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Peak Oil's Effect on Housing
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I am wondering what thoughts this group has on what effect reaching peak oil will have on housing.The scenario I am seeing in my mind is this: the cost of fuel drives up the cost of food and other…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Margaret Beers Oliver Feb 15, 2011.

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Jenny Lighthart is attending Nushin Farjadi's event

Transition Broomfield Zero waste potluck and seed share at Broomfield Crescent Grange (near Highway Patrol)

April 6, 2012 from 6pm to 8:30pm

It will be a "good Friday" to share home made edibles and seeds for planting!Botanical Interests seeds will be shared, feel free to bring your special seeds to swap.Zero waste: Bringing our own (reusable) plates, utensils, water bottle and taking them home!The following day, Sat. at 9:00 A.M. will be our 1st group gardening day at the Main St. Garden. The gardens are just north of the Broomfield Tennis Club on Main St. We will build soil and community, may even plant a few cold crops and…See More

Apr 2, 2012

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Jenny Lighthart commented on Beverly Yates's event Harvest Feast Community Potluck

"Enjoy everyone! I was planning to come, but was just reminded that my brother-in-law has invited us for dinner tomorrow."

Nov 19, 2011

Devin Quince commented on Jenny Lighthart's blog post What to Say - A List of Potential Topics

"Jenny, I am not sure where you are at, but in Longmont there is a store called simply bulk who sells local laundry detergent if I recall, so maybe try giving them a call about local vendors. In Frith Devin"

Nov 15, 2011

Jenny Lighthart is attending Beverly Yates's event

Harvest Feast Community Potluck at Broomfield Crescent Grange

November 20, 2011 from 12pm to 3pm

Join us as we celebrate another year of bountiful gardens and enriching programs within our diverse Crescent Grange community. All are welcome! Bring a dish to share, and meet new friends. This is a zero-waste event. Please bring your own dinnerware, cups and napkins. See More

Nov 15, 2011

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Jenny Lighthart commented on Jenny Lighthart's blog post What to Say - A List of Potential Topics

"Nushin, David, Others: I will start a new thread "On Schools" shortly."

Nov 13, 2011

David Braden commented on Jenny Lighthart's blog post What to Say - A List of Potential Topics

"Thanks for your reference to the Chronicles Jenny, and for your participation in developing Community Sufficiency Technologies. I am currently working with four schools on building sheet mulch gardens on the school grounds. There is so…"

Nov 13, 2011

Nushin Farjadi commented on Jenny Lighthart's blog post What to Say - A List of Potential Topics

"Loved your note Jenny, and proud to be in community with you and others in Broomfield. There used to be a great shop in Boulder called Ellie's where you could get refills of Boulder Laundry detergent, no longer in business but the parent…"

Nov 12, 2011

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What to Say - A List of Potential Topics

I can hardly believe the year 2011 is drawing to a close. I thought I'd take some time and make a list of things that are important to me which might also be relevant to anyone on this network. Feel free to respond with comments, ideas, suggestions or whatever.I feel so often that I am not doing enough. I recognize the unsustainable ways in which we run our daily lives in this country and in my household. I see it and I am part of it and I fight it and I bask in it. I am rather emotional…See More

Nov 12, 2011

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Jenny Lighthart replied to David Braden's discussion Start the Collaboration in the group Front Range Gardeners

"How does one save seeds from garlic? Is it as simple as cutting the heads off and letting it dry? I can gather seed pods from the garlic in one of the intended plots at main st, but am not sure what to do with it after that. Thanks!"

Aug 16, 2011

Margaret Beers Oliver replied to Jenny Lighthart's discussion Peak Oil's Effect on Housing

"Since I am living in a rental home right now I wonder if I should put my two cents in... and decided that I would. Living in a post peak oil world is going to mean some retrofits I think. Green rooms with at least some alternative heating would be…"

Feb 15, 2011

Jenny Lighthart commented on Nushin Farjadi's event 2011 Broomfield Community Gardens pot luck and exchange

"My family and I will only be able to stay until about 7:00 because we are heading to the mountains to visit Grandma."

Feb 1, 2011

Jenny Lighthart is attending Nushin Farjadi's event

2011 Broomfield Community Gardens pot luck and exchange at Broomfield Crescent Grange

February 4, 2011 from 6pm to 8:30pm

Let's get together to enjoy a healthy, zero waste pot luck at 6:00 in the lower level of the Grange building(please bring your own reusable serving ware and water bottle) Afterwards, we will start the discussion on 2011 gardens plots on the main level, sharing vision, ideas, seeds etc.Looking forward to seeing you all. Please do RSVP.See More

Jan 31, 2011

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Margaret Beers Oliver replied to Jenny Lighthart's discussion Peak Oil's Effect on Housing

"My cousin says that there is a book called Rocket Mass Heaters, superefficient wood stoves you can build and snuggle up to...by Ianto Evans and Leslie Jackson. It is available on Amazon.com for about 15 dollars. She says it is a winner!"

