"Wow John,
That is some pretty heavy duty stuff! I had not heard of ICLEI - I will check into that further. The Agenda 21 information also - I have heard that 'name' I dont even know where and I sure didn't know what it was…"
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Erin Dixon commented on Kate Clark's group The Chicken Club (The Flock)"John, very interesting information, thanks for the links. I have heard bits and pieces on this but the vids/links help bring it into focus and why it is of concern. What is worrisome is the idea that control/use of lands by the state,…"
Erin Dixon commented on Walter Haugen's blog post Socialism by Calculator"Hi Walter -
I understand what you are saying about the two models. I was thinking on a mini-scale back home in the midwest there were people (before peak oil was even talked about in the general stream of things) who grew gardens and beef as…"
Erin Dixon commented on Kate Clark's group The Chicken Club (The Flock)"Hi Deanna,
I would be interested in taking the hens. My phone number is 592-2014.
Erin"
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"cut/pasted article sections referenced in my previous post:
The Transition Town Movement’s Initial Genius
"However, the transition movement strives not to “go back to the land,” but to increase the…"
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"Hello everyone! I am seeking inspiration for some perspiration today. I am whipped - 24 hours, precisely of our first ever attempt at 'birthing chicks' with no chick mama. Made a number of mistakes despite obsessing over…"
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"Angela - Thanks! I recall seeing something like that my first few visits to the site looking for events, gatherings, activities - now that I am thinking along the lines of sharing/swapping (since Heather brought it up :-) I will go…"
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"Sharing skills and resources is something I would like to see a topic/blog/forum for. Maybe something like a classifieds?? For example, I am a highly skilled massage therapist/body worker. My practice in Iowa was called 4 Aspects…"
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"In response to Heather and do-ing type groups/topics, I would love to connect with some people who have been dreaming of adding some solar panels to their house either to supplement the usual electric/propane or to replace the need for one or…"
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"Heather -
I would be interested in sharing our land for garden space/anything harvested from same. We missed the planting season as we moved in not long ago and there is *no* garden where we live but we are on nearly 9 acres (also pasture,…"
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"What Laura said below made a lot of sense to me, personally - there is incredibly valuable info on the website - so much one could spend all their time online which limits the face to face - I really like the idea of *everything* being posted to the…"
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"either is a good idea Heather - newbies might help each other navigate the site...less repetition maybe for the oldies addressing newbie issues with the site and ? "
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"The face to face meetings sound good and if 'minutes' were taken to summarize, maybe a list of who was there so they could be contacted if someone who was not there wanted more details, etc., to keep the minutes from being to daunting of a…"
Erin Dixon commented on Twog's blog post Blog from the Twog 12/26/2010"One last thought - trying to be part of the solution and not the problem (long posts that may not be helpful :-P
If there is no way to archive the old and everyone still have access to it visibly and easily, then, worst case…"
Profile Information
- How are you currently involved in the Transition?
- Not yet involved...discovered link through collapsnet website.
- In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
- Concern for environment, esp. Whatcom County, in particular water safety, breast cancer stats being high, chemtrails, etc.
Sustainability - seeking to buy a mini farm for organic food growing, chickens, a few other livestock animals.
Economic/Real Estate Concerns = need to move off the grid increasingly...looking for some support and guidance other than just via the internet.
- Do you have particular interests, skills, talents or resources you would like to bring to Transition Whatcom?
- I have a lot of talents and interests along these lines, lots of research, well informed, seeking land to purchase in the area. My husband who is from Vancouver BC and is First Nations, practicing traditional spiritual/medicine ways; youth/family counselor, manager for Lummi Nation. We have two teen sons - so a handful of good minds, strong spirits, open hearts, and reasonably strong backs as my husband would say. Problem solving.
- In what neighborhood or part of the county do you reside?
- Whatcom Cty - Mt. Baker area (Sand Rd/Mt Baker Hwy area
- Where did you hear about Transition Whatcom and how did you find our community network website?
- directory on collapsenet site. I have a lot of respect for M. Rupert - not to say I see eye to eye on all things he says but I have tremendous respect for his courage, desire to educate others, and to some extent altruistic motives which have cost him a great deal in his life. I can relate. He's a true compassionate warrior and I keep up with information he presents as other alt. news.
- Please note that you do not have to answer all of the above questions in order to join, and you can always come back later to edit your profile. If it's all too many questions for now, please provide a short answer below on why you'd like to join this site (or a summary of the above, if answered).
- the potluck caught my eye! We have house hunted in the Goshen area and wondered if there werent some like minded folks in that neck of the woods when I saw a cow, etc here and there.
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 2:38pm on January 11, 2011,
Heather K said… Hi Erin! I'm behind on reading or responding to the info you've shared, as I go in spurts being online & off... But I am getting outside for walks in the snow.
Here is a TW (Transition Whatcom) link that may allow you to write your own blog and post your thoughts:
http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profiles/blog/new
The blog then appears on the front page of our site.
I've not yet heard back from you in regards to having a Newcomers Chat group or blog started. I'll also be waiting to hear from the organizing team (twog) for their vision or preference too.
Try blogging!
- At 4:49pm on December 10, 2010, Heather K said…
Hi Neighbor! Great to have you post your questions on a specific EarthGardens discussion! Then we can all be part of taking turns answering & sharing our knowledge in a way that is visable & helpful to many!
I know the internet & social networking site can be broad & deep and not always easy to navigate...but its amazing how many of us locals are here and listening.
I often use the personal comment page to share info with one individual, so that my response doesn't get emailed out to hundreds of folks....I'll send you seperate message so we can exchange phone numbers privately, as I don't post mine of the web....I'm out for a walk soon!
- At 12:57pm on December 3, 2010,
Shannon Maris said… - Here is another good resource list from NW food and farm online - from a local seed saver Celt Schira
http://nwfarmsandfood.com/index.php/seed-saving-garden
- At 4:29pm on November 30, 2010, Heather K said…
- Hi Erin! I received all 3 of your comments! I hope to respond when I catch up on emails....Or come on by and we can work in the garden together and share!
- At 2:49pm on November 29, 2010,
Sajah Popham said… - Hi Erin, thanks for the message. It would be great to see you there tomorrow!! Should be a pretty fun class. Either way, I'll be teaching lots of classes here in Bellingham at the start of the new year on herbs, natural medicine, shamanism, and all sorts of other things. Welcome to town!! I hope this finds you well.
Sajah
- At 1:18am on November 29, 2010, Heather K said…
- Welcome Erin! We garden just south of you in the Squalicum Mt/Steward Mt watershed. I missed the Goshen potluck but hope you were able to attend. We don't have a Rome/Harmony/Agate Bay/Nooksack Corner Transition group established yet. (My extended family is connected (adopted) into the Lummi Nation.)
Also welcome to the Earth Gardens group. Be sure to consider requesting Shannon to place you on the Garden E-News list where we share most of our garden related events & news...Info at: http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/group/organic/forum/topics/sharing-events-workshop-on
You can leave your email details on Shannon's TW page: http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/profile/ShannonMaris?xg_source=profiles_memberList
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