Metchosin - I meant gas for personal use. And I have a garden that provides about 75% of my vegetables (I even grow potatoes - 6 kinds)


Jenny - I changed my life to be able to live without a car. As you might notice I did mention that I drive a scooter. If you think I'm self-righteous - tough. This world is going to self-destruct in 50 or less years if we don't change the way were doing things. I know that what I'm doing isn't going to change the world, but at least I can seriously look people in the 3rd world as say that I'm less a part of the problem that more wastful people. I'm not bragging. I'm telling you that it can be done. Maybe not easily - but switch with a family in Botswanna or Sri Lanka or Peru and see how needed all your stuff is.

I have given up a lot to live simply (though you'd be surprised what you don't miss). It is a choice I made. I do use over people's cars/trucks on occasion and give them $$ to cover the cost. I chose work that allows me to work at home or close to my home.

You made choices in your life. When you made those choices what your enviormental impact ever a significant factor? Or like most 1st Worlders, did you go for conveience or comfort first?

Am I making you mad? Good. Think of me everytime you turn on your A/C, get in your car to go a mile, flush a full 5 gallons of water every time you pee, wash a load of dishes in a half-full washer, etc. If you don't do any of those things and try to live simply - congrats.