Dec 30, 2010

Margaret Beers Oliver replied to Jenny Lighthart's discussion Peak Oil's Effect on Housing

"Hi Devin, Have you considered a green room and rocket stove? (youtube has several good rocket stove and green house clips) It seems to me that this one is a good beginner...though the sound gets strange once in…"

Dec 30, 2010

Brian Brainerd commented on Jenny Lighthart's video

Earthships 101 part I

"Thanks for the additonal information Jenny. The HERS Index is a scoring system established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in which a home built to the specifications of the HERS Reference Home (based on the 2006 International…"

Nov 30, 2010

Jenny Lighthart commented on Jenny Lighthart's video

Earthships 101 part I

"I'm not really sure what a HERS score is. You can find out more information by contacting Earthship Biotecture: http://earthship.com/contact-earthship-biotecture. They are really good about getting back to you and I'm sure would be very…"

Nov 30, 2010

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How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?: My family and I are learning how best to adapt to a changing world. We intend to build and live in an earthship on some land in southern Colorado over the next few years (see links below). This will be my immediate family's primary effort and we will need plenty of help and have a lot to learn.

In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?: I identify with the movement because I know that the status quo is not sustainable. I want to be part of a community that is striving to bridge the gap between the current systems and the ones that will come next.

What background and skills do you bring to this community?: I'm not sure yet. My vocation is in software development, so I can help in any way that computer technology can assist the movement. I'm a learning gardener, a good cook, I love to ride my bike with my family and am not afraid to work hard and get dirty.

How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement?: I can stay tuned in and awake to what is going on in the world. I can share my endeavors and try to get others interested.

Your Favorite Books/Websites/Blogs/RSS Feeds for Information about the Transition Movement: Michael Reynolds "Earthship" volumes 1, 2, 3
Earthship.com
Voluntary Simplicity by Duane Elgin
ChrisMartenson.com
Michael Ruppert's interview in the movie Collapse

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What to Say - A List of Potential Topics

I feel so often that I am not doing enough. I recognize the unsustainable ways in which we run our daily lives in this country and in my household. I see it and I am part of it and I fight it and I bask in it. I am rather…

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Posted on November 12, 2011 at 5:47pm — 4 Comments

Vampires and Gifts

I never really considered blogging much before, but have often times tried to start a journal. I write a variety of stuff, sometimes factual, sometimes pitiful. I'll try to keep any writing I do here relevant to the topic of transition.

Hubby and I started watching a movie tonight called Daybreakers. It's really not all that good, he fell asleep and I walked away to find something to read/write. The story is about the world ten years into the future after mostly all humans…

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Posted on November 26, 2010 at 10:33pm — 2 Comments

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At 11:40pm on November 26, 2010, Jeanine Butler said…: Hi Jenny,
I am not an expert yet at making Kombucha, but I am planning on bringing an expert teacher (native German man) and local business owner, Julienne's Cliffhouse Kombucha, to teach the community the right way to make it! His product was my favorite on the market in Boulder, until the FDA pulled all off the shelf, and pending approval of the new lower alcohol content formula. Until it is back in the stores, the owner is delivering cases to my door here in Boulder. If you are interested in trying some anywhere from 1 to case(s) of kombucha, pls let me know, and I can add it to my next order. It is much cheaper this way anyway (a bit over $2 per bottle) and we are supported a (wonderful) local biz! jeanine

At 1:09pm on October 18, 2010, Donald Studinski said…: Wellcome Jenny! We had a Contra Dance yesterday at the Crescent Grange in Broomfield. Sorry you couldn't join us. Our next gathering, as you know is garden related at David's house. Then we will be showing a documentary film the following Tuesday night at 7PM at the Crescent Grange. You and I share a connection with Chris Martenson. I've been a brigade member since 2008. Looking forward to meeting you! ... dons

At 4:25pm on October 14, 2010, David Braden said…: Welcome to Transition Colorado Jenny. We would love to have your participation in our group Transition Westminster/Arvada/Broomfield where we are developing the technologies for the "systems the will come next". I hope to see you involved in our gardens in 2011.