Post Oil Perth

Well, in response to a member's request, we had a meeting of POP last Sunday. Many thanks to the fabulous Rosanne and Tom at City Farm for opening the place up for POP to use anytime we want....What a great gesture of support!

How did it go?

Well, while there were 5 apologies, only 3 people actually showed up, none of whom were interested in participating in taking POP forward... :(

The general feeling at the meeting was that it's all too late .... we are doomed, and may as well just try to enjoy the time we have left.

I see it differently...

We still have a small window of opportunity to skill up the Perth community to at least grow it's own food. People aren't afraid YET.... But once they are, it will be too late!

If we'd all start now with the people we know - our family and friends - then the empowerment will grow and we have a real chance of getting through the transition to the low carbon future without too much pain.

I am speaking with the Permaculture Association on 2 July - maybe something positive will come out of that, otherwise I may just keep POP as a web resource and rely on "virtual activism". Other people's ideas and energy are needed to go beyond that!

What do you think????

More importantly, what are you willing to do???? Let us all know on the forum. Suggestions backed up by the energy to help carry them out are most welcome.