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Diego Lewin replied to Simon's discussion How hard would it be to get something like this up and running? in the group IT Group
"yes, I really like that  Collaborative Consumption "
Jan 26, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion How hard would it be to get something like this up and running? in the group IT Group
Jan 26, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion How hard would it be to get something like this up and running? in the group IT Group
"Or is that a demand and people to run it? I do see this as just another part of Collaborative Consumption and will happen. But I must admit while I love the idea I'm not in position to help out at this stage; at least in regard to hands on."
Jan 25, 2011
Diego Lewin replied to Simon's discussion How hard would it be to get something like this up and running? in the group IT Group
"Yes, the people from Koanga institute does a great job in saving seeds. And it seems that is quite a few and intersting alternatives. From a site to offer. buy and exchange seeds to a seed library, or a 'hybrid' between these…"
Jan 25, 2011
Simon replied to Simon's discussion How hard would it be to get something like this up and running? in the group IT Group
"http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/community-run-seed-library.php   Maybe it could be part of a community seed library   http://www.koanga.org.nz/seeds could be a place to start?"
Jan 24, 2011
Diego Lewin replied to Simon's discussion How hard would it be to get something like this up and running? in the group IT Group
"It seems a very interesting project to do. It doesn't seems that we can leverage existing open source project like Magento, as here the user upload their products, and all is around the sellers and buyers, it is much closer to a model like…"
Jan 21, 2011
Simon replied to Malcolm David Alley's discussion Permaculture Traing in the group Gaia University NZ
"Good idea"
Jan 17, 2011
Deirdre Kent and Simon are now friends
Sep 17, 2010
Simon added a discussion to the group Gaia University NZ
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How about starting a book bank to be used by students?

How about starting a book bank to be used by students?We could also make this a general book bank and book wish list that people could contribute to buy.See More
Sep 14, 2010
Simon added a discussion to the group IT Group
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How hard would it be to get something like this up and running?

How hard would it be to get something like this up and running?http://www.seedliving.ca/ See More
Sep 14, 2010
Simon joined Grifen's group
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Gaia University NZ

A regional organising group in NZ creating a transition university; actively working for a sustainable future, cultivating learning communities, supporting people to implement transition initiatives.
Sep 14, 2010
Simon joined Christoph Hensch's group
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Transition Currencies

Economics, and the core mechanism of economics - money - is an important motivator of behaviour. Transition Towns can only succeed with proper Transition Currencies!
Sep 14, 2010
Simon joined Llywelyn Adlam's group
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Renewable and alternative energy

Exploring and discussing the viability of renewable energy sources for individuals and the community.
Sep 14, 2010
Simon joined Natalie's group
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Food Growing.

Questions, answers, discussions on how to grow your own food. What grows where, what does not, when to plant..... We welcome people just getting started and season pro's to get us all growing!
Sep 14, 2010
Simon left a comment for Deirdre Kent
"Thanks for the welcome. BTW I'm only just starting to look into snails. A local woman here has started a business up and I thought about looking into it."
Aug 16, 2010

Profile Information

I found out about Transition Towns...
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In the context of Transition Towns my interests / passions are:
Gardening,Medicinal garden
Worms, Mushrooms, Snails
Aquaponics,
Appropriate Technology
Bio-digesters,
Passive solar heating, solar oven, solar drier
Gasification,
Sailing
What are you happy to share about yourself:
Looking to move to NZ in the near future.
Where do you live (City or Town):
Hunter Valley
Skype Address (optional, but very helpful for collaboration) Install Skype from http://skype.com/download
TNDM2005
Do you belong to a Transition initiative in New Zealand?
I live out of NZ

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At 22:10 on August 15, 2010, Deirdre Kent said…
Welcome to the site Simon. Enjoy your networking here and I wonder if you will find another snail enthusiast here!!
 
 
 

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