeavey » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 03:55:45

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MtHkr', 'A')nd oh, by the way, HI!

Judging by that post, I think you'll fit in around here just fine.

Teacher, eh? Thats got INTP/INTJ written all over it.
Yup, you'll fit in around here like old comfortable slippers.
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Introduction

Postby russian_me » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 08:41:59

Hi.
New here. :)
If I do something wrong, sorry in advance.

Looking for news in oil and gas sector. Mostly in refining.
Dealing in engineering and manufacturing of process systems.
Need new contacts and ideas. Ready to share.
If someone helps me. will be happy and gratefull.
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Re: Introduction

Postby Ferretlover » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 08:48:28

Welcome to PeakOil.com, russian_me :) We have a wide variety of topics regarding Peak Oil. If you haven't already, please check out the "How to Get Around This Site..." thread for help to find your way around.
If you have questions, please do ask.
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Re: 2 SF bay area teachers

Postby Ferretlover » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 08:53:42

Welcome to PeakOil.com, MtHkr :) There's quite a bit to read here, both in the current threads and the archives. Our 'Planning For The Future' forum is quite informative, I think you'll like it.
If you have questions, please do ask.
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Re: 2 SF bay area teachers

Postby Cashmere » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 10:06:52

Welcome aboard.

By the way, 60 pounds of Zucchini = 4,500 calories. That's just over one day's worth of calories for a couple.

Make sure you stock calories.
Massive Human Dieoff <b>must</b> occur as a result of Peak Oil. Many more than half will die. It will occur everywhere, including where <b>you</b> live. If you fail to recognize this, then your odds of living move toward the "going to die" group.
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Re: 2 SF bay area teachers

Postby Commanding_Heights » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 10:16:40

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Cashmere', 'W')elcome aboard. By the way, 60 pounds of Zucchini = 4,500 calories. That's just over one day's worth of calories for a couple. Make sure you stock calories.

Not to mention it's about impossible to eat more than 6 pounds of food a day. Oh and BTW hi and welcome.
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Re: 2 SF bay area teachers

Postby gnm » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 11:24:46

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Commanding_Heights', 'N')ot to mention it's about impossible to eat more than 6 pounds of food a day. Oh and BTW hi and welcome.

Thats a sobering thought. you could starve to death while eating all the zucchini you could stand... 8O

I wonder if you would feel hungry with a full belly - or just light headed from the lack of calories. Maybe like those mud cakes they are eating in Haiti.
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Re: 2 SF bay area teachers

Postby pedalling_faster » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 12:07:19

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('MtHkr', 'S')ummer vacation has been anything but relaxing this year! First, a battery in my new electric car (Zap Xebra) caught fire and now the dealer says he does'nt know when he'll fix it because he has a skeleton crew and orders to fill. Then, while surfing the net, I discover this concept called Peak Oil. It freaked me out a little (especially all the "doomer" sites) , but now I've started my planning. On a happy note, I have more zucchini from my garden than I can eat! After returning from a 13 day trip, we harvested 60 pounds of zucchini, much of it over-sized, and our garden is still producing. And oh, by the way, HI!

Welcome ! Wired

Wired had a real interesting article about Zap. my schedule leads me to cross paths with one of the production managers at the gym. i get the impression he's doing his damndest to make the company work.
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Hello from Missouri

Postby CRACKERMAN » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 16:25:28

Hi all. I am new, just saying hi
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Re: Hello from Missouri

Postby CarlinsDarlin » Mon 28 Jul 2008, 17:49:20

Welcome, Crackerman. Take some time and look around a bit. If you have any questions, please feel free to post and ask - or PM a moderator. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the Code of Conduct.

We look forward to your participation in the forums!
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