The Path to Self-sufficiency
The Path to Self-sufficiency
Hello
I'm writing an essay about self-sufficiency for a university course I'm taking. The topic will be something like Lifestyle and Sustainability: the Path to Self-sufficiency. I will use scientific and not-so-scientific references of course, but I'd also like to interview people who are actually aspiring to become (even partially) self-sufficient (I suppose no-one is 100%).
If you are interested in helping to spread the word about this wonderful alternative lifestyle, and helping me earn some study credits :) please tell me either by a private message or just reply to this thread. I'll then send you a questionnaire by private message. It contains 27 questions about food and energy production, fresh water and a few other things related to the topic. I think it takes about ten to thirty minutes to answer all the questions. I've sent it to a few subjects already, but the more people answer it, the more significant my results will be. Thank you!
-Markus
I'm writing an essay about self-sufficiency for a university course I'm taking. The topic will be something like Lifestyle and Sustainability: the Path to Self-sufficiency. I will use scientific and not-so-scientific references of course, but I'd also like to interview people who are actually aspiring to become (even partially) self-sufficient (I suppose no-one is 100%).
If you are interested in helping to spread the word about this wonderful alternative lifestyle, and helping me earn some study credits :) please tell me either by a private message or just reply to this thread. I'll then send you a questionnaire by private message. It contains 27 questions about food and energy production, fresh water and a few other things related to the topic. I think it takes about ten to thirty minutes to answer all the questions. I've sent it to a few subjects already, but the more people answer it, the more significant my results will be. Thank you!
-Markus
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
I'm game, although I'll warn you I'm not always coherent right now (medical reasons, read the MRI thread in Ish Chat if you're curious).
Still, I think I could handle a questionnaire.
Still, I think I could handle a questionnaire.
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
Hi
I'll do it as well. I'm probably not very far down the road to self sufficiency but I'll answer what I can.
Cheers
Zoe
I'll do it as well. I'm probably not very far down the road to self sufficiency but I'll answer what I can.
Cheers
Zoe
Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
send one to me too... I'm happy to help
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some days you're the lamp-post"
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
Count me in, but send instructions on how to send it back i am an IT MUPPET.
Eve
Eve
Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
hi there, i'm most definately aspiring to be, so would be happy to fill out your questionaire.
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
Yes, please - always willing to help in the name of science!
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
Would be only too happy to help if you think my input would be useful!
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
Yeah, and me. Sounds like a "good idea"
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
I'd like to have a go too, please. It will be quite interesting - will you show us your findings or essay. That'd be really good.
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
Count me in if needed.
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
Yes - me too!
Two roads diverged in a wood
And I took the one less travelled by
And that has made all the difference.
(Robert Frost)
And I took the one less travelled by
And that has made all the difference.
(Robert Frost)
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Re: The Path to Self-sufficiency
Don't you leave me out!!
I'm getting to be quite self sufficient....ish!
Make sure you let us know the outcome though - and good luck with the research
Julie.
I'm getting to be quite self sufficient....ish!
Make sure you let us know the outcome though - and good luck with the research
Julie.
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