Author Topic: Lets do something then (Read 8074 times)

MaterDominici · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2011, 01:53:24 PM »

Quote from: copticruiser

I love it if 5000 traditional catholics moved into my area ...

A big problem with such ideas is that most would like the idea of other Catholics moving into their area, but not many are willing to be the ones who actually move ... especially if the location is presently unestablished.

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I figure I don't want to move north as I don't like cold weather and I can't move south without learning another language, so I'm stuck where I am.

(That, and I rather like it here.)

MyrnaM · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2011, 02:29:57 PM »

CMRI has already begun a community garden, where people can purchase shares, it's a great location too, high on a hill or small mountain, good soil, good people who know what they are doing are working it.

This Spring, I believe, will be the 3rd year.

Raoul76 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2011, 03:33:21 PM »

Are enough veggies being grown there to tide someone over through the seasons? Enough to store and eat during the winter? Does anyone keep animals that can be butchered and eaten?

I worry that we are all too dilettante-ish about these things. This is probably because we know deep down that surviving through the disaster that's coming is mainly a matter of luck, and not of preparation. Someone could prepare for years, build himself a bunker, have a thousand guns, grow all his own food, and be wiped out by a bomb. While someone else may make no preparation at all and somehow stumble through.

Raoul76 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 19, 2011, 03:40:18 PM »

More questions --

How isolated is this community garden? Is it near Mt. St. Michael's? Mt. St. Michael's is extremely visible and will be quickly targeted by roving hordes.

Where are the records kept about who owns shares? How do we know those records will survive? Would the owners refuse food to those at CMRI who DON'T have shares? And who owns the "corporation," Bishop Pivarunas?

I question the business model here, that is, I questioin why they are making this into a business. It would make more sense to make this garden a voluntary project of the people at CMRI.

I'm sorry, that's a terrible idea, it's going to lead to all kinds of strife and contention.

CathMomof7 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2011, 04:15:18 PM »

We have given some thought to this as well. Surviving in a really cold climate with no electricity or heat source will be really hard for many people. Not to mention the limited growing season. While it certainly wouldn't be impossible as our ancestors survived, it will be really difficult for modern people with modern sensibilities. No matter how one prepares, I think it will come down to a matter of will and perseverance for many.

Although, knowing how to dress a moose could prove useful...

I also think having some modern luxury like beer could be a great bargaining tool...